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Simba SC CEO Senzo Mbatha is looking forward to his first #DarDerby as the CEO of Simba, one of the biggest footballing derbies on the continent.

Tanzania football giants Simba Sporting Club have confirmed that they would like to reunite with the former player and current Kaizer Chiefs anchorman James Kotei who has failed to make an impact at Amakhosi.

Talented and experienced South African football administrators are starting to make inroads on the continent and playing a big role in transforming other clubs in Africa.

Golden Arrows begin the second round of the league campaign with a trip to the KZN Midlands to face Maritzburg United on Friday evening.

Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows will clash in the first ABSA Premiership fixture of the new year in what promises to be a feisty KZN derby.

As the Absa Premiership 2019/2020 season resumes this weekend, all eyes will on Kaizer Chiefs and whether the glamour boys can reclaim the glory days and maintain their first-round performance.

The Proteas have made just one change to their team ahead of the second test against England, starting on Friday at Newlands in Cape Town. Pieter Malan is set to make his debut for South Africa, replacing the injured Aiden Markram at the top order.

Having announced that he will retire from international cricket after this series, Vernon Philander is set for an emotional farewell to Newlands Cricket Ground this week, when South Africa host England in the second test.

Baroka FC Chairman Khurishi Mphahlele is pleased to see the work on the club’s village come to life after almost a year of construction.

New Baroka FC coach Dylan Kerr says he is delighted to be coaching in Limpopo province again. Kerr joined Baroka on a three-year deal succeeding Wedson Nyirenda who resigned on Christmas Eve.

Black Leopards head coach Luc Eymael says he feels sorry for Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rulani Mokwena who saw his caretaker stint cut short by the club’s management two weeks ago.

Despite the good start at Orlando Pirates this past weekend, beating Black Leopards 3-1 in the Absa Premiership at Orlando stadium, newly appointed head coach Josef Zinnbauer says there’s still a lot of improvement that’s needed at the Bucs.

Bloemfontein Celtic threw three points away after AmaZulu came from behind to beat them 2-1 on Sunday. The sides battled it out in an Absa Premiership match at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has admitted that he does not know the whereabouts of striker Tokelo Rantie. The former Bafana Bafana marksman signed for the team earlier this season but is yet to make an official debut for the PSL Champions. Meanwhile, Sundowns will not have a break during Christmas as they will face USM Alger from Algeria in the Caf Champions League clash on Saturday.

Polokwane City players will not enjoy a lengthy rest during the Christmas break according to their Coach Clinton Larsen. City are languishing at the bottom of the log with just 13 points in 15 matches.

Kaizer Chiefs ended the year with a healthy seven-point lead at the top of the Absa Premiership table on Sunday and that advantage leaves them in a good position heading into 2020.

Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs ended 2019 with a point apiece after playing to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their final Absa Premiership match of the year at a packed Harry Gwala Stadium on Sunday.

Orlando Pirates newly appointed head coach Jozef Zinnbauer’s stint in south African football got off to a flying start when the Bucs beat Black Leopards 3-1 in an Absa Premiership match played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns left it too late to beat Polokwane City 1-0 in a league match at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on Saturday.

Chippa United stretched their unbeaten run to five matches following their 1-0 win over SuperSport United in an Absa Premiership encounter played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last night.

Waseem Isaacs scored in the 59th minute to help Stellenbosch FC narrowly defeat Baroka FC 1-0 in the Absa premiership at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Ajax Cape Town ended 2019 with a good 3-1 win over Jomo Cosmos in a Glad Africa Championship game played at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Bidvest Wits scooped three points after beating a 10-man Cape Town City 2-0 at Dobsonville Stadium on Friday night

Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Steve Komphela believes it has been a good year for his club but hopes to add the cap off 2019 with one more good result when they travel to Highlands Park on Saturday.

Baroka FC head coach Wedson Nyirenda says it is important that they go into the Christmas break with some relief. Baroka welcome Stellenbosch FC in their last Absa Premiership match of the year at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.