Magesi Shock Downs To Lift CKC

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Magesi FC came from a goal down to stun Mamelodi Sundowns and lift the Carling Knockout Cup, in their first ever season in topflight football in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening. Tshepo Kakora cancelled Iqraam Rayners’ first half opener early in the second half, while Delano Abrahams scored the winner with three minutes left on the clock, with both goal assisted by Edmore Chirambadare. The first half belonged to Sundowns who tested a stubborn Elvis Chipezeze forcing him to pull off four super saves. The first big chance for Sundowns came in the eighth minute when Peter Shalulile tried to find

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SAFPU – Bafana & Banyana Players Not Paid In Months

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The South African Football Players Union has alleged that the players of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have not “been paid for several months”. Bafana finished their recent international break by securing back-to-back qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Banyana are set to defend their WAFCON title next year. However, despite the success on the pitch, there have been off-pitch issues behind the scenes at SAFA, with president Dr. Danny Jordaan recently appearing in court over fraud allegeations. The financial crisis at SAFA seems to be deeper than many thought, with SAFPU alleging that players and technical team

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Magesi & Sundowns Starting XIs Announced

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Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting XIs for today’s Carling Knockout Cup final at Toyota Stadium. Dikwena Tsa Metsi aims to continue with their fairytale this evening and make history by winning their first major trophy. Clinton Larsen’s side eliminated Orlando Pirates, TS Galaxy, and Richards Bay to reach the final. The Limpopo-based side is also enjoying a good run of seven matches, and it is unbeaten in all competitions. They are used in playing away matches in this competition as they played all the games away from home. Sundowns, on the other hand, looks to bring

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Manqoba – I Told Sundowns Players About Larsen’s Celtic

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he told the squad what Clinton Larsen has been capable of in the past against the club. Larsen won the same competition under a different sponsor, against Sundowns, with Bloemfontein Celtic and once humiliated them in the MTN8. While he will be leading his team out in Bloemfontein, his squad, Magesi, aren’t exactly of the same calibre, which has Masandawana as overwhelming favourites against the top-flight rookies and tournament debutants. “I have a lot of respect for coaches who have coached at almost all levels of football, a lot of respect because they are

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Goals Galore As 18 Goals Scored In Four DDC Games

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs shared the spoils in a four-goal thriller at Lucas Moripe Stadium as it rained goals on Saturday. Chiefs opened the scoring just 15 minutes into the game through Thulani Mabaso. Tshiamo Masisi netted a brace before halftime to give Sundowns a lead. Right after the second started, Neo Bohloko levelled matters 2-2. Masisi missed a penalty to complete his hattrick – after he hit the crossbar. Richards Bay striker Ntlonelo Bomelo netted a hat trick in the first half to give the Natal Richboyz a much-needed three points. This took them inside the top eight

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It’s Bafana vs Magesi – Vilakazi

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict Tso Vilakazi says the Carling Knockout Cup Final between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns is as good as Bafana-Bafana versus the club.    The two meet in the cup final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening (18:00) with expectations that Sundowns will triumph over the Betway Premiership rookies, despite their good run in the competition. Magesi eliminated Orlando Pirates, TS Galaxy and Richards Bay en route to the final and now face a star-studded Brazilian side that had eight players in the national team that secured qualification for the

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Mokwena On First Casablanca Derby And No Fans

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Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena says he’s proud of the efforts of his players after the 1-1 draw against Raja Athletic Club in the Casablanca Derby. Mokwena’s side are fifth in the Botola Pro after the stalemate against the reigning league champions who are languishing in ninth place. RS Berkane are currently setting the pace at the summit of the Moroccan top-flight which has caused growing unease at the Casablanca giants. However, with the 2024/25 season still in it’s infancy with only 11 rounds of fixtures played, Mokwena bemoaned the way they conceded, but remains defiant in his

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Khanye – Sundowns Will Win 5-0

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Junior Khanye has predicted that Mamelodi Sundowns will win the Carling knockout Cup by a margin of at least five goals against Magesi FC. Sundowns are the highest-scoring side in the tournament this season with 11 goals and did not concede on their way to the final. Having been knocked out of the MTN8, Khanye believes the league champions will want to lift the second domestic cup against a stubborn Magesi in their first top-flight season. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger has applauded the Limpopo side for making it to the final while eliminating Cup favourites on their way. However,

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New United Boss Amorim Discusses Mourinho Comparisons

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New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorin has addressed the comparisons to his iconic compatriot, Jose Mourinho. Amorim was lured to United as the successor of Erik ten Hag after an indifferent start to the 2024/25 season and is ranked as one of the most promising coaches in world football. The 39-year-old turned around the fortunes of Sporting Lisbon during his four-year spell winning two league titles and two domestic cups, ending their 19-year wait for league honours. It’s been a meteoric rise for Amorim from early retirement in professional football, to spending a week-long internship under Mourinho at Manchester

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