Mamelodi Sundowns

PSL well represented in qualifiers

Numerous non-South African PSL stars will be scattered around the continent this weekend as the curtain comes down on the 2013 AFCON qualifiers that will determine the 15 countries that will… more >

Pirates deny Mphela interest

Orlando Pirates have denied they plan to make a swoop for the signature of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Mphela when the transfer window opens in January. more >

TKO venues and times announced

The PSL has announced the venues and dates for the Telkom Knockout last 16. more >

Krol, Neeskens linked to Ajax

KickOff.com can reveal that Ajax Cape Town are considering bringing in Ruud Krol, while Johan Neeskens also appears to be in the picture. more >

Motsepe to meet Sundowns fans

Club boss Patrice Motsepe will meet Mamelodi Sundowns fans on Saturday morning in Midrand. more >

Barker: Downs' pressure will work for us

With Mamelodi Sundowns struggling on the pitch and confidence down, University of Pretoria coach Steve Barker believes that this could be to their advantage when the two sides meet in the Telkom… more >

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Kwando Mngonyama

Sundowns development

Emmanuel Baffour

Edubiase

Wayne Arendse

Santos

Alje Schut

Utrecht

Eleazar Rodgers

Santos

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Siyanda Xulu

Rostov

Lucky Nguzana

Released

Ramahlwe Mphahlele

AmaTuks

Solomon Okpako

Released

Simba Sithole

Released

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Club Information

Coach: Johan Neeskens
Nickname: The Brazilians
Formed: 1970
Physical Address: 132 Chloorkop, cnr Allandale & Dunlop Road, Chloorkop Ext 2, Midrand
Tel: (011) 393 5007
Website: www.sundownsfc.com
Email: sundowns@icon.co.za
Twitter: @MSANDAWANA

Fact Box

Most starts: Daniel Mudau 390
Most goals: Daniel Mudau 172
Most capped player: Katlego Mphela 36 (South Africa)
Most starts in a season: Themba Mnguni 48 (1997/98)
Most goals in a season: Bennett Masinga 33 (1990)
Record victory: 24-0 vs Powerlines FC (4/3/12, Nedbank Cup)
Record defeat: 6-1 vs Africa Sports (4/11/00, CAF Champions League)
*As at the start of the 2012/13 season.

KAZIER CHIEFS

Kaizer Chiefs

Celtic beat Chiefs to take Macufe Cup

Bloemfontein Celtic were crowned the Macufe Cup champions after they beat Kaizer Chiefs 4-3 in an exciting game at Free State Stadium on Sunday. more >

PSL well represented in qualifiers

Numerous non-South African PSL stars will be scattered around the continent this weekend as the curtain comes down on the 2013 AFCON qualifiers that will determine the 15 countries that will… more >

Larsen promises exciting football against Chiefs

Bloemfontein Celtic coach Clinton Larsen has promised exciting football when his team faces Kaizer Chiefs in the Macufe Cup on Sunday. more >

Chiefs lodge complaint with the PSL

KickOff.com can confirm that Kaizer Chiefs have today sent a letter to the Premier Soccer League to query the scheduling of the Telkom Knockout last 16 fixtures. more >

Baxter happy with Mashamaite

"Tefu Mashamaite has stood up and he has shown he is a warrior" – Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says his central defender has played his heart out for the team this season. more >

TKO venues and times announced

The PSL has announced the venues and dates for the Telkom Knockout last 16. more >

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Nicholas Mynhardt

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Matthew Rusike

Cosmos

Tsepo Masilela

Maccabi Haifa

Mulomowandau Mathoho

Celtic

Nhlanhla Khuzwayo

AmaZulu

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Brian Abbas Amidu

Leopards

Thomas Sweswe

Wits

Mthokozisi Yende

Maritzburg

Tinashe Nengomasha

Wits

Tlou Molekwane

Wits

Full Transfer List

Club Information

Coach: Stuart Baxter
Nickname: Amakhosi
Formed: 1970
Physical address: Kaizer Chiefs Village, 5/6 Lena Road, Lenaron, Naturena, Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 941 1465/6/7/8
Website: www.kaizerchiefs.com
Email: info@kaizerchiefs.com
Twitter: @Kaizer_Chiefs

Fact Box

Most starts: Doctor Khumalo 397
Most goals: Marks Maponyane 85
Most capped player: Siphiwe Tshabalala 58 (South Africa)
Most starts in a season: Neil Tovey 52 (1992)
Most goals in a season: Collins Mbesuma 35 (2004/05)
Record victory: 9-1 vs Manning Rangers (23/3/96, Coca-Cola Challenge)
Record defeat: 5-1 vs AmaZulu (8/6/86, NSL); vs Orlando Pirates (3/11/90, NSL)

As at the start of the 2012/13 season.

