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Matshelane Mamabolo

Soccer Editor at The Star (South Africa)

Director and Sports Journalist at Freelance

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  • Can SuperSport United make it count against Golden Arrows to avoid PSL playoffs?

    1 week ago | capeargus.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo

    FOOTBALLChristian SaileChristian Saile (centre) scored for SuperSport United against Golden Arrows a few months ago. Photo: BackpagePixImage: BackpagePixA MATCH that was supposed to have been a celebratory event for a seasoned coach will now be played with much greater significance. Back in February when SuperSport United hosted Golden Arrows at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, the game was all about Gavin Hunt being in charge of his 1,000th professional match.

  • PSL crisis deepens as Motsepe Foundation Championship dispute halts promotion play-offs

    1 week ago | iol.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo

    PSL promotion/relegation play-offs 3minThe eligibility of Durban City's Saziso Magawana is under scrutiny as the NFD awaits to see who will be promoted and relegated from the league. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixThe PSL’s reputation and operational integrity hang in the balance as stakeholders grapple with uncertainty, while disputes surrounding the Motsepe Foundation Championship (National First Division) escalate daily.

  • CAF Champions League final finely poised as coaches eye second-leg showdown

    2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo

    CAF Champions League 2minMamelodi Sundowns' defence swamped Fiston Mayele of Pyramids during the first leg of teh CAF Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent MediaImage: Itumeleng English Independent MediaThe CAF Champions League final is hanging on a knife-edge, and the coaches of the two protagonists are in agreement that nothing can be taken for granted just yet.

  • Limpopo clubs defy expectations in a season of highs and headaches

    2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo

    Betway Premiership 3minSekhukhune United finished a solid fourth in the Betway Premiership this season. Photo: BackpagepixImage: BackpagepixA province that is generally renowned for its professional clubs being poorly administered and often everyone’s popular choice for producing the relegated club, Limpopo has had a remarkably good 2024/25 Premiership season.

  • Late Pyramids FC sucker punch, but not over yet for Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Champions League final

    2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Matshelane Mamabolo

    COMMENT 3minWalid El KartiWalid El Karti, seen here taking on Mamelodi Sundowns star Marcelo Allende, grabbed the stoppage-time equaliser for Pyramids FC. Photo: ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent MediaImage: ITUMELENG ENGLISH Independent MediaComment by MATSHELANE MAMABOLO at Loftus VersfeldTHEY walked around the pitch as though in a funeral procession. Their heads bowed, and their hands hanging by their sides, Mamelodi Sundowns players were an epitome of a group in mourning.

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