Broos On Blom’s Return To Chiefs

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is hopeful Njabulo Blom’s return to Kaizer Chiefs reignites the form that earned him a place in the national team. Blom, 24, secured a surprise return to Chiefs from Major League Soccer (MLS) side St Louis City on loan for the 2024/25 season. And it appeared that he was being overlooked by Broos in recent squads due to long gruelling travels from the United States which was done with the guarantee of game time. “I hope that Njabulo will come back on the level he had when he left South Africa, I said it

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Zwane On Contrasting Form With Bafana And Sundowns

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Bafana Bafana captain Themba Zwane says his free role in the national team has been central to his impressive form. Zwane, 35, is arguably one of the finest players in Premier Soccer League (PSL) history and Mamelodi Sundowns based on his achievements and influence. However, his form has waned at club level over the past 12 months, with just six goal contributions in 41 games across all competitions while he’s emerged as the attacking talisman for Bafana since Broos recalled him to the squad. In his 19 caps since his return in September 2022, he’s netted eight goals with two

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Jessica Gives Latest Update On Khune

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Kaizer Chiefs‘ Marketing and Commercial Director, Jessica Motaung as well as Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr have given the latest update on Itumeleng Khune, confirming once more that his playing career with the club is over but they are keen to “take him to the next level” him in another role. Khune, 37, has been a free agent since his contract with Amakhosi expired at the end of June, but it seems the player is still keen on continuing his career. However, with no official move materialising for the long-term Chiefs goalkeeper, Khune might need to reconsider his option. Jessica

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Kaizer Jr Reveals Details About Chiefs’ Mayo Chase

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has confirmed that Amakhosi missed out on the signing of Khanyisa Mayo “by a couple of hours”. Amakhosi have made seven signings already, but most of them are defensive additions to Nasreddine Nabi’s squad. One of the players, who slipped through Chiefs hands, though, is Mayo, who ended up signing a lucrative deal with CR Belouizdad in Algeria – with Chiefs literally missing out by a few hours, as Motaung Jr confirmed. “There was definitely serious interest and I think we also must credit Basia, for how professional she handled the whole situation.

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Broos – Why I Named Zwane Bafana Captain

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he named Themba Zwane his captain in the absence of Ronwen Williams. The latter is currently sidelined with injury, which left the armband vacant, with vice captain Percy Tau also not being named in the squad by the Belgian tactician. Broos informed his team of his decision to go with Mshishi on Tuesday and explained his reasons during his matchday -1 press conference ahead of Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda. “I decided to take Themba. Themba has the respect of all the group and even of the technical

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Official: Wydad Sign Another Former Downs Player

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Wydad Athletic Club have announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil. Last week, Sundowns released the 26-year-old who had expressed his desire to return home, as previously reported by iDiski Times. Boutouil has agreed personal terms with Wydad on a two-year deal with an option to extend by a further season, which will see him represent all of the ‘big three’ after stints with ASFAR and Raja Athletic Club prior to his move to Sundowns. At Wydad, he will reunite with Rulani Mokwena, as the club announced his arrival on Thursday. The robust defender was a regular

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Williams Breaks Silence On Ballon d’Or Awards Nomination

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says he was lost for words and numb when he found out he was nominated for the Yachine Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards. Williams, 32, was one of 10 goalkeepers who were nominated for the Yachine Trophy, which is handed to the best goalkeeper of the year. The Downs shot stopper finds himself among the who is who of international goalkeepers and became the first ever goalkeeper playing in Africa, who was nominated for the award. “I am speechless, I’ve got no words to describe how I’m feeling at the moment,”

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Ex-Chiefs & Pirates Playmakers Join Gallants

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Marumo Gallants head coach Dan Malesela has confirmed Xola Mlambo and Kamohelo Mahlatsi have been signed ahead of the new season. Mlambo has been a free agent since parting ways with TS Galaxy, while Mahlatsi was released by Chippa United at the end of last season. Both represent technically gifted players that have been seemingly written off by other clubs, while Malesela will be aiming to get the best out of this season. “We have signed them already [Mlambo and Mahlatsi], we just have to make a formal announcement on the players we have signed,” Malesela confirmed. In his second

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Chiefs Starlet Rescues Amajimbos

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South African won 4-3 via a penalty shootout after a stoppage-time goal from Neo Bohloko saw Amajimbos draw 1-1 with Tanzania in the 6 Nation tournament in Ivory Coast. It was a slow stop-start to the game, as the two teams sized each other up in the early game on Thursday. Vela Khumalo’s team took early control of possession with the Tanzanians looking to hit on the counter. South Africa’s dangerman Emile Witbooi was causing problems for the Tanzanians and he thought he had a penalty in the 29th minute, as he was brought down in the box after a

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