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Mabasa, Bafana Issue Cancels Out Ribeiro Calls? | Soccer Laduma
Tshegofatso Mabasa (Orlando Pirates) – €1.6 million
There has been calls for Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa to be naturalized for Bafana Bafana but little has been said of the seemingly injustice of Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa.
In spite of Sundowns boasting the majority of players in Bafana squad, there has been calls for Costa, a Brazilian, given his form to be naturalized so he can be eligible for South Africa.
However, there has been seemingly an injustice at home, with Mabasa being overlooked for Bafana selections.
Aesthetics aside and looking at the numbers, Costa has scored 32 goals since he arrived in the PSL in the 2023/24 season, having netted 16 last term and is currently on the same number of goals.
Mabasa has also been in good form in front of goals and has actually scored 32 goals since the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign, with 19 goals last term and has scored 13 currently.
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The former Bloemfontein Celtic striker has not featured for Bafana since playing 34 minutes in a World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in October 2021, his only competitive game in the green and yellow shirt.
“I think with the national team is a bit disappointing where you find that you don’t make the final squad. But one thing about myself and what the journey has taught me is that I will continue to knock on that door,” Mabasa opened up on the matter in an interview on SoccerBeat YouTube Channel.
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“And that door will eventually open. I don’t doubt that for one bit, I will get my opportunity again in the national team. But for now I’ll keep on pushing, hopefully that opportunity will come again.
“Probably the consistency (is what is lacking), I’d love to score a lot more in a longer run of games. Probably in a span of eight games, have like 15 goals and make that decision easy that he has to choose, not for it to be as difficult as it has been,” Mabasa added.
Mabasa has also somewhat not being trusted by his club coach Jose Riveiro in big games.
The 26-year-old came off the bench with 21 minutes to go in a 4-1 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns and was an unused substitute in a 2-1 win against the same opposition in top-of-the-table clashes, with Evidence Makgopa preferred instead.
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MC Alger Strikers ‘Given’ Strict Instructions For Pirates Clash | Soccer Laduma
MC Alger’s two main strikers have reportedly been given special instructions for the upcoming CAF Champions League clash against Orlando Pirates.
The Algerian top-flight side will play hosts to the Buccaneers in the first leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday night.
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Alger tactician coach Khaled Ben Yahia will banking on the firepower of Kipré Junior and Mohamed Bangoura to make the difference on Tuesday evening.
According to Competition DZ, the Alger coach had a special meeting with Junior and Bangoura to discuss their roles for the first leg.
Ben Yahia told Junior that his focus should be on getting the goals against a ‘well-positioned’ Pirates defence.
As for Bongoura, the reports that the Alger coach will give the 20-year-old his first start in the competition and feels the player’s skill and positioning will be key against the Soweto giants.
Alger have enjoyed a decent run of results at home during the Champions League this season, which includes four wins from five matches while their only defeat came in a 1-0 loss to Al Hilal during the group stages.
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Bafana FIFA Rankings Before & After Broos | Soccer Laduma
Bafana Bafana lining up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier match between Benin and South Africa at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Photo by Ange Gnacadja/Gallo Images
With Bafana Bafana expected to rise in the FIFA world rankings, Soccer Laduma looks at how South Africa have steadily improved in the last four years under Hugo Broos and they can be highly ranked again.
Scrolling further down outside the top 50 countries in the rankings by FIFA has become a normality for Bafana but Broos has made a remarkable turnaround since his appointment in May 2021.
South Africa finished 2020 ranked 71st in the world and 13th in Africa and a few months down the line in the new year under former coach Molefi Ntseki, Bafana had fallen down to 75th.
Under the Belgian, however, Bafana’s progress could not be immediately seen in the early stages, after they finished 2021 ranked 68th, largely for not participating at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, in a qualification period before the former Cameroon coach took over.
By the end of 2022, South Africa were still not making tangible progress, as far as the rankings are concerned, as they were rated number 67 and 12th in Africa by FIFA.
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The rankings, though did not show the true picture of Bafana’s progress under the 72 year old by year end of 2022, as Bafana missed out on qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar under controversial circumstances, where Ghana won the last qualifier against South Africa 1-0 through a questionable penalty and edged Broos’ charges at the top of the qualifying group on goals scored.
By the end of 2023, Bafana had moved only one place in the FIFA rankings in spite of qualifying for the AFCON.
However, a remarkable performance at the biennial tournament in Ivory Coast was the turning point in Bafana climbing up the ladder.
As a third place finish gave Broos’ men a lot of points for them to be current ranked 57th in the world and tenth in Africa.
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Bafana will most likely climb the rankings when they are released on 3rd April.
The last time South Africa were in the top 50 was in October 2011.
Bafana could go further in the rankings if they qualify for the World Cup and have a better showing, as the global tournament carries more weight in terms of points, provided they win.
