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By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Pitso Mosimane is boasting a decorated CV in the domestic league therefore, it is disheartening to learn of the arrival of a technical director at Mamelodi Sundowns. Mosimane has proven beyond any reasonable doubt- that he is capable of doing his job- under no supervision. All the coaches that came after Trott Moloto and before Pitso have failed so dismally at Chloorkop. Appointing a technical director to boss Pitso is a sign of disperect. In exception of Ted Dumitru Europeans have come and gone at Sundowns without winning any title. The reigning coach of the season has accumulated more trophies than all his predecessors. Sundowns is showing a middle finger to Pitso. All the reported factions at Chloorkop are bad for the club. Pitso can be labelled arrogant and all but his work ethic is unquestionable. Patrice Motsepe wanted to conquer Africa and Pitso has ticked that box. Why are we still doubting our own? Without sounding xenophic but Europeans are

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola The Carling Cup has been glorified as the most unique tournament in the world- but the truth is- there is nothing extra ordinary about the competetition. South Africans must be sober minded to take football in the country foward. This is nothing much than promoting the biggest two teams in the country. Soweto derby needs no markerting- it is the most firce rivalry in our domestic calender. Telkom Charity cup was sacrificed for the most exaggerated competition. We should let go of the pretence. There is no logic in pretending this beer tournament is benefiting anyone- except the breweries. Four teams that participated in the one day Telkom Charity spectaculer have been trimmed to two. Black Label is using the same method used by Telkom by allowing fan participation. Football supporters were voting for their teams to take part in the charity cup- by no virtue of coincidence- Black Label urges fans to vote for their favourite player. In both competetions

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola When Khama Billiat swapped the blue and yellow stripes of Mamelodi Sundowns with the famous gold and black of Kaizer Chiefs- many expected him to change Amakhosi's fortunes instantly- but even reality has it's boundaries. Although Billiat is yet to win any piece of Silverware with the Naturena based outfit- his presence has be felt at the club. Chiefs cannot afford to trade Billiat for any amount of money. A player of Billiat's calibre will always attract interest from all corners of the world but Chiefs can't let go of their star player. No team is a one man team but one man can make a team tick. Chiefs has not won a trophy in three seasons- and with their backs against the wall Billiat has to rise to the occasion and be counted on. The Zimbabwean international has blown hot and cold in his two season stay at Chiefs. The once mighty Amakhosi needs his form to end their unwanted streak of trophy drought. Billiat can cause havoc to any tea

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola The city of Tshwane has disowned midfielder- George Lebese- after he crossed the Juksei river to the north of Jozi to join Mamelodi Sundowns from Kaizer. Lebese joined his boyhood club but had it difficult to break into the star-studded line up. He didn't have to look far as he swapped the yellow jersey with the blue and white of Supersport United. It wasn't a smooth sail at Matsantsa a Pitori though. His loan spell with the three times Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions- and the club opted against aquiring his services on a permanent deal. Lebese was expected to return to Sundowns this season- but from this vintage point- Lebese is not ready to compete for a spot at Chloorkop. There where high fives and fist bumps as the people of Tshwane rejoiced the return of the prodigal son. Lebese was outspoken about his bitter relationship with coach Pitso Mosimane. Perhaps his utterances have burnt bridges with the mentor and their relationship is beyond

By Malose Wa Ga Lamola South Africans were calling for the inclusion of Thembinkosi Lorch in the Bafana Bafana line up and the reinging Footballer of the year repaid their faith in him. In his first appearance at he Afcon 2019, Lorch, proved to be a cut above the rest. Goals win matches but perfomance creates those goals. The speedy attacker brought elements that Bafana lacked in his absentia. Bafana did not pose any danger to the opponents in the group stages- with no attempts to rattle the opposition's net. The annointed Lorch was waiting on the sidelines to lead South Africa to the land of milk and honey. 'Nyoso' took five shots at goal- three of those on target and one passionately kissing the back of the net. In Biblical terms Lorch can be compared to Moses who delivered the Israelists from the claws of the Egyptians. Lorch may be a late bloomer- coming into the professional football scene a bit late- but he is on time to rescue Bafana. The speedy attacker cam