Pirates & Magesi Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC have announced their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 at Orlando Stadium. Seven spots are still to be filled in the quarterfinals, Pirates or Magesi will hope to follow Stellenbosch after their qualification on Friday. The Sea Robbers aim to complete a trophy double before the end of the year and their journey starts today. The don’t have a good relationship with this competition as they haven’t won’t it in the last decade (Carling or Telkom). Their quest to end the bad relationship will begin without key players like Olisah

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Davids Previews Kariakoo Derby Vs Rivals Yanga

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids described this weekend’s Kariakoo Derby clash against fiercest rivals Young Africans SC as a six-pointer but not a league decider. The Reds of Msimbazi have started the season very well after winning four of their first five matches and occupying the second place. Yanga on the other hand are still playing catch-up with a game in hand and are in fifth place having scored eight goals and are yet to concede in the league this term. This weekend, Tanzania’s biggest rivals face off in the NBC Premier League at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium with

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Kaizer Jr – Why We Signed Kaze

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has explained why the club opted to rope in Cedric Kaze as assistant coach to Nasreddine Nabi. The Burundi-born tactician brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, having previously worked alongside Nabi at Young Africans, where they won six trophies together in two seasons. Kaze holds a CAF A Licence, as well as a German Football Federation A licence. He has vast experience after previously coaching at youth level, FC Barcelona’s famed academy and head coach in Burundian, Rwandan and Tanzanian domestic football. The 45-year-old joins Amakhosi as direct replacement for Fernando da

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Blockbuster DDC Weekend As Downs Battle CT City & Chiefs Aim For Top

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Mamelodi Sundowns return to action against high flying Cape Town City, leaders Stellenbosch FC welcome bottom dwellers Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs seek win against a wounded Polokwane City side in this weekend’s DStv Diski Challenge fixtures. Masandawana return to action after being unable to play Royal AM last time out after they were given the boot by the PSL. Sundowns thus dropped to fourth spot but could return top against the free-scoring Cape Town City won six of their last seven matches.  Orlando Pirates, who have been blowing hold and cold, battle Chippa United at Isak Steyl Stadium. The

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Nabi – I Won’t Fall Into That Trap

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he is willing to give every player in the squad the chance to prove themselves before the next transfer window. Amakhosi have signed five new players at the start of this campaign with the coach admitting after the preseason friendlies and some matches that he may need more. Key midfielder Gaston Sirino has a niggle even though the coach revealed he will give the South American a run in the Carling Knockout Cup match against SuperSport United in Polokwane, while he may be without those who were on national duty for the AFCON

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Pitso – Why I Joined Esteghlal

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Pitso Mosimane says the lure of one of the biggest clubs in the Gulf region with Esteghlal was too hard to ignore. The three-time CAF Champions League winning coach was confirmed as the new head coach of the nine-time Iranian league champions on Friday evening. He returns to the dugout after nearly six months since parting ways with Saudi Arabian outfit Abha. “Esteghlal F.C. is a very big club in the Gulf region, with a long and illustrious history. The two Asian Champions League stars on top of their badge tell you what kind of club this is,” he said

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Ramovic Confident After Beating Sundowns During Break

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic says their 4-1 friendly win over Mamelodi Sundowns during the FIFA international break has brought confidence into the squad. Galaxy started the new season with three defeats in three games, the only other club that could match that was AmaZulu, who fired Pablo Franco Martin as a result. However, the Rockets experimented during the break with some positional changes and new personnel and secured an impressive win over Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium during the recent break. “We are still confident about this season, I see how they train, and also the last game,

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Official: Mosimane Joins New Club

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Three-time CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has penned a deal with Persian Gulf Pro League giants Esteghlal Football Club. He replaced Iran and club legend Javad Nekounam in the head coach role at the nine-time league champions with immediate effect. The change was made due to the poor start to the season, where the two-time Asian Champions League winners are languishing 11th in the 16-team league after seven games. He joins the club with assistant coach Maahier Davids, Strenght and Conditioning Coach Kabelo Rangoaga, along with his trusted analysts Musi Matlaba and Kyle Solomon. Esteghlal are currently in the

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HSB League Promoted Sides Confirmed

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Ezemvelo WFC and University of Cape Town have been promoted to the Hollywoodbets Super League after winning their respective semifinal ties at the SASOL league national championships on Friday afternoon. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side narrowly saw off Limpopo counterparts 1-0 in the first semi-final of the week-long tournament at the Loerie Park Sports Grounds in Knysna, having come through as the best second-placed team, while Ramatlaolhe topped Group A on goal difference. Meanwhile, UCT have shown superiority the whole competition topping Group C and thrashed their Free State varsity counterparts 4-0 in the semi-final. They become the sixth Varsity side in

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