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Phakaaathi is an online football hub and print supplement brought to you by the Citizen and driven by a community of seasoned and passionate football lovers.

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Carrick set to be sacked by Manchester United: reports citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/w…
Carrick set to be sacked by Manchester United: reports | The Citizen

Carrick set to be sacked by Manchester United: reports | The Citizen

United's hierarchy have been conducting an internal review of the club's miserable form.

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Siyanda Ndlovu opens up on #BafanaBafana dream and Doctor Khumalo comparisons Story here ⬇️⚽🇿🇦 citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/n…
Ndlovu opens up on Bafana dream and Khumalo comparisons | The Citizen

Ndlovu opens up on Bafana dream and Khumalo comparisons | The Citizen

'He ended up comparing me to him (Khumalo) so It made me happy,' Ndlovu said.

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Pitso Mosimane’s lengthy explanations create unnecessary headlines and division amongst football fans citizen.co.za/news/opinion/m…
Mosimane's lengthy explanations create unnecessary headlines | The Citizen

Mosimane's lengthy explanations create unnecessary headlines | The Citizen

Many fans view Mosimane's responses as dismissive rather than a clear tactical justification.

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#BafanaBafana midfielder Brooklyn Poggenpoel is enjoying working with Pitso Mosimane Story here ⬇️⚽🇿🇦 citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/p…
Poggenpoel overcomes tragedy to shine for Bafana | The Citizen

Poggenpoel overcomes tragedy to shine for Bafana | The Citizen

'You are not representing yourself, but your nation as a whole,' said the Bafana midfielder.

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#OrlandoPirates line up a non-playing role for veteran midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula Story here 👇👇⚽⚽ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Makhaula set to be offered non-playing role at Orlando Pirates | The Citizen

Makhaula set to be offered non-playing role at Orlando Pirates | The Citizen

The 36-year-old's contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

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#Sundowns winger Thapelo Morena opens up about the disappointment of losing the CAF Super Cup final Story here 👇👇⚽⚽ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/s…
Sundowns star Morena reflects on painful Super Cup defeat | The Citizen

Sundowns star Morena reflects on painful Super Cup defeat | The Citizen

"This is painful and I don't know how to put it because it's something that we wanted to redeem ourselves with," Morena said.

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'He’s the future of Orlando Pirates’, Abdeslam Ouaddou tips Sifiso Luthuli for big future at #OrlandoPirates after debut Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Ouaddou tips Luthuli for big future at Pirates after debut | The Citizen

Ouaddou tips Luthuli for big future at Pirates after debut | The Citizen

"I think he's the future of Orlando Pirates, and we must give him time and experience," commented Ouaddou.

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#KaizerChiefs coach Fernando da Cruz relishing #Sundowns test in #CarlingKnockoutCup semis Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Chiefs' Da Cruz relishing Sundowns test in CKO semis | The Citizen

Chiefs' Da Cruz relishing Sundowns test in CKO semis | The Citizen

'We need this type of game, our team needs it to grow up (mature),' said the Amakhosi head coach.

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Can Sekhukhune United break #OrlandoPirates’ dominance? #CarlingKnockoutCup Read here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Can Sekhukhune United break Orlando Pirates' dominance? | The Citizen

Can Sekhukhune United break Orlando Pirates' dominance? | The Citizen

Zothwane says his players are confident and ready to take on Pirates.

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#Sundowns forward Cassius Mailula opens up on costly mistake against Wiliete in #CAFCL Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Sundowns' Cassius Mailula opens up on costly Wiliete mistake | The Citizen

Sundowns' Cassius Mailula opens up on costly Wiliete mistake | The Citizen

"It did hurt me a lot and I also spoke to the team about it," Mailula said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/w…
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage | The Citizen

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage | The Citizen

'To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team,' said Ronaldo

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Paseka Mako says #KaizerChiefs are focused on taking down Siwelele in #CarlingKnockoutCup Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Chiefs' Mako says Amakhosi are focused on taking down Siwelele | The Citizen

Chiefs' Mako says Amakhosi are focused on taking down Siwelele | The Citizen

'They are difficult opponents, and we are aware of some of their strengths, but our primary focus is always on our own strategy of how to impose ourselves on them and win the match,' said the Chiefs...

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OPINION: Poor PSL officiating, where is the accountability? citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
OPINION: Poor PSL officiating, where is the accountability? | The Citizen

OPINION: Poor PSL officiating, where is the accountability? | The Citizen

Had VAR been in use, Yanela Mbuthuma's opening goal would probably have been ruled out for offside.

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PSL move #KaizerChiefs game to avoid #Sundowns' Super Cup fixture clash Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
PSL move Chiefs game to avoid Super Cup fixture clash | The Citizen

PSL move Chiefs game to avoid Super Cup fixture clash | The Citizen

'The PSL wishes Mamelodi Sundowns all the best as they compete for CAF Super Cup honours and extends its best wishes to all eight teams competing in the Carling Knockout ... quarterfinals," said the...

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#OrlandoPirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his ‘diamond’ Oswin Appollis is not a robot Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
'He's not a robot', Ouaddou on protecting Pirates' 'diamond' Appollis | The Citizen

'He's not a robot', Ouaddou on protecting Pirates' 'diamond' Appollis | The Citizen

"Appollis is a class player-one of the best in South Africa," Ouaddou said.

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Lyle Foster return to #BafanaBafana squad for Kenya clashes Story here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦🇰🇪 citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/m…
Mbokazi and Foster return to Bafana squad for Kenya clashes | The Citizen

Mbokazi and Foster return to Bafana squad for Kenya clashes | The Citizen

'I need to give Mbokazi an opportunity (to play for me), he did exceptionally well in the World Cup,' said Mosimane.

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Mandla Ncikazi breaks silence on alleged fallout with Abdeslam Ouaddou at #OrlandoPirates Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Ncikazi breaks silence on alleged rift with Ouaddou at Pirates | The Citizen

Ncikazi breaks silence on alleged rift with Ouaddou at Pirates | The Citizen

"As a principle and as a man of my age, you don't talk ill of your former employer because you offend them," said Ncikazi.

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ICYMI: #KaizerChiefs confirm Elias Mokwana signing Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️ citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Chiefs confirm Mokwana signing | The Citizen

Chiefs confirm Mokwana signing | The Citizen

'Everyone at Kaizer Chiefs welcomes Elias to the Amakhosi family and wishes him all the best in Gold & Black,' said Chiefs on their official website.

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Soweto derby – How Kaizer Chiefs’ players rated citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Soweto derby - How Chiefs' players rated | The Citizen

Soweto derby - How Chiefs' players rated | The Citizen

We look at how the Buccaneers' players rated in the Soweto derby on Saturday.

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Soweto derby – How Orlando Pirates’ players rated citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/l…
Soweto derby - How Pirates' players rated | The Citizen

Soweto derby - How Pirates' players rated | The Citizen

We look at how the Buccaneers' players rated in the Soweto derby.

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