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Mandela, who started his first league game of the season certainly gave a performance that will give head coach Rhulani Mokwena selection headaches in the future.
Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela commanded the defense as Mamelodi Sundowns made a triumphant return to South Africa's Premier Soccer League action, securing a 2-0 victory over Tshwane Derby rivals SuperSport United at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Mandela, who started his first league game of the season certainly gave a performance that will give head coach Rhulani Mokwena selection headaches in the future.
The 29-year-old won four of his six attempted areal duels, made five clearances, and in possession, registered an 88 percent pass accuracy.
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08:04 - 30.11.2023
FKFPL Gor Mahia's Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng itching to earn Harambee Stars cap after maiden call up
Ochieng was included in the provisional squad for the side’s games against Gabon and Seychelles, but failed to make the final squad, but it is not deterring him from wanting to make the next step next time.
The Brazilians, who had not played in the domestic league since late September, were leapfrogged at the top of the table by Cape Town City this past weekend, but goals from Peter Shalulile and Lucas Ribeiro helped them to a ninth successive Premiership win since the start of the season – a new PSL record.
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Sundowns lead the way with a full haul of 27 points from nine matches, while City are pushed back to second with 25 points from 13 matches.
Matsatsantsa, who have now lost three in succession across all competitions, remain in third on 23 points from 13 matches.
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21:45 - 29.11.2023
STARS ABROAD Sundowns coach hails impact of Harambee Stars defender’s leadership qualities despite peripheral role
Mandela has largely been used as a squad player since joining Sundowns, but coach Mokwena has revealed the valuable attribute he possesses that has helped the club win numerous trophies.
Sundowns bossed possession in the early minutes, but SuperSport looked the more dangerous team with their hard-running and higher intensity, creating a couple of half chances for Ghampani Lungu and Bradley Grobler.
Yet around the half-hour mark the champions clicked into a higher gear, with a counterattack presenting a chance for Lebohang Maboe which he somewhat shanked, allowing Grant Margeman to make a clearance off the goal line.
And on 31 minutes the Brazilians went ahead via Shalulile, who had barely touched the ball up to that point but had the poise and class to divert Maboe’s cross past United goalkeeper Washington Arubi for 1-0.
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21:00 - 26.11.2023
STARS ABROAD Brian Mandela solid as Mamelodi Sundowns brush aside Nouadhibou in Champions League opener
The Harambee Stars defender looked solid as he helped Mamelodi Sundowns secure their first Champions League win of the season.
Matsatsantsa went on the search for an equaliser before halftime, but were dealt a killer blow in injury time before the break when Sundowns scored a second.
A dead-ball routine straight from the training field was perfectly executed, with Neo Maema disguising a clever ball onto the chest of Lucas Ribeiro, who then fired home a volley to put the visitors in full control at 2-0 up.
Sundowns will be back in Premiership action next midweek, with a clash away to AmaZulu, while SuperSport’s next league match is away to Moroka Swallows on 15 December.
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10:55 - 30.11.2023
FOOTBALL Meet boy wonder Tyron Kariuki who is making waves in CECAFA U-18 championship
Kenyan football sees a rising star in CECAFA U-18 championships, with impressive performances drawing attention and dreams of national representation.
Both Tshwane teams will be in CAF club action this coming weekend.
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