Manqoba Makes Bold Statement On Mabena, Kutlwano & Co

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has suggested the youngsters emerging the squad have the quality to compete for starting berths as much as the senior players. Siyabonga Mabena, Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi, Kutlwano Letlaku and Malinbongwe Khoza have been among the DStv Diski Challenge players who featured heavily in Sundowns pre-season preparations. Letlaku, who joined the club last season from the School of Excellence, earned a start against Stellenbosch in their second league MTN8 semi-final defeat before the FIFA international break. It’s been suggested that Sundowns are looking to develop these promising talents in the first team this season amongst the core

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How Chiefs Could Line Up For Nabi Debut

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Kaizer Chiefs will finally open their 2024/25 season on Saturday, and here is how Amakhosi could line up in Nasreddine Nabi’s first game. The Glamour Boys had a long pre-season after missing out on the Top 8 last campaign. As a consequence, their match against Marumo Gallants will be their first official game under new head coach Nabi. Chiefs, though, did play several pre-season friendlies, with some players impressing the new head coach. Nabi is expected to hand new goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari a starting XI debut, but the spot among the goalkeepers seems tightly contested. At the back, Reeve Frosler

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Maela – It’s Only The Beginning For Bafana Duo

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Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela is excited about the future of Relebohile Mofokeng and Thalente Mbatha after their recent exploits with the national team. Mbatha made his debut as a substitute against Uganda and netted a stoppage time equaliser, while the teenage sensation Mofokeng played an impressive cameo to help drive the team after falling behind. Mbatha replicated his performance in Juba, four days later, coming off the bench to net a 94th minute winner as they downed South Sudan 3-2 to move level on four points at the top of Group K alongside the Cranes. “We’re so proud of

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Tinkler Wants To Start On The Front Foot

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler is looking for a positive start to the Betway Premiership but knows it will be a tricky first game on the road against Royal AM. City will face Royal AM at Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday afternoon, in what will be the first official game of the 2024/25 league campaign. Tinkler is feeling confident ahead of the game and has stressed the importance of kicking off on the front foot, especially if his team, who finished fifth last season, are going to be competitive this campaign. “You’ve got to be able to compete,

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Riveiro – We’re Different Team Compared To Last Year

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has insisted his side are on a different level compared to when they were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by Jwaneng Galaxy last year. Pirates will face Morena Ramorenboli’s side in Botswana for their CAF Champions League encounter on Saturday. Coming to this encounter Pirates defeated Madagascar champions Disciples FC 4-0 on aggregate, after finishing the first leg away from home in a goalless draw and scored four goals at Orlando Stadium. Pirates will be playing against Galaxy for the third time in two seasons after they were eliminated by them from the

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Manqoba Makes Bullish Claim Amid Early Criticism

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has reiterated that he is surprised by people who are doubting his capabilities in the position.   Mngqithi rose to the hot seat at Chloorkop after the departure of Rulani Mokwena two months ago. He oversaw the pre-season tour of Austria where Sundowns won two of their five matches. The coach was also in the dugout when the side was eliminated from the MTN 8 by Stellenbosch FC in the semi-finals.   The exit brought with it a barrage of criticism from fans and pundits alike. However, Mngqithi told iDiski Times senior writer Velile

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Kaizer Jr Addresses Nabi Mandate

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr is playing his cards very close to his chest regarding head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s mandate ahead of tomorrow’s 2024/25 Betway Premiership resumption. Amakhosi face a real test when they take to the field against Marumo Gallants at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 14 September. During the recent Betway Premiership launch, coach Nabi urged the club’s fans to manage their expectations when it comes to the trophy front especially after a dismal 2023/24 season where they finished in low 10th placed finish. In his candid interview with veteran broadcaster Robert Marawa on

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SuperSport Suffer Major Blow

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SuperSport United have suffered a major blow after midfielder Grant Margeman tore his ACL in a friendly match against Kaizer Chiefs. Margeman has been a pillar of Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport side since joining the club permanently from Mamelodi Sundowns at the beginning of last season. The Bafana Bafana midfielder collected a few “Man Of The Match” awards last campaign and earned himself a call-up to Hugo Broos’ preliminary 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad. He was in the Bafana squad that faced Namibia and DRC in December 2023 but got cut from the final AFCON selection. The 26-year-old played 37

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Breaking: Coach Resigns In Presser

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AS Vita Club head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has resigned with immediate effect after his side’s loss to Stellenbosch FC in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round. Vita only arrived in South Africa in the early hours of Friday, just a few hours prior to their game against Stellies on the same day. According to information gathered by this website, the DRC side were expected to arrive earlier than that but there were issues with players Visas and Passports, which led to their late arrival. After the game, the Vita coach announced to the media that he is stepping down

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