Mngqithi Gives Mbule Update

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has given an update on Sipho Mbule, who has been linked with a loan to Sekhukhune United. Earlier this week, iDiski Times broke that Mbule is close to joining Babina Noko on loan, but the deal is yet to be finalised. When Mngqithi was asked to give an update after his side’s 2-0 win in the Tshwane Derby, the Sundowns coach only confirmed that the midfielder is back in training. “I think he has been training very well, but he still has issues, because he’s coming from an injury, but he’s already in full

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Mngqithi Explains Mokoena & Mudau Absence

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained why Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau didn’t make the match day squad in Tuesday’s Tshwane Derby. Both players have been pillars for Sundowns, as well as for Bafana Bafana but were not selected for Masandawana’s 2-0 home win in the derby. However, Mngqithi insisted there was nothing sinister behind their absence, and it was just based on periodisation after Mokoena and Mudau both featured twice for Bafana during the international break. “They are still important players for the team, you must know that,” he told journalists. “They are very important players and they

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Sundowns Open League With Tshwane Derby Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 win over SuperSport United in their opening 2024/25 league game in the Tshwane Derby on Tuesday evening at Loftus Versfeld. In an opening half that flattered to deceive from both sides with a lack of clearcut chances, it was a rather disappointing display for the supporters who came out in their numbers. However, it appeared SuperSport were prepared to contain the home side and frustrate them, having come into the tie with questionable form despite a 4-0 win over Mbabane Swallows in the CAF Champions League over the weekend. But it took just 15 minutes

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Former Chiefs Defender Surfaces In Europe

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A Highly-rated former Kaizer Chiefs academy defender has resurfaced in Europe for the 2024/25 campaign. Former Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge defender Jordan Sampson has joined Maltese club, Qormi Football Club. The 22-year-old Cape Town-born centre-back was part of the Chiefs Diski team for several seasons, and also captained the team, and was touted as a potential first-team footballer. However, his opportunity with the Amakhosi signing several defenders in the past few seasons, Sampson’s opportunity with the Chiefs first team never came, and now he is hoping to further his career in Malta.

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CAF Give Major AFL Update

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CAF Director of Competitions Samson Adamu has confirmed that the African Football League will not take place in 2024. Mamelodi Sundowns are the current holders of the trophy, after winning the inaugural AFL tournament in 2023. However, SABC Sport reports that the competition will not be played this year, but will return in 2025, where it is expected to also to include 24 teams, rather than the eight that played in 2023. ”I think the plans fully for the AFL, it is highly unlikely this year because we only have a few months until the end of the year but

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Sundowns vs SuperSport Announce Starting XIs

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Mamelodi Sundowns have key notable absentees in their starting line-up when they host SuperSport United in their Betway Premiership title defence opener tonight at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Influential duo Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau have simply not made the cut for the Tshwane Derby after also been omitted in the last continental showpiece fixture this past weekend. The hosts finally returned to winning ways with a morale-boosting 4-0 thumping of Eswatini side Mbabane Swallows in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg match after a two-match winless run having registered back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8

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Obrigado & Campbell Headline Amajita Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs’ Mfundo Vilakazi and former SuperSport United winger Shandre Campbell headline Raymond Mdaka’s final Amajita squad for the upcoming COSAFA U20 Championship. Amajimbos sensation Emile Witbooi has also been named in the squad. The tournament serves as qualifiers for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, with the two finalists qualifying for the showpiece. Amajita have been draw in Group C, alongside Malawi (27 Sep), Lesotho (29 Sep) and Comoros (1 Oct). “Although some clubs failed to release the players we requested for this important tournament, I believe we have selected a strong quality squad and will be able

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Pirates Give Positive Injury Update

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Orlando Pirates have been boosted by the return of left-back Paseka Mako. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since October last year after picking up a knee ligament injury on international duty, shortly after his Bafana Bafana debut against eSwatini. After undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, Mako resumed light training in August and is now back in full training as well as contention for match day. “I’m so excited to be back on the field,” he told the club’s media team. ”The journey wasn’t easy but I’m eager to rejoin the team and contribute to the team’s success. It’s time to push

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Official: Ex-Chiefs Defender Lands New PSL Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu left-back Sibusiso Mabiliso has been given a new lease of live by Baroka FC. The 25-year-old was released by AmaZulu in January and had been without a club since. However, on Tuesday, Bakgaka announced the signing of Mabiliso on a one-year deal. “Baroka Football club is pleased to announce the signing of Sibusiso Mabiliso on a one year contract. The 25 years old played for Kaizer Chiefsr and Amazulu football club,” the club stated. Mabiliso had made just two appearances with Usuthu in 2023/24 after returning from Naturena, in August 2022. He was released by

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