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Angola won't be easy opponents

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December 18, 2025

Hola Soccer Laduma readers

- Itumeleng Khune

What a Carling All-Star spectacle

Listen, what we witnessed at Moses Mabhida Stadium this past weekend between Orlando.

Pirates and Carling All-Stars was absolutely incredible! The Carling All-Stars match has always been special, but this year's edition truly took things to another level.

The atmosphere, the quality of football, the energy from the crowd-everything came together perfectly to create a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come. The organisers really outdid themselves this time, and you could feel the excitement building throughout the week. The way they've managed to bring together top talent from across the PSL and create this showcase event is truly commendable. Being at the stadium to witness this firsthand was an absolute privilege. There's nothing quite like the atmosphere inside Moses Mabhida when it's buzzing with passionate football fans. What a contest this turned out to be! From the first whistle to the final moment, both teams played with intensity that had the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout the 90 minutes. The All-Stars team came out firing early, showing great combination play despite being put together specifically for this tournament. Pirates, on the other hand, showed exactly why they're one of the top teams in our league. Their organisation, pressing game, and ability to transition KHUNE'S from defence to attack were all on display.

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