Rulani’s Plea To Moroccan Journalists – Check The Data

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Rulani Mokwena has made a plea with Moroccan journalists to check his team’s data, implying their results are not a true reflection of their performances. Wydad are currently sitting in sixth place after their 1-1 draw with Ittihad Tanger this past weekend, which was overshadowed by Mokwena allegedly being racially abused by a member of the opponents. Mokwena, meanwhile, also pleaded with journalists, who questioned whether he needs more signings to achieve success, that they should look into the data before analysing how his teams performs. “I’m happy with my squad,” said the South African tactician, who has collected four

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Exclusive: RamaG Hangs Up His Boots

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Former Black Leopards, Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City striker Rodney Ramagalela has officially retired from the game. RamaG, 35, opted to call it quits on his career, having been without a club since leaving AmaTuks in July 2023. Ramagalela won the 2013/14 DStv Premiership title and the 2014/15 Nedbank Cup with Mamelodi Sundowns, four years later he won the golden boot award by scoring 11 goals in the colours of Polokwane City. His last full campaign was in 2020/21 with Polokwane City, but he also suffered personal losses after the sad passing of his daughter, as well as his mother

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Riveiro Breaks Silence On Jomo’s Maswanganyi Criticism

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has broken his silence on Jomo Sono’s comments about Patrick Maswanganyi after the club legend insisted fans or neutrals shouldn’t compare an elephant to an ant. With Maswanganyi often impressing the Happy People with his skills and trickery, and also using Sono’s trick of standing on the ball, there have been comparisons between the club’s former number 10 and Tito. However, Sono was crystal clear in his assessment, insisting he was in a different class than Maswanganyi. Riveiro has now for the first time addressed the topic, saying Maswanganyi was not affected by the

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Technical Team Member Leaves Pirates

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Orlando Pirates performance analyst Devon O’Brien has left the club due to personal reasons. O’Brien joined Pirates from Stellenbosch FC in June and quickly helped the side defend their MTN8 trophy and also helped the Buccaneers to reach the CAF Champions League group stages. The Sea Robbers are currently also sitting at the top of the Betway Premiership with 21 points after winning all their seven games. In the space of a year, Pirates lost assistant coach Sergio Almenara and Miguel Bellver. This publication has been reliably informed that the former Stellenbosch performance analyst left Pirates, as he is set

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Sundowns Ladies Bounce Back In Style

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies responded from their opening defeat in superb fashion thrashing newcomers Central Bank Of Ethiopia 4-0 in their second CAF Women’s Champions League tie at Stade Laarbi Zaouli on Wednesday afternoon. Melinda Kgadiete scored a first half brace with Boitumelo Rabale and Lelona Daweti, who had her second goal disallowed by VAR in the first half, also contributing goals. Sundowns came into the encounter needing to redeem themselves as defending champions after narrowly going down 1-0 to FC Masar in their Group B opener. Coach Jerry Tshabalala made three changes to the starting line-up with experienced Andile Dlamini

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Sesane – What Makes Ndah Special

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Orlando Pirates centre-back Thabiso Sesane has referred to his defence partner Olisa Ndah as a “special player”. The two have enjoyed a partnership at the Pirates spine since the 24-year-old returned to the first team, though Ndah has in recent weeks been ruled out of action due to tibia fracture sustained in September. Sesane spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 179 of the newspaper where he said he has had a chance to play with different players at the back and all of them have an understanding, however Sesane praised Ndah’s calmness and the telepathy between

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Why A Strong Chiefs & Pirates Is Good For Downs – Mashego

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Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Terrence Mashego believes that a strong Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are always good for the Tshwane giants. Masandawana are aiming for a record eighth league title this season following a great campaign last time where they lost only game. Things have slightly changed this term as Pirates hold a three-point lead at the top of the log over Sundowns with 21 points, while Chiefs are still off the pace in eighth position with seven points from five games. Speaking to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago, in edition 178 of the newspaper, Mashego said he is pleased

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Khoza Re-Elected, New PLS Executive Confirmed

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Dr. Irvin Khoza has been re-elected the Chairman of the Premier Soccer League unopposed, while the seven other executive committee members were confirmed at the National Soccer League elections on Wednesday afternoon. Khoza, 76, was confirmed by the PSL as the only candidate for the Chairman’s role as he looks set for another four years in office in Parktown after 22 years in the seat. There were 11 nominations confirmed for the executive by the PSL last week which included Dr Kaizer Motaung, Mato Madlala, Rejoice Simelane, Abram Sello, Stanley Matthews, Johnny Mogaladi, Sandile Zungu, Robert Benadie, John Comitis, Tim

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Makgopa On Repaying Broos After Bafana Return

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Bafana Bafana towering striker Evidence Makgopa is looking to repay the faith shown in him by coach Hugo Broos as he makes a return to the national team fold. Makgopa has rediscovered his goalscoring form once again, netting six goals in 16 outings across all competitions so far this campaign as Orlando Pirates keeps grip of the Betway Premiership top spot with seven wins out of seven. Speaking to the media ahead of South Africa’s penultimate 2025 AFCON Qualifier away to Uganda on Friday, the 24-year-old Bucs frontman admis that he doesn’t want to disappoint Broos. “The only thing I

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