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Orlando Pirates quartet to kick start the 10th Vodacom Challenge

June 30, 2009

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Orlando Pirates quartet to kick start the 10th Vodacom Challenge

Orlando Pirates players can’t wait to lace up their boots for the 10th anniversary of the Vodacom Challenge against Manchester City, at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, on Saturday, July 18 (15h00 kickoff). Teko Modise said: “Manchester City is a class side. We have been watching Robinho play since his days in Santos, Brazil [...]

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We want investors with sports acumen rather than just money

June 25, 2009

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Kaizer Motaung has done very well as a soccer entrepreneur by starting and growing Kaizer Chiefs into arguably the biggest soccer brand in the country. The same applies to John Comitis who owns Ajax Cape Town. He’s built this club into a sustainable long-term business with fantastic infrastructure. Patrice Motsepe is a mining entrepreneur who [...]

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Viljoen backs Manchester City to add value-for-money soccer at the Vodacom Challenge 2009

June 16, 2009

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Former Manchester City midfielder, South African-born Colin Viljoen, expects Manchester City to be a highly competitive team and good value for money to watch, when they join Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in the 10th anniversary edition of the Vodacom Challenge from 18 – 25 July. Viljoen, who played 38 times for the English club [...]

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Limpopo hosts Vodacom Challenge

June 10, 2009

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Limpopo hosts Vodacom Challenge

10th Anniversary Vodacom Challenge soccer mania is just weeks away.  Limpopo football enthusiasts will get their first taste of this world class club tournament when Orlando Pirates take on Manchester City at the Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, 18 July (15h00 kickoff) in the opening fixture of this year’s event. Kaizer Chiefs will [...]

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