Seema Reveals What Mbule Did With R100k Carling Cheque

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has hailed “genuine guy” midfielder Sipho Mbule for his great gesture after he split his R100,000 Carling Knockout Cup winnings amongst the players. “The Master Chef”, who is currently on a season-long loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, opened his goalscoring account for Babina Noko on Tuesday night in their 2-0 Betway Premiership win over Richards Bay. Speaking to the media after the match, Seema has been raving about Mbule since his arrival at the club and how he has integrated himself into the group. “He has done something that you can see he’s a genuine

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Riveiro Lauds Pirates Mentality After Galaxy Win

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has lauded his side for showing mental strength to overcome TS Galaxy who he felt dominated them at stages of the game. Pirates made it six wins from their opening six league games to move six points ahead of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns, who face Cape Town City this evening. Thalante Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng scored goals in each half, in a thrilling game in Mbombela where the Rockets suffocated the Buccaneers with their high-pressing for most of the game. “It’s the game we expected, every time we come to Mpumalanga to face Galaxy it’s

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Larsen On Facing Wounded Chiefs

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Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen is amped up to have his charges recharged against a wounded Kaizer Chiefs. Magesi, who majority thought would be the whipping boys following their topflight promotion, seems to have been settling in well and are on a good run in four matches without a defeat having defeated Orlando Pirates to reach the Carling Knockout Cup quarters and held Cape Town City to a goalless draw this past weekend. They are in 13th spot having won one, drawn two and lost two of their opening five Betway Premiership fixtures. Larsen was pleased with his side’s

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Banyana Lose Clash Of The Champions

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Banyana Banyana ended their tour of Europe with a 2-1 defeat to England at Coventry Arena on Tuesday night despite a brilliant performance. Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis made four changes to the side that lot 5-0 to Denmark in the first friendly last week bringing in Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah Magaia, Linda Motlhalo and Sinoxolo Cesane with Fikile Magama, Thubelihle Shamase, Nthabiseng Majiya and Kholosa Biyana dropping to the bench. The visitors fell again on their challenge of not being able to defend set-pieces as the first goal came as a result of a corner in the opening 15 minutes.

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Ramovic Praises Very Strong Pirates Team

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic was full of admiration for Betway Premiership early pace-setters Orlando Pirates following their league encounter at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening calling them a “very strong team”. The Rockets slumped to their fourth league defeat in five matches after going 2-0 to the Buccaneers courtesy of goals in either half from Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng. Pirates not only set a club record for six consecutive wins – a feat achieved in 2002/03, but also opened up a six-point gap on second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns. The German tactician reckons that his charges were their own

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Ahly Win Another Trophy, One Game Away From Real Clash

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CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly have lifted the African–Asian–Pacific Cup after beating AFC champions Al Ain 3-0 on Tuesday. The Egyptian giants have once again added another trophy to their illustrious trophy cabinet after beating the Asian champions in the newly-found Intercontinental Cup. The tournament sees the champions of the six confederations go up against each other across four rounds, withe format similar to the old FIFA Club World Cup. On Tuesday, Al Ahly – as African champions – faced Al Ain, who had beaten Auckland City, the winners of the OFC Champions League, 6-2 in the first round.

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Pirates Equal Club PSL Record

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Betway Premiership early pace-setters Orlando Pirates made it six wins out of six and set a club record for the second time in their history after a 2-0 success over 10-men TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening. Khulumani Ndamane’s unchallenged header just a minute in sailed off target with Sipho Chaine having it well covered. Check the updated Betway Premiership log HERE. Former Pirates man Mpho Mvelase then tried his luck from range in the eighth minute but it went wide. In the 11th minute, Evidence Makgopa mistimed his shot from close range from Relebohile Mofokeng’s pass. The

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How To Watch Banyana vs England In Coventry

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African Champions Banyana Banyana conclude their European tour with a tough clash against current European champions England at the Coventry Building Society Arena this evening with the match set to be broadcast live on SABC 2. Dr Desiree Ellis’ charges are looking to cause a rare upset after conceding five goals without a reply against 12th-ranked Denmark in their last friendly match. Banyana will also don a special pink kit when they take on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup finalists, who are ranked number two in the world, as awareness for Breast Cancer Month. How To Tune In To

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TS Galaxy vs Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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Betway Premiership outfits TS Galaxy and Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s league encounter at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. Struggling Galaxy have a daunting task awaiting them as they face high-flying Pirates. The Rockets have one point after four league matches having lost three matches before their 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants this past weekend. After losing Bradley Mojela and Samir Nurkovic who were both their regular goal scorers last season, Sead Ramovic’s side scored four goals in all competitions this season and will unfortunately be without the services of striking duo Dzenan Zajmovic and Victor

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