Benni Opens Up On Possible Future

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After leaving Manchester United, Benni McCarthy has opened up about his future, and what he hopes to do next. McCarthy’s contract as a first-team coach at United came to an end at the end of June, and has recently been linked with several jobs, with sources saying that Mamelodi Sundowns are one of the clubs who are interested in recruiting the former Cape Town City and AmaZulu Head Coach.  McCarthy recently spoke about his future in a television interview, saying the idea of coaching an African powerhouse, or a club in MLS in America, would be appealing. “What’s next for

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Onyango Backs Ronwen For Ballon d’Or Honour

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango believes Ronwen Williams “stands a big chance” to win the Yachine Trophy at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards. The legendary stopper who has won every title on offer, including the CAF Champions League and Best African Goalkeeper at the CAF Awards has thrown his weight behind his teammate at Sundowns. He’s echoed the sentiments of Hugo Broos for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season, who detractors questioned over his move to Masandawana with the presence of Onyango and now-retired Zambia icon, Kennedy Mweene in the squad. “The nomination of Ronwen is incredible

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Ex-Swallows Star Among 6 New Players At Leruma

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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Leruma United have completed the signing of six players including former Moroka Swallows attacker Felix Obada. With the window transfer only closing this coming Friday, United are strengthening their squad having endured the worst possible start in the 2024/25 campaign as they currently lie at the base of the log having lost all three matches. This publication has it on good authority that United have roped in Joseph Mhlongo, Pentjie Zulu, Lifa Hlongwane, Felix Obada, Thabang Mnyembane and Kutlwano Mzimela. Obada has a lot of experience having played for Thanda Royal Zulu, Maritzburg United, Swallows, and

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Official: Pirates Announce Another Exit

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed they have released Lesedi Kapinga after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. Kapinga, 29, joined the Buccaneers ahead of last season after spending three years at Mamelodi Sundowns. However, he only made 13 appearances under Jose Riveiro, starting just two games without scoring a single goal in 2024/25. As a consequence, the Buccaneers have now agreed to part ways with the forward. “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has reached an agreement with Lesedi Kapinga for the early release of his contract,” the club stated. “Both parties have agreed to amicably part ways following

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Official: Stellies Confirm Latest Signing

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Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of Chumani Butsaka on a long-term deal from Cape Town Spurs, as reported by iDiski Times. Butsaka, 22, has had his release clause triggered by the Cape Winelands outfit having made close to 120 appearances across all competitions for the Ikamva side since coming through the youth ranks in 2020. He was the captain of the side last season and also featured in the COSAFA Cup in 2022, netting on debut in Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 win over Madagascar. The Cape Winelands outfit confirmed Butsaka’s arrival at the club via their social media platforms on

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Nabi On Da Cruz Replacement After Sudden Chiefs Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has claimed there’s a need to have a second assistant at the club after the departure of Fernando da Cruz. The Frenchman left the Chiefs project he joined alongside Nabi with, where he previously worked alongside him at ASFAR, holding the Technical Director position in Morocco. However, he left for a return to the North African state after a lucrative approach from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) in a newly launched project. The leaves Khalil Ben Youssef, his former analyst at Young Africans as his only assistant at present. “Why not? It’s possible,

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Mngqithi – Why Pirates Will Be Downs’ Biggest Opponents

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has tipped Orlando Pirates to be their biggest threat toward their Betway Premiership title defence, ruling out Stellenbosch FC from posing any challenge. Sundowns have won an unprecedented seven league titles in a row and are looking to make it an eighth in succession despite a shaky start to the campaign where they were booted out of the MTN8 competition. In the past two seasons, Pirates have finished second and last term by a 20-point difference from Sundowns, and Mngqithi, in his candid chat with iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in the current

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Majoro Cites Ronaldo Over Retirement Talk

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates striker Lehlohonolo Majoro says, like Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, players shouldn’t be rushed into retiring. Majoro, 38, who started his professional career at the age of 24, featured for AmaZulu (two stints), both Soweto sides, Cape Town City and Bidvest Wits, but finds himself a free agent after his contract was not renewed by Usuthu last year, which has prompted him to start his coaching badges, obtaining a CAF C licence and is also one of the MTN8 Ambassadors this season. The Ladybrand-born forward spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition

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Nabi Calm As Transfer Deadline Day Looms

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says they will be patient in the transfer market due to the huge responsibility of rebuilding the squad. Since his appointment as head coach, the club has brought in seven new signings, Bongani Sam, Fiacre Ntwari, Rushwin Dortley, Gaston Sirino, Inacio Miguel, Njabulo Blom and Bradley Cross. The club has strongly been linked with Oswin Appollis over the last week but Nabi has remained tight-lipped on any potential moves in the market before the window shuts on 20 September. “For myself, for that, I don’t want to accept propositions for new players, I need

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