Mihlali Baleka

Multimedia Journalist, Sport

Watch VideoIs it lights out for Miguel Cardoso at Mamelodi Sundowns?

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Miguel Cardoso’s selection choices came under scrutiny after Sundowns’ costly draw with Al Hilal, leaving their CAF Champions League campaign finely balanced and ...

Watch VideoBen Youssef: Kaizer Chiefs aiming for CAF Confederation Cup history with youthful squad

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Kaizer Chiefs beat Zesco United 1-0 in their CAF Confederation Cup opener, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage while gaining experience for their ...

Watch VideoKhalil Ben Youssef hails ‘gritty’ Kaizer Chiefs win over ZESCO United

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Kaizer Chiefs revived their Confederation Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Zesco United, courtesy of Pule Mmodi’s early goal.

Watch VideoZESCO United 0-1 Kaizer Chiefs: Pule Mmodi fires Amakhosi to vital Confederation Cup win

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Pule Mmodi’s early goal secured Kaizer Chiefs a vital 1-0 win away to Zesco United, keeping their CAF Confederation Cup Group D knockout hopes alive.

Watch VideoDenis Onyango urges Mamelodi Sundowns to chase second star and make history a decade later

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Veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango has challenged Mamelodi Sundowns’ current squad to emulate the class of 2016 by fighting for the badge and pushing for a second ...

Watch VideoPirates aim to retain top spot and avenge early-season loss to Sekhukhune

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Orlando Pirates head to the New Peter Mokaba Stadium to face Sekhukhune United this Saturday with revenge on their minds.

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs look to fighting spirit to revive CAF campaign in Ndola

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Kaizer Chiefs face a must-win CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zesco United, with a strong mindset and fighting spirit key to keeping their knockout hopes alive. ...

Watch VideoCardoso impressed by Al Hilal against Alger but warns of tougher test against Mamelodi Sundowns

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Miguel Cardoso praised Al Hilal’s performance against MC Alger but warned that Mamelodi Sundowns will present a very different challenge in their Champions League ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso under pressure to deliver continental dominance

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Miguel Cardoso knows that at Mamelodi Sundowns, winning isn't enough — you have to win with authority.

Watch VideoOPEN LETTER | Minister McKenzie, please act now to stop poor refereeing and implement VAR

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A football journalist urges the Minister to address poor refereeing in the PSL and fulfill the promise of introducing VAR, stressing its importance for the league’s ...

Watch VideoCedric Kaze hits back at Kaizer Chiefs critics: 'Judge us at season’s end'

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Cedric Kaze insists Kaizer Chiefs’ technical team is qualified and backed by management, urging critics to judge them at the end of the season.

Watch VideoSandile Zungu’s local approach lifts AmaZulu as Bay and City face tests

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AmaZulu’s revival under Arthur Zwane highlights the benefits of Sandile Zungu’s renewed trust in local coaches, while Durban City and Richards Bay face early tests ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze blasts critics and predicts end-of-season apology

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze insists he and Khalil Ben Youssef are qualified for their roles and believes Chiefs critics, including members of the media, will ...

Birthday bliss: Aden McCarthy header sinks Golden Arrows as Kaizer Chiefs move to third

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Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their birthday month with a vital 1–0 win over Golden Arrows at a cold FNB Stadium.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates title race: Why the Sea Robbers must not panic as Mamelodi Sundowns take top spot

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With Sundowns setting the pace, Pirates are reminded not to panic as they enter a decisive phase of the Betway Premiership with games in hand and belief drawn from ...

Watch VideoWho is on the plane for Bafana Bafana’s Fifa World Cup charge and who may miss the flight

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While stalwarts like Ronwen Williams and rising stars like Mbekezeli Mbokazi have made themselves " undroppable," others face an uphill battle to convince Bafana ...

Watch VideoAndre de Jong’s work rate could be the missing piece in Orlando Pirates’ title push

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Orlando Pirates have made a statement in the transfer market by securing Stellenbosch's Andre de Jong.

Watch Video'Speed is the key': Roger De Sa calls for Bafana Bafana frontline shake-up

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Roger De Sa believes Bafana Bafana need more speed and variation up front after an inefficient AFCON campaign and suggests testing different attacking options ahead ...

McKenzie backs Bafana coach; confirms player bonuses will be paid despite early Afcon exit

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“Hugo Broos is going nowhere, and I want to make that clear. Hugo Broos is absolutely going nowhere. Hugo Broos is going to Mexico — that’s where Hugo Broos is going,” ...

Watch VideoBafana Bafana's Hugo Broos turns focus to Fifa World Cup despite mounting criticism

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Hugo Broos has dismissed social media criticism as " trash" following Bafana Bafana’s premature AFCON exit, vowing to stick to his guns for the final six months ...

Watch VideoGayton McKenzie rallies Bafana Bafana during low-key homecoming after AFCON heartbreak

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Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie was at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday morning to welcome a " gutted" Bafana Bafana squad back to South African soil. ...

Watch VideoRoger De Sa defends Bafana Bafana’s AFCON performance despite early exit

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Roger De Sa believes Bafana competed well at AFCON and were unlucky, despite their last-16 elimination.

Watch VideoBafana Bafana’s AFCON exit offers early relief for local and overseas clubs

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Bafana Bafana’s early AFCON exit was disappointing, but it allows clubs to regain key players sooner as domestic and overseas campaigns resume.

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates’ path to glory: Five keys to ending 14-year league title drought

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After a trophy-laden first half of the season, Orlando Pirates stand on the precipice of their first league title since 2012. However, coach Abdeslam Ouaddou knows ...

VAR finally on Bafana Bafana's side as dramatic AFCON win over Zimbabwe seals last-16 spot

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In a pulse-pounding " Battle of the Limpopo," Bafana Bafana secured their place in the AFCON knockout rounds with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe.