Nange Closing In On New PSL Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange is set to join Betway Premiership outfit Marumo Gallants. The 32-year-old signed a two-year contract with Matsatsantsa at the beginning of the 2023/24 season after he left Chiefs. After making 17 appearances in all competitions for the Tshwane outfit, Nange’s contract was terminated with a year still to run on it. He has been training with Gallants since leaving SSU under the watchful eye of Dylan Kerr who then left the club and was replaced by Dan Malesela. Information received states that Bahlabane Ba Ntwaa are close to agreeing a deal

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SABC Secure EPL Package For New Season

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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have confirmed their acquisition of a free-to-air package for the English Premier League. SABC have managed to secure a partnership directly with the EPL over the last few seasons where they broadcast one live game every Saturday at 15h00. This weekend, their offering kicks off with Arsenal against Wolverhampton ahead of 33 other love matches this season on channel 3, SABC+ and their official SABC Sport website. “The acquisition of the league has always been a strategic direction of the SABC. The English Premier League creates various marketing opportunities for the SABC Sport and

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City Complete Next Signing

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Cape Town City have completed the signing of former Moroka Swallows defender Ntsikelelo Ngqonga on a one-year deal, with a further option to extend. City has been buzzing in the transfer window as they boasted their squad by signing top-quality players for the upcoming season. But what came as a shocker was when defender Marc Van Heerden announced his retirement. The left-footer, who was the only experienced left-back they had this season, left a big void which led to City playing Keanu Cupido in the left-back position against Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 quarterfinal. Information received by iDiski Times states

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Maboe Opens Up On Rulani Exit & Difference To Manqoba

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Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Lebohang Maboe doesn’t believe the changes in the side’s technical team will have as a big impact as anticipated by some people. Sundowns parted ways with former head coach Rulani Mokwena despite winning their seventh successive league title and the inaugural African Football League trophy. He has since joined Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club, while Sundowns are under the guidance of Manqoba Mngqithi assisted by Steve Komphela and Romain Folz. Maboe told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 166 of the newspaper that naturally it was not nice to lose someone they consider a “family

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Lekgwathi Raves About New Pirates Signings

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi is raving about the club’s new signings so far, saying it’s good have competition in all departments. The Buccaneers promoted youngster Selaelo Rasebotja from their development structures, exercised Thalente Mbatha’s loan move to a permanent one, while Goodman Mosele and Boitumelo Radiopane made loan returns from Chippa United and Cape Town Spurs respectively. They have also acquired the services of Angola international Gilberto from Pedro Atletico and recently Deano Van Rooyen from Stellenbosch FC. Gilberto is yet to make his official debut in black and white though he got a run in the side’s

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24/25 Soweto Derby Dates Confirmed

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After the Premier Soccer League have announced the 2024/25 Betway Premiership fixtures, the dates for this season’s Soweto Derby have been confirmed. The kick-off of the 2024/25 league campaign is still one month away, with the opening fixtures set to take place on 14 September. While the Glamour Boys travel to Bloemfontein to face Marumo Gallants after they purchased the status of Moroka Swallows, Pirates kick off their campaign against Chippa United. However, local football fans have to wait much longer for the first Soweto Derby – arguably the biggest game in the South African football calendar. Both derbies of

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Sundowns Talent Set For PSL Switch

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thando Buthelezi looks set to make a loan move to Richards Bay. The 21-year-old has been in around the first team squad over the past season as one of the leading performers in their DStv Diski Challenge squad. However, he’s been limited to just one appearance within the fiercely competitive environment for game time in his position. Buthelezi has been spotted with the Natal Richboyz during the pre-season and iDiski Times has been informed he’s set for a season-long switch to the club. It’s been viewed as the perfect environment for the player to seek more minutes

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Official: Chippa Sign Pirates Winger

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Chippa United have announced the signing of Orlando Pirates winger Azola Matrose. Matrose joined Pirates at the beginning of the 2022/23 season after impressing during his breakout season with the Chippa in 2021/22. But he was initially loaned back to Chippa in the first season, as he was still finishing school. He returned to Pirates in the last campaign, but was troubled by an injury that kept him out of the team for a long time and only featured for the Buccaneers’ DDC team. On Thursday, the Chilli Boys confirmed his return to Gqeberha on a permanent transfer, as they continue to focus on

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UWC Lose First Match At CAFWCL Qualifiers

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University of the Western Cape (UWC) opened their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers with a 1-0 loss to Green Buffaloes of Zambia at the Mpira stadium in Malawi on Thursday afternoon. This is the South African side’s maiden appearance at the qualifiers after qualifying as runners-up from the Hollywoodbets Super League last term with champions Mamelodi Sundowns already qualified for the continental finals by virtue of being African champions. UWC survived an early scare in the 11th minute when Vanessa Chikupila shot from the right but met Fikile Magama who made a clearance at the goal mouth to

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