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Absa Premiership

The secret behind the Josef Zinnbauer magic
Article
/ 11 April 2020

The secret behind the Josef Zinnbauer magic

The Orlando Pirates coach has masterminded a dramatic turnaround at the struggling club he joined just over four months ago. Now, they are league contenders

By Njabulo Ngidi
Bucs weary of Chiefs’ Derby trap
Article
/ 27 February 2020

Bucs weary of Chiefs’ Derby trap

Pirates look unstoppable, but few Soweto Derbies in recent memory have been this important

By Luke Feltham
Pitso, pride and the world
Sport
/ 17 January 2020

Pitso, pride and the world

South Africa’s best coach might think globally but he has a local mission to accomplish first

By Luke Feltham
Downs enter the Fifth Dimension
Article
/ 26 April 2019

Downs enter the Fifth Dimension

A spirited Absa Premiership match was played on a lifeless Tuesday afternoon in Pretoria

By Luke Feltham
It’s do or die for Chiefs’ keeper Vries ahead of Soweto derby
Article
/ 7 February 2019

It’s do or die for Chiefs’ keeper Vries ahead of Soweto derby

Virgil Vries has made some significant blunders recently, threatening his team’s title aspirations

By Siyabonga Ngcangisa
​Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs
Article
/ 31 January 2019

​Cape Town City steal win off of frustrating Chiefs

A frustrating Kaizer Chiefs fell to a resilient Cape Town City at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night

By Luke Feltham
How plucky kids triumphed
Article
/ 14 December 2018

How plucky kids triumphed

Baroka FC kept up the pressure and stuck to their game plan, clinching victory in penalty shootout

By Siyabonga Ngcangisa
No more Bafana, Banyana games on cash-strapped SABC
Article
/ 6 August 2018

No more Bafana, Banyana games on cash-strapped SABC

Safa chief executive Dennis Mumble confirmed the state broadcaster cannot afford to broadcast any Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana games

By Agency
Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach
Article
/ 20 June 2018

Komphela confirmed as new Bloemfontein Celtic coach

Komphela signed a two-year contract with an additional one-year option

By Staff Reporter
We will return to premiership, vows Leopards coach
Article
/ 19 May 2013

We will return to premiership, vows Leopards coach

Black Leopards will regain composure, says head coach Sunday Chidzambwa, in the hope of clawing their way back into South Africa’s top-flight league.

By Sapa
Orlando Pirates sign Collins Mbesuma
Article
/ 16 August 2012

Orlando Pirates sign Collins Mbesuma

Premier Soccer League champions Orlando Pirates have signed Zambian and former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma on a three-year deal.

By Staff Reporter
Pirates lead PSL log, Maritzburg edge up
Article
/ 2 May 2012

Pirates lead PSL log, Maritzburg edge up

Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United have shared the PSL spoils after the Buccanears’ 2-1 win over SuperSport and United’s 1-all draw with AmaZulu.

By Staff Reporter
Downs coach keyed up by team’s return to form
Article
/ 30 April 2012

Downs coach keyed up by team’s return to form

After picking up just their second win from the last six PSL matches, Sundowns’ coach Johan Neeskens is happy to see his team regaining composure.

By Michael Sherman
Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses
Article
/ 19 April 2012

Pirates move up after Downs, SuperSport suffer losses

Orlando Pirates have taken the top spot of the PSL after overnight leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and title hopefuls SuperSport United lost their games.

By David Legge
Leopards get their payback with win over Chiefs
Article
/ 4 April 2012

Leopards get their payback with win over Chiefs

Black Leopards have stunted Kaizer Chiefs’ chances for championship honours with a 1-0 Premiership win, four days after their 4-0 Nedbank Cup win.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 29 March 2012

Celtic and Sundowns play to goalless draw

Bloemfontein Celtic and log-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns played to a goalless draw in their Premiership encounter at Botshabelo Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes
Article
/ 29 March 2012

Non-stop action in Absa Premiership clashes

Ajax Cape Town had a second half meltdown as they went down 4-2 to AmaZulu at the Cape Town Stadium in the Absa Premiership.

By Staff Reporter
Pirates taking it easy in Premiership battle
Article
/ 18 March 2012

Pirates taking it easy in Premiership battle

Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Augusto Palacios says he is taking each game as it comes and is not overly concerned about league glory as yet.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 26 February 2012

Super strike by Pirates’ super sub Benni

Benni McCarthy came on to score a superb late winner as Orlando Pirates defeated 10-man Maritzburg United 1-0 on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 December 2011

Sundowns hand Free State Stars first defeat

Mamelodi Sundowns opened a gap in the Premiership standings heading into a lengthy mid-season break with goals in either half in Puthaditjhaba.

By Staff Reporter
Ajax wins in high scoring thriller
Article
/ 22 December 2011

Ajax wins in high scoring thriller

An entertaining evening at a warm Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday evening ended in a thrilling 4-3 win for Ajax Cape Town over Black Leopards.

By Staff Reporter
SuperSport sees third straight loss
Article
/ 22 December 2011

SuperSport sees third straight loss

SuperSport United suffered a third successive Premiership defeat, losing 1-0 to Bloemfontein Celtic at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

By Sisa Majola
Orlando Pirates end on a high
Article
/ 22 December 2011

Orlando Pirates end on a high

Second-half goals from Isaac Chansa and Tokelo Rantie helped Orlando Pirates end 2011 on a high after a 2-0 Premiership victory over Golden Arrows.

By Staff Reporter
Cosmos and Santos draw in premiership meeting
Article
/ 21 December 2011

Cosmos and Santos draw in premiership meeting

Struggling Santos and Jomo Cosmos played a 2-2 draw, with three goals conceded in the final moments in their premiership meeting at Sinaba Stadium.

By Sisa Majola
Chiefs blow their chance to head PSL table
Article
/ 21 December 2011

Chiefs blow their chance to head PSL table

Kaizer Chiefs missed the chance to go top of the Absa Premiership table after an inspired defensive display by AmaZulu helped secure a 0-0 draw.

By Staff Reporter
Chiefs outshine Stars at FNB Stadium
Article
/ 18 December 2011

Chiefs outshine Stars at FNB Stadium

Two goals scored within four minutes late in the second half saw Kaizer Chiefs snatch a 2-1 win over the Free State Stars in the Absa Premiership.

By Michael Sherman
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Article
/ 17 November 2011

SuperSport looks to accentuate its dominance

SuperSport United is aiming to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League log when they take on Ajax Cape Town.

By Sisa Majola
Struggling Cosmos fall to third straight defeat
Article
/ 24 August 2011

Struggling Cosmos fall to third straight defeat

Jomo Cosmos have fallen to their third defeat in a row after the Free State Stars pocketed three points against them with a 1-0 win.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 August 2011

Sundowns, Chiefs, Wits and Stars nab PSL wins

Sundowns, Bidvest Wits and the Free State Stars garnered their first premiership wins of the season, while the Amakhosi swiped a second victory.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 August 2011

Benni back in the ’18 area’

Benni McCarthy scored inside ten minutes to help Orlando Pirates beat Black Leopards 2-0 in their match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 August 2011

Bring on the crowds

Innovative thinking and good marketing should get the fans turning out in large numbers.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 29 July 2011

Cosmos and Leopards face the problems that come with promotion

The Absa Premiership gets underway within a fortnight but already newly promoted Black Leopards and Jomo Cosmos.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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