Chiefs went out of Africa, Pirates went through, and the Soweto Derby is seven days away. A warm look at how one Friday night sets the tone for the most talked-about week in South African football.
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Sundowns were a goal up and in control at Loftus until a soft pass back early in the second half. How one away goal turned a comfortable night into a chase they never completed.
Evidence Makgopa scored twice and Simphiwe Masilela made two as Orlando Pirates beat African Stars 4-0 at Orlando Stadium to reach the CAF Champions League group stage.
Tashreeq Matthews gave Mamelodi Sundowns the lead at Loftus Versfeld, but Mabululu’s away goal sent Wiliete into the CAF Champions League group stage and knocked out the holders.
Bradley Cross headed Kaizer Chiefs level on aggregate at Moses Mabhida Stadium, but Red Arrows won the shoot-out 3-2 to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time.
Some Pirates fans wanted him out of the squad. Then came an MTN8 final, a World Cup squad and the only goal in Gaborone. Why Tshepang Moremi is the man to watch on Friday.
Chiefs, Sundowns and Pirates all play on Friday night with the group stage at stake, the four URC sides are busy, and the Springbok Women host Ireland at Athlone. Every confirmed kick-off, in SAST.
Level at 0-0 after Lubango, Mamelodi Sundowns host Wiliete at Loftus Versfeld on Friday at 20:00 SAST. Miguel Cardoso calls it another final; here is what he and the club have said, and what the holders need.
Orlando Pirates take a 1-0 lead into Friday’s CAF Champions League return leg against African Stars at Orlando Stadium, kick-off 20:00 SAST. What they need, what Ouaddou has said and why the Namibians are not done.
Kaizer Chiefs trail Red Arrows 1-0 and host the return leg at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday at 18:00 SAST. What they need, what Da Cruz has said and who stands in the way.