Phillip Ndlondlo and Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates warming up during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 30 March 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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WATCH: Orlando Pirates’ training session in Algeria

Orlando Pirates strength and conditioning coach Helmi Gueldich put the players through their paces in Algeria ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.

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November 25, 2024

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

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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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November 25, 2024

Elvis Chipezeze 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

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Chipezeze: No one expected us to win

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze says they were underdogs and no one expected them to beat Mamelodi Sundowns but was elated to see his side prevail.

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November 25, 2024

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

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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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November 24, 2024

Clinton Larsen, coach of Magesi FC celebrates victory with players 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

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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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November 24, 2024

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

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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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November 24, 2024

Johan Ackermann, coach of the Lions during the Lions Rugby Training Session at the Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role

Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

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November 22, 2024

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Injury-enforced changes to Junior Bok match-23 for Wales

Wandile Mlaba, who was called up to the Junior Springbok squad earlier this week, is set to make his SA U20 debut off the bench in Friday’s final encounter of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Wales in Cape Town.

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July 18, 2024

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Junior Boks call up Mlaba as injury replacement

The Junior Springboks have called up outside back Wandile Mlaba as replacement for Likhona Finca, who sustained a hand injury and will not be in contention Friday’s clash with Wales in Cape Town.

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July 17, 2024

Jordan Hendrickse of the junior Springboks kicks ahead during the Under-20 International Series game between South Africa and Argentina at Markotter Sports Complex in Stellenbosch on 23 June 2021 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Junior Boks hurting but will play for pride

The Junior Springboks are hurting after losing to Argentina on Sunday and will give it their all to bounce back in the final match of their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign when they contest seventh place.

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July 15, 2024