December 2019 – Soccer

Uncategorized December 30, 2019

Mngqithi: Jali has won the hearts of the technical team

Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Manqoba Mngqithi is delighted that midfielder Andile Jali is playing to his full potential once again. Jail found himself towards the bottom of the pecking order at the Brazilians at the beginning of the season, but…

Palacios: Rhulani was unlucky

Former Orlando Pirates mentor Augusto Palacios believes Rhulani Mokwena was unlucky in his time at the helm of the Buccanneers. Peruvian Palacios and Mokwena remain the only two black head coaches to have been employed by Pirates in the last…

Uncategorized December 30, 2019

Akumu to join Kambole at Chiefs?

Kenyan international Anthony Akumu, dubbed the new Yaya Toure by his adoring ZESCO fans, is being heavily linked with a move to Absa Premiership leaders Kaizer Chiefs. With August signing James Kotei having failed to make an impact since arriving…

PSL Uncategorized December 26, 2019

Middendorp: Chiefs don’t need players in January

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has made it clear that he does not think the Absa Premiership leaders need reinforcements in January. The Glamour Boys enjoy a seven-point lead over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the…

Uncategorized December 24, 2019

Middendorp: Khune not number one

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed that club captain Itumeleng Khune is no longer the number one goalkeeper at the club. Khune has consistently been one of the Glamour Boys' top performers over the last decade, but has recently…

PSL Uncategorized December 24, 2019

Eymael reckons Zinnbauer could struggle at Pirates

Black Leopards head coach Luc Eymael believes Orlando Pirates' new head coach Josef Zinnbauer may find it difficult to adjust to life in a foreign league. Zinnbauer was off to a winning start on Saturday as the Buccaneers claimed a…

Uncategorized December 24, 2019

Mosimane: Sundowns need to sign two attackers

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has revealed that he wants to sign two attacking players in January to strengthen his squad. Masandawana have their work cut out for them this season as they attempt to successfully defend their Absa…

Uncategorized December 23, 2019

Middendorp: Seven-point lead gives Chiefs a good foundation

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp admits it was disappointing to draw against Maritzburg United on Sunday but he is satisfied with their seven-point lead. Amakhosi scored first at Harry Gwala Stadium as Lebogang Manyama found the back of the…

Uncategorized December 23, 2019

Mosimane confirms Tokelo Rantie has gone AWOL

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has said that forward Tokelo Rantie has gone AWOL from the club and confirmed that he has not seen the player in weeks. Rantie signed for Sundowns in September on a three-year deal with…

Uncategorized December 19, 2019

Tinkler wants another win over Chiefs

Maritzburg United head coach Eric Tinkler says his team will be eyeing another win when they clash with Absa Premiership leaders Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday. The Team of Choice shocked the Glamour Boys in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals 2-1 last…