EN : Qu'y a-til derrière le choix des numéros ?

Les numéros de maillot évoquent beaucoup de choses aux amoureux du football, surtout ceux qui vont de 1 à 11. Dans la sélection Algérienne actuellement, beaucoup n'ont pas de titulaire attitré et pourtant en terme d'image et de marketing certains comme le 9 mais surtout le 10 méritent plus d'égards.

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali has opened up about his complicated relationship with former coach Rulani Mokwena.

The 35-year-old, who has since retired, revealed why his relationship with Mokwena deteriorated during their time at Sundowns.

After Mokwena took over as head coach in 2022, Jali found himself sidelined for much of the following season before eventually leaving Chloorkop in 2023.

Speaking on Arena Sports Show, Jali said he was uncomfortable with what he perceived as Rulani’s overly personal approach.

“We had our issues. We had fun at times, but in the end, it wasn’t the same because he wanted to be like a father to me,” Jali said.

“You can’t be a father to me. I have kids, I have a family, I have a wife. I came here to work—you can’t be my father and tell me what to do. I know what to do and what not to do.”

In contrast, Jali spoke fondly about working under former Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane, despite describing their relationship as unpredictable.

Jali preferred Pitso than Rulani

“Yoh, it was nice,” Jali said on working with Jingles.

“Pitso is the coach who today might not like you, but tomorrow he wakes up and wants to play you. He’ll catch you off guard, tell you you’re not starting, but on matchday you’re in the starting eleven.”

Jali added that while his relationship with Mosimane could be complex, it ultimately kept him motivated, as he never knew when he would be called upon.

Under Rulani Mokwena, Jali was not featured much and ultimately left the club to join Moroka Swallows. In his first match against his former side, the ex-Pirates star was given a red card for a challenge on Bongani Zungu.

The match created headlines as tension between Jali, Sundowns and Mokwena flared up.

Do you think Rulani can manage senior players?

Le choc entre l’Étoile Sportive du Sahel et l’Espérance Sportive de Tunis constitue l’affiche majeure de la 24e journée de Ligue 1 tunisienne. Ce classique du championnat opposera deux formations aux dynamiques opposées : les Sahéliens, actuellement dans le ventre mou du classement, tenteront de relancer leur saison face à un leader solide et ambitieux. Le coup d’envoi est prévu ce samedi 4 avril à 13h30 GMT. Pour suivre cette rencontre en direct, plusieurs options s’offrent aux supporters. Le match sera retransmis sur la chaîne nationale Watania 1, mais aussi sur Al Kass TV, réputée pour couvrir les grandes affiches du football arabe.

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Fresh from their 2-2 draw at home to returnees All Blacks, Hearts of Oak will lock horns with Young Apostles in week 28 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.

The Phobians returned to the Accra Sports Stadium and will look to make the best out of the remaining games of the campaign in front of their vociferous fans.

What you see on matchday starts here.

Mas-Ud Didi Dramani aligning minds before training.

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Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has revealed what his team must do to ensure victory against Young Apostles on Sunday at 3:00pm.

Speaking ahead of the encounter, Didi Dramani stressed the importance of taking lessons from their last game against Swedru All Blacks.

Hearts have not won in five games

“I think that we have always prepared adequately and also learnt lessons from our previous games, and I hope that we have learned a lot of lessons from the previous game.

“More especially playing against a very transitional site.

“Young apostles are equally very transitional side. They run a lot. And I hope that we can, we can close up the spaces that exposed us in the last game.

“And then we can be more clinical and more purposeful when we break them up in our offensive play,” Didi Dramani told Hearts TV.

The 2000 CAF Champions League winners want to finish on a high this campaign despite failing to score in most of their games.

They share third spot with rivals Asante Kotoko on 43 points from 27 games.

Hearts of Oak’s last victory came on February 15 when they defeated Asante Kotoko 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium.

They have managed four draws and lost one in their last five encounters, results that have left the supporters asking questions about the team’s qualities.

Ghana Premier League: Week 28

Friday, April 3

Eleven Wonders vs Hohoe United(called off)

Saturday, April 4

Bechem United vs Medeama

Sunday, April 6

GoldStars vs Nations
All Blacks vs Dreams
Hearts of Oak vs Young Apostles
Heart of Lions vs Vision
Holy Stars vs Karela
Berekum Chelsea vs Aduana

Monday, April 7

Kotoko vs Samartex

Tsepo Masilela was a rock-solid performer for Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs, UEFA Champions League club Maccabi Haifa and LaLiga’s Getafe. Since it’s an international break, we may as well have a look at what the former swashbuckling left-back is doing now.

Masilela was pure class

Whether he was scooping up accolades and silverware with Kaizer Chiefs or lining up for Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League, Tsepo Masilela was one of the most underrated left-backs around. Equally adept at defending his box or bombing forward into the final third, he was ahead of his time as a modern full-back. In 2014-15 with Chiefs, he was a pivotal piece of the puzzle, making 28 appearances in the league and supplying three assists. Let’s take a closer look at his playing career next.

A star at World Cup 2010

Masilela featured in all three of Bafana’s group games at the historic 2010 World Cup hosted on home soil. He was a half-time substitute for Lucas Thwala in the 1-1 draw with Mexico and started the two subsequent games against France and Uruguay. He’ll surely be cheering the boys on in the Americas this year.

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Former Kaizer Chiefs man was at home in the Champions League

It all started on the local scene at Hellenic in 2004 when Masilela moved to Richards Bay after earning his stripes in Cape Town. A switch to Thanda Royal Zulu followed before his first big break with Maccabi Haifa. Masilela made 127 appearances for the Israeli giants between 2007 and 2011. In 2009/10, he plundered an incredible 13 assists to steer them into the following season’s UEFA Champions League, where he made six appearances. The next stop on his journey was with Spanish LaLiga side Getafe, where Masilela became a key figure despite only signing for the capital club on a season-long loan.

Back in South Africa

Tsepo returned home in 2012, just in time to be an integral member of title-winning Kaizer Chiefs teams in 2013 and 2015. After six years with Amakhosi, Masilela rounded out his playing days between 2019 and 2022 with AmaZulu. He has 46 caps to his name for Bafana Bafana.

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Where is Tsepo Masilela now?

Speaking to Robert Marawa in April 2023 and reflecting on his career, he said:

“I’m blessed and I thank God. I played in AFCON, the World Cup, Confed, the CAF Champions League and the UEFA Champions League. I’m happy with the career I had. Blessed.”

In case you didn’t know, he’s the older brother of former Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela. Left-back talent is a family thing. According to reports, Masilela is now involved in the mining industry and mentioned in his chat with Mr Marawa that he was taking his UEFA C coaching badges.

Remaining Kaizer Chiefs fixtures this season

• Tue, 7 Apr: Orbit College vs Chiefs
• Sun, 12 Apr: Chiefs vs TS Galaxy
• Wed, 15 Apr: Magesi vs Chiefs
• Sat, 18 Apr: Polokwane vs Chiefs
• Sat, 25 Apr: Pirates vs Chiefs
• Tue, 28 Apr: Siwelele vs Chiefs
• Wed, 6 May: Sundowns vs Chiefs
• Sun, 10 May: Sekhukhune vs Chiefs
• Sat, 16 May: AmaZulu vs Chiefs
• Sat, 23 May: Chiefs vs Chippa