Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

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 VideoCardoso on brink of turning detractors into admirers

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso could engrave his name in the history books of continental and domestic football if he wins both the Champions League and ...

Mix of pride, sadness for Riveiro after Orlando Pirates CAF Champions League exit

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was dejected after his troops failed to reach the CAF Champions League's final. Nevertheless, he was sad and proud at the same ...

Watch VideoRulani Mokwena has grown to be his own man, and he deserves plaudits

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Rhulani Mokwena has already ran a good race in his career, and that why his imminent dismissal by Wydad Casablanca shouldn't deter him or paint him as a failure. ...

Watch VideoPatrick Maswanganyi’s panenka does the business for Orlando Pirates to break Kaizer Chiefs’ hearts

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A stoppage-time penalty from Patrick Maswanganyi secured all three points for Orlando Pirates in Saturday’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium. ...

Mabasa house divided ahead of the Soweto Derby

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Tshegofatso Mabasa wants to disappoint his staunch Kaizer Chiefs family members by scoring for Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby, and helping his team to win the ...

Sundowns escape Sibanye by a whisker in the NC

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Mamelodi Sundowns hold on for a nervy win over amateur side Sibanye Golden Stars in the Nedbank Cup last 32 in Pretoria on Saturday night.

Watch VideoSea Robbers ready to sail to CCL quarters

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has lauded their impressive start to the Caf Champions League group stage, and hopes they can seal their qualification for the ...

Bucs’ week an opportunity to close in on Downs

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Orlando Pirates face a crucial challenge as they aim to close the gap on Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership title race. With a strong start to the season, ...

Ashley du Preez hopes to repay fans’ faith for All-Stars against Magesi

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Given Nasreddine Nabi’s decision to rotate Ranga Chivaviro and Ashley du Preez, the Carling Cup game might be a chance to jump up the Kaizer Chiefs pecking order. ...

Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs need to counter TS Galaxy’s zeal

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Kaizer Chiefs are in desperate need of good fortune against TS Galaxy in a Premiership clash in Mbombela, as they’ve been enduring a mixed return in the last three ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso wants to make Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF ‘dreams come true’

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New Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso respects what the club have achieved in the last few seasons, and that’s why he wants to add more chapters to their success. ...

Watch VideoNot all is lost for battling Kaizer Chiefs ahead of TS Galaxy showdown

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Kaizer Chiefs haven’t had the best season half of the season under new coach Nasreddine Nabi, but they could end the year on a high against TS Galaxy and Chippa ...

Magesi humble Sundowns to win CKO

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Magesi achieved brought Mamelodi Sundowns to earth after beating them 2-1 in the Carling Knockout final at Toyota Stadium last nigh.

PSL founders must stay, says new exco member Biyela

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New PSL exco Sifiso Biyela says he’s excited to be part of the leaders of domestic football. And that’s why he wants to learn before they can think about the succession ...

Watch VideoMaema: Sundowns come first than personal ambitions

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba is trying his level best in managing his squad, rotating most of his players to give everyone a chance to contribute. Neo Maema is ...

Watch VideoBafana WILL qualify for the 2025 Afcon - Broos

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Bafana Bafana is confident ...

Khumalo trust in Banyana’s courage in Cosafa final

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Banyana Banyana are on the verge of winning the Cosafa Champs for the first time in four years. And coach Maude Khumalo is thrilled with her team’s attitude since ...

Watch VideoChiefs present SSU with critical test of character

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SuperSport United has had a rough start this season as they only have four points to show for their exploits. They’ll have to pick up points in order to redeem themselves. ...

Watch VideoPirates target ‘beer cup’ to maintain lofty expectations

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says they do not care about their ‘cup spacialist’ tag in the Carling Knockout cup, ...

Ofori’s effort not good enough as Stellies sink AmaZulu to reach CKO quarter-final

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AmaZulu co-coaches Vusumuzi Vilakazi and Arthur Zwane started their tenure on a low after losing 2-1 after extra-time to defending Carling Knockout cup champions ...

Bafana match their biggest win with five in Gqeberha

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Bafana last recorded a five nil win in 2010 when they beat Guatamela in the newly renovated Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Pirates own the country with MTN8

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Mthandeni, the musician, didn’t only lift this stadium’s roof with his pre-match live act, but his meaning of his name summed up what this match was all about.

Hotto’s Versatility Key as Pirates chase MTN8 immortality

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Orlando Pirates, under the guidance of cup specialist José Riveiro, are on the brink of making history in the MTN8 final. With the versatile Deon Hotto leading the ...