The Carwash 2.0
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“Pitso Fined Me For That”
After a mouth-watering MTN8 final, which saw Mamelodi Sundowns get their hands on the trophy for the first time, the weekend directly after will bring arguably the biggest match in Africa to our screens, the Soweto Derby. This fixture is draped in history and pride with the two teams from…
Does Mokwena Have A Point?
With the return of international football, the players returning from the Bafana camps seem to be overplayed, rundown and exhausted. This is a cause for concern as these players cannot perform to the best of their abilities when representing their respective clubs. Current head coach of current DStv Premiership log…
Are Teams Doing Anything About This?
With the South African Government vaccination roll-out plan well underway with over 19 million jabs administered, questions are being asked about fans attending live soccer matches and when they will be allowed into stadiums. Under the current adjusted level 1 lockdown regulations, 2000 people are allowed to attend outdoor gatherings,…
Are Teams Doing Anything About This?
With the South African Government vaccination roll-out plan well underway with over 19 million jabs administered, questions are being asked about fans attending live soccer matches and when they will be allowed into stadiums. Under the current adjusted level 1 lockdown regulations, 2000 people are allowed to attend outdoor gatherings,…
‘We’ve Seen This Movie Before'
With the 2021/2022 DStv Premiership season well underway, it is no surprise to see reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns sitting at the top of the log, with SuperSport United, Stellenbosch FC, and Orlando Pirates finishing off the top 4. Shockingly enough, Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs find themselves in 13th position and…
I wanted to find myself, peace and sanity - Teko
Hlompho Kekena is a player that is very special to the local game, having spent 10 years with Mamelodi Sundowns, the serial winner’s time at Masandawana came to an end on 31 August, after the club released the player, however, Hlompo feels that he isn’t ready to move on and…
Is Broos Surrounded By The Right People?
With the first half of Round 1 in the African Conference done and dusted, it is Bafana Bafana who are leading Group G thanks to tallying 4 points from a possible 6 after drawing with Zimbabwe and beating Ghana 1-0. For years, Bafana Bafana has struggled to build up a…
When Was The Last Time Percy Danced?
It is no secret the Percy Tau’s move to Al Ahly came as a shock to the continent, however, being reunited with Pitso will bring great joy to Percy as we all know the relationship between the two South Africans is a very special one. But the question remains, why…
'Pitso's Job Was Never In Danger'
After a fantastic start to his Al Ahly career, fans of the club expressed anger towards Pitso Mosimane after the African champions failed to be crowned domestic champions for the 6th consecutive year after fierce rivals Zamalek FC defeated Al Entang Al Harby 2-0 to become champions. After Pitso and…
Teko: ‘This Is Becoming A Trend’
As The start of the 2021/2022 DStv Premiership season creeps ever so close, it has come as a major shock seeing the sale of Bloemfontein Celtic as well as Royal AM. It has been announced the Bloem Celtic will participate in the DStv Premiership as Royal Am, and Royal AM…
Teko: 'He No Longer Believes In Himself'
With the 2021/2022 PSL Season around the corner, the first order of business for the top 8 finishers of last season is the MTN8. The competition kicks off on Saturday with Golden Arrows taking on Supersport United. Pirates play Swallows to finish off the games on Saturday. Sunday sees AmaZulu…
Teko: “ This Will Bite Them In The A** “
With the 2021/2022 PSL season around the corner, transfer business has been rife amongst clubs to formulate the best team possible with hopes of being crowned champions of South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs seem to be the talking point of this transfer window, with the Glamour Boys welcoming Keagan Dolly, Cole…
‘Pitso Is Playing Mind Games With Chiefs’
With the CAF Champions League coming to a close, all eyes will be watching Kaizer Chiefs as they appear in their first-ever Champions League final, during a season that has been an emotional rollercoaster for fans. Football matches don’t get bigger than this, Chiefs vs Al Ahly, Chiefs vs Pitso,…
Who Will Conquer Europe?
In the inaugural episode of ‘The Carwash Extras’ series, former Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town goalie Sean Roberts sits down with Soccer Laduma International news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield to discuss the latest news revolving around the International game. As we are all well aware, the European Championships have officially…
‘SAFA Didn’t Have A Choice’
With the COSAFA Cup only a few days away, all eyes will be on the National team, as Bafana Bafana finds themselves in a group with Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Recent news has shown that Orlando Pirates have refused to release 3 plays from club duty, to represent their country…
“Will The PSL Step In?”
This week has had some interesting outbreaks of news revolving around the local game. Royal AM and Cippa United were set to partake in a PSL Playoff fixture, however, a few moments before the game was set to commence, Royal AM started boycotting and eventually left the stadium, forcing forfeit…
Teko: 'Chiefs Don't Need To Lose'
With the Semi-Finals of the CAF Champions League around the corner, all eyes will be on Kaizer Chiefs as they take on Moroccon giants, Wydad AC. Amakhosi came up against Wydad in the group stages, spoils were shared as both teams were victorious on one occasion. Will things be different…
Teko: ‘Chiefs Know What To Do’
With the news that Stuart Baxter and Kaizer Chiefs are being reunited after 6 years causing a wavelength in the local game, everyone is thinking about how he will make a difference in Naturena. The answer is simple, Baxter understands the culture in the Amakhosi camp as well as the…
What’s Next For Hunt?
With Kaizer Chiefs and Gavin Hunt parting ways, after the club decided to terminate Hunts’ contract with immediate effect, the future of Gavin Hunt is hanging in the air and only time will tell where the former Bidvest Wits coach will go. Speaking on the Carwash, former Mamelodi Sundowns star…
‘Pitso Didn’t Deserve That’
In light of recent events revolving around Mamelodi Sundowns fans, the Carwash crew reacts to the disappointing scenes that occurred in Pretoria, where an angry ‘mob’ of Sundowns fans were verbally and visually abusing coach Pitso in the Al Ahly Team bus. “It is a total embarrassment for football,” Roberts…