Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Mweene has the best goalkeepers at his disposal for Mamelodi Sundowns in Fifa Club World Cup

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper coach Kennedy Mweene says he has a balanced goalkeeping unit ahead of the team's participation at the Fifa Club World Cup in the United ...

Lorch, Mailula and Mokwana ready to hoist the SA flag at Fifa Club World Cup

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Thembinkosi Lorch, Cassius Mailula and Elias Mokwana will be flag-bearers at the FIFA Club World Cup when they represent their clubs Wydad Casablanca and Esperance ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams

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Mamelodi Sundowns No 1 Ronwen Williams has seen the positive energy that sport has brought into the country in recent months, and that's why he says they want to ...

Hugo Broos: Glory days now, but new Bafana talent must be brought in

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has pleaded for the emerging youngsters at Amajimbos and Amajita to be looked after, so that they are not lost in the system in the ...

Watch VideoMandla Ncikazi on Orlando Pirates job: When I got into this club, I became a servant

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Mandla Ncikazi, despite serving as a co-coach and then assistant at Orlando Pirates, is no stranger to the head-coach role, having held the position at Golden Arrows ...

Watch VideoMaela’s finale ends in a draw as Orlando Pirates fail to capture three-point PSL treasure against Magesi FC

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Orlando Pirates' reportedly outgoing captain Innocent Maela failed to get a win in his last game at the club as they drew 1-1 with Magesi FC in their season finale ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns aim to clinch CAF Champions League for captain fantastic Themba Zwane

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Mamelodi Sundowns' class of 2016 CAF Champions League squad winning member Teko Modise and current No 1 Ronwen Williams want the team to win their second continental ...

Mandla Ncikazi: Orlando Pirates still have so much to fight for

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Orlando Pirates interim coach Mandla Ncikazi says they can't afford to falter, as there's still a lot to play for, despite securing the No 2 spot on the Premiership ...

Watch VideoSuperSport United's former kids now want to help Mamelodi Sundowns rule Africa yet again

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A quartet of former SuperSport United players, which include Aubrey Modiba, who lost in the CAF Confederation Cup final in 2017 want to help Mamelodi Sundowns return ...

Farewell, Jose Riveiro: Five former Orlando Pirates coaches who ended up in North Africa

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Rumours have been rife that outgoing Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with African and Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly.

SA’s Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria’s Eagles in Afcon U20 semi-final

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Amajita have coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team to thank for their preparations, having also won the Cosafa Championship to qualify for Afcon, which is held ...

SuperSport United banking on Bradley Grobler, Christian Saile to cause Stellenbosch FC upset

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SuperSport United are languishing in the bottom half of the standings with 26 points, three ahead of Cape Town City, who hold the playoffs spot.

Watch VideoJose Riveiro: Thanks for the memories, Orlando Pirates

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Jose Riveiro sat on the bench for his last match as the coach of Orlando Pirates when they beat Golden Arrows 3-0 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, on Tuesday night.

Relebohile Mofokeng the hero as Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto derby

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Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng assisted and scored for Pirates as they beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela: We must play the game, not the occasion

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Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela knows a thing or two about playing Soweto derbies as he's the most experience player in the team. That's why he's urged his ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane: PSL six-pointer against Polokwane City like a cup final for AmaZulu

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AmaZulu have been their worst enemies this season as they dropped points that they were expected to bag, before beating Golden Arrows recently.

Watch VideoEric Tinkler aims for ‘massive achievement’ with Sekhukhune after Pirates PSL win

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After a crucial win against Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune United sit third in the Premiership, just ahead of Stellenbosch FC, as they aim for continental football ...

Huge knock to Orlando Pirates’ PSL title challenge as Yamba wins it for Sekhukhune United

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Orlando Pirates fell behind in the Betway Premiership race after losing 1-0 to Sekhukhune at Orlando Pirates in Soweto on Wednesday night, despite dominating possession. ...

Can Orlando Pirates’ home defence hold off Pyramids in CAF Champions League semi-final?

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With a formidable home record in the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates are set to face Pyramids in a thrilling semi-final first leg this Saturday night. Can ...

Watch VideoSpencer: Hard for Bvuma to fill Kaizer Chiefs void left by Baloyi, Khune

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Derrick Spencer believes Bruce Bvuma must elevate his game next season to match the legacy of Kaizer Chiefs' great goalkeepers like Itumeleng Khune and Brian Baloyi. ...

Spencer backs Nabi, but warns: No excuses for Kaizer Chiefs next season

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Derrick Spencer believes coach Nasreddine Nabi faced an uphill battle in his first season at Kaizer Chiefs, insisting that next season is crucial for proving his ...

Matlou and Nyandeni bow out as legends after stellar Banyana careers

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Banyana Banyana legends Noko Matlou and Nompumelelo Nyandeni left an enduring mark in women's football during their illustrious reins, and that's why they deserved ...

Ugly scenes at Orlando Stadium unacceptable, says Pirates coach Jose Riveiro

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Violence marred Orlando Pirates' CAF Champions League progression as MC Alger players and officials instigated chaotic scenes after Wednesday's match. As Pirates ...

Orlando Pirates win marred by ugly scenes after holding off MC Alger to reach CAF Champions League semi-finals

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Orlando Pirates battled fiercely to secure their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals, but their joy was marred by violent clashes with MC Alger following ...

Orlando Pirates survive MC Alger battle to reach CAF Champions League semi-finals

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Jose Riveiro is the conductor of his own orchestra as he continues to produce sweet melodies in his last dance at Orlando Pirates.