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Credit to Daniel Bennett for being a consistent referee, both locally and in Africa. His officiating is great and he is one of the best refs on the continent. Molema
Innocent Maela’s dedication, discipline and hard work are what makes him a regular leftback. His acquisition has bolstered the Bucs defence. Masi
Why did Safa dismiss Shakes Mashaba? Look now, Russia 2018 mania is but a dream, they should have sent Mashaba for anger management as Maritzburg Utd did for Ernst Middendorp. Nkonkism
Banyana Banyana’s Ellis is confident after beating Zimbabwe in the Cosafa Women’s Championship final. Congratulations ladies. Matome
I’m an Orlando Pirates fan, but I am proud of Mamelodi Sundowns’ achievements on the continent albeit being knocked out by Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. Penalties can be won by any team on the day. Halala Downs, now I believe the concentration is undivided and you may qualify for the ACL again. Buti
In last week’s edition of Phakaaathi, S’nkonkela wrote something sensible in lauding Maritzburg Utd and Orlando Pirates for not tasting defeat. However, a week later both teams tasted defeat. That’s the vicissitudes of football! Mzwakhe Ka Mbuliseni
Stuart Baxter must find a way to discipline players when they’re in the Bafana camp. Shakes was a strict coach, the players respected him and would never think of throwing a party especially after losing such an important game. Baxter must take control of the players. Mathaithai
Banyana Banyana’s dramatic comeback against Zambia showed all the qualities of a good side. Chief Makuwa
In the season before last Leicester City were crowned champs of the EPL, but last season they were fumblers of the highest order, the same thing that Bidvest Wits are currently facing. Will Wits get back to their former self after thrashing my Bucs? Watching you Wits! S’nkonkela
Itumeleng Khune is a greatshot-stopper with stellar performances. He has been on song since his return from injury, picking up three straight Man-ofthe-Match awards. He’s Mzansi’s finest and his awareness is great. Hummy
“They can beat me, but they cannot beat my mind”, it was as if Bidvest Wits were reciting the above offering by Mzwakhe Mbuli from the album Change is Pain. It was painful to see my Orlando Pirates falter for the first time this season. But we will bounce back. Up the Bucs! Buti Nkonki
I would like to commend Steve Khompela for giving young players a chance to also compete for the young Player-of-the-Season award. John Sebakeng
People who run Ajax Cape Town fail the team – back then Ajax used to produce good players and send some of them to Amsterdam but these days no player deserves to play in Amsterdam. Cashwell
As an Orlando Pirates supporter, Pirates’ players didn’t play well on Saturday against Bidvest Wits. Sredojevic’s men became frustrated and lost their cool, missing some easy chances. William Seloi