Smiso Msomi

Sports Journalist

Da Gama: Magesi's PSL future in players' hands

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Magesi head coach Owen Da Gama challenges his players to step up following their AmaZulu defeat, as the team battles to maintain their PSL status. With most of the ...

AmaZulu are their own worst enemy, says Zwane after Magesi massacre

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AmaZulu co-coach Arthur Zwane believes his team's fifth-place position in the Betway Premiership belies their true potential, citing mental barriers as the primary ...

Cup exit frustrations fuel AmaZulu’s league ambitions against Sekhukhune

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Following their Nedbank Cup exit, AmaZulu FC aim to channel their frustrations into a positive result against Sekhukhune United, with both teams separated by just ...

Pirates eye league comeback against Arrows as Mabasa seeks form

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Orlando Pirates face a crucial Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows as they aim to narrow the gap with league leaders Sundowns. Fresh from his Nedbank ...

UPDATE: Financial crisis forces Royal AM sale following SARS court ruling

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Royal AM football club faces potential sale following a R40m SARS debt crisis, with players returning cautiously amid wage delays and PSL suspension of fixtures. ...

Sundowns’ Cardoso tackles fixture congestion through strategic squad management

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso employs strategic squad rotation as the team battles through an intense schedule, balancing Premiership leadership with ...

Arrows aim to end Pirates’ dominance in Wednesday night showdown

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Golden Arrows look to overcome their recent poor form as they host title-chasing Orlando Pirates at Mpumalanga Stadium. With just one win in their last 15 meetings ...

TS Galaxy owner remains optimistic despite Cup exit as League form soars

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Despite their Nedbank Cup disappointment, TS Galaxy's extraordinary transformation from PSL strugglers to formidable competitors has owner Tim Sukazi brimming with ...

Royal AM crisis threatens to derail Cup quarter-finals draw

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As the PSL prepares for the prestigious Nedbank Cup quarter-finals draw, Royal AM's financial troubles and subsequent suspension threaten to throw the tournament ...

Controversial decisions mar AmaZulu’s Cup exit

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AmaZulu FC's Nedbank Cup campaign ends in controversy as Marumo Gallants secure victory through a solitary goal, with coach Vilakazi expressing frustration over ...

Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United Aims for Glory Against Cape Town Spurs

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SuperSport United prepares to clash with Cape Town Spurs in the Nedbank Cup, as coach Gavin Hunt seeks to solidify his legacy against the underdog side.

EXCLUSIVE: We’re still in limbo, says Milford, as Royal AM saga impacts Nedbank Cup prep

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Milford FC's ambitions for the Nedbank Cup are jeopardised as they await clarity on their next fixture against Royal AM, currently suspended due to financial troubles. ...

Steve Barker banking on CAF ambitions to drive Stellenbosch Cup motivation

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes his team's recent CAF Confederation Cup experience could prove crucial in their Nedbank Cup campaign, as they prepare ...

Sundowns coach Cardoso urges focus on Galaxy despite commanding League lead

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Mamelodi Sundowns' impressive victory over Orlando Pirates extends their lead to nine points in the PSL, but coach Miguel Cardoso emphasises the need for continued ...

Usuthu co-coach Arthur Zwane wrapping Bongani Zungu in cotton wool at AmaZulu.

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Arthur Zwane discusses the careful reintegration of Bongani Zungu into AmaZulu's squad after his five-month absence from competitive football

Chiefs coach Nabi backs Morris signing amid fan scepticism

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi defends the strategic signing of striker Tashreeq Morris, highlighting the player's immediate impact and potential contribution ...

Youthful Banyana squad for February training camp

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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announces a youth-focused 22-player squad for February's training camp, featuring COSAFA runners-up and emerging talent, as the ...

Ertugral’s Citizens seek revival against Arrows

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Cape Town City's interim head coach Muhsin Ertugral faces a crucial test as his struggling side prepares to host Golden Arrows at Athlone Stadium. With both teams ...

Bucs look to build on derby success in crucial clash

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Fresh from their derby victory, second-placed Pirates take on fourth-placed Sekhukhune United in a must-win Premiership encounter at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium ...

SuperSport United face Sundowns without loan star Maboe

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SuperSport United's preparation for the highly anticipated Tshwane Derby has been dealt a blow with the unavailability of new signing Lebogang Maboe against parent ...

Key battle lines drawn in Tshwane Derby: Sundowns vs SuperSport United player match-ups

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The Tshwane Derby between Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United sets the stage for three explosive player battles that could determine the outcome at Loftus Versfeld. ...

COMMENT: A make or break week for Pirates' title aspirations

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Orlando Pirates face a pivotal week in the Betway Premiership, with two crucial matches against Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns that could define their title ...

Watch VideoFinancial turmoil at MaMkhize’s Royal AM as players refuse to train amid salary disputes

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Royal AM's financial crisis deepens as players initiate a second strike over unpaid salaries, jeopardising the club's future and leading to suspended matches

AmaZulu’s secret weapon: Zwane’s Chiefs knowledge could prove decisive

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Former Kaizer Chiefs legend Arthur Zwane returns to FNB Stadium, but this time in AmaZulu colours, armed with intimate knowledge of his former club. Can his insider ...

Super-sub Shalulile shines as Downs hammer Arrows

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Peter Shalulile's impressive performance, including a brace, led Mamelodi Sundowns to a commanding 4-0 victory over Golden Arrows, extending their league winning ...