Barker Irritated By Major Player Exodus
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has voiced his frustration following a significant exodus of key players from his squad, a situation that has left the club’s ambitions in jeopardy. The latest departure, that of promising forward Antonio van Wyk to Austrian side SV Ried, has only added to the growing concerns within the Stellenbosch camp. “When clubs like […]
Stellenbosch Crush Eswatini Side By 8 Goals In CAF Tie
Stellenbosch advances to the next stage in the CAF Confederation Cup after routing Nsingizini Hotspurs in the return fixture of their tie at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Stellenbosch were already three goals to the good, having scored three times last weekend in the first leg at the same venue on Saturday. But coach Steve Barker did not relent […]
Maela: We Know What We Have To do
Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela denies disappointment in the squad following their goalless draw against CS-Disciples FC in the CAF Champions League first leg preliminary round last week. The Soweto giants played a lackluster match in Mauritania on Sunday. Despite their poor start to the Inter-club competition, Maela dismissed any disappointment and emphasized the team’s […]
Stellies Skipper: We’ve Got Enough Leaders to Carry The Ship
Stellenbosch captain Sage Stephens lauded former club captain Deano Van Rooyen, who recently joined Orlando Pirates, while dismissing any pressure to fill the leadership void. Van Rooyen’s departure, coupled with Iqraam Rayners’ move to Mamelodi Sundowns, left a significant gap in Stellenbosch’s squad, particularly given their CAF preliminary stage commitments. While coach Steve Barker and […]
Stellies Hyped Up For Their Confed Cup Opener
Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker has expressed happiness ahead of their Confederation Cup first-round opener against Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs at Moses Mabhida Stadium on the 16th of August. Stellenbosch, who are joined by Sekhukhune in the Confed Cup, will feature in this tournament for the first time in the club’s history after finishing third last term, narrowly missing out on the second […]
Own Goal Sends Sundowns To MTN8 Semi-final
Mamelodi Sundowns were made to sweat for their spot in the MTN8 semifinal against Polokwane City, winning the match with an own goal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday. Despite an exchange of blows and Sundowns playing without an outright goalkeeper due to a red card for Denis Onyango, both teams could not find the net within 90 minutes. The PSL champions started the game on a […]
Sundowns Midfielder Coetzee Confident Amidst Coaching Change
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rivaldo Coetzee has assured fans that the team remains focused and undisturbed despite the sudden departure of Rulani Mokwena. As the Brazilians gear up for their MTN 8 quarterfinal clash against Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium (15:00), Coetzee emphasized the club’s readiness to adapt and continue their winning mentality under the […]
Zwane: I Want To Finish My Career At Sundowns
Kingpin Themba Zwane has revealed his heartfelt ambition to retire at Mamelodi Sundowns, a club he joined from Vardos FC in 2011 before a loan spell at Mpumalanga Black Aces, which later transitioned to Cape Town City. This comes after Sundowns exercised the option to extend his stay at the club for one more year. “For me, I’d […]
Maela Denies Luck In Consecutive MTN8 Wins, Credits Hard Work
As Orlando Pirates prepare to defend their MTN8 title, starting against SuperSport United at Orlando Stadium tonight (18:00), captain Innocent Maela has dismissed any notion that luck played a role in their recent successes in the competition. Instead, he attributes their consecutive MTN8 victories to the team’s unwavering work ethic. Pirates have an impressive track […]
Zwane’s Resolve To Overcome MTN8 Challenges
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane openly acknowledged his team’s struggles in the MTN8, but expressed determination to improve this season. “True, we always start slow in this tournament, but this season, we just want to start on a high. We will try to fight and win the trophy. We are sure it’s not going to […]