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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Riveiro Happy With Progress Of Emerging Pirates Talent

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro expressed his delight that Karim Kimvuidi put up his hand after being afforded a chance against Disciples FC. The DR Congo youth international scored the stoppage time goal in their 4-0 drubbing over the Malagasy Premier League champions on Friday evening at Orlando Stadium. That after an own goal, Relebohile Mofokeng and a stunner from Patrick Maswanganyi handed them a 3-0 lead at the time of heading into the break. “I think it can only help him… to use the time that he’s getting, it’s difficult to get playing time in this group, especially

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Sundowns CAFCL Opponents Revealed

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Mamelodi Sundowns will face eSwatini outfit Mbabane Swallows in the 2nd preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Swallows secured a massive 1-0 aggregate win over Moçambola champions Ferroviário da Beira to advance from the first round. Sundowns, were one of five sides exempt from the first round alongside champions Al Ahly, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, TP Mazembe and Petro de Luanda due to their CAF ranking. They will now face Swallows, who ironically hosted the Mozambican side at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium, away, in the opening game on 13-15 September. The return leg is scheduled to take place at

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Davids Leads Simba To Perfect Start In Tanzania Premier League

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Fadlu Davids led Simba SC to an emphatic 4-0 win over Fountain Gate to make it two wins from two in the 2024/25 NBC Premier League campaign. After the 3-0 win over Tabora United, Davids’ side hosted a more formidable foe in the form of Fountain Gate at the KMC Stadium. But they eased past their opponents with a convincing victory in which Valentino Mashaka, Jean Ahoua, Steven Mukwala and Edwin Balua found the net. It proves to be an encouraging start to the league season after losing out to Young Africans in the FA Community Shield earlier this month.

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MFC Wrap: Milford The Big Winners Of Opening Round

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Milford FC were the big winners on the opening weekend of the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The action started on Friday as debutants Highbury FC held Black Leopards to a 1-1 draw at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium. But it was the ideal start at Chatsworth Stadium for re-branded Durban City on Friday evening, as the club formerly known as Maritzburg United came from behind to beat Casric Stars 2-1. It proved to be a good weekend for the KwaZulu-Natal clubs, as on Saturday Milford picked up an impressive 2-0 win on the road against Venda Football Club. There were also

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Barker Provides Update On Toure

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker gave an update on defender Ismael Toure who has been left out of their last two games. Toure has been a trending talking point in this transfer window as he has been linked with different clubs within the Betway Premiership and a move overseas. Barker clarified that they didn’t want to add stress to Toure hence he was not involved in both fixtures. “Toure at this stage, it’s a difficult one, hopefully, The European window closes at the end of August,” Barker said after their recent CAF Confederation Cup victory. “Obviously he’s got ambitions

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Pitso – I Called Khama For A Year

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Three-time CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has paid homage to his former player Khama Billiat. Billiat, 34, won the Player of the Month honour in the Zimbabwean top-flight for Yadah FC after scoring three goals and one assist over the period – as he looks to rekindle that form that once had him ranked as one of the finest talents on the continent. The Zimbabwe international won all on offer during his five years at Sundowns under Mosimane, who lured him to the club from Ajax Cape Town back in 2013 before he then joined Kaizer Chiefs after the

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Official: Kambole Lands New Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Young Africans striker Lazarous Kambole has secured a move to record 13-time Zambian Premier League champions Nkana FC. Kambole has endured a couple of several uncertain years since leaving ZESCO United for Chiefs in 2019 where he failed to deliver despite a fearsome reputation. As one of the most sought-after talents on the continent at the time, he went on to score two goals with one assist in 41 games for Amakhosi over three years. And a move to Tanzanian giants Yanga saw things go from bad to worse as he was deregistered and loaned out

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