LIMPOPO MIRROR
18 3 August 2018
Chippas and Stars share the spoils flashed the first yellow card in the ninth minute. Chippas’ centre back, MatIn their Vhembe derby in the Sasol shenyego Mamaila, found herself on the Women’s League at the Makhuvha wrong side of the football laws when she Stadium on Sunday, Chippas United tackled Shumani Tshikosi from behind. Ladies held the league title contendChippas' technical staff blundered by ers, Shayandima Morning Stars, to a keeping their centre forward, Makwena thrilling goalless draw. “China” Mashalane, on the field of play The game provided maximum enter- throughout the first half, even though tainment, even though no goal was seen. her performance was far below par. The referee, Mr Phumudzo Munyai, Mashalane proved that it was not her By Frank Mavhungu
day in the 24th minute. She received a pre-cooked pass from Maggie Mukhuwana and unleashed aimlessly from edge of the box. The ball went far wide, much to the fans’ disappointment. Mashalane was also reprimanded with a card towards the end of the first half. This after she had obstructed the Stars’ keeper, Gumani Mulibana. Realizing that there was a likelihood for Mashalane to see red, they replaced her with Gudani Nephalama seven minutes into the last half. Morning Stars were reduced to 10 men in the 67th minute. Their midfielder, Tshisevhe Lidzebe, was given her marching orders after kicking Maggie Mukhuwana intentionally. Chippas failed to capitalize as the Stars continued to match them in all departments. Maggie Mukhuwana, the Chippas midfielder, also saw red after tackling Phuluso Mothelo from behind. What could have been Stars’ winning goal was turned into a nightmare. Their centre forward, Munei Nemuramba, forced her way through the Chippas defence and shot straight to the keeper from within the box.
Berea FC and coach Muligwe part ways His appointment as Musina All Stars’ head coach was confirmed After guiding the team for two by the team’s managing director, seasons, the coach of Berea FC, Mr Donald Sebola. According to Mr Rofhiwa Muligwe, said good- Sebola, Muligwe will be assisted bye to the club two weeks ago. by Messrs Thomani Ndou and Muligwe joined the ZwigodiTenecious Ramakokovhu. ni-based MMK League side at the Sebola stated that the only beginning of the 2016/17 season. mandate they had given Muligwe Berea won the league title for and his assistants was to ensure two seasons in a row under the that the team won the league guidance of Muligwe, but failed to title at the end of the season and make the grade during the promo- secure a place in the promotional tional play-offs. play-offs. According to Sebola, When asked about his sudthey are busy conducting trials den departure from Berea FC, in a bid to beef up last season’s Muligwe said that there was no squad. Musina All Stars finished bad blood between him and the their league programme in the club. According to him, after fail- fourth position last season. ing to get promotion during his two-year stay, he felt that it was time for him to search for greener pastures and allow the club to get another coach with new ideas. Muligwe revealed that it took him less than 24 hours to find a new job after parting ways with Berea last Wednesday. He said he would be coaching the other MMK League side, Musina All Stars, when the activities for the new season started in three months’ time. Muligwe coached several teams, including Masisi Young Stars, Tshilamusi Super Eagles and Mutele Mountain Rangers, before joining Berea FC. He played for teams such as Tshifulanani Mighty Rock, Masisi Young Stars and Tshilamusi Super Eagles before hanging up his boots Mr Rofhiwa Muligwe. to pursue a career in coaching. By Frank Mavhungu
Ravies surrender to Juve By Frank Mavhungu
Tebogo Mnisi of Stars and Gudani Nephalama of Chippas wrestle for possession of the ball.
Salome Nndwa of Chippas hinders Tebogo Mnisi of Stars from reaching the ball.
Muraga Spurs too hot for Mukoma All Stars By Frank Mavhungu Although they still have three matches to play before they wrap up their league programme, Muraga Hazard Hotspurs secured a place in the SAB League by beating Mukoma All Stars 1-0 in their MTG League match at the Muraga grounds on Saturday. The game was evenly contested, with the teams showing no respect for each other. The keeper of Hotspurs, Tshifhiwa Madevha, was the busiest player in the first 15 minutes. At that stage, Stars’ strikers were unstoppable, firing from all angles in their search for an early goal. Madevha denied the Stars’ striker, Dovhani Munyai, a sure goal six minutes into the game. He received a neat pass from Meshack Kone and unleashed a half volley from close range. Madevha braved the shot and palmed the ball away for a corner kick. Andani Thahale tried his luck with a ground cutter a moment later, and again Madevha made his presence felt by kicking the ball away.
Hotspurs took the game to the visitors in the last 20 minutes of the first half. Their centre forward caused an upset in the 35th minute. He received a beautiful pass from Patrick Mukhese at the edge of the box and hesitated for far too long to unleash before losing possession. Hotspurs effected two changes to their starting line-up early in the last half. They replaced Ndamulelo Nevhukalanga and Rabelani Mphathele with Wanga Nemakhavhani and Mpho Ligunuba respectively. Stars
responded by introducing Zwidofhela Mavhungu and Asivhothe Mashima for Dovhani Munyai and Adivhaho Neveni respectively. The important goal that earned Hotspurs three significant points came in the 78th minute. A substitute, Wanga Nemakhavhani, finished off a loose ball, following scramble within the box. Stars, however, did not give in without a fight. They continued to initiate some promising moves from the middle of the park in their search for the equalizer.
The players and fans of Hotspurs celebrate the team’s goal.
In their Thulamela Local Football Association League match at the Makhuvha Stadium on Sunday, Juventus FC collected the maximum points at the expense of Ravies FC, following their narrow 1-0 victory. As if they were going to bury Juventus alive, Ravies approached the aggressively, with their midfielders dishing out some telling passes to the strikers. Their original fighting spirit faded with time, however. Realizing that there was nothing to fear, Juventus took the game to their opponents in the last 20 minutes of the first half. The Ravies’ keeper, Balanganani Makhitha, denied Juventus two sure goals towards the end of the first half.
Ravies used all their substitution chances in the last half. They replaced Fhumulani Munyai, Talifhani Mulwela and Ndivhuwo Nelurangani with Thonifhani Mbulaheni, David Phaswana and Gudani Manenzhe respectively. Although pressure started to mount on their defenders after the Ravies’ replacements, Juventus kept their starting line-up intact. Their patience paid dividends later in the game. The keeper of Ravies, Balanganani Makhitha, passed the ball to an opponent to clear it from the danger area. Aluwani Mulovhedzi, the Juventus’ striker, received the pass and dished a square pass to Thinawanga Mphego, who headed home to ensure that his side deposit the maximum points into their league account.
Fhumulani Munyime of Ravies (right) and Kulani Mabasa of Juventus wrestle to win the ball.