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Khoza, Motaung call for new Challenge format
Soccer bosses Irvin Khoza (Orlando Pirates) and Kaizer Motaung (Kaizer Chiefs) agreed on Monday that a new format should be in place for the pre-season Vodacom Challenge next year. Read full article

SA teams 'excellent' - Redknapp
Harry Redknapp spoke in glowing terms about the standard of football in South Africa as the squad returned to England with the Vodacom Challenge trophy on Sunday morning. Read full article

Leal bemoans missed chances
Orlando Pirates coach Julio Leal bemoaned the missed chances in his side's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Vodacom Challenge final at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday. Read full article

Spurs give Bucs a football lesson
Tottenham Hotspur handed treble champions Orlando Pirates a football lesson in the final of the 2011 Vodacom Challenge. Read full article

Pienaar to start in Challenge final
Bafana Bafana and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Steven Pienaar will start for the first time in the Vodacom Challenge against Orlando Pirates in the tournament final at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read full article

Bongani pleased with progress
Tottenham Hotspur defender Bongani Khumalo was delighted to get 90 minutes under his belt against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday. Read full article

Pirates sink Chiefs to reach final
A Tlou Segolela goal was enough to see a repeat of the 2007 Vodacom Challenge final as Orlando Pirates, beat arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday. Read full article

Redknapp impressed with Pirates
Tottenham Hotspur coach Harry Redknapp said he was impressed by Orlando Pirates' display during their 1-1 draw at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Tuesday night. Read full article

Final berth at stake for Soweto rivals
The Vodacom Challenge heads into the business end of the competition when South African giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates clash in an eliminator in Port Elizabeth on Thursday evening. Read full article

Chiefs prepared for Pirates clash - VV
Kaizer Chiefs head into the Vodacom Challenge clash against rival Orlando Pirates at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium knowing that victory will secure them a spot in the final against Tottenham Hotspur. Read full article

Pirates draw against Tottenham
A sublimely placed free-kick from Rafael van der Vaart and a fantastic strike from Happy Jele in the first half saw Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspur play to a 1-1 draw in Nelspruit on Wednesday. Read full article

Modric leads Spurs vs Pirates
Want-away midfielder Luka Modric captained Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday in a Vodacom Challenge tournament match against Orlando Pirates at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. Read full article

Spurs geared for Bucs Challenge
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admitted on his arrival on Monday that he knew very little about Tuesday's opposition in the Vodacom Challenge, Pirates, and stressed the encounter would be a tough one. Read full article

Redknapp prepared for Pirates test
Tottenham Hotspur coach Harry Redknapp arrived in South Africa on Monday in time for his side's second Vodacom Challenge clash against Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Tuesday evening. Read full article

Chiefs beat Spurs with late winner
Kaizer Chiefs defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the opening match of the 2011 Vodacom Challenge at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday afternoon. Read full article

Chiefs, Tottenham clash sold out
The Vodacom Challenge clash between Kaizer Chiefs and visiting English Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday has been sold out. Read full article

VV to test new signings vs Spurs
Kaizer Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic said he would use the Vodacom Challenge to blood his new signings ahead of a difficult season with his side in search of Premiership glory. Read full article

Spurs arrive for Vodacom Challenge
English Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur arrived in South Africa on Thursday morning for the pre-season Vodacom Challenge tournament. Read full article

Redknapp to miss Chiefs clash
Tottenham Hostpur flew out to South Africa on Wednesday as the team's preparations for the new season continue with their participation in the Vodacom Challenge. Read full article

Pirates name squad for Challenge
Orlando Pirates have named their squad for the 2011 Vodacom Challenge, including a number of their exciting new signings. Read full article