Former Orlando Pirates fitness guru wants Everton in the Champions League
Franck Plaine has three Master's degrees and top level experience. Can the former Orlando Pirates fitness guru return Everton Women to former glory?
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
7-9-3, 2nd in South African Premiership
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Sikhosana relives last Soweto Derby hat-trick


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Pirates, Sundowns held to scoreless draws in PSL
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2021-22 Prem Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | +24 | 44 |
| Orlando Pirates | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | +5 | 30 |
| Stellenbosch | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | +4 | 29 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 28 |
| Amazulu | 20 | 5 | 12 | 3 | +2 | 27 |
| SuperSport United | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +6 | 26 |
| Royal AM | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 26 |
| Sekhukhune United | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | +1 | 25 |
| Cape Town City | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | -2 | 22 |
| Golden Arrows | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | +1 | 21 |
| Marumo Gallants | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | -7 | 19 |
| Chippa United | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -8 | 16 |
| Maritzburg United | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -9 | 15 |
| Moroka Swallows | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -11 | 14 |
| Baroka FC | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 13 |
| TS Galaxy | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -11 | 13 |