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Winners and Losers! GOAL
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Nasreddine Nabi, Percy Tau & Oswin Appollis! The biggest winners and losers from the weekend’s PSL action and around the world

GOAL looks at the winners and losers from the weekend’s PSL action while also taking a look at South African players and coaches abroad.

Pitso Mosimane continues to make good progress at Esteghlal FC as he led his side to a 2-0 win over Foolad FC on Saturday night.

In the PSL, Nasreddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs were given another reality check as they were defeated by Polokwane City in the PSL.

Mamelodi Sundowns were also in action as they were held by Moroccan outfit AS FAR in the Caf Champions League, a result that did not go down well with the Brazilians’ supporters.

Orlando Pirates were also involved in continental football over the weekend, playing a goalless draw with Egyptian giants at Orlando Stadium.

Here, GOAL looks at what transpired at the weekend locally and around the continent.

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  • Pitso Mosimane, Esteghlal FCEsteghlal FC

    WINNER: Pitso Mosimane 

    Mosimane’s Esteghlal FC  beat Foolad FC 2-0 on Saturday night away from home, registering their second win under Mosimane’s guidance. 

    Raphael Silva thrust Esteghlal FC ahead as early as the third minute, helping to continue Mosimane’a recent resurgence at his new side. 

    Mosimane had faced a rather challenging start, with his first three matches resulting in losses, and was under pressure to improve results.

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  • Manqoba Mngqithi, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    LOSER: Mamelodi Sundowns 

    Sundowns continued their slow start to the Caf Champions League group stage with a 1-1 draw against AS FAR Rabat on Saturday night at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi.

    Sundowns broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when Iqraam Rayners found the back of the net, however, captain Mohamed Hrimat levelled the score late in the game.

    The draw marked Sundowns' second consecutive stalemate in the group stage, leaving them in third place with just two points from two matches.

  • Oswin Appollis & Njabulo Blom, Polokwane City vs Kaizer Chiefs, December 2024Backpagepix

    WINNER:  Oswin Appollis 

    Highly-rated Bafana Bafana forward Appollis was on fire for Polokwane City against Kaizer Chiefs as they stunned the Soweto giants at Peter Mokaba Stadium.  

    Appollis is a reported Chiefs target and he showed the Glamour Boys why they have to do everything in their power to ensure they secure his services in the next available opportunity.

    Nabi’s team is desperate for a player like Appollis and the Bafana star ensured to make it obvious, bringing his A-game in a match where all eyes would have been on him.

  • Bradley Grobler & Marvin Sikhosana, SuperSport United vs Marumo Gallants, November 2024Backpagepix

    WINNER: Bradley Grobler 

    Bradley Grobler came off the bench to score a late winner as SuperSport United snatched a 1-0 victory against Richards Bay in a PSL clash at the King Zwelithini Stadium.

    Grobler, who has been struggling with injuries this season, grabbed the winner in the 89th minute with the forward finishing from close range following a scramble in the box.

    He would hope that his struggles with injuries are behind him and he can challenge for the coveted Golden Boot at the end of the campaign. 

  • Relebohile Mofokeng, Paseka Mako and Percy Tau, Orlando Pirates vs Al AhlyBackpage

    LOSER:  Percy Tau

    The Bafana Bafana forward continues to struggle in Egypt as he was a substitute against Orlando Pirates in the Caf Champions League at the weekend.

    The former Sundowns star has been in a battle for game time this season with there being rumours regarding his future as he is linked to multiple clubs across Africa.

    He could not make an impact in the encounter with Pirates as he was introduced in the second-half in Soweto.

  • Khanyisa Mayo, CR BelouizdadCR Belouizdad

    WINNER: Khanyisa Mayo

    The former Cape Town City star continues to enjoy a good run in Algeria as he was mentioned in the starting team for his new side.

    Since his impressive showing against compatriots Orlando Pirates a few weeks ago, Mayo has been flying high showing the kind of form that convinced the Algerian side to beat the likes of Chiefs to his signature.

    Belouizdad secured a 1-0 win away to Stade d’Abidjan on Saturday and Mayo was able to put some minutes into the bank as he looked to get his season well and truly underway.