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Chiefs Players Or Nabi To Blame For Bad Results? Yeye Speaks | Soccer Laduma
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 12: Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City FC at FNB Stadium on March 12, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images)
With Kaizer Chiefs still struggling for results, former midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane has offered his perspective why.
Chiefs supporters are torn on whether to blame the players or the coach and his technical team after there was so much hope at the beginning of the season but it seems nothing has changed.
Amakhosi suffered their ninth defeat of the league season after going 2-0 down against Richards Bay before the international break and find themselves lying eighth on the table with eight games remaining.
The January signings of Makabi Lilepo, Tashreeq Morris and Thabo Cele also promised to make The Glamour Boys more competitive but the jury is still out on who to blame for the inconsistent results.
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Surprisingly, head coach Nasreddine Nabi has not received intense pressure from supporters, unlike previous coaches who could not bring the results and seems to be having the backing of management to continue ahead of next season.
Could the players be to blame?
Letsholonyane has suggested that the players may not have enough hunger and desire to win matches.
“I don’t know what is really happening, except what you always see and watch in performance during games or what we pick up in the media. So I can’t really say what is wrong,” ‘Yeye’ initially shied away from giving his honest view, in an interview on Omniaudioafrica YouTube Channel.
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“But all I know, from a former footballer’s perspective, I think they want to win, I think so, right? Is it enough? It’s not because the results are not coming.
“You can’t say (the will and desire to win) is enough when the results are not coming,” the former dreadlocked midfielder added.
Another squad overhaul is expected at Chiefs in the off-season, with a number of players whose contracts coming to an end in most danger of not returning.
Nabi is understood to be influencing the management to make the signings he’s recommending of at least seven players.
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Marokana: Inspired By Women Trailblazers In Football | Soccer Laduma
Sibongile Marokana, Lerumo Lions, ABC Motsepe League
Sibongile Marokana, the owner and chairlady of Lerumo Lions FC, is making waves in South African football.
Running the club from Bethanie in the North West Province, Marokana has navigated the male-dominated world of football with resilience and determination.
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Her team competes in the ABC Motsepe League, and she stands as one of the few women leading a football club in the country with a dream of seeing the side in Mzansi’s topflight one day.
Marokana draws immense inspiration from pioneers like Ria Ledwaba, former owner of Ria Stars, and Golden Arrows chairlady Mato Madlala.
These women have played a significant role in shaping her leadership approach and fuelling her passion for the game.
Ledwaba, in particular, stands out as a role model for Marokana, as she embodies the strength of being a woman in football without compromising her femininity.
Marokana admires how Ledwaba remained firm in her identity while making a difference in the sport.
Madlala, on the other hand, inspires Marokana with her quiet yet impactful leadership, proving that success doesn’t always require loud gestures.
These trailblazers have given Marokana the courage to forge ahead, shaping her vision for Lerumo Lions and inspiring the next generation of women in football.
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“To be quite honest, Mam Ria Ledwaba is actually the biggest inspiration for me. I see a bit of her in me. The biggest thing that stands out for me about her is that, she did not in any way, try to be a man to fit in a man’s world. Because there’s this perception, and you see it even with football players, that once you are in this fraternity you start acting and behaving like a man and lose your femininity. With her, she was always firm and said I’m still a woman yeah, I still love the sport and I’m passionate about it, and I’m coming to make a difference,” said Marokana, speaking exclusively to the Siya crew.
“She’s actually the biggest influence in who I am today. She’s one of the women that I look up to. And of course, there’s also the owner of Golden Arrows u Sisi Mato Madlala, and she’s in her lane as well. She doesn’t say too much, but you feel her presence, and you see her success as well. So, those are the women that really impact my life and the decisions that I make with my team,” Marokana added.
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SA trio including ex-TTM star sign for European side
A South African trio including a former Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila star has signed for a European side.
Terrence Mhlongo, Njabulo Dlamini and Lebohang Matlala were snapped up by the Armenian side Nirkam FC.
Dlamini joins the Armenian outfit from Polish fourth-tier club KS Jarmuta Szczawnincy. Prior to this move to Armenia, he had been gaining experience in the lower division in Europe.
Meanwhile, Mhlongo was part of the Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila DDC side before their relegation in the 2022/23 season.
Lebohang Matlala steps up to professional football from the amateur ranks of South African side Kempton Park FC.
The agent representing the three players, Lebohang Mashishi, expressed his belief that this move to Nirkam presents a valuable opportunity for his clients to showcase their abilities in the remaining part of the current season, with aspirations for more significant prospects in the near future.
He further stated that the aim is to facilitate moves to Europe for as many young South African players as possible, thereby strengthening South Africa’s representation in top-tier European competitions.
AGENT – ‘IT’S GOOD FOR THEM & SA FOOTBALL’
“The boys have joined Nikarm FC in the Armenian 1st Liga, the NFD. They are from amateur football in SA,” Mashishi told FARPost.
