The 2011-12 South African football championship kicked off this weekend with defending champions Orlando Pirates celebrating an away win at Black Leopards while there were also wins for Kaizer Chiefs, Moroka Swallows, Bloemfontein Celtic and Platinum Stars. Three matches out of eight were drawn this weekend including the two Sunday fixtures.

Orlando Pirates vs Tottenham Highlights 0-3 Score Video Vodacom Challenge 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Orlando Pirates vs Tottenham Highlights 0-3 Score Video Vodacom Challenge 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Orlando Pirates vs Tottenham 2011 ( Pirates vs Spurs 2011) Score and final result:- Orlando Pirates vs Tottenham 0-3 ( Rafael van der Vaart *2, Jermain Defoe) 23rd July, 2011- Vodacom Challenge 2011 [.

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Highlights Score 2011- Vodacom Challenge Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Highlights Score 2011- Vodacom Challenge Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs 2011 ( Pirates vs Chiefs 2011) July 21, 2011- Thursday- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Final score and result:- Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 ( Tlou Segolelo) A [.

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Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs Highlights Score 2011- Vodacom Challenge Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs 2011 ( Pirates vs Chiefs 2011) July 21, 2011- Thursday- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Final score and result:- Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 ( Tlou Segolelo) A [.

I DIDN'T SEE ANY OF THE ACTION IN JOHANNESBURG THIS WEEKEND BUT THE general feeling among the online community seems to be that there was enough turgid African-themed nonsense from men in white shirts last summer, to have to sit through ninety minutes of that parp. Thank-you-very-much.

I DIDN'T SEE ANY OF THE ACTION IN JOHANNESBURG THIS WEEKEND BUT THE general feeling among the online community seems to be that there was enough turgid African-themed nonsense from men in white shirts last summer, to have to sit through ninety minutes of that parp. Thank-you-very-much. And, also that it's pre-season and we probably shouldn't read too much into it.

Finally, I am writing about a football match. Not a good match but a match nevertheless.

Tottenham's pre-season tour of South Africa, under the guidance of Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan, started with defeat as George Lebese's stoppage-time goal earned a 1-0 win for Kaizer Chiefs.

The chaps landed in Seff Efrica this week. And if that fact alone didn't knock you off your swivel chairs then wait until you hear they've pencilled in an actual football match for this very afternoon. With linesmen and everything. Northern riot forecasters, The Kaizer Chiefs, primed and ready for their three ‘o clock appointment in the balmy Jo'burg sunshine.

There's no team news as such ahead of tomorrow's game with Kaiser Chiefs although we already know that Sandro, William Gallas and Ledley King are out through injury while Giovani Dos Santos is on international duty with Mexico.

Predictably, all eyes are on Luka Modric and there was a slight doubt over the Croatian but reports suggest that he has shaken off an ankle knock and is ready to take his place in the starting line up.

After what seems an eternity in the thrall of Sky Sports News and their incessant pimping of Modric across London, it's finally time for the boys to pull on their new shirts (they'll be wearing the more appealing Investec sponsored ones for this competition) and get on the pitch.

After what seems an eternity in the thrall of Sky Sports News and their incessant pimping of Modric across London, it's finally time for the boys to pull on their new shirts (they'll be wearing the more appealing Investec sponsored ones for this competition) and get on the pitch.

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Ryan Smith has resurfaced in Spain.

