In anticipation of this week's 1399th edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet on Thursday, 7th November 2024.
CARLING KNOCKOUT PREVIEW
We are down to the last four of the second edition of the Carling Knockout Cup. Richards Bay, Magesi FC, Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants triumphed in their quarter-final ties and are now just one victory from playing in the final at Toyota Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 23 November. We look at the key battles and the teams' path to the last four!
JOSE RIVEIRO
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reached 100 matches on Tuesday evening when his side hosted Richards Bay, adding to his ever-growing list of achievements with the Soweto giants. With a century of matches under his belt, as well as five knockout competition titles to brag about, a lot more will be expected from the man who was once referred to as a "plumber" when he first arrived in 2022/23. And with his contract coming to an end in June 2025, many supporters will have their fingers crossed that he stays beyond the end of the campaign. Soccer Laduma looks back at Riveiro's 100 matches in charge of the Buccaneers and talks to legends and supporters about the Spaniard's overall contribution.
SIYA SPECIAL
Kaizer Chiefs have spent a lot of time facing the PSL Disciplinary Committee over the behaviour of their supporters at stadiums. And the club looks set to face the wrath of the League yet again after objects were thrown onto the field in the Carling Knockout defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend. If things don't change, Amakhosi could find themselves paying an even bigger price. Soccer Laduma investigates.
Also In Issue 1399…
Anthony Laffor
Anthony Laffor was known as the Monrovian Express because of his ability to tear down the wing and either provide a deadly cross or cut inside with devastating effect, to score crucial goals for his club. On leaving his native Liberia, he came to South Africa seeking his fortune and fame via Ghana, where he played for Ashanti Gold. Eventually he joined one of the biggest clubs on the continent, Mamelodi Sundowns, with whom he won the CAF Champions League. He has retraced his footsteps and has re-joined his childhood club LISCR FC in Monrovia, where it all started for him. In this interview with Soccer Laduma, the 39-year-old reveals his burning ambitions and dwells on the time he spent in South Africa.
International Feature
You would have been forgiven for expecting Vinicius Junior to win football's most prestigious individual prize late in October. The Brazilian winger was in match-winning form last season as he helped Real Madrid to a double, but no – the votes cast by the 100 journalists from around the world deemed Manchester City's Rodri the best player in the world. Fury erupted in Madrid in the days leading up to the ceremony in Paris, but what exactly happened? Why did Real Madrid boycott an event they've attended – and been successful at – for so many years? Soccer Laduma explains all…
Revolving Column
This week we hear from Banyana Banyana striker Wendy Shongwe on the recent COSAFA Women's Cup.
Siyagobhoza
In this week's edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, there is news on Sundowns facing a Peter Shalulile conundrum, Orlando Pirates right-back Bandile Shandu, and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, who is attracting interest from North African clubs.
Grab a copy of the latest edition of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don't miss out!
