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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Mamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams
Mihlali Baleka | Published 1 hour ago Mamelodi Sundowns' players have been the epitome of success in domestic football in the last nine years, inspiring every emerging youngster to dare to dream And that's why they want to add another feather in their cap by conquering the continent yet again to instil even more belief in future prospects. Sundowns recently won their eighth successive Premiership crown, ensuring they are the best club in the PSL era with 15 titles. As such, that made the dreams a reality of players, coaches and staff who wanted to join football so that they can win league titles over the years. Before the success came, Sundowns were infamously known for ending careers, with players said to be joining the club for big pay-cheques, only to sit in the stands. But thanks to the arrival of coach Pitso Mosimane more than a decade ago, players have since wanted to join the club to win trophies and play among the best teams in Africa. Under the reign of Mosimane, Sundowns' players achieved all forms of success, winning the Premiership and CAF Champions League, and playing in the Club World Cup. However, while the local success continued under Mosimane's successors, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi, it didn't come full circle on the continent. Enter Miguel Cardoso, and the script may change this season. The Portuguese mentor has led his team to the Champions League final for the first time since Mosimane triumphed in 2016. Sundowns had a mild start in the first leg of the continental showdown at home, drawing 1-1 with Pyramids FC, who took an away goal to the second leg in Cairo on Sunday night (7pm). That was a setback for the Brazilians as they conceded late in Pretoria through Walid El Karti, after Lucas Ribeiro Costa had put them in the driving seat in the second half. But such is the team's never-say-die attitude that Ronwen Williams, speaking to SuperSport TV yesterday, painted a picture of what it would mean to rule the continent yet again. 'It will mean so much – the world. I honestly can't express how it'll feel at that moment. I just know what it'd do for the country and youth of South Africa,' the Bafana Bafana captain said. 'When people have success, you resonate with them. 'Interestingly, a few years ago, there was no success in South African sport, but back-to-back Rugby (World Cup) championships inspired us. 'We had a wonderful Afcon (with Bafana), and now you see the cricket, athletics, Under-17 and Under-20 (men's national teams) are also doing well. 'I think it just needs one team to trigger, do it, and show us all that it is possible. 'I think with us doing that, (it) will even give the youth in our country extra motivation. 'They'll start believing that they can do greater things. So for me, the inspiring side is one of the reasons I want us to lift the Champions League!' One of the youngsters who could live a first-hand experience of winning the continental crown is defender Malibongwe Khoza, 21, who remembers the 2016 triumph. 'It's my first season here, and the last time they won the Champions League was in 2016 when I joined Sundowns (as a teenager),' Khoza told Masandawana TV this week. 'So it (winning the Champions League) would mean a lot to me, my family and ikasi lam (my township), Mamelodi. I am representing everyone from eKasi.' The majority of the Ka Bo Yellow (Sundowns fans) will not be able to follow the team to Cairo, and cheer them on like they did when they sold-out Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. But Khoza, who'll be eager to make his mark and help the team in Cairo, says they'll be banking on their supporters' backing from a distance. 'It's unfortunate that we didn't do it here at home, but we still need them (the Yellow Nation). We need them to support us,' Khoza continued. 'We are going to play for them, the club and the badge. 'So, we still need them, even when we are as far as Cairo.'
IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Mamelodi Sundowns can inspire the nation with CAF Champions League triumph, says Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will hope to keep a clean-sheet against Pyramids on Sunday. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns' players have been the epitome of success in domestic football in the last nine years, inspiring every emerging youngster to dare to dream And that's why they want to add another feather in their cap by conquering the continent yet again to instil even more belief in future prospects. Sundowns recently won their eighth successive Premiership crown, ensuring they are the best club in the PSL era with 15 titles. As such, that made the dreams a reality of players, coaches and staff who wanted to join football so that they can win league titles over the years. Before the success came, Sundowns were infamously known for ending careers, with players said to be joining the club for big pay-cheques, only to sit in the stands. But thanks to the arrival of coach Pitso Mosimane more than a decade ago, players have since wanted to join the club to win trophies and play among the best teams in Africa. Under the reign of Mosimane, Sundowns' players achieved all forms of success, winning the Premiership and CAF Champions League, and playing in the Club World Cup. However, while the local success continued under Mosimane's successors, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mngqithi, it didn't come full circle on the continent. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Sundowns had a mild start in the first leg of the continental showdown at home, drawing 1-1 with Pyramids FC, who took an away goal to the second leg in Cairo on Sunday night (7pm). That was a setback for the Brazilians as they conceded late in Pretoria through Walid El Karti, after Lucas Ribeiro Costa had put them in the driving seat in the second half. But such is the team's never-say-die attitude that Ronwen Williams, speaking to SuperSport TV yesterday, painted a picture of what it would mean to rule the continent yet again. 'It will mean so much – the world. I honestly can't express how it'll feel at that moment. I just know what it'd do for the country and youth of South Africa,' the Bafana Bafana captain said. 'When people have success, you resonate with them. 'Interestingly, a few years ago, there was no success in South African sport, but back-to-back Rugby (World Cup) championships inspired us. 'We had a wonderful Afcon (with Bafana), and now you see the cricket, athletics, Under-17 and Under-20 (men's national teams) are also doing well. 'I think it just needs one team to trigger, do it, and show us all that it is possible. 'I think with us doing that, (it) will even give the youth in our country extra motivation. 'They'll start believing that they can do greater things. So for me, the inspiring side is one of the reasons I want us to lift the Champions League!' 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐋? Ronwen Williams shares what it would mean to him and the impact it could have on the youth in South Africa 🇿🇦#SSDiski — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 29, 2025 One of the youngsters who could live a first-hand experience of winning the continental crown is defender Malibongwe Khoza, 21, who remembers the 2016 triumph. 'It's my first season here, and the last time they won the Champions League was in 2016 when I joined Sundowns (as a teenager),' Khoza told Masandawana TV this week. 'So it (winning the Champions League) would mean a lot to me, my family and ikasi lam (my township), Mamelodi. I am representing everyone from eKasi.' The majority of the Ka Bo Yellow (Sundowns fans) will not be able to follow the team to Cairo, and cheer them on like they did when they sold-out Loftus Versfeld last Saturday. But Khoza, who'll be eager to make his mark and help the team in Cairo, says they'll be banking on their supporters' backing from a distance. 'It's unfortunate that we didn't do it here at home, but we still need them (the Yellow Nation). We need them to support us,' Khoza continued. 'We are going to play for them, the club and the badge. 'So, we still need them, even when we are as far as Cairo.'
TimesLIVE
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Veteran actress Clementine Mosimane happy women protected against abuse in the film industry
During a wellness event in Joburg hosted by Koketso Masuluke, founder of Duende Meraki Cartel, in partnership with the Gauteng Film Commission, veteran actress Clementine Mosimane said she is glad most production companies protect women against abuse. Mosimane said some companies create a safe space for women, especially in sexual scenes where sexual instructors are on board even though half the time producers and heads don't know where the rage on set stems from. 'Sometimes you'd find an actor upset and rageful on set and producers would say these actors are not easy to work with, forgetting that they are also human. Producers sometimes don't give actors grace or try to understand the underlying issue. . 'What I would like to plead with production companies for is not to formalise nakedness on screen because it's mostly the woman's body parts being shown . Mosimane added that for years people had said women compromise themselves to land a role and sometimes you watch the screen and wonder how that individual got the role. She hopes in today's generation this is not the case. She said she is glad that women are occupying space in the film industry and people like Karabo Lediga, filmmaker of Sabbatical are bold enough to create a safe space that is conducive for women and cognitive of mental health. GFM CEO Keitumetse Lebaka, said they started assessing the contribution of women-owned films in the industry and realised that more than 20% of the films they were funding were female-owned and directed. 'We thought it was important to talk about issues affecting women in film — why do we have so little and why are some women holding back?' .' She said they have partnered with Sisters Working in Film & Television (SWIFT) in understanding the business of film and how they make film sets safer for women. 'The partnership with swift is supporting the code of conduct that women feel safer and are not violated, ensuring that there is training and awareness that takes place and also looking into the mental wellness aspect of it: how do we make sure we have well-rounded women in the industry?'