“I believe it’s a big move and a big platform for the young boys to showcase their talent at such a good platform professionally in Europe.
“And hopefully with them doing well in this league for the remainder of the season, then clubs in the [Armenian] Premier League and other surrounding bigger Leagues and countries can snap them up.
“It’s good for them and their families and also for SA football because my aim is to place as many young South African players in Europe as I possibly can so that one day I will have a few players in [UEFA] Champions League and [UEFA] Europa League, you will never know. It’s a big throw of the dice.”
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Source: https://farpost.co.za/2025/03/30/sa-trio-including-ex-ttm-star-sign-for-european-side/
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Golden Arrows confirm three signings from Royal AM
Golden Arrows have confirmed three signings from Royal AM, strengthening their team as they look to end the season on a higher note.
The ongoing suspension of Thwihli Thwahla’s fixtures in the PSL has seemingly led to other clubs targeting their players.
Abafana Bes’thende have snapped up Ayabulela Maxwele, Shadrack Kobedi, and Sabelo Sithole from the Pietermaritzburg-based side.
Arrows’ 2-1 Betway Premiership victory over Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban saw two of their three new recruits in action.
Ayabulela Maxwele made his debut in the 45th minute, substituting Thokozani Lukhele at right-back, while Shadrack Kobedi was introduced later in the game, replacing Sazi Gumbi in the 73rd minute. Sabelo Sithole was not included in the matchday squad. This decision followed a demanding recent training that Mngqithi believed had taken a toll on the player.
The Arrows gaffer expressed his delight in welcoming the trio, stating that they will bring much-needed value to the team.
MNGQITHI DELIGHTED TO WELCOME TRIO FROM ROYAL AM
“They are brilliant players, they are going to add value to our squad,” said Mngqithi during the press conference at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
“Even Sithole could have played today [Saturday], but we felt physically, we had put him under a lot of stress in the last two weeks or few days maybe, when we really pushed most of those boys to the limit because we tried to improve the condition of the team so that they can play this very intensive game because they were not used to it.
“So, we felt we might lose a player with such big muscles if we stretched him into a game of this intensity, and that’s why he was not part of the team. But we are very happy to have him as well.”
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Source: https://farpost.co.za/2025/03/30/golden-arrows-confirm-three-signings-from-royal-am/
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Messi Humbles Ex-Bafana Star On MLS Return | Soccer Laduma
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – MARCH 29: Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell is pictured during national anthem before the game against Inter Miami FC at Chase Stadium on March 29, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Bradley Carnell’s Philadelphia suffered their second loss of the Major League Soccer season after losing 2-1 to Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Carnell’s charges were top of the Eastern Conference Standings heading into the clash, having won four of their opening five matches.
South African defender was only a second-half substitute for the Philadelphia outfit.
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Miami got off to a good start as Robert Taylor opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with his first goal of the campaign.
Messi then got his name on the score-sheet in the 57th minute with his second goal of the campaign on his return to action.
Philadelphia did pull a goal back in the 80th minute courtesy of Daniel Gazdag’s, but the Miami outfit had done enough to secure maximum points.
As a result, Javier Mascherano’s charges leapfrogged Carnell’s team into top spot on the Eastern Conference Standings.
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Match report: Inter Miami 2 – 1 Philadelphia Union
Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-1 thanks to goals from Robert Taylor and Lionel Messi. It was a chippy affair that saw 34 fouls called and 8 yellow cards handed out, mainly to Miami. The Union out-shot Miami 20 to 6 and their 2.5 xG was greater than Miami’s 1.9. Nevertheless, a composed and highly efficient Herons side were able to weather the Boys in Blue’s pressing, and see out the win.
First Half
It would be the Herons who had the first real chance of the match. In the 5th minute, former Union man Fafà Picault leapt over Nathan Harriel to head a cross towards Andre Blake’s net. The Jamaican net-minder could only watch but the ball clanged off the upright, preventing Miami from taking an early lead.
The Union had a good counter attacking opportunity in the 13th minute. Daniel Gazdag was hacked down and Frankie Westfield collected the loose ball as the referee signaled for advantage. The LB found Mikael Uhre, who carried forward to just outside Miami’s box. His cut back pass found Jovan Lukić but the Serbian’s strike was saved by Miami keeper Oscar Ustari.
Miami’s Benjamin Cremaschi was the first player to enter the referee’s book in the 21st minute due to a late tackle on Gazdag that left the Hungarian international’s ankle bloody. This level of intensity would continue throughout the match, from both sides.
Shortly after, Miami would score the opening goal of the match. The Heron’s calmly played around the Union’s press and broke through the Philly defense. Despite slipping near midfield, Sergio Busquets was able to play a penetrating pass that put Jordi Alba in behind the Union’s backline. His cross to the back post found Benjamin Cremaschi, who passed to an open Robert Taylor for a tap-in from just inside the 6 yard box.
