Orlando Pirates had a bright start to the new 2014/2015 season when they easily knocked out Supersport United 2-1 in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match played at Orlando stadium last night. Two first half strikes from the Port Elizabeth duo of Daine Klate and Kermit Erasmus had the Buccaneers ahead and the visitors’ consolation goal came from David Mathebula, 20 minutes from full-time. Pirates could have easily won this game by a bigger margin and head coach Vladimir Vermezovic bemoans the poor finishing by his players…
It was for the second time in two consecutive years that United were ousted by Pirates at this stage of the Wafa-Wafa tournament and they looked pretty average on the night. And it’s a statement that’s also supported by their embattled coach Cavin Johnson who says there are players who just didn’t pitch up…
The latest reports are that Johnson could be one of the first few coaches to lose their jobs in the new season, towards the end of last season outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund was heavily linked to this job. United signed a number of new quality players in this transfer window and Johnson says they had a decent pre-season programme…
Newly signed midfielder Thabo Qalinge, who arrived from Mpumalanga Black Aces during the week, made his debut last night for the Bucs spotting the famous no.15 jersey that has been worn by the likes of Andile Jali and Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi in recent year. And VV says the 22 year-old is destined for big things…
Meanwhile Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt has praised Jackson Mabokgwane after stopping two penalties and also making good saves to ensure that his team beats Celtic 4-3 on penalties in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match on Friday. Hunt says he rates the former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper very highly…
Former Ajax Cape Town youngster Toriq Losper also made his debut for the Clever Boys and won the man of the match award. Hunt says the youngster comes from a proper academy and it shows in his game…
Celtic coach Ernst Middendorp has insinuated that there were other factors that contributed to their loss on Friday, he says the match officiating decisions left them at a disadvantage…
As from this past Friday, Celtic is under new management and Middendorp says they are doing their best to make sure that the team has got everything they need in term of the playing squad…Journalist: Velile Mbuli