Sundowns Star Set For Wydad Move

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Abdelmounaim Boutouil looks set to return to Morocco with Wydad Athletic Club in the coming days. The Moroccan defender has not been part of the Mamelodi Sundowns first-team squad training since the start of pre-season, initially arriving with an injury and expressing his desire to return home. While there were disagreements initially about his valuation, sources have indicated the progress of termination has gone smoothly ahead of his return to the Botola Pro. It wouldn’t be the first time the defender leaves a club due to alleged homesickness, having done the same during the Covid-19 pandemic with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

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‘Saleng Looked Super Sharp’

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Former Ajax Cape Town striker Nathan Paulse reserved special praise for Orlando Pirates talisman Monnapule Saleng’s impressive showing in the MTN8, saying that he was so sharp as if he had no break. Saleng put in a Man-of-the-Match performance, scoring once and providing an assist in the process as the Buccaneers sunk SuperSport United 3-1 to advance to the Wafa Wafa Cup semi-finals alongside Stellenbosch FC, Cape Town City and Mamelodi Sundowns. Paulse, 42, who won the MTN8 with the Urban Warriors in 2015, spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 168 of the newspaper where he said

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Mammila Slams Opponents After MFC Opening Draw

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Baroka FC head coach Morgan Mammila has taken a sly dig at Orbit College’s display, saying no team wins the championship playing long balls. Bakgaga were held to a 1-1 draw by Orbit in their opening match of the 2024/25 Motsepe Foundation Championship season in Lebowakgomo, with Mammila particularly unhappy about the opponents’ long balls, something he said his charges could’ve dealt with in a better way. “It’s the first game of the season and I think we were not as sharp like I expected,” Mammila told the media after the game. “We were losing the ball easily in the

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Downs Ladies Stretch Lead At The Top With Narrow Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies opened up a 12-point at the top of the Hollywoodbets Super League standings after recording a narrow 1-0 win over University of Johannesburg (UJ) in Soweto on Sunday. Lebogang Ramalepe’s 51st minute goal was enough to give the defending champions three points upon their return from the Kansas Cup in the USA. Sundowns sit firm in first position with 56 points in 21 matches while the Orange Army is in third place with 43 points from the same number of games. TS Galaxy Queens returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Royal AM at the

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Stellies Winger Set For Europe Move

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Stellenbosch FC winger Antonio Van Wyk is set to sign with Austrian club SV Ried. Van Wyk, 22, becomes the third big transfer exit in as many weeks for Steve Barker’s team, following the departures of Deano Van Rooyen and Iqraam Rayners, to Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, respectively. It will be Van Wyk’s first opportunity at a club abroad, as he is set to join the Austrian side, as first reported by SABC Sport. Barker also confirmed the move on Monday, telling the media, “Antonio Van Wyk is now going toAustria. I believe it will be probably finalised soon,

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Ngezana’s FCSB Drop To Relegation Zone

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana’s FCSB dropped into the relegation zone after suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of FC Hermannstadt in the Romanian Liga 1 on Sunday. The defending Romanian league and cup double champions have not had the best of starts in the new campaign, having lost three, drawing two and winning just once in six outings since the 2024/25 campaign got underway. They currently lie in 15th position, nine points adrift of league leaders CS Universitatea Craiova. Their latest result are somewhat impacted by their foray into European competition after they were also eliminated from

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Chiefs & Downs Legends Complete CAF A Licence

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Former Kaizer Chiefs duo Fabian McCarthy and Reneilwe Letsholonyane and ex-Mamelodi Sundowns stars Surprise Moriri and Ronnie Kanalelo graduated on Friday after being recipients of the CAF A Licence. After a long-awaited six-year return of the CAF A coaching licence, which was frozen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as they updated the coaching manuals, the four PSL legends were among those who took the opportunity to further equip themselves with knowledge of the game years after hanging up their boots and gloves. ‘Yeye’ currently forms part of SA U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka’s technical team having parted ways

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How Long Can Stellies Sustain Selling Big Stars?

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After selling two of their longest-serving big name players, former Ajax Cape Town striker Nathan Paulse has admitted that he’s worried about Stellenbosch FC‘s recruitment model. Stellies cashed in on star striker Iqraam Rayners and captain Deano Van Rooyen in the current transfer window and have in the past sold the likes of Zitha Kwinika, Ashley Du Preez, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Junior Mendieta just to mention a few since their promotion to the Betway Premiership in 2019. Paulse, 42, in his interview with iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu, in edition 168, applauded the Cape Winelands outfit for continuing with

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All CAFCL 2nd Preliminary Round Fixtures Confirmed

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After the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League was concluded, the second preliminary round ties gave been confirmed, with the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly entering the competition. The latter will face Mbabane Swallows of eSwatini after they beat Ferroviario 1-0 on aggregate to book their place in the next round. ALSO READ: Sundowns CAFCL Opponents RevealedPirates’ CAFL Opponents Confirmed Sundowns, among Africa’s highest-ranked teams had a bye in the first round but will now face Swallows on 13 September (exact dates yet to be confirmed) away from home before welcoming them in Pretoria on 20

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