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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
What went wrong for Sundowns in the Champions League final?
In the 68th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele discuss the sporting news of the week dominated by Mamelodi Sundowns losing in the Caf Champions League final. Other major topics are this weekend's United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinals and the World Test Championship (WTC) final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15. The Brazilians lost 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids FC in the Champions League final and this has put immense pressure on coach Miguel Cardoso, who was brought in to win the competition and made some strange decisions over the two legs. Sundowns supporters are divided on whether the Portuguese boss should stay, but for now he appears to enjoy the support of Downs' management, who don't want to make a coaching change shortly before the Fifa Club World Cup in the US that starts on June 14. Mpanza and Mphahlele discuss what went wrong over the two legs where Sundowns conceded a late goal at home for a 1-1 draw and lost 2-1 in Cairo. Also in the show, they preview the hugely anticipated URC semifinal between traditional rivals the Bulls and Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. They also put the spotlight on the ICC WTC final in London.
TimesLIVE
22-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Stakes high in clash between Sundowns and Pyramids
In the 66th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele discuss the latest sporting news of the week. The show starts with Mpanza and Mphahlele reflecting on Mamelodi Sundowns receiving the Betway Premiership trophy for winning the league for a record-extending eighth successive season. The discussion continues with the preview of the Champions League final first leg against Egyptian side Pyramids FC at Loftus on Saturday where their target is a win without conceding a goal.
TimesLIVE
15-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mabalane on Sundowns, Riveiro's legacy at Pirates, Chiefs' trophy
In the 65th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Jomo Cosmos, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United winger Dikgang 'Terminator' Mabalane. The show starts with Mabalane reflecting on the legacy of former Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, who left on Tuesday after three successful years at the club where he won five cup competitions. Riveiro's highlights include taking the team to the semifinals of the 2024-25 Champions League, where they lost to Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
TimesLIVE
02-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
A lot at stake for Chiefs and Pirates in Soweto derby
In the 63rd episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by football supporters Papa Wawa of Kaizer Chiefs and Jwara of Orlando Pirates to discuss the Soweto derby. Amakhosi go into this match desperately needing three points to improve their chances of making it into the top eight, while a win will see Pirates refresh their faint hopes of catching up with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the log.
