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Cardoso confirms Maseko wants Sundowns exit

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed that Thapelo Maseko wants to leave the club after the winger rejected an opportunity to rejoin the first-team squad.

Cardoso broke his silence after Sundowns' 3-2 MTN8 quarter-final win over Polokwane City, revealing he recently held a private meeting with the Bafana Bafana winger. The 22-year-old recently sparked concern among fans after sharing emotional messages on Instagram about his unhappiness and desire to leave the African champions.

Cardoso said there is no bad blood between him and Maseko. "Between coach Miguel and Thapelo Maseko, there are no issues. Yesterday I had a beautiful talk with Maseko," Cardoso told reporters.

The Portuguese coach explained that he offered Maseko the chance to return to the squad, but the player made it clear he wants a new challenge. "I asked him if he wanted to stay with us because I don't want to work with players who don't want to be part of our group. My heart is open for you and the team is open for you if you want to stay with us. But when the player says he wants to go elsewhere, then it becomes a club matter and not a coach's matter."

Cardoso added that he still rates Maseko highly and revealed they remained in contact throughout the FIFA World Cup. "Thapelo is a wonderful boy. We like him very much. We exchanged messages throughout the World Cup and I even tried to help him stay positive," he said.

Limpopo Boy's private video leak sparks online storm

South African dancer and entertainer Limpopo Boy (real name Matome Thoka / Robert Matome Thuka) has become the centre of a social media controversy after a private intimate video allegedly involving him and a woman was leaked and rapidly shared online on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

The footage, which reportedly shows the pair in a private moment, circulated widely across platforms. Online users identified the woman and claimed she is married, with some posts linking her to a wedding last year April. These claims remain unconfirmed by official sources.

Limpopo Boy's management, Limpopo Boy Crew Management, quickly released a formal statement describing the material as stolen content distributed without authorisation. The team said it is working with legal professionals and hosting platforms to have the video removed and is engaging cybersecurity experts to trace its origin. The public has been urged not to share, download, or interact with the links.

The incident has drawn mixed reactions, with many users debating privacy issues while others focused on the alleged marital status of the woman involved.

The story continues to develop as efforts to contain the leak proceed.

Sold Out! Chiefs, Arrows unveil starting XIs for MTN8 clash

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that tickets for their eagerly anticipated MTN8 quarter-final against Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium have officially sold out.

The sold-out clash kicks off at 6pm on Sunday, with both teams hoping to book a place in the semi-finals.

The build-up to the match was overshadowed by controversy after Golden Arrows posted an offensive message on social media targeting Chiefs winger Luke Baartman. The now-deleted post described Baartman as "isishawa", a derogatory term used to insult people living with albinism.

On the Amakhosi team front, new signing Langelihle Phili starts on the bench after joining Amakhosi earlier this week. Another new arrival, Adolf Mtasingwa, has been handed his official debut by coach Fernando Da Cruz.

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen (C), Monyane, Kwinika, Miguel, Frosler, Maboe, Mtasingwa, Ngcobo, Baartman, Vilakazi, Duba.

Substitutes: Leaner, Solomons, Nkgwesa, Moloisane, Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Shabalala, Ighodaro, Phili.

Golden Arrows XI: Maova, Jiyane, Dlamini, Mabaso, Van Neel, Shezi, Cele, Maxwele, Deon, Khumalo.

Substitutes: Mbanjwa, Gasa, Mantshiyane, Khumalo, Sithole, Mbatha, Karelse, Van Rooi, Rakosa.