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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PSL Player In Uganda Squad For Bafana Clash

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has named 27 players for the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers double-header against Bafana Bafana and Congo Brazzaville. The Cranes currently top Group K with 10 points ahead of South Africa who are in second spot with eight points ahead of their penultimate clash on Friday, 15 November. The two sides played to a pulsating 2-2 draw at Orlando Stadium in September, with the Cranes now looking to hand Hugo Broos’ charges their first defeat of the qualifiers. Here’s a look at the squad:

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PSL Announce New Betway Prem Prize Money

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The Premier Soccer League have finally confirmed the prize money for the upcoming 2024/25 Betway Premiership during Wednesday’s special announcement. PSL chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza had announced the new multi-year partnership with betway, claiming it would bring R900 million to SA’s top flight. On Wednesday, Khoza called a special meeting to wrap up important announcements before the elections for his new term, with Khoza the only person standing for the chairman position. His first point of order was to announce that the winner of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership will receive R20 million. “The winner of the Betway Premiership will receive

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Riveiro Reflects On Historic Pirates Achievement

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro could not hide his emotion after securing a new club record in his 100th game in charge of the Soweto giants. Pirates moved six points clear of Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership, albeit having played a game more, with seven consecutive wins to start the new season. A feat never been achieved by the club, and only bettered by Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns in Premier Soccer League history. This after beating Richards Bay 1-0 on Tuesday evening at Orlando Stadium, courtesy of an Evidence Makgopa strike in the first

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Mosimane Opens Up On Esteghlal Challenges

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Pitso Mosimane has admitted he hasn’t had much time to prepare his team, while injuries have also lead to his new side losing three successive matches since he started. The South African tactician saw his side go 3-0 down to Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal after Aleksandar Mitrovic netted a hat-trick. It was Mosimane’s third game in charge and his third defeat, and after the match he lamented injuries as one of his challenges since he started. “Today we saw the big differences between the two teams, and we also lost the services of three main players, and this

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Pirates Break Club Record In Riveiro’s 100th Game In Charge

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Orlando Pirates have set a new Premier Soccer League with seven consecutive wins to start the 2024/25 season after the 1-0 victory over Richards Bay at Orlando Stadium. The second round fixture of the current season was brought forward to avoid the postponement of fixtures during the CAF Champions League group stages. With wins over Chippa United, Polokwane City, the Natal Richboyz home and away, SuperSport United, AmaZulu and TS Galaxy, head coach Jose Riveiro has led the Buccaneers to 21 points from a possible 21, six points ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns. Check out the latest Betway Premiership log HERE.

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Pirates & Richards Bay Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay have announced their starting XIs for tonight’s Betway Premiership clash. The Buccaneers could write history and start with seven straight wins for the first time into a PSL campaign should they beat the Natal Rich Boys tonight. Jose Riveiro’s men have celebrated a perfect start to the 2024/25 league campaign so far, winning six games, while scoring 12 times and only conceding twice. Bay, meanwhile, find themselves in 12th position with just five points from six games, having scored just one goal so far, while conceding four. They did, though, celebrate a 5-4 spot-kick win

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Nabi – We Can All Agree This About Sundowns

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi admits the gulf in experience between his side and Mamelodi Sundowns is quite evident. Chiefs were hammered 4-0 at FNB Stadium this past weekend in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final at the hands of the reigning league champions. Sundowns fielded eight Bafana Bafana players, alongside Peter Shalulile, Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Marcelo Allende in the starting line-up. While Chiefs had five players U23 and younger, which was telling as Masandawana cruised to victory at the Calabash. “I think we can all agree that Sundowns is a very good team with [great] experience, both locally

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Duku-Duku – What I Thought Rele & Nkota Before Pirates Breakout

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Orlando Pirates reserve side coach Joseph Makhanya is not surprised to see starlets Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota winning games for the senior side, saying they used to do that in the DDC squad as well. ‘Duku Duku’ has been with the Pirates reserve side for three years and finally, his work is paying off dividends as two youngsters Mofokeng and Nkota have grabbed their chances in the first team with both hands. Mofokeng scored some crucial goals for the Buccaneers including the Nedbank Cup winner against Mamelodi Sundowns back in May 2024, before following that up with another match-winning

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