Orlando Pirates

De Sa: Mbesuma is getting fitter

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma is making headway in improving his fitness levels. more >

PSL well represented in qualifiers

Numerous non-South African PSL stars will be scattered around the continent this weekend as the curtain comes down on the 2013 AFCON qualifiers that will determine the 15 countries that will… more >

Pirates play Dikwena in friendly

Orlando Pirates will lock horns with Platinum Stars at the Rand Stadium today in a friendly match that will be played behind closed doors. more >

Pirates deny Mphela interest

Orlando Pirates have denied they plan to make a swoop for the signature of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Mphela when the transfer window opens in January. more >

Boa Morte finds a new club

Orlando Pirates flop Luis Boa Morte has signed for English lower league outfit Chesterfield. more >

TKO venues and times announced

The PSL has announced the venues and dates for the Telkom Knockout last 16. more >

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Lehlogonolo Maselesa

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Collins Mbesuma

Arrows

Takesure Chinyama

Dynamos

Ntando Nkala

Yebo Yes

Mpho Makola

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Mduduzi Nyanda

Celtic

Njabulo Manqana

Released

Clifford Ngobeni

Released

Aubrey Ngoma

AmaTuks

Dikgang Mabalane

Released

Full Transfer List

Club Information

Coach: Roger de Sa
Nickname: The Buccaneers
Formed: 1937
Physical address: 2nd Floor, Oakhurst Building, 11 St Andrews Road, Parktown
Tel: (011) 484 2084
Website: www.orlandopiratesfc.com
Email: opfc@worldonline.co.za
Twitter: @Orlando_Pirates

Fact Box

Most starts: Williams Okpara 375
Most goals: Benedict Vilakazi 58
Most capped player: Teko Modise 54 (South Africa)
Most starts in a season: Williams Okpara 51 (1995)
Most goals in a season: Dennis Lota 23 (1999/00)
Record victory: 9-1 vs Olympics (7/3/99, Bob Save)
Record defeat: 6-1 vs Mamelodi Sundowns (3/2/90, BP Top8)

As at the start of the 2012/13 season.

TOP SCORERS

Bernard Parker (Kaizer Chiefs) - 7

Aubrey Ngoma (University of Pretoria) - 4

Calvin Kadi (Bidvest Wits) - 4

Katlego Mashego (Moroka Swallows) - 4

Lennox Bacela (Bloemfontein Celtic) - 4

Rodney Ramagalela (Black Leopards) - 4

Bradley Grobler (Ajax Cape Town) - 3

Brian Abbas Amidu (Black Leopards) - 3

Cuthbert Malajila (Maritzburg United) - 3

Dove Wome (Free State Stars) - 3

Mabhuti Khenyeza (SuperSport United) - 3

Mame Niang (University of Pretoria) - 3

Andile Jali (Orlando Pirates) - 2

Ayanda Dlamini (AmaZulu) - 2

Bennett Chenene (Moroka Swallows) - 2

Benson Mhlongo (Platinum Stars) - 2

Clifford Mulenga (SuperSport United) - 2

Collins Mbesuma (Orlando Pirates)

Kekana: The President Encouraged Us

14 October 2012

Mamelodi Sundowns have suffered their worst start to a season since the formation of the PSL in 1996, losing five league games in their opening seven fixtures, while racking up only four points.

The Chloorkop-based outfit’s last outing saw them on the losing end of a 1-0 scoreline after Platinum stars defeated them at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. The club president, Patrice Motsepe, watched the game from the stands and spoke to the coach, the technical team and the players about the situation, after the game.

Sundowns midfielder, Hlompho Kekana, explained that the president encouraged the squad and urged them to not lose hope. Motsepe said the situation was temporary and that it would come to an end.

“He was very frank and open with us. He told us that he understands that the situation was bad for everyone in the team but the most important part is that he encouraged us to keep on working hard and turn the situation around. 

“He told us he believes in the coach, the technical team and the players and that the situation is temporary which means we can change it.

“It was encouraging to see the president give us words of encouragement. Now we have to work hard and turn things around starting with the Telkom Knockout game next week," Kekana said. 

Downs face University of Pretoria in the first round of the Telkom Knockout, in a home game at Loftus Stadium on October 23.

Breaking News:

Afcon qualifier abandoned after riots

Nigeria thump Liberia, qualify for Afcon

Zambia qualify with penalty shoot-out

De Sa: Mbesuma is getting fitter

Igesund: It is a learning experience

Bafana beaten in Warsaw

Ajax offer Foppe the job

Money problems delay Warriors' Angola trip

Ford sponsor Sivutsa

PSL well represented in qualifiers

Afcon qualifier abandoned after riots

Up to 30 people were injured when rioting broke out during a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Senegal and Ivory Coast. more >

Zambia qualify with penalty shoot-out

Zambia won a nail-biting penalty shoot-out over Uganda on Saturday to qualify for a chance to defend their African Nations Cup title in South Africa next January. more >

Igesund: It is a learning experience

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says the team is learning a great deal from the matches they have been playing ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. more >

De Sa: Mbesuma is getting fitter

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma is making headway in improving his fitness levels. more >

Bafana beaten in Warsaw

South Africa suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Poland at the National Stadium in Warsaw in an international friendly on Friday night. more >

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Absa Premiership

First Division

		Pld	Pts
1	Chiefs	7	17
2	Pirates	7	13
3	Swallows	7	12
4	AmaTuks	7	12
5	Maritzburg	7	12
6	Wits	7	11
7	FS Stars	7	10
8	Celtic	7	10
9	P Stars	7	10
10	SS Utd	7	9
11	Leopards	7	8
12	Ajax CT	7	7
13	Arrows	7	6
14	Chippa	7	5
15	S'downs	7	4
16	AmaZulu	7	4