The South African
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates new coach: FULL LIST of candidates
Orlando Pirates will be appointing a new head coach following the departure of Jose Riveiro. Orlando Pirates are in the market for a new head coach. So, let's take a look at all the candidates linked with the Bucs hot seat. BIG READ – ORLANDO PIRATES NEW COACH: EX-SUNDOWNS COACH BECOMES THE FAVOURITE Orlando Pirates legend says no to Rulani Mokwena's possible return. Image: X/@WACofficiel Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Mokwena is a free man following his departure from Wydad. Furthermore, he previously coached Pirates on an interim basis in 2019. Meaning, he may want to redeem himself. Moreover, he is available – unattached to any club. So, it comes as no surprise that he is the current front-runner for the Bucs hot seat. Could Pitso Mosimane coach Nigeria against Bafana Bafana? image: Mosimane Twitter. Mosimane is an SA coaching legend. Furthermore, he is also unattached following his suprise exit from El Esteghlal. Now, 'Jingles' is back in South Africa. Mosimane serves as a strong candidate for Pirates given his tremendous reputation. Jose Riveiro has left some pretty big boots to fill following his five domestic cup wins with Pirates. However, if one man can fill those boots it is Mosimane. Mosimane has won the CAF Champions League with Sundowns and Al Ahly. He also made history with the Red Devils – leading them to Africa's first medal with two succussive bronze medal finishes. Thereafter, Jingles took Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia from fallen giants to risen soldiers as he earned them promotion back into the top flight of Saudi Arabian football. Unfortunately, things did not work out with Esteghlal but he is available and in SA with Pirates in the market for a top coach. Mandla Ncikazi with Joseph Bertrand Ncikazi is the former coach of Pirates. Moreover, he is the current assistant who will take over from Riveiro on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2025/26 PSL campaign. Earlier reports suggest that the Bucs could appoint their next head coach from their internal system. Benni McCarthy and Vasili Manousakis after Kenya lost to Gabon/Image: X McCarthy's heart is very close to Pirates. As a former player and Bucs legend, Pirates have a special place in McCarthy's heart. However, he has just joined Kenyan-outfit Harambee Stars. So, well the move is possible in the future, he is unlikely to leave Kenya any time soon. WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT ORLANDO PIRATES HEAD COACH FOLLOWING THE DEOARTURE OF JOSE RIVEIRO AND WHY? Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates new coach: Ex-Sundowns coach becomes the favourite!
Orlando Pirates are in the market for a new coach with Jose Riveiro heading out. Orlando Pirates will be appointing a new head coach. This is because current head coach Jose Riveiro will be leaving the Soweto giants. So, now Bucs management must turn their attention to recruiting the next Pirates head coach. Some big names have been linked with the Pirates job ever since Riveiro's departure was made public. Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy, Rulani Mokwena and Manqoba Mnqithi names have all come up. However, Mosimane and his agent have not commented on these links. Meaning, at the time of publication, there's are purely hopeful rumours. This could change given the fact that Mosimane is currently unattached and is in SA. BIG READ: BENNI MCCARTHY TO ORLANDO PIRATES – LATEST McCarth, like Mosimane, is one of the dream picks for Bucs fans. However, this is merely speculative with McCarthy having just signed up with Kenyan outfit, Harambee Stars. Meaning, he will not be returning to SAa to coach in the PSL any time soon. Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Mokwena, is now the favourite. He has just parted ways with Wydad Casablanca, just days after rumours emerged linking him with the Bucs job. Mokwena may also have a point to prove following an unsuccessful stint with the Bucs back in 2019. He is currently the front-runner based on availability and previous links. Furthermore, another ex-Sundowns coach, Mncqithi has also been linked with the Sea Robbers but this is also based on rumours. Meanwhile, within their ranks, Carlos Nodar Paz and Mandla Ncikazi are both in line to step up. Earlier reports claim that the Soweto giants will be appointing internally. Therefore, if these reports are true, Nodar Paz and Ncikazi have a good chance of replacing Riveiro as the next Bucs coach too. Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
