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Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says Jose Riveiro is one of the best coaches he has worked under. The Limpopo born forward joined the Buccaneers at the start of the 2022/23 season from Baroka FC, the same time as Riveiro’s arrival. The Spaniard has helped Pirates win...

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says he's unbothered by criticism from the public and will do everything he can to repay the faith of head coach Hugo Broos. Broos called Makgopa up to his first Bafana squad when he replaced Molefi Ntseki as head coach, whilst the lanky striker was...

Junior Khanye has admitted that Bafana Bafana forward Evidence Makgopa deserves credit for his important goal against Morocco. The 23-year-old Limpopo-born forward has received criticism from the public and pundits alike, including Khanye himself before the tournament kicked off. But he has featured in all of South Africa’s matches at...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos hit back at those questioning his selection of Evidence Makgopa, who he believes can develop into an elite striker. Makgopa scored his first goal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in his fourth start as they beat Africa's number one ranked team Morocco...

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa has opened up on his relationship with fellow forward at both club and national team level, Zakhele 'Zakes' Lepasa. The Pirates duo are currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana in Ivory Coast. They have both featured in Bafana’s matches...

In this week’s edition, we bring you interviews from AFCON in the Ivory Coast!  Velile Mnyandu is at the AFCON and chatted with Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba. Lorenz Köhler is also at the AFCON and he spoke to Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa.  Meanwhile, Lethabo...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he picked Orlando Pirates duo Zakhele Lepasa and Evidence Makgopa as his main striker options for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Belgian tactician has had to deal with a few setbacks after Lebo Mothiba and Lyle Foster were unavailable for his...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained that he had to take Mothobi Mvala off due to a groin injury and he doesn't know yet whether he'll be fit to play on Tuesday. Broos' men raced to a 2-0 first-half lead thanks to goals by Percy Tau and Khuliso Mudau,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised Evidence Makgopa after he scored the winner in Saturday's Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs. Makgopa, 22, started his first derby and scored the only goal of the afternoon after being set up by Bandile Shandu in the 20th minute. https://twitter.com/iDiskiTimes/status/1723347727986114816 After the 1-0 win,...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised the conduct of Evidence Makgopa who finally had his first start for the club, 15 months after joining the Buccaneers. Makgopa, 23, was named in Riveiro's starting XI for the first time and was involved in both goals, winning the penalty before...