Nabi – Why I Attended Sundowns Games

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says it was imperative for him to attend live games before the start of the 2024/25 season. The Chiefs coach was spotted at two home games for Sundowns in the MTN8 this season as Amakhosi were yet to feature in a competitive game. With the club not qualifying for the competition, their first official fixture will take place at the Toyota Stadium next week in their league opener against Marumo Gallants. “I was watching the games to see the level of the PSL, I knew already that it has a good level in Africa,

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Lakay Set For Next Move?

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Pyramids FC and Bafana Bafana forward Fagrie Lakay could be part of a major swap deal for Nigeria and Ceramica Cleopatra forward Sodik Awujoola. Pyramids could fork out four players, including Lakay plus cash for highly-rated Sodiq Awujoola. The 23-year-old Nigerian had a good season, in which he had 23 goal contributions in 34 matches. He has been linked with top European teams, including Olympiacos FC but the deal fell through on the last day of the window transfer. Information received by iDiski Times states that Pyramids are ready to ship Mohamed Reda Boubou, Abdallah Magdy, Youssef Osama Nabih, Fagrie

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Hunt On Lepasa Talk As Transfer Deadline Looms

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has brushed off reports linking the club with a move for Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa. Lepasa, 27, spent six months on loan at SuperSport last year under Hunt where he netted two goals in 10 games before his return to Pirates. This coincided with some impressive form for the Buccaneers and Bafana Bafana as he helped the nation qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and secure bronze at the tournament in Ivory Coast. However, injuries and the form of Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa has seen him fall down the pecking

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Stellenbosch Star Joins Qatari Side

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Stellenbosch FC winger Anicet Oura has completed a move to Qatar second division side Muaither SC. Oura joined Stellies from Ivory Coast giants ASEC Mimosas at the beginning of last season and the 24-year-old hit the road running in the then DStv Premiership, scoring eight goals and assisting on two occasions. Since the transfer window opened he has been linked with a few clubs, including Belgium Pro League sides OH Leuven and K.Beerschot V.A but nothing materialised. Information received by iDiski Times states that Stellenbosch agreed to a one-year loan with an option to buy with Muaither SC for Oura.

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Chiefs Announce Legends Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their legends squad for a match against the KwaZulu-Natal Legends team on 7 September at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Stadium. The Amakhosi legends beat Bloemfontein Celtic Legends as part of the inaugural Toyota Cup 2-1 at Bloemfontein Stadium last month. ALSO READ: Chiefs Legends Beat Celtic Legend In Toyota Cup Curtain RaiserChiefs Legends Victorious Thabo Mooki will once again coach the Chiefs legends and is aiming for a third successive win after they also beat Orlando Pirates legends recently. “We have been playing good, entertaining football and, importantly, we have been winning,” Mooki told Chiefs’ website.

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Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees List Announced

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There will be a first-time winner of the Ballon d’Or after current holder and eight-time winner, Lionel Messi, missed out on the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. After their respective successes, it’s no surprise to see Real Madrid and Spain players dominating the nominees list, with the winners to be announced on 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Brazil superstar Vinicius Jr looks set to be a strong contender for the coveted prize but faces stiff competition from his teammate and England international Jude Bellingham, and Manchester City duo Rodri and goal machine Erling Haaland. For

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Manqoba Responds To Social Media Criticism

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he is not worried about the opinions of social media users and naysayers about his capabilities to lead the team. Mngqithi’s charges were booted out of the two-legged MTN8 semifinals this past weekend after going down 2-0 on aggregate to Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Since taking over the reins at Chloorkop after the departure of Rhulani Mokwena in July, Mngqithi’s side has been unable to score in an official tie, with the MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City, coming courtesy of a Thabang Matuludi own goal. Speaking to the media at

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PSL Star Nominated At Ballon d’Or Awards

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has been nominated as one of the 10 world’s best goalkeepers at the Ballon d’Or awards. The Ballon d’Or awards are hosted by France Football, and the Yachine Trophy is handed out to the best Goalkeeper of the Year. This year, Bafana Bafana captain Williams, who is currently sidelined with injury, has made the final 10-man shortlist. The Yachine Trophy is named after former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, and the winner is selected by former Ballon d’Or winners since its creation in 2019. It honours the best goalkeeper over the past season, Alisson (2019), Gianluigi Donnarumma (2021),

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Blom Breaks Silence On Chiefs Return

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom has expressed his excitement about returning to his boyhood club on loan. Blom, 24, came through the club’s youth levels and made his first-team debut in 2019. However in December 2022 he joined Major League Soccer club St. Louis City. He initially featured regularly under Bradley Carnell but somewhat struggled for game-time when the former Chiefs defender got sacked. On Tuesday, Chiefs announced the return of their former midfielder on loan, with the deal including a purchase option. “I am delighted to be back at Kaizer Chiefs, a Club that holds a special place in

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