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Thomas Kwenaite

Wake-up call for Africa’s stars
Article
/ 14 October 2011

Wake-up call for Africa’s stars

The African Nation’s Cup qualifiers have resulted in several historic moments — good as well as bad.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Teetotaller Madiba’s image, name being used to sell booze
Article
/ 7 October 2011

Teetotaller Madiba’s image, name being used to sell booze

Tyson cane spirit, Boss blended whisky, Zero pineapple flavoured gin — all, according to a Malawian liquor company, are Madiba’s favourite tipple.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Safa stands by coach Mosimane
Article
/ 7 October 2011

Safa stands by coach Mosimane

Safa says it will not allow emotions to cloud its judgment and will honour its contract with national coach Pitso Mosimane.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 30 September 2011

Men in black cast shadow on Premiership

The men in black are in the spotlight again — and all for the wrong reasons.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 16 September 2011

Science plays into Pirates’ hands

A scientific approach to the game is behind the sudden rise of Orlando Pirates to the summit of South African football.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Don’t blame the broadcasters

South Africans were justifiably angry — national broadcaster SABC failed to secure the rights for the match between Bafana Bafana and Niger.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Junior makes light of dad’s shadow

<b>Thomas Kwenaite</b> spoke to Kaizer Motaung Junior on the eve of the MTN 8 final.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Bafana to face the heat in Niger
Article
/ 2 September 2011

Bafana to face the heat in Niger

South Africa have been promised a hot reception when they land in Niamey for their penultimate CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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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
MTN8 divided by one
Article
/ 5 August 2011

MTN8 divided by one

Some coaches are seeking a better solution to the MTN8 prizemoney sums, hoping for changes that will create more attractive competition.

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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Article
/ 15 July 2011

Motaung wants more of a Challenge

One of the co-founders of the tournament, Kaizer Motaung, is not entirely happy about the format of the competition.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 24 June 2011

Khoza wants pretty football

The employment of Brazilian Julio Cesar Leal as the new Orlando Pirates coach this week finally revealed why Irvin Khoza of Ruud Krol.

By Thomas Kwenaite
A slow rise to the top for SA soccer
Article
/ 10 June 2011

A slow rise to the top for SA soccer

<b>Thomas Kwenaite</b> speaks to Irvin Khoza about the state of football worldwide.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract
Article
/ 3 June 2011

Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract

It’s not yet been confirmed but the grapevine is awash with rumours that Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol will be offered an extension to his contract.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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/ 3 June 2011

Bafana could be the final block in the Pharaohs’ tomb

Egypt are now at the bottom of the group, with a single point after three rounds, and cannot afford to share the spoils or lose to Bafana Bafana.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Leopards need to make a giant leap
Article
/ 27 May 2011

Leopards need to make a giant leap

Pundits willed Baroka FC instead of the Leopards to challenge Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, who may go on to win a historic treble.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Glory beckons for Urban Warriors
Article
/ 20 May 2011

Glory beckons for Urban Warriors

The Absa Premiership trophy is there for Ajax Cape Town’s taking in the final week of what has been the most exciting championship in years.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 13 May 2011

Bafana wants to be top dog in Africa

Bafana Bafana is negotiating to tour South America in June, intended to improve the country’s world rankings ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Minnows keen to take on big fish
Article
/ 13 May 2011

Minnows keen to take on big fish

Baroka are confident of crowning their dream season by meeting Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 29 April 2011

Critical moment for top premier league teams

This weekend marks the beginning of a process of separating the wheat from the chaff, as the Absa Premier League enters a crucial stage.

By Thomas Kwenaite
It’s all eyes on Polokwane for Nedbank Cup
Article
/ 21 April 2011

It’s all eyes on Polokwane for Nedbank Cup

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are on a collision course and could meet in another cup final if they negotiate their way past tricky opponents.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Premiership race still wide open
Article
/ 8 April 2011

Premiership race still wide open

It was supposed to be the night on which the race for the 2010-11 Absa Premiership championship would become clearer.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 1 April 2011

Expatriate coaches ‘a colonial throwback’

A former Cameroon goalkeeper has accused African federations of bias against locals.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Pharaohs aren’t buried yet
Article
/ 25 March 2011

Pharaohs aren’t buried yet

Pitso Mosimane is acutely aware of the daunting task facing him in probably his toughest challenge since taking over the South African coaching post.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 11 March 2011

Ajax’s boy wonder finds his feet

Ajax Cape Town midfielder Thulani Serero admitted this week that he didn’t have the right attitude but two incidents have brought him down to earth.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Larsen leads Celtic charge
Article
/ 4 March 2011

Larsen leads Celtic charge

By local standards, Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen is considered a rookie, and he admits that he is, indeed, still learning the ropes.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 25 February 2011

Oliphant ‘tramples’ Danny’s bid

Vicious infighting blamed for Danny Jordaan’s failure to win seat on Fifa executive committee

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 18 February 2011

Depleted United ready to take on mighty Red Devils

Gavin Hunt is under no illusion about the difficult task that awaits SuperSport United in the first round of the CAF African Champions League.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 11 February 2011

Amabinneplaas show up PSL

Amabinneplaas astounded Africa by becoming the second country after the hosts to qualify for the last eight in the African Nations Championship.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 11 February 2011

Bucs are bok for battle

Orlando Pirates enter a critical period in the Absa Premiership challenge what a test of their credentials against Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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Article
/ 4 February 2011

Mosimane frets over Pharaohs

On the eve of Bafana Bafana’s friendly match against Kenya on Wednesday, Egypt tumbled 23 places down the Fifa rankings while Bafana jumped to 47.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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