Hlongwane Future At MLS Side In Doubt?

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Major League Soccer side Minnesota United are yet to exercise their option for Bafana Bafana striker Bongokuhle Hlongwane to stay at the club. Hlongwane is in his last four months on the current contract for Minnesota, having joined the side in 2022 from Maritzburg United. The 24-year-old has been instrumental for MNUFC since joining the side as he has made 96 appearances, netting 26 goals and collecting 14 assists across all competitions. His performances didn’t go unnoticed, as he was reported to have attracted interest from Turkish giants Trabzonspor and Besiktas but no move materialised. It is unlikely that Hlongwane

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Official: Vilakazi Lands New Job After Richards Bay Exit

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Vusumuzi Vilakazi has secured a new job as the head coach of AmaZulu’s DStv Diski Challenge squad. In just 11 days since officially parting ways with Richards Bay, Vilakazi who led the Natal Richboyz to retain their top-flight status has now been hired by Usuthu. iDiski Times reported on Wednesday that Vilakazi was closing in on a new move already and he’s set to remain in Kwa-Zulu Natal this coming season. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vusimuzi Vilakazi as our new Diski Team Head Coach for the 2024/25 season,” the club statement read. “‘Kanu’ as he is affectionately

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Mokwena Reveals Stance On Zungu Signing

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Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena has given an update on the club’s interest in former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu. Zungu, 31, has been a free agent since being released by Sundowns and there have been talk of a potential reunion at the Botola Pro giants. Mokwena insisted that he is keen on reuniting with the former Masandawana talent, but also labelled the situation as “complicated”. “I can speak about Bongani Zungu because he’s not attached at the moment,” he explained during a press conference with the South African Football Journalist’s Association. “There is a huge possibility… I’m a

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Another South African Joins Simba’s Technical Team

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Former Moroka Swallows Strength and Conditioning coach Durrel Butler has become the latest South African to join Fadlu Davids’ technical team at Simba SC. Butler was at Swallows between July 2023 and August this year, but has now been roped in by Davids. He joins several South African members at the Tanzanian giants, including Darian Wilken as assistant coach, Mueez Kajee as analyst and Riedoh Berdien as Strength & Conditioning Coach. Butler also specialises as Biokineticist and injury-recovery expert and previously worked with players like Lyle Foster, Khuliso Mudau and Given Msimango. “Durrel flew out last night and joins the

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Sekhukhune Make Major Technical Team Changes

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Sekhukhune United have made drastic changes to their technical team after the surprise exit of Peter Hyballa ahead of the new season. Babina Noko started the season amid controversy after new German coach Hyballa only lasted for a month-and-a-half before he resigned following allegations of improper conduct. United was led by MacDonald Makhubedu in the MTN8 quarter-final clash with Cape Town City, losing 1-0 which saw their road in the Wafa Wafa Cup coming to an end. Last week, iDiski Times reported that Lehlohonolo Seema will return to the club to take over as the new head coach. In addition,

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New Downs Signing Spotted In Training

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New Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners has been spotted in training at Chloorkop, although the club are yet to officially confirm his arrival. Rayners, 28, has completed a move from Stellenbosch FC to Masandawana after the Betway Premiership champions activated his release clause to fend off strong interest from North Africa. The speedy striker is the latest key player to leave Stellies after Deano Van Rooyen was unveiled by Orlando Pirates. Although, Sundowns haven’t officially announced the signing of Rayners, coach Manqoba Mngqithi had already discussed that they added Rayners with focus on the CAF Champions League after his side’s

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Official: PSL Release 24/25 Betway Prem Fixtures

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The 2024/25 Betway Premiership fixtures have officially been released by the Premier Soccer League. The start of the new league season was delayed after Betway and the PSL agreed to a new big-money sponsorship over three years, as they replaced DStv. It saw the season kick-off two weeks ago with the MTN8 fixtures between Orlando Pirates and SuperSport in which Pirates won 3-1 after extra time, while Stellenbosch beat TS Galaxy 3-1 at Danie Craven in the Cape Winelands. While the semi-final details were confirmed on Wednesday afternoon, with he most notable change being Stellenbosch hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at the

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February Hailed For Paradigm Shift

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Jody February has been hailed for his mentality as he’s put his hand up for selection in the 2024/25 season. February, 28, joined Sundowns in August 2019 but made only his second official appearance for the club after the red card of Denis Onyango on Sunday in their 1-0 win over Polokwane City in the MTN8. Onyango received a straight red in the 83rd minute, but February had to wait until full-time to be introduced as Sundowns had used three intervals for their four changes in the game at that point – with Mosa Lebusa taking the

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Sundowns Ladies Lose Kansas Cup Opener

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It was baptism by fire for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies as they lost 3-0 in their first match of the 2024 Kansas Women’s Cup against KC Current at the CPKC stadium on Thursday morning. Coach Jerry Tshabalala named his strongest possible line-up against the visitors and were able to absorb the fast pace set by the Americans in the opening 20 minutes. Current could have scored as early as the 11th minute through Kristen Hamilton but her effort was easy for Sundowns defense to handle. Three minutes later Alexa Spaanstra’s powerful shot took a deflection for a corner which Bayley Feist

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