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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Official: AmaZulu Announce Latest Signing

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Betway Premiership outfit AmaZulu have announced the signing of winger Andiswa Sithole from Durban City FC (formerly Maritzburg United) ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Sithole was with the City reserves last year before earning promotion to the senior team under the watchful eye of head coach Ziphozonke Dlangalala. On Tuesday afternoon, Usuthu confirmed Sithole’s signing via it’s official social media accounts. Sithole made 28 appearances for the KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit last season, scoring once in their 3-0 win over Paarl United in the Nedbank Cup and another in a 2-0 victory over Magesi in the league.

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Official: Nigeria Appoint New Coach

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Nigeria have appointed Bruno Labbadia as the national senior men’s new head coach with immediate effect to spearhead their 2025 AFCON & 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns. Labbadia, 58, is a German coach who has been roped in for the Super Eagles job after talks with the likes of Janne Andersson and Herve Renard are said to have broken down. South African tactician Pitso Mosimane was also linked the Nigeria hotseat but doesn’t seem to have made the shortlist. On Tuesday afternoon, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Labbadia’s appointment as their 37th head coach and the sixth German to

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PSL Confirm Details Why City vs Pirates Was Postponed

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The Premier Soccer League have confirmed that the MTN8 semi-final first leg clash between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates was postponed to Wednesday. This website had reported about the postponement earlier on Tuesday, and the PSL have now confirmed the news, with the match now scheduled for Wednesday at 18:00. “The MTN8 Semifinal first leg between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates, originally scheduled for this evening at DHL Stadium, has been postponed to Wednesday, 28 August 2024, at 18h00 due to severe weather conditions in the Western Cape,” the league stated. “The decision to postpone the match was

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City-Pirates MTN8 Clash Postponed

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The MTN8 semi-final first leg between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates has been postponed due to the extreme weather conditions in Cape Town. The match was supposed to kick off at 19:00 at DHL Stadium on Tuesday, but it has been postponed, iDiski Times can confirm. The players have been informed of the decision and as of now, both clubs await confirmation from the league about the new date. Strong winds and rain is forecasted for Tuesday evening, which has caused the Premier Soccer League to decide on postponing the game. However, currently both clubs are awaiting on final

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Official: Bafana’s Conditioning Coach Secures Saudi Move

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Bafana Bafana’s fitness and conditioning coach, Kopano Melesi, has joined Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq side in the Saudi Pro League as Head of Performance. Melesi’s conditioning journey dates as far back as 2013 when he was the Head of football conditioning at the University of Free State before joining the astute Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar and then the Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia which makes him no stranger to the region. The former senior national U20’s and U23’s Sport scientist, confirmed his arrival at Al Ettifaq via social media on Monday. “Pleased to announce that I

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Official: Stellies Sign Former Sundowns Defender

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Stellenbosch FC have officially announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Brian Onyango, as first reported by iDiski Times. Onyango, 30, was one of the players released by Sundowns upon the expiry of his contract in June 2024. He initially resurfaced at SuperSport United but when Gavin Hunt’s side opted against signing him, Stellies quickly brought the Kenya international on board. The strong centre-back signed a two-year deal, as first reported by this website. “Brian is a player who has enjoyed great success during his career and we are looking forward to adding his experience and winning mentality to

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Nabi Breaks Silence On Tau & Mayele Rumours

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has addressed rumours linking his club with Percy Tau and Fiston Mayele. The Tunisian tactician has already brought five new players to Amakhosi, with several current Chiefs players still expected to leave. After making four defensive signings in Fiacre Ntwari, Bongani Sam, Rushwin Dortley and Inacio Miguel, Nabi is understood to still be pushing for more attacking power, with Gaston Sirino the only offensive player added so far. There have been rumours in local and foreign media that Chiefs are after Bafana Bafana and Al Ahly winger Tau, but Nabi has now dismissed those

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Tinkler – How City Will Play Vs Pirates

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler says his team will play without fear when they take on defending MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals on Tuesday. City hosts the first leg at the DHL Stadium on Tuesday, before facing Pirates at Orlando Stadium on the weekend in the second leg. The Citizens hosted a media day on Thursday, and after a light training session, Tinkler address a room full of journalists about the challenge of facing Pirates. The former Pirates coach said that his team know it will be a big challenge to get past Pirates, but he

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