Smiso Msomi

Sports Journalist

Orlando Pirates history makers after completing 2024 MTN8 Cup glory with win over Stellenbosch

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Soweto giants Orlando Pirates sealed a hat trick of MTN8 titles in three years after downing Stellenbosch in the final

Arrows sharpening their aim ahead of trip to war-ready Stellies

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Golden Arrows will have an opportunity to stop a seemingly unbeatable Stellenbosch side when the two teams clash in their Betway Premiership opener.

Iqraam Rayners aims to repay Broos’ Bafana faith in Nigeria

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Bafana Bafana face powerhouses Nigeria in a Fifa World Cup qualifier away from home in Uyo on Friday, before returning home to host Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein next ...

AmaZulu can shoot down Golden Arrows, says Mlondi Mbanjwa

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“We’ve beaten them before, we can do it again,” says AmaZulu midfielder Mlondi Mbanjwa ahead of their KZN derby against Golden Arrows.

Will Stellies or Bucs hold their nerve on final day?

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The race for the remaining CAF Champions League spot comes to a thrilling conclusion this weekend with both Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch having faltered recently ...

‘Stubborn’ Broos perfect fit for Bafana, Shabba feels

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Bafana Bafana needed a coach with a backbone, says former striker Siphiwe Tshabalala, as he gets behind Hugo Broos’ tenure at the national team.

Race for Golden Boot undecided but Williams safe bet for Golden Glove

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Tshegofatso Mabasa looks to hold off Iqraam Rayners in the scoring charts, with Ronwen Williams set for another Golden Glove.

No pity party for Bucs after loss to Natal Rich Boyz

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Orlando Pirates won’t feel the effects of their recent defeat in their fight for CAF Champions League, says coach Jose Riveiro

Spectre of relegation returns to haunt KZN clubs

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KwaZulu-Natal football is in danger of losing another club as the DStv Premiership relegation battles takes a worrying turn.

Martin counting on Usuthu’s character in late push for Top 8

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AmaZulu supremo Pablo Franco Martin will be leaning on the team’s character to hopefully sneak into the DStv Premiership top eight after a gruelling draw with Chiefs. ...

Two more ‘cup finals’ for Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson says the Amakhosi have two more ‘cup finals’ to play, with their DStv Premiership top-eight hopes hanging by a thread. ...

Stellies low on gas, says Barker

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Steve Barker points to a lack of energy as Stellenbosch stumble in their pursuit of CAF Champions League football in 1-0 defeat to Moroka Swallows.

Stellies look to top up their tank

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Steve Barker points to a lack of energy as Stellenbosch stumble in their pursuit of CAF Champions League football in 1-0 defeat to Moroka Swallows.

AmaZulu plot Chiefs’ top 8 downfall

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“Big Names and Big Club discussions go out the window when teams step onto the field,” says AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco ahead of a clash against Kaizer Chiefs

AmaZulu aim to put on ‘amazing show’ against Kaizer Chiefs

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AmaZulu coach Pablo Martin also touched on his side’s ability to somehow raise their levels against these so-called big clubs, and hoped this would be the case once ...

Orlando Pirates primed for ‘nice fight’ with Stellenbosch FC for CAF Champions League spot

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Having registered seven consecutive wins and kept four league clean sheets on the trot, Orlando Pirates seem to have harboured that “second-round energy” that they ...

‘Feel free and have fun’: Ernst Middendorp hoping for Cape Town Spurs’ survival

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Cape Town Spurs secured just their fifth win of the campaign against Royal AM with a 1-0 result on Tuesday, moving to within five points of Richards Bay FC in the ...

John Maduka: Royal AM starting to feel effects of transfer ban

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Royal AM currently sit one place above the relegation zone, having collected 29 points in 27 games this season.

Mabasa double edges Orlando Pirates closer to Champions League, Stellenbosch FC drop points

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Orlando Pirates closed the gap between themselves and second-placed Stellenbosch FC to within a point with three games of the season left.

Stellies seek slick recovery to improve their standings

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Stellenbosch are eager to shake off their Nedbank Cup hangover with CAF Champions Leagues qualification climbing to top of their to-do-list ahead of their clash ...

Chiefs lack a playing system, says Shabba

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Club legend Siphiwe Tshabalala has urged Kaizer Chiefs to protect ‘special’ star Mfundo Vilakazi

Arrows out to pierce Downs’ shield of invincibility

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Golden Arrows out to end break invincibility of champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Urban Warrior fight the fall with heroic victory

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Cape Town Spurs live to fight another day with a hard-fought win over Royal AM

Stellies keeping Oshwin Andries alive with touching tribute

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Andries was 19 when he died in a stabbing last February. The Western Cape side announced their decision to retire his No 25 jersey shortly thereafter.

Martin admits Usuthu players’ uncertainty over future affecting performances

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AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin has opened the door to a huge squad revamp at the end of the season