Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will each play third-tier opponents in the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup, while defending champions Orlando Pirates go to fellow topflight side Richards Bay.
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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was at a loss to explain his side’s 1-0 Betway Premiership defeat to Cape Town City on Wednesday, as they missed a penalty and a host of other chances in the Mother City.
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The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Newcastle United have taken charge of their English League Cup semifinal tie with Arsenal following a 2-0 win at The Emirates in the first leg on Tuesday.
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New Cape Town City coach Muhsin Ertugral will have little time to work on fixes needed by his team ahead of Wednesday’s Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates but said he was delighted with most aspects of their 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
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Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
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Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
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Egypt star Mohamed Salah said he is still “far away” from agreeing a new deal with Liverpool but is refusing to be distracted by the uncertainty about his future, as he concentrates on having an “unbelievable season”.
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Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener admitted first innings runs could be vital on the Newlands wickets.
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Winger Otladisa, 28, has battled for game-time at Pirates since a move from Marumo Gallants at the start of the 2023-24 season and will be hoping to reignite his career at Babina Noko.
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