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Miguel Cardoso has tweaked Mamelodi Sundowns’ lineup with two changes for Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final second leg against Esperance at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld. The adjustments underline Sundowns’ intent to win on the day, not merely manage the occasion, in a tie where control of momentum could decide who reaches the final.
Ayabonga Khaka’s three-wicket burst anchored a disciplined Proteas bowling display as South Africa beat India by six wickets to go 1–0 up. With the series long and India’s batting depth formidable, the opener felt less like a one-off and more like a blueprint South Africa can build on.
Erin Gallagher and Caitlin de Lange both dipped under the Commonwealth Games qualifying standard in the women’s 50m butterfly during the final morning session at the SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha. Their times reinforce South Africa’s growing depth in women’s sprint events and set up a compelling selection conversation ahead of the next major international cycle.
Banyana Banyana’s narrow 1–0 friendly win over Algeria in Durban gave Desiree Ellis plenty to like: improved cohesion, control in key moments, and valuable minutes for combinations. But the head coach’s message was clear — South Africa must be more ruthless in the final third as they shape a squad for the next phase of international competition.
Mamelodi Sundowns return to a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday knowing a CAF Champions League final is within reach—but only if their back line holds under pressure. Defender Keagan Johannes has framed the task simply: shut the door, manage the moments, and don’t give Esperance a route back into the tie.
Luvo Manyonga climbed back to the top of South African long jumping on Friday in Stellenbosch, winning the ASA senior title with an 8.04m leap in tough weather. It’s his first national crown since 2019—and a reminder of how quickly the conversation changes when a world champion looks like himself again.
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