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Watch VideoAl Ahly set to make ex-Pirates boss Jose Riveiro the highest paid coach in Africa

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is poised to join Al Ahly, potentially becoming Africa's highest paid coach. This move marks a significant shift in the African football landscape, as Riveiro leaves behind a successful tenure at Pirates.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoCoach Marcel Koller sacked as Al Ahly faces CAF punishment after fans' raucous blow-up

Al Ahly fans turned a losing match into chaos as anger boiled over, and the club will face punishment from CAF following their Champions League exit, resulting in the sacking of coach Marcel Koller

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Herman Gibbs|Published

Last-gasp goal sees Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly, reach CAF Champions League final

An equaliser in the final minute of regulation time against Al Ahly was enough for Mamelodi Sundowns to reach the CAF Champions League final on the away-goals rule.

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Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye historic final as they prepare for Al Ahly showdown in Cairo

Mamelodi Sundowns are very much still favourites to advance to the final of the CAF Champions League when they come up against defending champions Al Ahly on Friday (18:00 kick-off)

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Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoFit-again Themba Zwane can fire Mamelodi Sundowns to CAF Champions League glory

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango believes captain Themba Zwane's timely return from injury could be pivotal in their quest for domestic and continental glory.

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John Goliath|Published

Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso unhappy with poor turnout in CAF Champions League semi-final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso laments the lack of fan support during the CAF Champions League semi-final, highlighting the impact of attendance on team performance.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoGet set for Sundowns, Pirates CAF Champions League semi-finals: Three key talking points

This Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates face off against Egypt's top clubs, Pyramids FC and Al Ahly, in a thrilling CAF Champions League semi-final, with a chance to make history by reaching an all-South African final.

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Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoPyramids won't be easy to topple as Orlando Pirates go in search of second star

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns face tough CAF Champions League semi-final clashes this Easter Saturday. Pirates meet in-form Pyramids FC, while Sundowns take on 12-time champions Al Ahly. A thrilling weekend of top-tier African football awaits in South Africa.

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Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoWounded Mamelodi Sundowns eye CAF Champions League final as Al Ahly clash looms large at Loftus

Mamelodi Sundowns will be coming up against Al Ahly in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League on Saturday and as they continue to recover from their loss against Kaizer Chiefs in the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup, it will be important to have their focus fully on the clash ahead of them.

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Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoContinental glory: How Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch FC are rewriting African football history

In a historic achievement for South African football, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have both reached the CAF Champions League semi-finals, while Stellenbosch FC has qualified for the Confederation Cup semi-finals, signalling a new era for South African football.

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Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoSouth African teams shine: A shift in football power in CAF competitions from north to south?

South African football teams have made a remarkable impact in the CAF continental competitions. Is this the dawn of a new era in African football?

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoHow Miguel Cardoso's tactical brilliance propelled Mamelodi Sundowns towards CAF Champions League semis

Coach Miguel Cardoso's strategic brilliance guided Mamelodi Sundowns to a goalless draw against Esperance, securing their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals with dominant possession and passing accuracy.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns set to earn R174 million at the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns are poised for significant financial growth with a R174 million windfall from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, enhancing their status as Africa's most valuable club.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Pitso Mosimane explains his shock exit from Esteghlal: “I had to protect my brand

Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has revealed the reasons behind his decision to terminate his contract with Iranian club Esteghlal FC, just six months after his appointment as head coach.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Watch VideoUnpaid wages force Pitso Mosimane's shock exit from Iranian giants Esteghlal

South African football mastermind Pitso Mosimane has terminated his contract with Iranian giants Esteghlal after just three months at the helm, citing multiple months of unpaid salaries.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Josef Zinnbauer doubts Orlando Pirates’ chances against Al Ahly in Cairo

Former Orlando Pirates head coach Josef Zinnbauer believes that the Soweto giants will struggle to get a positive result against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in Cario at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday in the Caf Champions League.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Percy Tau bids emotional farewell to Al Ahly after sealing Qatar move

After joining Al Ahly in 2021, Percy Tau has left the Egyptian club to join Qatar SC on a six-month contract.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Bafana's Percy Tau signs with Qatar SC . . . but will he stay beyond six months?

Bafana Bafana vice-captain Percy Tau has left Egyptian giants Al Ahly to join Qatar Stars League side Qatar SC.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Back like Mo Salah’s hairline | Working Title FC Podcast

Working Title FC is an award-winning sports podcast and it wants your ears. Tired of the hum-drum ex-pro or manic football fan type of podcast, Paulo and Senzo set about to create ashow that speaks the way fans do - about the things fans speak about. Mostly covering football, don’t be surprised to hear about NBA, rugby, Grid-Iron, tennis orfootgolf!

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IOL Reporter|Published

Orlando Pirates, Al Ahly share spoils in CAF Champions League stalemate at Orlando Stadium

Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly played out a goalless draw in a tense Group C clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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WATCH | Another one: DJ Khaled hypes Mamelodi Sundowns’ after FIFA Club World Cup group stage draw

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense and Ulsan HD in next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

'There has never been an offer': Egyptian giants Zamalek dismiss Percy Tau links

Egyptian giants Zamalek, have denied claims that the club was interested in the services of Al Ahly and  Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published