Football

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has lauded coach Abdeslam Ouaddou for his humility, good character and his belief in the expertise of the team’s local technical panel.

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo values the lessons his players learnt from the ongoing Under-17 World Cup in Qatar after they were eliminated by Japan in the round of 32 over the weekend.

MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena is focused on advancing past the group stage in the CAF Champions League, aiming to surpass last season's quarterfinal finish. Alger is in a challenging Group C alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, Saint-Eloi Lupopo, and Al Hilal.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has braced himself for “painful decisions” over his final Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) squad, asserting that some fringe players showed him what he wanted to see over the weekend against Zambia.

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Orlando Pirates aim to secure their lead at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge table by defeating rivals Kaizer Chiefs in an upcoming match at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium. Pirates, are currently five points ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns

Bafana Bafana centre-back Nkosinathi “Bhodlela” Sibisi has echoed the sentiments of coach Hugo Broos that there are no friendly games for them as they welcome Zambia to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

The South African U-17 team, Amajimbos, received praise from global coaches, including Arsene Wenger, for their performance in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Safa president Danny Jordaan highlighted their growth and the experience gained.

Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali insists the club is not pressing any panic buttons yet, despite struggling at the bottom of the Betway Premiership.

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Rulani Mokwena, the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach, attributes his professional growth to his experiences in North Africa with Wydad Casablanca and MC Alger, where he remains undefeated in 12 games and leads the league.

Kaizer Chiefs' sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, remains non-committal about the future of co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, focusing instead on their current season performance.

Sekhukhune United star Keletso Makgalwa feels he’s steps away from being one of the best players in SA, appreciating Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for giving him a call-up.

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou is optimistic about Bafana Bafana's prospects in the upcoming Afcon in Morocco and the Fifa World Cup, citing their young talent and successful youth academies as key strengths.