Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

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 ...

Watch VideoSuperSport United's former kids now want to help Mamelodi Sundowns rule Africa yet again

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A quartet of former SuperSport United players, which include Aubrey Modiba, who lost in the CAF Confederation Cup final in 2017 want to help Mamelodi Sundowns return ...

Victorious Amajita return home to a rapturous welcome

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Amajita made history on Sunday by becoming the first South African U20 side to win the Africa Youth Championship, following a triumphant campaign in Egypt.

Watch VideoAshley Makhanya reflects on SA’s 1997 Afcon U20 final as Amajita gear up for Morocco title decider

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Ashley Makhanya shares his memories of the intense atmosphere during the 1997 Africa Youth Championships final as South Africa's Amajita prepare to face Morocco ...

Watch VideoShandu scores, but frustration boils over as Orlando Pirates held by TS Galaxy

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With Orlando Pirates set to finish as No 2 on the log, this result dented the Buccaneers’ hopes of trimming the gap between them and champions Mamelodi Sundowns. ...

Watch VideoCardoso pleased with his players performances during their Premiership run-in

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Coach Miguel Cardoso has lauded his Mamelodi Sundowns' troops who wrapped up the Betway Premiership with one game to spare as they turn their focus to the CAF Champions ...

Watch VideoCoastal clubs were their own worst enemies in the Premiership this season

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Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns flexed their muscles this season, proving why they are the best team in the land. However, most of the coastal-based ...

Farewell, Jose Riveiro: Five former Orlando Pirates coaches who ended up in North Africa

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Rumours have been rife that outgoing Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with African and Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly.

SA’s Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria’s Eagles in Afcon U20 semi-final

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Amajita have coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team to thank for their preparations, having also won the Cosafa Championship to qualify for Afcon, which is held ...