Magesi CEO Issues Warning To Pirates

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Magesi FC Chief Executive Officer John Mathibe has issued Orlando Pirates a stern warning as they aim to make history in the sides’ Carling Knockout Cup last 16 clash. The rookies earned automatic promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season and will feel what it’s like to rub shoulders with one of the ‘Big Three’ when the two sides face off on Saturday, 19 October, at Orlando Stadium. Dikwena Tša Meetse had a bad start to the beginning of the season after losing the opening two matches to Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City, respectively. Since then, they’ve enjoyed two

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PSL Confirms Change In Chiefs’ Carling Knockout Fixture

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The Premier Soccer League has announced a change in date and kick off times for Kaizer Chiefs‘ Carling Knockout Cup round of 16 clash against SuperSport United as well as two other fixtures. Amakhosi embark on their quest to return to glory days on the silverware front when they take on Matsatsantsa at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 19 October. The two sides were initially set to battle it out for a last eight berth at 15:00, but the tie has been moved to 20:00 instead and shifted to Saturday instead of Sunday. Cape Town City’s

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Khanye Hails Bafana’s Outstanding Duo

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has labelled Bafana Bafana’s 5-0 thrashing of Congo Brazzaville as one of the team’s best games, singling out Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba’s contribution. Man-of-the-Match winner Mokoena scored a brace having been dropped by Mamelodi Sundowns in the opening matches of the league. The other goals came from Bathusi Aubaas, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners while Oswin Appollis provided a hat-trick of assists. The result saw Bafana remain in second position in Group K equal on seven points with first-placed Uganda. Should Bafana win away in Congo next Tuesday, they will seal qualification for Morocco

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Rayners Backed After Foster Setback

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Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners has been backed to fill the void of Lyle Foster, should he not be available to face Congo Brazzaville on Tuesday. Foster was stretchered off the pitch shortly after scoring the fourth goal of the game and his replacement Rayners added the fifth. The attacking duo have seemingly solidified their spots as the two strikers in Hugo Broos’ set-up, providing different qualities for the Belgian mentor, and keeping out the likes of Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa in recent selections. “Lyle, I never think I saw Lyle so sharp as he was today. I saw

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There’s Possibility To Lift A Trophy – Chiefs Star

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart believes there is possibility for the team to lift a trophy this season. Chiefs have endured a nine-season trophy drought while their performances also left a lot to be desired for in recent campaigns, the worst being the last one where they finished in a low 10th place. However, the 2024/25 term has seen a rejuvenated Amakhosi under the leadership of Nasreddine Nabi who has warned against high expectations in his first season. They are currently occupying sixth place on the Betway Premiership log with six points from three matches while there is the league,

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Broos – Mokoena Was Motivated To Show Sundowns Coach

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos feels Teboho Mokoena was sending a message to Mamelodi Sundowns with his performance and hopes all can be resolved at club level. The 2022/23 Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season has been left out of the Sundowns matchday squad for five games ahead of the FIFA international break. Starting with the opening game of the league as they beat SuperSport United in the Tshwane Derby, with suggestions of being punished alongside Khuliso Mudau. While Mudau returned for a cameo in the win over Kaizer Chiefs, Mokoena remained out in the cold, but Sundowns

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Mokoena – It’s Been A While

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena could not hide his delight after a Man of the Match display in their 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Mokoena, who was left out of the Mamelodi Sundowns squad for five consecutive games returned to the field of play for Bafana, netting two goals to set the tone of the massive win at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. “I feel very excited about today’s game, I think the team played very well. I am happy I also got a chance to play and score

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Broos – I Was A Bit Scared

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits he was scared when the referee halted the game after they went 2-0 up against Congo Brazzaville. South Africa secured an emphatic 5-0 win over Congo in Gqeberha to move them to the brink of qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Teboho Mokoena, who has been left out the Mamelodi Sundowns squad for five consecutive games in the build-up to the international break netted the opening two goals, with the second a stunner from ranger before three pitch invaders halted the game. This was due to not having adequate security at

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Rulani Picks Up Huge Win

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Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club side returned to winning ways with a convincing 5-0 thrashing of Jeunesse Massira in the Excellence Cup. The Red Castle suffered their second defeat since the appointment of Mokwena and the first in the Excellence Cup, narrowly going down 1-0 to Jeunesse Sportive Soualem earlier this week. It has been a frustrating start for Mokwena since joining the Moroccan giants from Mamelodi Sundowns, with a wholesome change on the players and technical team taking time to correlate on the philosophy. The latest win for Mokwena’s troops will give them a boost going forward as they

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