Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates face must-win clash against Stellenbosch as Betway Premiership title race heats up

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Orlando Pirates travel to the Cape to face a disciplined Stellenbosch FC side, knowing that anything less than three points could hand the Betway Premiership title ...

Watch VideoAbdeslam Ouaddou backs rest period to fuel Orlando Pirates’ title charge

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes a nine-day break will help his squad recharge ahead of the final stretch, as they prepare to resume their title push. ...

R7 million dream: Durban City’s date with Nedbank Cup destiny

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Durban City face TS Galaxy in a defining Nedbank Cup final, where R7 million, continental qualification and long-term growth hang in the balance for a club chasing ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye quick double over Polokwane

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Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns host Polokwane City just four days after beating them, aiming for another win to strengthen their title push in a tightly ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo finally has the title to match the name

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Beyond the trophies and the flair, Doctor Khumalo’s evolution from an iconic midfielder to a mentor and technical director earns him a prestigious honorary doctorate ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates' Abdeslam Ouaddou flags physicality gap in SA football

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has called for a shift in mindset, warning that the Buccaneers must master the physical side of the game if they are to overhaul ...

Watch VideoDurban City vs TS Galaxy: Five stars ready to light up the Nedbank Cup final

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With R7 million and historic silverware on the line, we look at the five key players who could decide the Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo finally has the title to match the nickname

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Beyond the trophies and the flair, Doctor Khumalo’s evolution from an iconic midfielder to a mentor and technical director earns him a prestigious honorary doctorate ...

Watch VideoSekhukhune aim to steady ship while relegation pressure mounts on Marumo Gallant

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Sekhukhune United look to stabilise after Tinkler’s exit, while Marumo Gallants—now led by Trevor Mathiane—face a must-win situation in their relegation fight.

Watch VideoDon’t stress my players: pleads Orlando Pirates coach ahead of Soweto Derby

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Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged Orlando Pirates fans to rally behind the team ahead of the Soweto Derby, stressing how support — not pressure — could define their title ...

Watch VideoKatlego Mphela tips Kaizer Chiefs derby win with Mamelodi Sundowns title in mind

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Katlego Mphela believes Kaizer Chiefs’ defensive stability with Brandon Petersen could prove decisive in the Soweto Derby, while admitting his prediction is influenced ...

Watch VideoHow Abdeslam Ouaddou combines fashion with football at Orlando Pirates

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Orlando Pirates' head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is not just focused on the game; he’s making a statement with his impeccable style. Discover how his fashion choices ...

Watch VideoTHE BIG DEBATE | Orlando Pirates' statistical dominance vs Kaizer Chiefs' 'crunch time' mastery

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Senior journalists Smiso Msomi and Mihlali Baleka pick the team who will come out on top in the Soweto derby on Sunday.

Watch VideoAndre De Jong confident Orlando Pirates won’t falter in crunch Soweto Derby moment

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Andre de Jong says Orlando Pirates are embracing pressure ahead of the Soweto Derby, with the title race tightening and senior figures rallying the squad for a decisive ...

Watch VideoSoweto Derby: Kaze denies Ndlovu ‘hidden’ and updates on Chiefs' injury concerns

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze insists Siphesihle Ndlovu’s absence against Polokwane City was tactical, not a safety measure ahead of the high-stakes Orlando ...

Watch VideoBanyana Banyana impress in WAFCON preparations against Algeria

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Banyana Banyana secured a 2-0 win over Algeria to complete a clean sweep in their friendlies, with Desiree Ellis praising the squad’s progress ahead of WAFCON preparations. ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates keep title hopes alive with emphatic AmaZulu victory

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Orlando Pirates reclaimed top spot in the Betway Premiership with a polished 3-0 victory over AmaZulu FC at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, keeping their title ...

Watch VideoFlavio Da Silva’s long road to becoming Kaizer Chiefs’ main man

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Flavio Silva’s journey from the lower leagues of Portugal and Indonesia to Kaizer Chiefs’ frontline highlights a story of persistence, with the striker now emerging ...

Watch VideoAmaZulu stand between Orlando Pirates and title lifeline

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Orlando Pirates host AmaZulu in a must-win clash at Orlando Stadium, with the title race hanging in the balance and CAF qualification ambitions adding further stakes ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs eye Polokwane City double as CAF momentum builds

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Kaizer Chiefs aim to extend their winning streak and complete a Polokwane double when they face Polokwane City, with momentum firmly on their side in the Betway ...

Watch VideoFive reasons Mamelodi Sundowns will seal back-to-back CAF finals

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Mamelodi Sundowns return to Loftus Versfeld with a 1-0 first-leg advantage, and their experience, structure and home support could prove decisive in sealing a CAF ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates legend delivers brutal verdict on title hopes

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Moeneeb Josephs believes Orlando Pirates have lost control of the title race after their draw with Richards Bay, insisting Mamelodi Sundowns’ experience makes them ...

Watch VideoAllan Freese admits confusion at Magesi as Kaizer Chiefs loss deepens relegation fears

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Magesi FC coach Allan Freese admits confusion over his side’s defensive collapse after a 4-1 loss to Kaizer Chiefs, warning that repeated errors are pushing them ...

Watch VideoSurvival on the line as Marumo Gallants and Orbit College lock horns in six-pointer

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Marumo Gallants and Orbit College meet in a high-pressure relegation clash, with both sides desperate to halt losing runs and gain a crucial edge in the Betway Premiership ...

'Not enough' —Miguel Cardoso warns Mamelodi Sundowns after big win

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Miguel Cardoso has urged Mamelodi Sundowns to stay focused despite a dominant win over Chippa United, warning that consistency — not scorelines — will decide the ...