THE LATEST NFD NEWS

• There was a strange incident during Ubuntu Cape Town’s 5-0 hammering of Richards Bay FC when the two Saal brothers, Lionel, 22, and Devon, 26, clashed. In fact, the younger sibling, a defender for the Natal Rich Boyz, was sent off for what appeared to be a two-legged tackle, with the ball out of play.

• Meanwhile, Ubuntu graduate, Albert Manenji, 18, has signed for Dynamos FC in Zimbabwe. “He was with us for two years until the end of high school,” said director, Casey Prince. • Witbank Spurs’ long- serving assistant and goalkeeper coach, Eugene Etame Soppo, has confirmed his exit from the troubled club. “I’m not there anymore. After nine years, I’ve done enough. When players don’t perform, the coaches suffer,” he told Soccer Laduma.

• Former Vasco da Gama and Platinum Stars goalkeeper Steven Hoffman is having second thoughts about joining Siyavutha. “I don’t think I’m going to sign there,” he said.

• Uthongathi FC head coach, Johnny Ferreira, has explained how he managed to overpower Stellenbosch FC 2-1. “I told the players that we needed to show and prove our log position wasn’t a true reflection of the performances this season,” he said. • Western Cape ABC Motsepe

League outfit, Jomo’s Power, has one of the worst defensive records in SA after conceding an incredible 83 goals in 28 games, which includes being hit for seven by Grassy Park United, The Magic and Zizwe United. • Hungry Lions FC will represent the Northern Cape in the ABC Motsepe League National Play-Offs following their 4-2 aggregate victory over United Rovers, who lost the first leg 3-0.