Ex-Chiefs Defender Set For MLS Move

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Teenage Hadebe has returned to the Major League Soccer after his stint in the Turkish Superliga. Hadebe, 28, spent last season at Konyaspor after three seasons in the MLS with Houston Dynamo where he won the 2022/23 United States Open Cup. The Zimbabwe international has been a free agent after the expiry of his short-term deal in Turkey and now returned to the USA, joining FC Cincinnati, who currently sit third on the MLS log. On Tuesday, the club confirmed the defender has penned a one-year deal with one-year option as they look to bolster their

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Official: Stellenbosch Announce Latest Signing

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Stellenbosch have announced the signing of Ashley Cupido from Cape Town Spurs, as reported by iDiski Times. The Cape Winelands team confirmed the deal for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday evening, with Mervin Boji going to Spurs permanently also part of deal. “We’re excited to welcome the talented 23-year-old to our ambitious club,” Stellenbosch FC CEO, Rob Benadie was quoted as saying in the announcement. “He is a player who will fit our system well and who we believe has the ability to consistently feature at the top end of the PSL’s goal-scoring charts. “Mervin is a local hero who

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Pirates Star Called Into Nigeria Squad

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Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah has been called up into Nigeria’s latest squad. Ndah, 26, has been one of the main pillars in Jose Riveiro’s Pirates line-up since returning from his long injury layoff last season. He has featured in all three games for the Buccaneers this campaign and has even been captaining the side, scoring once. His fine form has been rewarded by new Nigeria coach Bruno Labbadia, who called him into his first official squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda next week. So far, Ndah has represented the Super Eagles twice,

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Khanye Predicts MTN8 Semi-Finals & Winner

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in this year’s MTN8 final, with the latter lifting the trophy. Tuesday’s semi-final first leg between Cape Town City and Pirates was postponed due to the adverse weather conditions, and is now scheduled for Wednesday 18:00. Khanye believes it will be a tight affair between Eric Tinkler and Jose Riveiro’s sides, with the winner only decided on penalties after the second leg. “The game is going to be decided in the second leg. I think it’s going to be 1-1 in the first leg, and also

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Chaine On New Pirates Role After Ofori & Mpontshane Exit

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Orlando Pirates first choice goalkeeper Sipho Chaine says he needs no reminder of his duties in the team after the exits of senior goal minders Richard Ofori and Siyabonga Mpontshane. The duo’s exit at the club means the reigning MTN8 Last Man Standing winner is now senior in age and experience to Melusi Buthelezi and Sphamandla Gumede at Pirates. The 27-year-old has played an overall of 51 matches in black and white, keeping 18 clean sheets and conceding 38 goals. In his interview with iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 168 of the newspaper, Chaine emphasized that the

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DDC Returns For Exciting 10th Season

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The highly anticipated DStv Diski Challenge is back for its 10th season, promising to deliver thrilling football action and continue its legacy of nurturing young talent. The tournament, which has been a cornerstone of South African football development for a decade, will once again showcase the best young players looking to make it into the Premier Soccer League clubs. As the Diski Challenge enters its second decade, it remains committed to providing a platform for aspiring footballers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience as a gateway to professional football. This commitment to Enriching Lives has been at the heart of

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Official: Arsenal Sign Euro Winner

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Arsenal have announced the signing of Mikel Merino on a long-term contract from Real Socied. Merino, 28, was one of the standout players in Spain’s triumph at the 2024 UEFA European Championship, netting a crucial injury-time winner against Germany in the quarter-final. He was also part of the squad that won the 2023 UEFA Nations League and made 28 appearances overall for Spain. He joined the club from Sociedad and was given the No. 23 shirt by the Premier League side. “Mikel is a player who will bring us huge quality with his experience and versatility,” Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta

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Two PSL Players Named In Uganda Squad To Face Bafana

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Uganda have named Golden Arrows goalkeeper Ismail Watenga and Venda FC’s Charles Lukwago in their squad to face South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September. South Africa hosts the Cranes in their Group K opener on Friday, 6 September at Orlando Stadium before travelling to the Juba Stadium to face South Sudan four days later. The other nation within the group is Congo Brazzaville, with the top two nations progressing to the continental showpiece in Morocco at the end of the year. Watenga, 29, has been one of the standout goalkeepers in South Africa since arriving

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Edition 169 – Jali & Johannes

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In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu chats with former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates midfielder Andile Jali about his decision to join Chippa United. Rob Delport brings us another ‘Build The Ideal PSL Player’ feature, and this time got new Mamelodi Sundowns’ signing Kegan Johannes to make the choices. Ahead of the MTN8 semi-finals between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch, Lethabo Kganyago talked with MTN8 ambassador, former Orlando Pirates captain, Lucky Lekgwathi, Meanwhile, Lethabo also got to talk to Thinasonke Mbatha, who has just guided UWC to the CAF Women’s Champions League finals, after

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