“It was better for me to take over, unlike getting someone new who was going to need time to adjust and know the players. We must just make sure that we win our remaining two games and hope that results of other teams favour us. “Everyone knows the situation we are in — whatever happened in the match against Chippa United, where we conceded the equaliser in the dying minutes, is behind us now. “If we think too much about it, it will be disruptive to our preparations for the match against SuperSport United.
They now face TS Galaxy and victory will lift fifth-placed Pirates up to 14 points. To sit at the top, however, they have to hope that log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns lose to Golden Arrows and fourth-placed AmaZulu are defeated by Chippa United. Their opponents Galaxy appear to be an improved side from last season and are seventh on the table after playing six league games. It could prove to be a difficult evening for Pirates who are facing a team that beat reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Versfeld. With the Buccaneers having shown that they are vulnerable at home after losing 1-0 to bottom-placed Chippa United at Orlando Stadium, that would inspire the Rockets on Saturday. GameOrlando Pirates vs TS GalaxyDateSaturday, September 10Time17:30 SA TimeTV Channel, Live Score & How To WatchOnline StreamingTV ChannelDStv. com/DStv Now AppSuperSport TV's PSL channel 202Squads & Team NewsPirates are already dealing with injuries to a number of key players in their camp.
Late penalty sees Maritzburg United beat Orlando Pirates Johannesburg — Orlando Pirates' wastefulness in front of goal continued to
let them down as they lost away to Maritzburg United in
Deon Hotto is also back, as well as Terrence Dzvukamanja who is yet to feature in any match this season. TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic is likely to miss utility player Ebrahim Seedat who has been battling fitness issues. Seedat has missed the Rockets’ last three matches and Tshegofatso Nyama has stepped in for him. Veteran attacker Bernard Parker is also an injury concern for TS Galaxy and has featured in just one match for them. Match PreviewOrlando Pirates have been impotent in front of goal, managing to score just four goals in seven games. That is already a worry for the Buccaneers worsened by the fact that they are facing opponents who have the best defensive record in this campaign. TS Galaxy have conceded just one goal in six games.
‘You are playing for your children’s school fees, ’ Baroka coach tells playersKobola said circumstances are difficult because most of Baroka's players are young. “Most of the boys have also never been in this situation before, so sometimes they panic and are scared. When you look at them, sometimes you can see that they are scared but we are helping them as much as we can. ”Baroka go into their last two games with their fate out of their hands. Kobola said they are keeping the faith that fellow strugglers TS Galaxy and Swallows FC will drop points. “For me to take this responsibility, I wanted to help the team because I have been here the entire season, ” he added.
Five DStv Premiership coaches who have to step up after the John Maduka — Maritzburg United. Maduka arrived with a lofty billing at
Maritzburg after guiding Royal AM to Sead Ramovic — TS
“Samu is coming from a team that consistently competes in CAF competitions and we are excited to have him. He's been scoring goals in Zambia and we believe that he will be one of the solutions to our issues of struggling with finishing. “I am convinced that all the players will have a crucial productive input for us in the remaining matches of the season, ” concluded Middendorp.
Reacting to the acquisitions, Middendorp said he was satisfied with the type of players the club has brought in to reinforce the squad. “Palace has made the progress we were expecting while training with the club. We now need to work on his match fitness and hopefully, it doesn't take too long, ” said Middendorp. “Macheke made a good statement since his arrival. He is a forward player who has shown intelligence in game situations.
DStv Premiership gets cracking again with flurry of festive Other fixtures are Stellenbosch v Chippa United (Friday, 5.30pm); Cape Town
City v Royal AM (Friday, 5.30pm); Maritzburg United v TS
”Meanwhile, club chairman Farouk Kadodia is optimistic that Davids will save them from facing the chop having enjoyed success in the past. “Fadlu is one of the youngest coaches in the game and we are pleased to have been able to bring him back to the club, ” Kadodia said. “We have achieved success together previously and had some memorable moments, and while the short-term objective is to get the team out of our current position, we look forward to creating and producing the brand of football which we as the club aspire to. ”Davids will have all the time to work on his team during the Fifa World Cup break in Qatar.
Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, Squad news Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune after getting injured against Stelenbosch FC
which saw him miss the Chippa United match. Brandon Petersen
When the season resumes after the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cameroon, Maritzburg will be under pressure as they are three points adrift of TS Galaxy who are sitting at the foot of the table. Macheke joins from Zimbabwean outfit Black Rhinos, Palace from Portuguese side Académica De Coimbra, Baloyi from Royal AM, Pereira from UD Oliveirense in Portugal and Samu from Zambian club Green Buffaloes.
Sundowns star Zwane pays glowing tribute to Vilakazi, who has joined TS Galaxy Themba Zwane, left, and Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrate
winning the 2019 Telkom Knockout final against Maritzburg United
Chippa coach Mammila credits players for their remarkable Chippa United coach Morgan Mammila has ascribed the team's remarkable
involving AmaZulu and Maritzburg, Kaizer Chiefs against TS
Returning Davids vows to rescue Maritzburg UnitedMaritzburg United new coach Fadlu Davids has vowed to hit the ground running when the DStv Premiership resumes in December. Davids rejoined the club yesterday after the departure of John Maduka last month following a string of poor results that saw the club drop to the bottom of the table with just 11 points from 13 matches. Davids was in charge of the club as head coach between March 2017 and December 2018 and led the Team of Choice to the highest position ever in the Premiership when they finished in fourth place in the 2017/18 season. He also reached the Nedbank Cup final where they lost to Free State Stars. The coach believes having been at the club before will help him succeed in his return. “I am really excited to be back here and having been here as a player, assistant coach and head coach, ” Davids was quoted in the club statement. “I understand the club quite well and it will make it easy for my technical team and players to hit the ground running.
Maritzburg United signs ex-Chiefs midfielderIn preparation for what is expected to be a gruelling second round of the DStv Premiership campaign, Maritzburg United have made five signings including former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lucky Baloyi. Also joining the Pietermaritzburg side, who ended the first round sitting fourth from the bottom on the standings, are Tawanda Macheke, Genino Palace, Steven Pereira and Friday Samu. Maritzburg coach Ernst Middendorp will be hoping that Baloyi, Macheke, Palace, Pereira and Samu help the team to move away from the relegation zone.
He is hungry, determined to succeed, and hopefully he will be able to assist us to turn our scoring opportunities into goals. “Steven is a centre back of the Cape Verde national team and he has a strong and athletic personality and he was educated in the Netherlands. Steven suffered an Achilles tendon injury but is now fully recovered. “Lucky Baloyi is well-known in SA, he is an experienced player with a very professional attitude. He has been the captain in the final years of Bloemfontein Celtic.
Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, Squad newsPSL 09:21 SAST 2022/09/10 The Buccaneers are back home seeking a change in fortunes after last weekend’s fruitless trip to KwaZulu-Natal Orlando Pirates have an opportunity to reclaim the Premier Soccer League top spot when they host TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Although returning to the top also depends on how their closest rivals perform, Jose Riveiro and his men would be out to soothe the disappointment of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat by Maritzburg United.
The latest to suffer a knock is attacker Vincent Pule who had to be pulled out in the first half against Maritzburg United. Thembinkosi Lorch is also doubtful for Saturday’s game together with right-back Thabiso Monyane. Midfielder Goodman Mosele is suspended and it will be his last match serving sanctions after being red-carded in the MTN8 against Royal AM. However, some good news for the Soweto giants is that striker Evidence Makgopa could finally make his Pirates debut after recovering from injury.
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