Chiefs’ strikers a concern ahead of Richards Bay
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Chiefs’ strikers a concern ahead of Richards Bay

Kaizer Chiefs won for the third time in four games when Pule Mmodi’s fine strike from the edge of the box secured a 1-0 victory over ailing Polokwane City almost two weeks ago, but ahead of the visit of Richards Bay on Saturday, their forwards remain a worry. (more…)

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Shalulile closing in on PSL record
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Shalulile closing in on PSL record

Peter Shalulile scored his 113th goal in South African football last week to move to within just 10 of Siyabonga Nomvethe’s all-time Premier Soccer League record as Mamelodi Sundowns head to Cape Town City on Sunday. (more…)

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Chippa claim bias by PSL over stadium row
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Chippa claim bias by PSL over stadium row

The return of DStv Premiership action to East London has been delayed after Polokwane City refused to agree to a switch in venue for their weekend clash against Chippa United, the home club claimed in a statement as it accused the Premier Soccer League of bias. (more…)

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Liverpool to play Fulham in League Cup semis
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Liverpool to play Fulham in League Cup semis

Liverpool will face Fulham in the two-legged semifinals of the English League Cup following a comprehensive 5-1 thrashing of West Ham in their quarterfinal clash on Wednesday night. (more…)

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Champions Inter dumped out of Coppa Italia
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Champions Inter dumped out of Coppa Italia

In a round of shock results, Series A leaders Inter Milan have been knocked out of the Coppa Italia following a 2-1 last 16 home loss to Bologna on Wednesday night. (more…)

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Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware
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Stellenbosch are 25th SA club to win major silverware

Stellenbosch FC became the 25th club in South Africa to win one of the three major cup trophies when they defeated TS Galaxy on penalties in the final of the Carling Cup in Durban on Saturday. (more…)

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Guardiola set for shock Man City exit?
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Guardiola set for shock Man City exit?

Reports in Spain suggest Pep Guardiola could be set for a shock exit from Manchester City at the end of the season … to take over the England national team. (more…)

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Chelsea, Fulham into League Cup semifinals
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Chelsea, Fulham into League Cup semifinals

West London rivals Chelsea and Fulham booked their places in the semifinals of the English League Cup with penalty shoot-out wins, while second tier Middlesborough are also through to the last four. (more…)

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Bafana blow as Mothiba out of African Cup of Nations
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Bafana blow as Mothiba out of African Cup of Nations

With Lyle Foster unlikely to make the trip to the Ivory Coast next month, there is another huge setback for Bafana Bafana ahead of the African Cup of Nations finals…

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Sundowns get precious Champions League win
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Sundowns get precious Champions League win

Mamelodi Sundowns picked up a precious 1-0 away victory at Egyptian side Pyramids in the CAF Champions League on Tuesday, with Teboho Mokoena scoring the only goal of the game. (more…)

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