Broos Discusses Disastrous Congo Situation Before AFCONQ

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says it would be a mistake to suggest Congo Brazzaville will be a walkover despite their disastrous situation. South Africa host Congo tomorrow at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with the nation only scheduled to arrive on matchday due to administration issues. It’s been suggested in Congolese media that disagreements with the Football Federation (Fecofoot) and the government saw them locked out of office. “We have to take account of the opponent, there were a lot of things happening in Congo at the beginning of the week,” Broos said. “But I think we can

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Stellies Captain On Pirates Goal In MTN8 Heartbreak

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Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens says though the pain of losing the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates is still fresh, he and his teammates know they have to let it go and focus on the rest of the season. Stellies who were playing in their maiden Wafa Wafa final and their second in two seasons lost 3-1 to the Buccaneers with the match overshadowed by one of referee Abongile Tom’s decisions, which led to the Pirates’ second goal. It was an incident that grabbed headlines over the weekend and into the launch and draw of this year’s 2024 Carling Knockout

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Maart On Chiefs Fans Criticism And Momentum After Downs Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart says he’s not aware of the criticism he’s received from supporters but is targeting improvement in his performances. Maart, 29, was a marquee signing for Chiefs when they prised him away from Sekhukhune United where he was the club captain and in the senior South Africa national team. However, he’s yet to replicate the sort of form and consistency he showed that made him one of the most sought-after talents in the league. “It’s something I don’t take note of or know about, because I’m not a lot on social media, because then if you

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Baroka Bolster Squad For PSL Promotion Push

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Baroka FC have announced the signing of midfielder Given Mashikinya on a one-year deal. The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Polokwane City when his contract wasn’t renewed at the end of last season.   Mashikinya played 29 matches for Rise and Shine and scored two goals plus one assist in all competitions last term. The former Sekhukhune United man is the second player to be announced by the Motsepe Foundation Championship side in two months following the arrival of former Kaizer Chiefs defender Sibusiso Mabiliso. He might not be the last addition after chairman Khurishi Mphahlele said

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‘I’m Not Here To Add Numbers’

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Asekho Tiwani says he looks up to most of his teammates especially those in his position, however, is not at the club to just make up numbers. The 19-year-old joined the defending league champions on a long-term contract in July 2024 from Sekhukhune United and made his debut in the CAF Champions League against Mbabane Swallows featuring the entire 90 minutes. The national U20 captain spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler in edition 172 where he admitted to admiring the likes of Aubrey Modiba, Terrence Mashego and Divine Lunga. Tiwani says the seniors have also

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Chiefs Charged By PSL

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Kaizer Chiefs have been charged by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over the unsavoury scenes in their 2-1 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns. The decision was confirmed on Thursday morning by PSL prosecutor advocate Zola Majavu after the clubs’ supporters through objects onto the field of play. It took place after a late strike from Edson Castillo was ruled out due to a foul in the build-up which would have been an equaliser for the home side in the final minutes. “I hereby confirm that earlier this morning, Kaizer Chiefs Football Club appeared before the PSL DC to answer to charges

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Duba Makes Promise To Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs forward Wandile Duba has promised supporters a trophy this season. Chiefs development product Duba has had a good start to the season under Nassredine Nabi’s leadership. He has contributed one assist so far, which was against Marumo Gallants in their 2-1 win. Ephefeni Glamour boys will compete in the Betway Premiership, Carling Knockout Cup, and Nedbank Cup. After missing out on the MTN8, they already had a good start in the league with two wins and one loss. After the international break, they will begin their Carling Knockout Cup journey against SuperSport United which consists of four matches

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Pirates Star Close To Returning

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Orlando Pirates defender Tapelo Xoki has revealed that he is close to returning to action following a lengthy injury layoff. Xoki picked a knee injury in May this year and was ruled out for the remainder of the last season missing out on the last two league matches and the Nedbank Cup triumph against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Pirates vice-captain missed the opening matches of the current campaign and was also in the stands when Pirates clichéd their historic third successive MTN 8 final against Stellenbosch last week. The former AmaZulu player has been replaced by youngster Thabiso Sesane in the

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Bvuma – There Are No Friendly Games

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Ahead of this weekend’s friendly CUFA Cup against Marumo Gallants, Bruce Bvuma has spoken about the differences at Kaizer Chiefs this season. With the FIFA international break dominating the calendar this week, Chiefs will take on Marumo Gallants on Sunday in Bloemfontein. Speaking to media at the official media day, Bvuma noted some of the changes in mentality at the club since Nasreddine Nabi’s arrival, and said that Sunday’s game might be a friendly, but they will approach it no differently to any other fixture. “I think that’s where the mentality part comes in,” Bvuma told the media on Thursday.

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