SA News - Soccer

Uncategorized November 11, 2019

Mosimane surprised by defeat to Arrows

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pisto Mosimane (Photo Steve Haag Sports)Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane admits he didn't anticipate his team losing 3-2 against Golden Arrows in the Absa Premiership on Sunday.The Brazilians opened the scoring through Thapelo Morena just…

Uncategorized November 8, 2019

Amakhosi get injury boost ahead of Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs received an injury boost ahead of the Soweto derby on Saturday with the news that Reeve Frosler and Kearyn Baccus will be fit and ready for the big game.Defender Frosler and midfielder Baccus missed last week's Telkom…

Uncategorized November 7, 2019

Mokwena tips Nyauza to lead Pirates in Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates interim head coach Rhulani Mokwena has hinted that Ntsikelelo Nyauza will step up to lead the side in the Soweto derby on Saturday in the absence of regular skipper Happy Jele.Jele was shown a red card in…

Uncategorized November 7, 2019

Zuma gives Middendorp selection headache ahead of Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp admits the performance of Dumisani Zuma against Chippa United on Wednesday will give him a selection headache ahead of the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.Zuma has not been regular starter for…

Uncategorized November 6, 2019

Tinkler: Maritzburg lacked the necessary intensity

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler lamented his team's lacklustre Premiership performance on Tuesday as they drew 0-0 at Orlando Pirates.It was a scrappy game at Orlando Stadium which saw numerous fouls from both sides, eventually leading to a red…

Uncategorized November 6, 2019

Mokwena: I can’t fault Pirates players

Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena insists he can't ask for more from his players despite playing out a goalless draw against Maritzburg United on Tuesday.The Buccaneers created many opportunities throughout the Premiership clash and came close to breaking the…

Uncategorized November 5, 2019

Comitis says it was a ‘tough call’ to sack McCarthy

Cape Town City chairman John Comitis admits the decision to sack coach Benny McCarthy was a very difficult one to make.McCarthy was in charge of the Mother City outfit for three seasons, but that working relationship came to an…

Uncategorized November 5, 2019

Castro thriving in combination with Billiat and Nurkovic

Kaizer Chiefs forward Leonardo Castro is relishing the new strike partnership with Khama Billiat and Samir Nurkovic, saying it's easy to play alongside them.Amakhosi coach Ernst Middendorp tried out the new combination of attackers two weeks ago, in the…

Uncategorized November 4, 2019

Middendorp: Chiefs are constantly improving

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp (Photo copyright Steve Haag Sports)Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp says he had nothing to do with the club's trophy drought and believes they are now heading in the right direction.The German tactician…

Uncategorized November 1, 2019

Mokwena: We have dominated all the matches

Orlando Pirates interim head coach Rulani Mokwena feels his team have been unlucky as they have struggled to get their season up and running.The Soweto giants have only won three on their nine games in the league this campaign…