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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Banyana Learn 2024 WAFCON Fate After Draw In Morocco

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Defending champions Banyana Banyana were drawn in Group C for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Hosts Morocco were placed in Group A, Nigeria Group B and South Africa as reigning champions in Group C as the tier one nations in the draw which took place in Morocco. The tournament was postponed due to the congested FIFA international calendar and will take place between 5-26 July in the North African state for a consecutive edition. Desiree Ellis side were drawn alongside Tanzania, Mali and Ghana. Group A: Group B: Group C:

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Mokwena’s Wydad Share Spoils In Fiery Casablanca Derby

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club secured 1-1 draw in a fiery Casablanca derby against Raja Athletic Club at the Stade Larbi Zaouli on Friday evening. Coming into the Botola Pro clash, both sides came under immense pressure, more so Mokwena than Ricardo Sa Pinto, who had just been appointed last month. Mokwena’s side were sixth, and Raja 11th – a far cry from the usual standards of the two biggest clubs in Moroccan football. In the football on display on the night showcased why – as it was a scrappy foul-ridden affair devoid of flair and attacking quality. Pape Sakho

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Manqoba – I Can Name The Magesi XI & Subs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi is leaving no stone unturned ahead of the Carling Knockout final against Magesi. With the top-flight rookies in their first domestic cup final, the reigning league champions are overwhelming favourites for the clash at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday. In terms of preparing his side mentally, the Sundowns coach admits he’s overanalysed Clinton Larsen squad as it could be a potential banana skin, cognizant of their recent performances against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. “The Magesi team, because I respect every opponent and I’m always scared of the opponents who are not favoured, I’m

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Benni – Rashford Under More Scrutiny Than Palmer

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Former Manchester United first team coach Benni McCarthy has questioned the massive criticism and scrutiny a player like Marcus Rashford receives in comparison to the likes of Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. McCarthy worked closely with Rashford during his two years as striker’s coach and was credited with the United forward hitting a career-high of 30 goals in the 2022/23 campaign, which was the South African’s first season at the club. However, Rashford wasn’t able to keep up those figures in 2023/24, netting just eight times across all competitions. McCarthy, though, has defended Rashford and questioned the over-the-top criticism and

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Makhanya – These 3 Youngsters Are Pirates’ Treble

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Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Joseph Makhanya has described the promotion of Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi as a treble win for the senior team. Makhanya is in his third season with Pirates after taking over from Mandla Qhogi with the Buccaneers yet to win the DStv Diski Challenge trophy. In his first season, Pirates came second in the league just behind SuperSport United, the following season they came third just behind Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns and currently sit seventh in the reserve league. Despite not winning the DDC league title, Duku-Duku believes that the promotion of

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Davids Makes It Five Wins In Five For Table Topping Simba

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Simba SC secured their fifth consecutive league win to move four points ahead of Young Africans in the NBC Premier League. Since dropping points to Coastal Union and the Kariakoo Derby defeat, Davids has turned things around and has led his side to some supreme form. Leonal Ateba scored the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win over Pamba Jijj on Friday afternoon to pile pressure on Young Africans, who recently parted ways with head coach Miguel Gamondi and replaced him with former TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic. They are now four points ahead of Yanga, who have

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Chiefs & Downs Lock Horns In Chase For DDC Top Spot

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DStv Diski Challenge title contenders Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs will lock horns at iconic Lucas Moripe Stadium this weekend in chase for top spot. No other fixture would’ve been better to play at Lucas Moripe Stadium this weekend than the DDC title contenders between Sundowns and Chiefs after the legend Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe passed away this week. Sundowns currently occupy second spot, with Amakhosi sitting in third. It might still be early days in the season, but this match could have a big say in the title race. Masandawana are on a seven-match unbeaten run and aim to extend

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Larsen – Why R300k Chipezeze Must Be Protected Vs Downs

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Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen has maintained that his team needs to protect goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze when they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup final this coming weekend. The Magesi goalminder has been in scintillating form for the rookies and bagged three consecutive Man-of-the-Match awards amounting to a whopping R300,000 on their way to the final. Ahead of the final against the Brazilians on Saturday, Larsen says the team should work harder to protect their goalkeeper who has had a lot to do especially in the semi-final round. “I think the fact that Elvis has been

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