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TimesLIVE
26-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mhlongo and Holomisa on Pirates coach Ouaddou and state of motorsport in SA
In the 69th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo and motorsport driver Fikile Holomisa. The discussion starts with Holomisa, of team Qhobani, who is related to politician Bantu, talking about how he got into motorsport and how he is championing transformation. Mhlongo, who also played for Bafana Bafana, Chippa United, Bidvest Wits and Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM), joined to talk about football current affairs.
TimesLIVE
19-06-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
World champ Proteas return to heroes' welcome
In the 68th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by sportscaster Philasande Sixaba to discuss leading stories making headlines. The discussion starts with a reflection on Mamelodi Sundowns winning their first match at the Fifa Club World Cup, beating Ulsan HD FC of South Korea 1-0 to boost their chances of progressing past Group F. The focus shifts to the Proteas, who became world champions with a five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's at the weekend and returned to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. The panel ended their discussion by talking about the Springboks, who are in camp in Johannesburg where coach Rassie Erasmus is preparing for the international season. The campaign starts with a clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town on June 28, followed by back-to-back matches against Italy at Loftus (July 5) and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (July 12), then a Test against Georgia in Mbombela on July 19.
TimesLIVE
04-06-2025
- General
- TimesLIVE
What went wrong for Sundowns in the Champions League final?
In the 68th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele discuss the sporting news of the week dominated by Mamelodi Sundowns losing in the Caf Champions League final. Other major topics are this weekend's United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinals and the World Test Championship (WTC) final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's from June 11 to 15. The Brazilians lost 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids FC in the Champions League final and this has put immense pressure on coach Miguel Cardoso, who was brought in to win the competition and made some strange decisions over the two legs. Sundowns supporters are divided on whether the Portuguese boss should stay, but for now he appears to enjoy the support of Downs' management, who don't want to make a coaching change shortly before the Fifa Club World Cup in the US that starts on June 14. Mpanza and Mphahlele discuss what went wrong over the two legs where Sundowns conceded a late goal at home for a 1-1 draw and lost 2-1 in Cairo. Also in the show, they preview the hugely anticipated URC semifinal between traditional rivals the Bulls and Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. They also put the spotlight on the ICC WTC final in London.
TimesLIVE
22-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Stakes high in clash between Sundowns and Pyramids
In the 66th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele discuss the latest sporting news of the week. The show starts with Mpanza and Mphahlele reflecting on Mamelodi Sundowns receiving the Betway Premiership trophy for winning the league for a record-extending eighth successive season. The discussion continues with the preview of the Champions League final first leg against Egyptian side Pyramids FC at Loftus on Saturday where their target is a win without conceding a goal.
TimesLIVE
15-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Mabalane on Sundowns, Riveiro's legacy at Pirates, Chiefs' trophy
In the 65th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Jomo Cosmos, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United winger Dikgang 'Terminator' Mabalane. The show starts with Mabalane reflecting on the legacy of former Pirates coach Jose Riveiro, who left on Tuesday after three successful years at the club where he won five cup competitions. Riveiro's highlights include taking the team to the semifinals of the 2024-25 Champions League, where they lost to Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
