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BACK ON TRACK: Siwelele FC  wins the first-ever historical Bloem derby  
30Sep By News SANo Comments
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BACK ON TRACK: Siwelele FC  wins the first-ever historical Bloem derby  

By Rorisang Rampheteng: The football battlefield between Marumo Gallants and Siwelele FC. (Image: Bongani Hlatshwayo) Siwelele FC's losing fever ended when they made history by winning the first-ever Bloem derby against Marumo Gallants at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon.  We are not under pressure at all They came to the game having lost six out of eight games since their arrival in the Betway Premiership campaign this season. Their latest loss was against Orlando Pirates at Toyota Stadium, also in Bloemfontein, last Tuesday.  Coach Lehlohonolo Seema said his team is not under pressure but will play hard to get the great results as they have ended their spate of losses. "As a team, we are not under pressure, we are still watering and...
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SIWELELE ARRIVES IN PSL WITH A HAMMER: Golden Arrows feel the pain
11Aug By News SANo Comments
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SIWELELE ARRIVES IN PSL WITH A HAMMER: Golden Arrows feel the pain

By Becker Semela: Action Image (supplied by Thami Mogorosi) Siwelele FC reported their arrival in the Betway Premiership by hammering Golden Arrows at the jam-packed Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Saturday night.  They could not have asked for a better start to claim an impressive 3-1 victory. From the first whistle, the passionate Siwelele fans created a carnival atmosphere, singing nonstop and cheering their team forward. Their energy seemed to lift the players, who wasted no time in making a statement. After just 20 minutes, the home crowd erupted when Siviwe Magidigidi bundled the ball into the net from close range. The goal came after Vincent Pule’s header was saved by the Arrows' goalkeeper but landed kindly for Magidigidi to finish. Barely a minute ...
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NEW COUNTY, SAME CROWN: MaMkhize’s comeback stuns African football
14Jul By News SANo Comments
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NEW COUNTY, SAME CROWN: MaMkhize’s comeback stuns African football

By Zee Mamkizi (Image: Instagram)  In a jaw-dropping twist worthy of a soap opera finale, South African business mogul and reality TV star Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize has risen from the ashes of Royal AM’s dramatic PSL collapse to claim her place as the new president of Eswatini’s most decorated football club - Mbabane Highlanders AM. Yes, you read that right: The Queen of KwaZulu-Natal has just taken over the kingdom of Eswatini football.  A crown restored… in foreign territory Just three months ago, MaMkhize was facing disgrace and defeat. Her beloved Royal AM - the club she built, glamorized, and fiercely defended - was expelled from the Premier Soccer League after failing to settle a staggering R40 million debt to SARS. Players fled. Sponsors pull...
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