Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch VideoEx-Orlando Pirates captain wants 'silent leader' Nkosinathi Sibisi to show more character

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Happy Jele has backed Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi but urged stronger leadership as the Buccaneers prepare for a crucial Betway Premiership clash against ...

Watch VideoRulani Mokwena sheds light on MC Alger exit after Al-Ittihad move

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Rulani Mokwena has explained his departure from MC Alger, citing timing, project ambition and opportunities to empower South African coaches as key reasons behind ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns make it eight in a row as Teboho Mokoena fires Brazilians top

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Teboho Mokoena’s second-half introduction proved the difference at Loftus as Mamelodi Sundowns leapfrogged Orlando Pirates to reclaim top spot.

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso urges focus despite Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF masterclass against Stade Malien

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Seven wins from eight have transformed Miguel Cardoso’s fortunes at Chloorkop. Following a 3–0 demolition of Stade Malien, the Portuguese coach opens up about the ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns CAF win reflects depth that could decide Betway Premiership title race

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Miguel Cardoso’s triple-threat substitution against Stade Malien proved that Sundowns’ real strength lies in their reserves. We analyse why the Brazilians’ squad ...

Watch VideoSundowns surge toward CAF semi-finals with emphatic win over Stade Malien in quarter-final

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Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a dominant performance to defeat Stade Malien 3–0 in their quarter-final first leg, with Khuliso Mudau, Brayan Leon and Iqraam Rayners ...

Watch VideoTHE BIG DEBATE | 10-game run-in: Who will come out on top between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates

Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi|Published

Orlando Pirates’ remaining fixtures and lighter continental commitments could give them an edge over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race as the ...

Watch VideoRichards Bay eye AmaZulu scalp in KZN rivalry after Orlando Pirates defeat

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Richards Bay captain Simphiwe Mcineka believes his side can bounce back from defeat to Orlando Pirates when they face AmaZulu in a Betway Premiership KwaZulu-Natal ...

Watch VideoAmakhosi crossroads: overhaul or continuity for Kaizer Chiefs technical team

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Kaizer Chiefs must soon decide whether to overhaul their technical team after a disappointing season, with questions surrounding the future of Cedric Kaze and Youssef ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns rise to the top with a win against Orbit College

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Mamelodi Sundowns produced a strong second-half display to defeat Orbit College 2-0 in Rustenburg, moving top of the Betway Premiership as the title race with Orlando ...

Watch VideoTitle-chasing Orlando Pirates wary of Richards Bay threat in Soweto

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Orlando Pirates look to protect their Betway Premiership lead when they host Richards Bay in Soweto, with the title race against Sundowns intensifying and every ...

Watch VideoBernard Parker senses opportunity for TS Galaxy in wide-open Nedbank Cup race

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TS Galaxy assistant coach Bernard Parker believes the Rockets have a genuine chance to win the Nedbank Cup as they prepare for a tricky quarterfinal clash against ...

Watch VideoTime on their side: How Banyana Banyana could gain from WAFCON delay

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The postponement of WAFCON may frustrate many teams, but for Banyana Banyana the delay could offer valuable preparation time as they attempt to reclaim continental ...

Watch VideoNedbank Cup tougher despite Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates Mamelodi and Sundowns exits, says Lamontville Golden Arrows' Manqoba ...

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi says the Nedbank Cup has become more unpredictable despite the elimination of South Africa’s biggest clubs ahead of their quarterfinal ...

Watch VideoFrom doubts to triumph: Ronwen Williams' remarkable 500-match career

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Ronwen Williams’ 500th professional appearance highlights the remarkable rise of a goalkeeper who once faced doubts about his stature but has grown into one of Africa’s ...

Five reasons this Orlando Pirates – Mamelodi Sundowns title race echoes elite battles abroad

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are locked in a defining Betway Premiership title race, where consistency, squad depth and mentality may prove decisive in ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs woes continue with fourth defeat in a row against Richards Bay

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Amakhosi, who remained fifth, took a further blow in their hunt for CAF competition next season while the Natal Rich Boys moved up to ninth on the Betway Premiership ...

Watch VideoChelsea and Ivory Coact legend Salomon Kalou praises power of the Betway Premiership saying Africa is envious

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Ivory Coast legend Salomon Kalou believes Africa envies South Africa’s Betway Premiership, praising its professionalism, stadiums and ability to retain talent — ...

Watch VideoLegacy and nerves: Kaizer Chiefs striker Khanyisa Mayo turns to father ahead of Soweto Derby

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Khanyisa Mayo is drawing on his father Patrick’s derby experience as Kaizer Chiefs chase momentum against Orlando Pirates, balancing patience, pressure and belief ...

Watch VideoSalomon Kalou, Doctor Khumalo and brotherly legacy: Why Kaizer Chiefs feel like home

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Chelsea legend Salomon Kalou is embracing Kaizer Chiefs life, revealing a playful family link to Doctor Khumalo — and a football lineage that includes his older ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby duel: A tactical breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

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A tactical breakdown of the Soweto Derby, contrasting Chiefs’ patient structure with Pirates’ high-tempo attacks, featuring key players shaping each team’s identity ...

Watch VideoSoweto Derby of belief: Why Kaze is trusting Kaizer Chiefs’ Shabalala and Vilakazi to deliver

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With title hopes on the line, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze expresses confidence in his young players ahead of the crucial Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze targets Soweto Derby win to buy him a month of hapiness

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Under mounting pressure, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze admits a Soweto Derby victory could ease fan tension as Amakhosi prepare to face Orlando Pirates at FNB ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi, the Soweto Derby armband and a season on trial

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From AFCON criticism to a missed Nedbank Cup penalty and recent Sundowns scrutiny, Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi enters the Soweto Derby with leadership, legacy ...

Watch VideoBIG DEBATE | Kaizer Chiefs’ 10-day breather could be the reset they desperately need or the one they leave to rue

Matshelane Mamabolo and Smiso Msomi|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ near ten-day break, following cup eliminations, could provide the reset they need to heal injuries, regain clarity and refocus their league campaign ...