Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
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Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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Brits wants to make more memories in Perth
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Brits wants to make more memories in Perth

A year ago, an excited and determined David Brits arrived in Perth with the Springbok Sevens squad keen to debut for his country in the abbreviated version of the game.

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Morena: We need to level up and open the gap
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Morena: We need to level up and open the gap

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Thapelo Morena wants his side to "level up" and further extend their lead over Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

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Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale
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Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale

Stellenbosch have moved quickly to replace Jayden Adams in the heart of their midfield, using some of the transfer fee received from Mamelodi Sundowns to buy Thato Khiba from TS Galaxy.
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Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs
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Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs

Free Agents FC midfielder Thulani Dhladhla believes his side can stun Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 on Sunday, with the minnows confident they can match the Soweto giants.
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was a relieved figure as his side ended a five-game winless streak with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday to move into the top four in the table.
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Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table
Paarl Royals captain David Miller and Dinesh Karthik of Paarl Royals between overs

Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table

The Paarl Royals spinners continue to dominate at their Boland Park fortress to propel their team to the top of the Betway SA20 standings. 
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Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title
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Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title

Englishman Tyrrell Hatton edged New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier by a single shot to win the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour at Emirates Golf Club.
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso bemoaned his side’s late concession of a goal in their 1-1 home draw with Moroccan side FAR Rabat that denied them top spot in their CAF Champions League pool.
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