Letlhaku Shines As Sundowns Narrows Gap On Pirates

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Kutlwano Letlhaku’s brace helped Mamelodi Sundowns narrow the gap between themselves and first-placed Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership log to three points after their 2-0 win over Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday evening. Check out all Betway Premiership fixtures HERE. The result sees the defending champions in second position with 18 points while Rise and Shine dropped to fourth spot with 13 points both from seven matches. Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi made wholesome changes with Peter Shalulile and Ronwen Williams the only survivors from their last match while City made two changes with

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Khune Makes Special Announcement

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune who left the club at the end of last season has announced a new partnership with Top Bet. ‘Mzansi’s number one’ who enjoyed a glittering career in South Africa, featuring at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is the second most capped player in the country’s history behind Aaron Mokoena. He won 12 trophies with Amakhosi, including three league titles, and a host of individual accolades including the 2012/13 Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season. Khune’s legacy and impact transcend beyond football, as a larger-than-life character that become one of the most recognised faces on

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Sundowns & PLK City Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City have announced their starting XIs for tonight’s Betway Premiership clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. After facing off each other 10 days ago, Sundowns and City once again renew their rivalry with the former out to avenge their defeat while simultaneously aiming to close the gap on Orlando Pirates who are now six points clear after their 1-0 win over Richards Bay last night. Manqoba Mngqithi’s charges play in an encounter with one eye on the weekend in their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final tie against Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein. City, meanwhile, find themselves in third place

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Davids’ Simba Leapfrog Yanga Into Top Spot

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids and his charges made light work of Kinondoni MC with a resounding 4-0 success to move top of the Tanzanian Premier League on Wednesday afternoon at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. The South African-born tactician had emphasized that his troops needed to stamp their authority after enjoying a good run of form that saw them win three matches on the trot. On Wednesday, The Reds Of Msimbazi did just that as they dispatched KMC to move top, just a single point ahead of Young Africans who are in action tomorrow when

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Truter Questions Playing Pirates Twice Already

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Richards Bay head coach Brandon Truter questioned playing twice against Orlando Pirates in the league before the second round starts. Bay suffered a second consecutive 1-0 loss against Pirates in the league within a space of two months. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side lost to the Buccaneers in September at King Zwelithini Stadium as Kabelo Dlamini scored deep in the second half to seal the three points for the Mayfair outfit. The loss at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening was Bay’s fourth league loss in seven matches played. The Natal Rich Boyz have had a tough start to the season after playing

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Ex-Downs Striker Wins Promotion & Golden Boot In China

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Nyasha Mushekwi has been crowned the Golden Boot winner for Chinese League One outfit Yunnan Yukan as they gained promotion to the Chinese Super League for next season. Mushekwi joined Yukan at the beginning of the current season after his three-year spell with Zhejiang FC came to an end. The 37-year-old finished last season with 18 goals, one goal shy of Shanghai Port striker Wu Lei. A lot was expected from him when he joined Yukun as they got a promotion from the Chinese third division. The Zimbabwean international delivered as he scored 25 goals in

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Davids’ Simba In With A Chance To Topple Yanga At The Top

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC could move top of the NBC Tanzanian Premier League should they come away with a home victory against Kinondoni MC this afternoon. Simba could leapfrog arch-rivals Young Africans into top spot with the two sides just separated by two points and with Yanga only in action tomorrow. The Reds of Msimbazi needed a 96th-minute goal from Steven Mukwala in their previous match against Mashujaa FC to seal a much-needed 1-0 victory and consolidate third place. Davids has emphasized that they need to find a way to break down a low block as it seems like many

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Dr. Khoza Provides Update On New League Trophy

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Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza has stated the new league trophy will be the best you can get out of South Africa. Khoza who is set to be re-elected as PSL Chairman unopposed, called the fourth-estate to the PSL offices. The last time it happened, a R900-million sponsorship was announced. This time around it brought more clarity around the future of the partnership as the winners’ prize money of R20-million was confirmed but Khoza revealed the official trophy is still in the process of being made. “Something we didn’t talk about [at the announcement] was the trophy

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How Far Can Mofokeng Go? Riveiro Responds

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro believes that special talent Relebohile Mofokeng is on the right track in terms of his professional football conduct despite his tender age. Mofokeng turned 20 last month and has been one of Pirates’ standout players this campaign having racked up nine contributions towards goal (4 goals and 5 assists across all competitions) in 15 outings. On Tuesday evening, Riveiro celebrated a special milestone when he reached 100 matches since joining the Soweto giants two years as they narrowly beat Richards Bay 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership standings

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