Itumeleng Khune was forced off injured as Lebogang Manyama’s first-half strike was enough to guide Kaizer Chiefs to a tight 1-0 win over Baroka in their Absa Premiership clash on Saturday night at the FNB Stadium.
Bidvest Wits suffered their first loss of the season after Baroka beat them 1-0 at the Bidvest Stadium on Tuesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs SuperSport United headlines the opening weekend of the 2019-20 Absa Premiership fixtures, while Orlando Pirates will host Bloemfontein Celtic and Kaizer Chiefs are away at Highlands Park.
The Absa Premiership title race heated up further over the weekend as Bidvest Wits suffered a surprise loss, while SuperSport United, Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs moved within touching distance of the top after vital victories, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic believes his players deserved all three points against Baroka, but admitted they lacked finesse in the final third.
Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 0-0 draw by newly-crowned Telkom Knockout Cup champions Baroka in their Absa Premiership encounter on Tuesday night, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)
Xola Mlambo and Marshall Munetsi will play no part in Orlando Pirates’ Absa Premiership clash against Free State Stars tonight due to their suspensions. (more…)
Thembinkosi Lorch missed the decisive penalty as Baroka defeated Orlando Pirates 3-2 on penalties to be crowned 2018 Telkom Knockout Cup champions. (more…)
Orlando Pirates attacker Thembinkosi Lorch was left heartbroken and says he let the team down after missing the decisive penalty in the Telkom Knockout final against Baroka. (more…)
Orlando Pirates came from behind twice with ten men, but ultimately lost to Baroka 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the Telkom Knockout final. SoccerClub writer DEAN WORKMAN has picked out five things we learned from the encounter.