Mayo scores as Mokwena keeps hopes of silverware alive
Striker Khanyisa Mayo was on target in Algeria as Rulani Mokwena kept his hopes of winning silverware in Morocco alive after a major cup win over the weekend.
Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad AC progressed to the Last 16 of the Throne Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over FUS Rabat on Saturday. The match was played at Stade Larbi Zaouli.
The Red Castle kept their hopes of winning silverware alive with that crucial Cup win. Mohamed Moufid scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute.
On-loan Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch was among the players who started the match. Additionally, Cassius Mailula also played in the second half.
STRIKER KHANYISA MAYO WINS IT FOR CR BELOUIZDAD
Mayo was the hero for CR Belouizdad after scoring the only goal in the win over MO Béjaïa. The match was played at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Saturday morning. Plausibly, Mayo’s goal propelled Belouizdad to the Algerian Cup semifinals.
Furthermore, Bafana talisman Percy Tau was on parade for Qatar SC in their 0-0 draw with Al Arabi on Saturday at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium.
In Egypt, striker Fagrie Lakay played the whole match as Cleopatra FC lost 2-1 to Zamalek SC at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday. Abdallah Said and Ahmed Sayed were on target for Zamalek SC in the semifinals of the Egypt Cup. And Ayman Mohamed Saad scored Cleopatra FC’s consolation.
Bafana forward Elias Mokwana and his Esperance Tunis were not in action this weekend. However, they are in South Africa where they are scheduled to take on Sundowns in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday afternoon. The match is set for the Loftus Versfeld stadium at 15h00.
FADLU DAVIDS PUNCHING ABOVE WEIGHT IN TANZANIA
In Tanzania, Fadlu Davids helped Simba SC record a 2-1 win against Bigman FC on Thursday. They secured a place in the CRDB Federation Cup quarterfinals.
In addition, Davids’ focus shifts to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal, where they face Al Masry FC of Egypt. The match will be played at the New Suez Stadium in Egypt.
Additionally, Bafana forward Lyle Foster came on in the second half as Burnley FC edged Bristol City FC on Saturday in the Championship. He played 26 minutes. Burnley FC beat Bristol City 1-0 in a match that was played at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Zian Flemming’s free-kick was enough to secure a win as the team moved within two points of the Championship leaders, Sheffield United. As a result, they are level on 81 points with second-placed Leeds United.
In the Major League Soccer [MLS] Western Conference, Bongokuhle Hlongwane was on parade for the whole match as Minnesota United beat Real Salt Lake 2-0. The match was played at Allianz Field on Sunday morning
Tani Oluwaseyi scored the two goals for Minnesota United as they wrapped up the month without a loss. However, Hlongwane remains without a goal since the 2025 season started. Also, Minnesota United have secured three wins, two draws and one defeat.
BRADLEY CARNEL SUFFERS SECOND DEFEAT OF THE SEASON TO MESSI’S CLUB
In the MLS Eastern Conference, Bradley Carnell and his Philadelphia Union suffered a 2-1 loss to Inter Miami. The match was played at the Chase Stadium. In addition, Inter Miami got their goals from Robert Taylor and Lionel Messi.
Dániel Gazdag scored Philadelphia Union’s consolation. South African youthful defender Olwethu Makhanya was on parade as they suffered their second defeat of the season.
In Romania’s Superliga, former Kaizer Chiefs centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana played the whole match on Sunday night when FCSB beat FC Dinamo București.
They won 2-1 in a match that was played at the National Arena, with David Miculescu and Baba Alhassan on target. Stipe Perica scored FC Dinamo București’s consolation goal.
In Denmark’s Superliga, Gift Links played the whole match as his Aarhus Gymnastikforening beat Nordsjælland 2-0.
Frederik Tingager and Tobias Bech were the goalscorers at the Ceres Park Vejlby Stadium on Sunday. In the Israeli Premier League, Rushine De Reuck was not in the squad as Maccabi Petah Tikv beat Hapoel Hadera 4-1 on Saturday.
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