After a period of back and forth possession, the Union had a great opportunity to level things up in the 34th minute, but were unable to finish the chance. After great work from Gazdag in midfield, Tai Baribo found Quinn Sullivan on the wing. His cross came in too high for Uhre, but Danley’s header across kept the play alive. Miami’s Falcon cleared but only as far as Baribo. The Israeli international’s strike was blocked by a Miami defender, and Sullivan’s follow up cross sailed over everyone in the box.
Second Half
Feeling the need to make a change, Bradley Carnell inserted Indiana Vassilev into midfield and withdrew Lukić at halftime.
In the 52nd minute, Miami had a dangerous chance. Lackadaisical defending from Glesnes allowed Picault, who is well known for his speed, to chase down a long pass from Suàrez. The Haitian’s lofted cross found Cremaschi who nearly picked out Taylor again, but Danley’s sliding block allowed Blake to collect the ball.
Miami would break through again in the 57th minute. Second half substitute Lionel Messi coolly slotted home from a tight angle following a Miami counter attack. Glavinovich was mere inches away from blocking his fellow Argentinian’s shot, but the World Cup winner’s finish was too precise.
The Union had two fantastic chances to score, both headers from corner kicks. First, in the 60th minute Baribo’s point blank shot was saved by Ustari and bicycle kicked away by a Heron defender. Then, in the 64th minute Harriel had a wide open header, but his run took him too far and the shot skewed well wide of the net.
A late Gazdag strike in the 80th minute gave the Union hope. Jesús Bueno, Harriel, and Chris Donovan combined to get Sullivan on the ball. His cross had the perfect angle to find Gazdag, who settled and ripped a powerful shot past Ustari.
Though Philadelphia had a few chances to tie the game late, it just wasn’t meant to be. After 9 minutes of added time the final whistle blew and the game ended 2-1 in favor of Miami.
3 Points
- Individual Errors: Too. Many. Mistakes. Far too often the Union were undone by only themselves. Whether it was a poor touch, an inaccurate pass, or lack of communication, many of Philly’s better looking attacks were ruined by a costly individual blunder.
- Press vs Possession: The Union’s reliance on the press was exposed by a Miami side that was composed and clinical on the ball. Although the Herons didn’t have a majority of shots, their attacks were usually a result of passing through the Union’s press. Once that happened, Philly was very vulnerable, and they paid for it in this game. How will Carnell and the Boys in Blue respond in future games against opposition that is comfortable in possession?
- No Kai, No Party: Kai Wagner’s abductor injury kept him from dressing for this game. Going into this game week, Wagner led the league in assists with 4. The German’s absence was felt, as the Union could’ve benefitted from his two-way abilities. The last game the 2x All-Star missed was an October 4th showdown with Atlanta back in 2023. He has started every league game since.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Frankie Westfield (Olwethu Makhanya 90+2’), Ian Glavinovich, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel; Jovan Lukic (Indiana Vassilev 46’), Danley Jean Jacques ( Jesus Bueno 75’), Quinn Sullivan, Daniel Gazdag; Mikael Uhre (Bruno Damiani 59’), Tai Baribo (Chris Donovan 75’).
Substitutes not used: Andrew Rick, Olivier Mbaizo, Alejandro Bedoya, Cavan Sullivan
Inter Miami CF: Oscar Ustari (Drake Callender 86’); Jordi Alba, Maximiliano Falcón, Tomás Avilés, Ian Fray; Federico Redondo (Yannick Bright 70’ ), Sergio Busquets, Fafà Picault (Noah Allen 87’), Benjamin Cremaschi (Telasco Segovia 70’), Robert Taylor (Lionel Messi 55’); Luis Suárez.
Substitutes not used: Gonzalo Luján, Julian Gressel, Santiago Morales, Leo Afonso
Disciplinary Summary
MIA – Benjamin Cremaschi – 21 ‘ (Yellow Card)
PHI – Tai Baribo – 45 ‘ (Yellow Card)
MIA – Bright – 76 ‘ (Yellow Card
MIA – Falcón – 79 ‘ (Yellow Card)
PHI – Glesnes – 88 ‘ (Yellow Card)
PHI – Busquets – 90 + 2 ‘ (Yellow Card)
MIA – Alba – 90 + 4 ‘ (Yellow Card)
MIA – Suarez – 90 + 5 ‘ (Yellow Card)
Scoring Summary
MIA – Taylor – 23 ‘ (Cremaschi)
MIA – Messi – 57 ‘ (Suárez)
PHI – Gazdag – 80 ‘ (Sullivan)
Source: https://phillysoccerpage.net/2025/03/29/match-report-philadelphia-union-1-inter-miami-2/
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