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The South African
a day ago
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- The South African
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker names best player in SA
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has tipped Lucas Ribeiro for the Player of the Season award. The 26-year-old Brazilian scored 16 goals and made nine assists in 28 games to help Mamelodi Sundowns to the Betway Premiership title. According to Majoro, Ribeiro stood out with his goal-scoring and assists for his teammates. Orlando Pirates make decision on 34-year-old star Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro swings a bicycle volley at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Image: Goal 'That's a very good one. There's a couple of guys that played their role; Ribeiro from Sundowns,' 'Major' told the media. Sundowns Club World Cup news: Squad and new kit 'Not only a top goalscorer, he's also a creator. He has more assists. Relebohile Mofokeng also raised his hand towards that category,' the former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates star added. 'But other than those two, I don't know who else, but like those two, are the ones that I believe one of them will be crowned Betway Player of the Season,' Majoro concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
02-05-2025
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- The Citizen
Chiefs and Pirates youngsters are lighting up the derby
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Lehlohonolo Majoro believes the young players in the Amakhosi and Buccaneers teams are... Lehlohonolo Majoro believes young fans are inspired to watch the derby by Chiefs and Pirates' young stars. Picture: Backpagepix Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Lehlohonolo Majoro believes the young players in the Amakhosi and Buccaneers teams are helping renew excitement among supporters. ALSO READ: Pirates' Maela refuses to throw in title race towel Pirates have seen the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota and Mbekezeli Mbokazi come to the fore over the last couple of seasons. For Chiefs, Wandile Duba and Mduduzi Shabalala have been in good form at times this campaign. Mfundo Vilakazi, meanwhile, is clearly one to watch. Majoro – 'Youngsters as leaders' 'Kids aged five to ten are coming to the stadiums. They see these youngsters as leaders in big teams like Chiefs and Pirates,' said Majoro this week. Duba is unfortunately suspended for Saturday's Premiership game between Chiefs and Pirates at FNB Stadium. Vilakazi is with the Under-20 national team at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. But Nkota and Mofokeng will be two players Pirates fans will be hoping can get on the scoresheet against Chiefs. Majoro is one player who knows all about the feeling of scoring in the derby. 'Strikers are always rated on the goals we score. It really means a lot to us,' he added. 'Truth be told every player, every youngster that aspires to play for these clubs wants to be in games like the derby. 'Having scored in the derby and played for both Chiefs and Pirates, sometimes I pat myself on the back and say I did myself proud.' Chiefs are currently ninth in the Premiership with Pirates in second. But form often also goes out the window in games like this. In the first round in February, it took a 96th minute penalty from Pirates' Patrick Maswanganyi to separate the two teams. 'Greatest performance' 'Chiefs went into that game as underdogs. But they have proved over and over that when people expect them to lose they always come in with their greatest performance,' added Majoro. ALSO READ: Chiefs' Nabi promises revved up Amakhosi 'Pirates did win. I don't want to say controversially, but it was a photo finish. If there is a goal in the first 15 minutes (on Saturday) I think we are in for an entertaining second leg.' As for Majoro's prediction for Saturday's game, as a former striker for both sides it is perhaps not surprising he picks a 2-2 draw.
