Mngqithi: It’s not going to be an easy match
Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup press conference at SAB AblnBev Headquarter in Johannesburg on 17 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Mngqithi: It’s not going to be an easy match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits it will not be easy to beat Golden Arrows when the two sides meet in the opening round of the Carling Knockout Cup.

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Stellies beat AmaZulu to advance in Carling Knockout Cup
Celebrations as Andre de Jong of Stellenbosch FC takes his team to a 2 - 1 lead and secures the win during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup match betweeen AmaZulu and Stellenbosch at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 18 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stellies beat AmaZulu to advance in Carling Knockout Cup

Stellenbosch FC advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals after claiming a 2-1 victory over AmaZulu at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday evening.

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Jooste: We don’t fear Stellies
Wayde Jooste of AmaZulu FC during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup AmaZulu Media Day at Kings Park Outer Training Field in Durban on 16 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Jooste: We don’t fear Stellies

AmaZulu right back Wayde Jooste says they respect Stellenbosch FC for what they have accomplished but do not fear them ahead of their Carling Knockout Cup opener on Friday.

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Zwane: We have to neutralise Stellies
Arthur Zwane, head coach of AmaZulu FC (L) and Vusumuzi Vilakazi, co-head coach of AmaZulu FC (R) during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup AmaZulu Media Day at Kings Park Outer Training Field in Durban on 16 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Zwane: We have to neutralise Stellies

AmaZulu co-coach Arthur Zwane admits Stellenbosch FC are "oozing confidence" but insists they have to find a way to "neutralise" them.

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Titus: We have a target on our back
Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 2nd leg game between Stellenbosch FC and Nsingizini Hotspurs at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa on 24 August 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Titus: We have a target on our back

Stellenbosch FC winger Devin Titus insists they have a target on their back coming into the Carling Knockout Cup as defending champions.

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COSAFA take VAR implementation forward at Women’s Championship
VAR Stand during the 2024 TotalEnergies U20 Afcon COSAFA Qualifier Semi Final Match between Angola and South Africa at ABB Stadium in Maputo on the 03 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

COSAFA take VAR implementation forward at Women’s Championship

COSAFA has been a pioneer on the African continent when it comes to the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and will go a step further at the 2024 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship by extending their plans this year.

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Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man
epa11350688 Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate as head coach Xabi Alonso (C) lifts the Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy after the German Bundesliga soccer match of Bayer 04 Leverkusen against FC Augsburg, in Leverkusen, Germany, 18 May 2024. EPA/FILIP SINGER CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man

Quiet and unassuming, Xabi Alonso has emerged as one of the top coaches in the world, writes Nick Said.

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Rodri: World Beater
Manchester City's Rodri celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday May 19, 2024.

Rodri: World Beater

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has been collecting trophies in huge numbers in recent seasons and is key man for club and country, writes Mark Gleeson.

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