TS Galaxy’s season has taken a welcome turn, with the club finally breathing easier after FIFA lifted the transfer ban that stalled their progress over the past two months. For coach Adnan Beganovic, the timing could not be better. With the Nedbank Cup heating up and league positions tightening, the Rockets now have room to […]
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A bump in the road for Orlando Pirates Orlando Pirates’ 14-game unbeaten run in the Betway Premiership came to an end on Wednesday night at FNB Stadium, but the fight for the league title is far from over. Mamelodi Sundowns handed Pirates a 2-1 defeat, setting up a tense closing stretch in the South African […]
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The Betway Premiership has a new twist and it arrived under the Soweto lights. Mamelodi Sundowns walked into the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night knowing that only a statement performance would keep their title streak alive. They delivered exactly that, beating Orlando Pirates 2 1 and slicing the gap at the top of the table […]
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There are league matches, and then there are statements. On Wednesday night, the Betway Premiership delivers one of the biggest fixtures on the South African football calendar as Orlando Pirates welcome Mamelodi Sundowns to FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 7:30pm, and it is the kind of clash that could shape the destiny of the title […]
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Johannesburg is bracing for a proper football night. The kind where the traffic starts building hours before kick-off. The kind where taxis hum with black and gold jerseys. The kind where the air around Nasrec feels heavier, louder, electric. FNB Stadium is preparing to welcome around 60 000 supporters on Wednesday evening as Orlando Pirates […]
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The Betway Premiership table is beginning to take shape and this past weekend may well be remembered as a turning point at both ends of the standings. In Orlando, the title charge gathered serious momentum. In Gqeberha, survival hopes were reignited. And in Polokwane, two sides cancelled each other out in a stalemate that helped […]
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The magic of the Nedbank Cup is officially heating up. Wednesday night’s Last 16 draw has thrown up a mix of heavyweight clashes, fierce provincial derbies and one guaranteed fairy-tale run, reminding South African football fans exactly why this competition carries such a special place in the local game. For Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, […]
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A rivalry that still owns the country Online tickets for the upcoming Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates disappeared within two hours on Tuesday morning, a reminder that this is still the fixture that stops South Africa in its tracks. The match, set for 28 February at FNB Stadium, has quickly become the […]
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Miguel Cardoso’s coaching future hangs in the balance as Mamelodi Sundowns face decisive CAF tests. Mamelodi Sundowns has been delivering below-par performances since the start of the season. The team delivered a poor performance against Gomora United last Wednesday. Although they won 2–1, the Portuguese coach was realistic enough during the post-match interviews and stated […]
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A dramatic announcement met with calm clarity The South African football community woke up to unexpected news when Stanley Nwabali was confirmed as a free agent after parting ways with Chippa United. For a goalkeeper who had just returned from helping Nigeria secure a bronze medal at AFCON in Morocco, the timing raised eyebrows. Speculation […]
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Pirates rise again in the title race Orlando supporters had plenty to smile about on Tuesday evening as Orlando Pirates returned to the summit of the Betway Premiership with a 2-0 victory over AmaZulu FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium. It was one of those Durban nights where the air feels heavy but the football feels […]
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Teboho Mokoena suspension leaves Sundowns searching for answers Mamelodi Sundowns will have to dig deep this week as they prepare for a tough Betway Premiership trip to Sekhukhune United without one of their most trusted midfielders. Teboho Mokoena, a player many fans consider the heartbeat of the Brazilians midfield, is suspended and unavailable for Tuesday […]
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