The speedy left winger, who left Sporting Kansas City earlier this season for unspecified family issues, is reportedly on trial with Real Zaragoza after joining the club at the start of its preseason camp.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da CAF 2012, foi realizado no dia 05/06/2011, na cidade de Harare-ZIM, no Rufaro Stadium, jogaram as seleções do Zimbábue (126º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Mali (70º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Bamako 26/03/2011 MLI1:0 (1:0)ZIM Group matches2004Bamako 22/06/2003 MLI0:0ZIM Group matches2004Harare 08/09/2002 ZIM1:0 (1:0)MLI Group matches
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Daniel Bennett-RSA
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Knowledge Musona, aos 45 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Kaizer Chiefs-RSA, sendo seu quarto gol pela seleção nacional.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da CAF 2012, foi realizado no dia 05/06/2011, na cidade de Harare-ZIM, no Rufaro Stadium, jogaram as seleções do Zimbábue (126º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Mali (70º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Bamako 26/03/2011 MLI1:0 (1:0)ZIM Group matches2004Bamako 22/06/2003 MLI0:0ZIM Group matches2004Harare 08/09/2002 ZIM1:0 (1:0)MLI Group matches
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Daniel Bennett-RSA
O primeiro gol do jogo, foi de Knowledge Musona, aos 45 minutos do primeiro tempo, ele que é jogador do Kaizer Chiefs-RSA, sendo seu quarto gol pela seleção nacional.

Kaizer Chiefs and their technical partner Nike launched the new home and away kit to be worn by the Amakhosi during the 2011-2012 season, at a function held at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto

With an estimated 16 million supporters throughout Southern Africa, Kaizer Chiefs are one of Africa's most popular teams. As the club looks to win its first ABSA Premiership title since 2005, the Kaizer Chiefs Nike 2011/12 home and away kits have been launched. According to the club's website: Kaizer Chiefs and their technical partner Nike launched the [.

With an estimated 16 million supporters throughout Southern Africa, Kaizer Chiefs are one of Africa's most popular teams. As the club looks to win its first ABSA Premiership title since 2005, the Kaizer Chiefs Nike 2011/12 home and away kits have been launched. According to the club's website: Kaizer Chiefs and their technical partner Nike launched the [.

This week in Soccer History: Minnesota Kicks versus Glasgow Rangers, May 26 1976
Contributing Editor Dillon Young
(links posted are to images of the original documents from the era)
The Scottish powers Rangers toured North America in May 1976 with a stop in Minnesota, marking the first time a professional soccer team in Minnesota played an international squad.

South African football mourns the death of Eddie Lewis. He died of cancer on May 2 in Johannesburg at the age of 76. The Englishman played for Manchester United, Preston North End, West Ham and Leyton Orient (1952-1963) before arriving in South Africa in 1970. Lewis coached Wits University a white team to a famous 3-2 victory over Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs in the 1978 Mainstay Cup final.

Contributing Editor Dillon Young
This Week in Soccer History: 1976 - Ace comes for the Kicks
On April 26, 1976, the Minnesota Kicks signed South African great Patrick "Ace" Ntsoelengoe for their inaugural season. During that season, Ace went on to score five goals in his first five games and became an instant fan favorite for amazing footwork on the field and his shockingly shy personality off of it.

Eddie Lewis, one of the original Busby Babes, has sadly lost his battle with cancer today. He was born in Manchester in 1935 and played for Goslings before joining the Manchester United Junior Athletic Club.

Lewis joined United in 1947 and made a total of 24 appearances, scoring 11 goals. He left United for Preston and played for West Ham the season the Munich Air Disaster occurred.

On the list of things which have been flung at referees in this, the world of football, we are likely to find a cornucopia of items. Anything, everything and all that lies in between.

Probably didn't expect piping hot porridge, however. Definitely didn't expect piping hot porridge.

Yet in South Africa, a referee found himself wiping its gooey goodness from his face after a match.

Thulani Serero scored both goals for Ajax Cape Town this weekend

South African football's biggest clubs and arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lead the way in the ABSA Premiership with Ajax Cape Town close by hoping for them both to slip up in what could be one of the country's most exciting title races for years.

PARKTOWN, South Africa Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol and Kaizer Chiefs striker Knowledge Musona have won the Absa Premiership Coach of the Month and Absa Premiership Player of the month for the December and January period. The announcement was made at the Premier Soccer League offices in Parktown on Monday.