Barker Stays Positive Despite Recent Setbacks
Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker remains optimistic despite suffering back-to-back defeats, highlighting the team’s remarkable season. The Stellies’ unbeaten run in the league finally ended after a loss to Moroka Swallows on Saturday, following their Nedbank Cup semi-final defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns last week. “I cannot take away from what the team has done […]
Nyatama Praises Swallows Fight
Moroka Swallows coach Musa Nyatama hailed his team’s vital 2-0 victory against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of every point in their fight against relegation. The win at Dobsonville Stadium was a crucial step for Swallows, but the battle for survival remains far from over. The three points only extended the gap between […]
Riveiro On CCL Spot: Stellies Have Advantage
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro may have narrowed the gap to Stellenbosch in the race for the coveted second-place finish that secures a CAF Champions League spot next season. However, Riveiro acknowledges that the advantage still lies with the Cape Town club. Pirates secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on […]
Pressure Mounts On Kopo And September At Chippa
In the cutthroat world of football management, job security hinges on results. By this logic and historical precedent, Thabo September and Kwanele Kopo’s positions could be in jeopardy following a string of underwhelming performances. Chippa’s recent struggles have culminated in back-to-back defeats to Orlando Pirates, both in the Nedbank Cup semi-final (3-1) and the league […]
Orlando Pirates Edge Closer To Second Place With Win Over Chippa
Orlando Pirates tightened their grip on a second-place finish in the league with a victory over Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night. This encounter marked consecutive clashes between the two teams, following their recent Nedbank Cup semi-final clash where Pirates emerged triumphant with a convincing 3-1 win on Saturday. The Buccaneers began the […]
Mokwena: We Are Mentality Monsters
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena praised his team’s mentality, calling them “mentality monsters” after they secured a spot in the Nedbank Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday. Sundowns will face Orlando Pirates in a rematch of the MTN8 final on 1 June at Mbombela Stadium. […]
On Fire Pirates Beat Chippa To Reach Nedbank Cup Final
Orlando Pirates booked their place in the Nedbank Cup final with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chippa United in a thrilling encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The match, delayed by 15 minutes, kicked off with a bang. Kabelo Dlamini stunned the crowd with a beautifully curled free-kick that beat Chippa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali […]
Riveiro Eyes Another Cup Final Spot
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro emphasizes that winning the Nedbank Cup last season is no reason to rest on their laurels. He stresses the importance of hard work to defend their title. Pirates face Chippa United in the Ke Yona Cup semifinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday (15:00). The Soweto giants boast impressive […]
Kopo: We Can Beat Pirates
Chippa United co-coach Kwanele Kopo has an unwavering belief that his squad can challenge Orlando Pirates. Riding high on their impressive cup run, Chippa faces its biggest test yet when they host the Pirates in the Nedbank Cup semifinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (15:00). Having overcome lower-division sides en route to the […]
Pirates Boss Delighted To Crack Cape Town Code
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro expressed his satisfaction at finally securing a victory in Cape Town. The Buccaneers secured their first win against Cape Town City in the city itself, with Tshegofatso Mabasa scoring a brace at DHL Stadium on Wednesday. This victory propelled Pirates to second place in the DStv Premiership table with 46 […]