Pirates confirm Van Rooyen and six other return for CAFCL tie
Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Pirates confirm Van Rooyen and six other return for CAFCL tie

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of seven key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday evening.

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Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well
Elvis Chipezeze and Delano Abrahams of Magesi FC celebrates victory during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze felt his side executed their game plan very well to come back and secure the win against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?
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Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen was proud of his team's efforts to come back to secure the win and lift the Carling Knockout Cup trophy.

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Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match
Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Final match between Magesi and Mamelodi Sundowns at Toyota Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits they tried everything they could to win the match against Magesi FC.

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Man Utd target Ruben Amorim after ten Hag exit
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Man Utd target Ruben Amorim after ten Hag exit

Manchester United are reportedly after Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to succeed Erik ten Hag following his sacking.

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Man City’s Rodri wins Ballon d’Or award
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Man City’s Rodri wins Ballon d’Or award

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men's 2024 Ballon d'Or award.

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Palmer: Chelsea’s youngsters generate their  own pressure
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Palmer: Chelsea’s youngsters generate their own pressure

Cole Palmer claimed that Chelsea's youth presented unique challenges for the Blues as they attempted to place among the top four teams in the Premier League.

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Ten Hag sacked by Man Utd
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Ten Hag sacked by Man Utd

Manchester United have confirmed the sacking of manager Erik ten Hag following the club's lacklustre start to the season.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea to reclaim top spot
Liverpool's Curtis Jones (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday October 20, 2024.

Liverpool beat Chelsea to reclaim top spot

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League standings with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday evening.

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Thomas Tuchel’s first words as England head coach
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Thomas Tuchel’s first words as England head coach

Thomas Tuchel opened up for the first time since being appointed as the new manager of the England national team.

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