Mamelodi Sundowns underlined their dominance of South African football as they easily dispatched of Orlando Pirates in their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal beating the Buccaneers 4-1 to seal a last four berth.
Kaizer Chiefs were pegged back by a late Baroka equaliser as they were forced to settle for the share of the spoils in their DStv Premiership clash on Thursday.
Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after cruising to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Orlando Pirates at Loftus Stadium on Thursday evening. (more…)
South African U23 coach David Notoane has announced a strong 40-man preliminary squad for the Tokoyo Olympics, including stars Percy Tau and Themba Zwane as senior players alongside several players from abroad.
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says it is clear that Orlando Pirates will head into Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final clash as the fresher of the two teams with possibly a huge advantage.
Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has praised the positive influence of Deon Hotto, saying that since he was moved into central- forward position he is always involved when they score.
Young Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom says his side are well prepared for their next league game against Baroka on Thursday afternoon, as Amakhosi will bring momentum into it from their historic results in the Caf Champions League.
Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele says that while his side will come up against one of the continent’s best teams in Mamelodi Sundowns in Thursday’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final, they are also a big side and won’t make it easy for the Brazilians.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango admits that while they are braced for an interesting encounter with Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, his side are used to dealing with the pressure of big games with trophies on the line.
