Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Watch VideoHugo Broos eyes Belgium clash after Safa's financial woes derail Argentina friendly

Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that his side was close to facing FIFA World Cup champions Argentina as part of their World Cup preparations. However, ...

Watch VideoWhy Thembinkosi Lorch’s brilliance at Wydad still can’t save his Bafana Bafana dream

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Thembinkosi Lorch’s impressive form at Wydad Casablanca hasn’t been enough to earn him a Bafana Bafana recall, with coach Hugo Broos ruling out his return. Despite ...

Watch Video#Bafana_Fridays | Bafana Bafana ready to prove their AFCON pedigree, says Hugo Broos

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Coach Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana are prepared to justify their status as AFCON favourites after strong recent performances and World Cup qualification, keeping ...

Hugo Broos rules out Lorch from Bafana Bafana plans despite strong Wydad Casablanca form

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Coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Thembinkosi Lorch will not feature for Bafana Bafana, saying the attacker is not part of his future plans despite his impressive ...

Watch VideoCOMMENT | Kaizer Chiefs’ youngsters spark revival as Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi shine

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Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi led Kaizer Chiefs to a 4–1 win over Orbit College, continuing the team’s resurgence under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso confident in replacements as Teboho Mokoena misses Orlando Pirates clash

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he has capable options to cover for suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena in Saturday’s top-of-the-table Premiership clash ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns focused on finishing the job against Remo Stars in CAF

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Mamelodi Sundowns aim to complete their CAF Champions League qualifier against Remo Stars with full commitment, following a dominant 5-1 first-leg win.

Watch VideoHugo Broos faces crucial squad call as Bafana Bafana chase World Cup dream

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They can’t afford to falter in these two games, especially after being docked three points and handed a 3-0 defeat by a one-member panel FIFA’s disciplinary committee ...

Kaizer Chiefs must do their bit to support their fans in the transfer window

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Kaizer Chiefs are losing the plot in the transfer window yet again, signing unknowns and rejects, something that's making mockery of fans who had high expectations ...

Kaizer Chiefs labelled as a joke after announcing unknown new recruits

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Junior Khanye says his former club Kaizer Chiefs are a joke after signing unpopular overseas based player instead of a well, tried and tested local born players ...

Mweene has the best goalkeepers at his disposal for Mamelodi Sundowns in Fifa Club World Cup

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper coach Kennedy Mweene says he has a balanced goalkeeping unit ahead of the team's participation at the Fifa Club World Cup in the United ...

Lorch, Mailula and Mokwana ready to hoist the SA flag at Fifa Club World Cup

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Thembinkosi Lorch, Cassius Mailula and Elias Mokwana will be flag-bearers at the FIFA Club World Cup when they represent their clubs Wydad Casablanca and Esperance ...

Orlando Pirates’ injury rejects a gamble Kaizer Chiefs didn’t need

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Paseka Mako and Thabiso Monyane's potential transfer to Kaizer Chiefs raises questions about their fitness and suitability for the club's ambitions, given their ...

Legend Hlompho Kekana backs Mamelodi Sundowns to excel at Fifa Club World Cup

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Hlompho Kekana expresses confidence in Mamelodi Sundowns' chances at the upcoming Club World Cup, highlighting the team's potential to advance beyond the group stage. ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns confident of returning the African crown back to Pretoria

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Mamelodi Sundowns personnel believe that they have what it takes to come ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams

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Mamelodi Sundowns No 1 Ronwen Williams has seen the positive energy that sport has brought into the country in recent months, and that's why he says they want to ...

Hugo Broos: Glory days now, but new Bafana talent must be brought in

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has pleaded for the emerging youngsters at Amajimbos and Amajita to be looked after, so that they are not lost in the system in the ...

Watch VideoMandla Ncikazi on Orlando Pirates job: When I got into this club, I became a servant

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Mandla Ncikazi, despite serving as a co-coach and then assistant at Orlando Pirates, is no stranger to the head-coach role, having held the position at Golden Arrows ...

Watch VideoMaela’s finale ends in a draw as Orlando Pirates fail to capture three-point PSL treasure against Magesi FC

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Orlando Pirates' reportedly outgoing captain Innocent Maela failed to get a win in his last game at the club as they drew 1-1 with Magesi FC in their season finale ...

Refiloe Jane grateful for Banyana return after tough time on sidelines

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Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says she's happy to be back on the pitch after a tough spell on the sidelines, resulting in her return to domestic football ...

Champions show up in difficult situations, Miguel Cardoso tells Mamelodi Sundowns after Pyramids FC final draw

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Mamelodi Sundowns' hopes of clinching their second CAF Champions League title hang in the balance after a disappointing draw against Pyramids. Coach Miguel Cardoso ...

Ribeiro opener, but tough CAF Champions League final task awaits Mamelodi Sundowns as Pyramids FC grab late equaliser

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Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro Costa was the hero for Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. ...

PSL must do much better next season after disruptive campaign

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The PSL top-flight was a ticking bomb even before it started due to a lot of disruptives, and that's why there'll be a lot of expectations administrative-wise come ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns aim to clinch CAF Champions League for captain fantastic Themba Zwane

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Mamelodi Sundowns' class of 2016 CAF Champions League squad winning member Teko Modise and current No 1 Ronwen Williams want the team to win their second continental ...

Mandla Ncikazi: Orlando Pirates still have so much to fight for

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Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi says they can't afford to falter, as there's still a lot to play for, despite securing the No 2 spot on the Premiership ...