Diarra Backs Espérance To Overturn Sundowns Deficit At Loftsus

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Espérance de Tunis winger Jack Diarra has expressed confidence that his side can produce a stunning comeback against Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final at Loftus Versfeld. Sundowns claimed a narrow advantage in the first leg, but Diarra is refusing to accept that Masandawana hold the upper hand heading into the return fixture at Loftus Versfeld. “It’s a football game so they beat us at home, but remember we beat Al Ahly away, so I think it’s possible, actually I believe with my teammates, I believe with them it’s possible that we can do

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Cardoso & Johannes Explain The Secret to Sundowns’ Consistency

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Mamelodi Sundowns have reached the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League for the third consecutive season, and head coach Miguel Cardoso believes a combination of values, quality, and hard work has driven the club’s sustained success on the continent. The Brazilians secured their place in the last four after eliminating Stade Malien in the quarter-finals, and Cardoso was asked to explain what makes Sundowns such a reliable presence at the business end of Africa’s premier club competition. For the Portuguese coach, it begins with culture. “There are many things needed to achieve such a performance of course, you first need

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Beaumelle – I Would Have Been Bored

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Esperance de Sportive Tunis head coach Patrice Beaumelle admits he left the Angola national team job for Esperance Sportive de Tunis due to a major change in African football. It’s arguable, the Angola national team job would have offered more security for his long-term future, having had the luxury of a long-term contract and the mandate to build towards the 2030 FIFA World Cup and upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in 2027 and 2028. However, he made the bold move to return to North Africa with Esperance, notorious for their scatter-gun approach to their technical team with 16 coaching changes

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Junior Applauds Chiefs Star After Thumping Win

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has heaped praise on Kaizer Chiefs striker Flavio Silva for what he called an individual brilliance themed-goal in the side’s 4-1 demolition of Magesi FC. The result meant Chiefs stayed in position three on the log with 45 points from 23 matches while the Limpopo side remained at the bottom with 17 points in 24 outings. Silva broke the deadlock between the sides at the Peter Mokaba Stadium after 30 minutes with his seventh league goal of the season, a goal that opened the floodgates for Amakhosi on a rainy night. It was also the

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Cardoso Addresses Viral Mudau Bench Moment: ‘The Communication Was Perfect’

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has broken his silence on the viral incident involving defender Khuliso Mudau appearing to advise him on substitutions during their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg against Espérance de Tunis in Radès last Sunday. After Sundowns were reduced to 10 men following Grant Kekana’s red card, Mudau was captured on camera appearing to instruct Cardoso to make a substitution to put the game to bed. The moment quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread debate about a player overstepping his boundaries with his coach. But Cardoso, speaking ahead of Saturday’s second leg at Loftus

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Pirates Edge Closer To DDC Title

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Orlando Pirates will have a chance to move closer to the DStv Diski Challenge title when they take on AmaZulu FC while Mamelodi Sundowns aim to push the title challenge to the last day in this weekend’s fixtures. Pirates are closer than before to the DDC league title as they face Usuthu tomorrow morning. Buccaneers have never been this closer to the title in the 11 years of the league. On paper, the game against Usuthu should be easy for Pirates as Usuthu suffered three straight defeats. Buccaneers remain the highest goalscoring team in the league. Sundowns who’s challenging for

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Banyana Complete Algeria Double

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Banyana Banyana made it two wins out of two after overcoming Algeria 2-0 in their second friendly international at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday afternoon. Head coach Desiree Ellis rang quite a few changes from the team that started the first clash with Kaylin Swart, Gabriela Salgado, Bonolo Mokoma, Karabo Dhlamini and Sinegugu Zondi all getting starts. ALSO READ: Banyana Win First Friendly Against AlgeriaWe Are Not Scared Of Anyone – Banyana Star It was a match that started with intent from both sides who were looking to unsettle each other earlier on. Unlike in the first tie where

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Pirates Trio In Danger Of Missing Soweto Derby

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Orlando Pirates trio Nkosinathi Sibisi, Andre de Jong and Mpho Chabatsane are walking a suspension tightrope for the upcoming Soweto Derby ahead of their home clash against AmaZulu. The Buccaneers welcome Usuthu to the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday as they look to reclaim top spot in the Betway Premiership. Pirates sit just one point behind league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with a point or win taking them back to the summit, though they would’ve played two games more. The eSgodini outfit were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Richards Bay FC at the uMhlathuze Sports Complex, a result

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Ben Youssef – How Chiefs Made A Turnaround 

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has opened up on how the team managed to turn their season around after a difficult spell, transforming a run of poor results into an impressive streak of five consecutive victories. Amakhosi appear to have rediscovered their rhythm in the Betway Premiership, building strong momentum at a crucial stage of the campaign as they push to secure a top-three finish. ALSO READ: Velebayi Gives Assessment On His Chiefs Stint So FarTso Makes Mayo Claim After First Goal In Seven Months Ben Youssef, alongside fellow co-coach Cedric Kaze, had come under fire after the team

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