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Former FIFA Referee Victor Hlungwani believes that Orlando Pirates were lucky to escape punishment for Selaelo Rasebotja’s ruthless ankle tackle on Deolin Mekoa, though he admitted the two other calls were spot on by the officials.   The Buccaneers were stunned 3-2 by Magesi FC in the opening round of the Carling Knockout Cup at Orlando Stadium … Read more

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the players he introduced cannot be questioned over their defeat to Magesi. The shock Carling Knockout exit was their first defeat of the 2024/25 season in their 12th game across all competitions. Selaelo Rasebotja and Karim Kimvuidi earned starts in a game that was dominated in all aspects by … Read more

Royal AM head coach John Maduka has revealed his mandate at the club which is to avoid relegation this season and finish in a respectable position. Thwihli Thwahla are yet to register a win this campaign after playing to four draws in their opening four Betway Premiership matches as they could not make new signings … Read more

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has taken time to thank Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr and Football Manager Bobby Motaung for luring Cedric Kaze to Naturena as the two once again reunite. Watch live sports online   The Burundi-born Kaze is an addition to coach Nabi’s technical team following the departure of Fernando Da Cruz … Read more

Orlando Pirates moved to the summit of the league with four wins from four after the 2-0 victory over SuperSport United on Tuesday evening at Orlando Stadium. The home side, reeling from their 3-2 defeat at the same venue in the Carling Knockout this past weekend to Magesi made sure they eliminated any doubt early … Read more

SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has addressed the current situation at the club that he once dominated the South African top-flight with. During his first stint, Hunt won the league three times consecutively between 2008 and 2010 before moving on to Bidvest Wits in 2013 where he won his fourth league crown. However, nine years … Read more

New Esteghlal FC head coach Pitso Mosimane has confirmed that delay in arrival time as well as paperwork prevented him from being in the dugout to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the AFC  Champions League. Esteghlal lost the match 1-0 courtesy of an 81st minute strike from former Manchester City left-back Aymeric Laporte to get their campaign … Read more

Kaizer Chiefs have announced that their Betway Premiership fixture against Royal AM has been moved from 9 November to 30 November. Amakhosi have only played three league fixtures so far, winning two against Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu, while losing to Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: Mosimane Hails Chiefs Star Nabi Sends Message To Kaizer Jr & Bobby … Read more

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says he was happy with Mohau Nkota’s starting XI debut for the Buccaneers, but also insisted the youngster still has a lot to learn. Nkota, 19, started for the Buccaneers just a few days after impressing in the second half of the 3-2 defeat against Magesi FC on Saturday. Check … Read more

Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 win over Tanzania Prisons in the NBC Premier League on Tuesday evening to move third on the log standings. The Reds of Msimbazi came into this tie on the back of a 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals Young Africans in the Kariakoo Derby at the weekend … Read more