Man Utd Sign African Starlet, €30m Sale Confirmed

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Manchester United have announced the signing of Mali youth international Sekou Kone who has joined from Guidars FC in his homeland, while Scott McTominay was sold to Napoli. The 18-year-old is one of the few players directly signed from Africa by a top club, with United said to be excited for his future, even though he’ll initially join the club’s academy team. “Manchester United have completed the signing of exciting young midfielder Sekou Kone,” the club stated. “The Mali youth international has joined from Guidars FC in his homeland. “Kone only turned 18 in February and will initially be supported

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Khanye – Why Mngqithi Must Take Blame For The Loss

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes that Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi must shoulder the blame for his side’s MTN8 first leg semi-final loss to Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday.   Fawaaz Basadien converted a second-half penalty as Stellies held on to claim a huge 1-0 advantage ahead of this weekend’s second leg clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Khanye emphasized that because Mngqithi issued instructions, he should take the blame on their loss as they played an unusual style, while criticizing him on his usage of Themba Zwane as an impact player against a speedy Stellies side.

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Shock U-Turn In Nigeria Coach Search

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Nigeria are still without a new head coach after German tactician Bruno Labbadia has opted against becoming the new man in charge. This comes after the Nigeria Football Federation had already announced Labbadia as new head coach. However, despite some good initial progress, Labbadia and the NFF were not able to agree on final details reports German publication Kicker. Nigeria now remain without a head coach just seven days before facing Benin in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After the NFF had announcing Labbadia as head coach, they had also released a squad, which includes Orlando Pirates defender Olisa

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Rayners Breaks Silence On Assault Charges Case

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New Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners has provided an update on his alleged physical assault case, saying the matter is currently being resolved by the legal authorities. A few days before sealing a big-money move to Chloorkop, after they triggered his release clause, Rayners and former teammate Jayden Adams stood accused of striking a man with a glass at the Centraal Club in Stellenbosch. The 30-year-old football fan and local activist is said to have required about 25-30 stitches under his eye, with the accuser threatening to expose the two players on social media if they don’t comply – something

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Chiefs Star Called Up To National Team Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe has been included in Botswana’s 35-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Mauritania and Egypt. The Zebras travel away to the Lions of Chinguetti on Saturday, September 7, before hosting the Pharaohs at home in Francistown three days later. Ditlhokwe, 26, has had an injury-plagued spell at Naturena since joining from SuperSport United at the beginning of 2023/24, making just 21 starts in all competitions. Veteran goalkeeper, Kabelo Dambe, 34, who once plied his trade in South Africa for the now-defunct Platinum Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic, has received a rare

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Algerian Giants Submit Offer For Sekhukhune Star

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Algerian side MC Alger have reportedly submitted an offer to Sekhukhune United for Nigerian striker Chibuike Ohizu. Babina Noko have already lost Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana and Asekho Tiwani to ES Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns, respectively, and the Nigerian marksman could follow suit with MC Alger looking to lure him away from the Betway Premiership side. Ohizu, 27, joined Babina Noko at the beginning of the 2020/21 season from Jomo Cosmos, going on to net 24 goals in 87 appearances in all competitions. Last season, he played almost every league match for Sekhukhune, scoring eight goals, making him the

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Broos On Why Sundowns Lost To Stellenbosch

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has attributed Mamelodi Sundowns’ shock MTN8 defeat to Stellenbosch FC due to the lack of playing many competitive games. Downs suffered a 1-0 loss on Wednesday night in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, which was just their second competitive match after their quarterfinal clash against Polokwane City. Stellenbosch on the other hand were playing their fourth official game after their Wafa Wafa last eight tie against TS Galaxy and the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round double-header against Eswatini outfit Nsingizi Hotspurs. The Belgian mentor identified that lack of competitive

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Ngezana’s FCSB Drawn Vs EPL Giants In Europa League

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Siyabonga Ngezana’s FCSB have received some tough opponents in the UEFA Europa League. The Romanian champions qualified via the Europa League playoffs after beating LASK 2-1 on aggregate thanks to a 93rd minute winner on Thursday evening. They have now entered the “league phase” of the Europa League, but were sitting in pot 4, meaning they received some heavy hitters as opponents, including Manchester United and Rangers from Pot 1. In addition, they will also face Greek giants Olympiacos and POAK, Midtjlland, Qarabag, RFS and Bundesliga side Hoffenheim. Meanwhile, Manchester United will meet Rangers, Porto, PAOK, Fenerbahce, Viktoria Plzen and

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Chiefs To Sign Bafana Defender

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Kaizer Chiefs have reached an agreement with Lamontville Golden Arrows for the transfer of Bafana Bafana defender Bradley Cross Cross, 23, joined Arrows at the beginning of last season after leaving Maritzburg United on a free transfer. The former Newcastle United U23 defender had a good season with Arrows, despite Abafana Bes’thende finishing outside the top eight. The 23-year-old made 24 appearances in all competitions, and he also caught the attention of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who picked him for his squad that participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November against Rwanda and Benin. iDiski Times understands

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