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President Gianni Infantino gives the trophy as players of Wydad Casablanca celebrate after winning the CAF Champions League final match between Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco on May 30, 2022. (Photo by Adam Haneen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

African Champions League at a crossroads

This controversy surrounding the final marks a symptom of the struggle that includes sponsorship and governance issues

There’s also Pitso Mosimane’s history with Wydad. He faced the club several times with Sundowns and found them to be a stumbling block in Casablanca. But the Brazilians’ showing earned the Wydad fans’ respect, with some even calling for Mosimane to be appointed as the club’s coach. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Plot thickens as Mosimane bids for Champions League history

Fans are hoping that yet another contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football does not mar what should be a memorable event

17July 2012: Coach Clive Barker at AmaZulu’s training session ahead of their friendly against Manchester United at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. (Photograph by Anesh Debiky/ Gallo Images)

The genius of Clive Barker

The only South African coach to win the Nations Cup is renowned for his man-management skills, but there was more to him than that. Those who played for him explain what made him…

Kaizer Chiefs fans react to the goal during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC at FNB Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Loyalty and loathing in the Champions League

As Al Ahly take on Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa’s greatest coach has been tasked with denying his homeland a sought-after star

Making history: Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has built his success on the special bonds he has created within the team. And now, he needs to find a way to get them firing once again. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Building a legacy in disloyal times

For the first time in recent memory the Mamelodi Sundowns coach looks a bit rocky. With a new contract looming, can he reverse the tide?

Brilliance: Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso helps give the team an edge. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Sundowns eye new threat

Are Kaizer Chiefs positioning themselves to challenge SA’s undisputed kings of football?

Boot bureaucracy: Fortunately, Sundowns have done enough to sidestep a possible points deduction. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Boardroom sullies PSL

Instead of focusing solely on match day, we’ll also have to watch for the appeal on the Downs matter

Sundowns were found guilty by the PSL of having fielded an ineligible player during their game against Bidvest Wits on October 8. (Lefty Shivambu)

End-of-season sanction could cost Sundowns dearly

Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is hopeful the sanction will be meted out before the end of the season.

Pitso Mosimane’s side came into this one knowing that only a win would do with their rivals threatening to pull away and the PSL yet to decide whether to dock points from their total. (Gallo Images)

Sundowns survive scare to keep pace with Bucs

Pitso Mosimane’s side came into this one knowing that only a win would do with their rivals threatening to pull away

Spirited: When he’s not being disciplined by the PSL’s rules committee, Pitso Mosimane, coach and manager of Mamelodi Sundowns, leads his team to great successes on the field. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Pitso’s ‘passion confused with craziness’

Sundowns coach’s players seem to enjoy playing for the former Bafana Bafana striker

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane (Steve Haag/Gallo)

Sundowns shake the foundations

A convincing win over Africa’s premier heavyweight gives them a push to rattle football on the continent

Orlando Pirates missed the opportunity to leapfrog Mamelodi Sundowns into first place on the log after the two played out an entertaining stalemate on Monday evening.(Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo)

Fired-up Buccaneers held by Sundowns

There was no shortage of fanfare leading up to this one and the top-of-the-table clash was billed as an opportunity to shake up the title race

“Is there some new rule I am unaware of that states a substituted player must dash off the field? Please educate me,” Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane asked.

Sundowns coach Mosimane fumes over ‘slow’ substitutions rap

Pitso Mosimane is fuming over his players being accused of time wasting when substituted

While Sundowns have toughened up from constant African exposure, they struggled in Togo last year against rough opponents and will probably be happy to leave Malabo on level terms. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo)

Contrasting challenges for former African champions

We assess how five former champions in action this week may fare as they set out in pursuit of the $2.5-million first prize

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane (Steve Haag/Gallo)

Teething Sundowns ready to bite

Pitso Mosimane’s strategy appears to be clear, which is good reason to fear the Brazilians

After nearly 13 months, Jeremy Brockie scored a league goal, his first for Sundowns. (Gallo Images)

The Brockie redemption: Kiwi Assassin promises more goals to come

Jeremy Brockie finally broke his duck for Sundowns last night and is now unafraid to dream of the Golden Boot

Dicey move: Pitso Mosimane’s resting of Jeremy Brockie and others cost them the game. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Pitso’s gamble fails to pay off

Mosimane has failed to engineer a win this week with his squad rotation

Kaizer Chiefs’ new coach Giovanni Solinas with manager Bobby Motaung, players and fans, celebrating winning the Maize Cup 2018 final in July. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Don’t press panic button, says Solinas

Chiefs’ fans are desperate for a win and the new coach is unlikely to be cut any slack

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane. (Gallo)

Pitso: Of course we miss Castro and Billiat

The exciting link-up of Billiat and Castro has been one of the only highlights from a frustrating start to the season by Kaizer Chiefs

Ready or not: Cape Town City FC players are kitted out in Viper Pod vests that monitor their performance and the data is used to improve their game. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

How analysis took over the PSL

Using video and other software to track all aspects of player performance is a global norm — and Mzansi has also taken to it