Ex-Chiefs Striker Continues To Score

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Efmamjjasond González has continued his scoring form at his old club, netting his third goal in four games for Real Santa Cruz. González spent almost a year in South Africa on loan at  Chiefs from Santa Cruz but Amakhosi opted against extending the striker’s deal to a permanent one as he failed to convince in his short spell at the club. He returned to his mother club Cruz right after his one-season contract expired with Chiefs, and things seem to clicked in his home country. The 24-year-old scored three goals in his first four games back in Bolivia, netting in a

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Sundowns Star Set For Surprise Exit

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Matías Esquivel is set to leave the club to return to the Primera División with Club Atlético Talleres. The 25-year-old joined Sundowns from Club Atlético Lanús in January in a reported $2.5-million transfer and has played 13 games. However, with Talleres, who finished second in the league last season came calling, the diminutive midfielder asked the club to allow him to return to his homeland. iDiski Times understands the deal has appeased both parties, with Sundowns in line to secure a profit should the permanent transfer materialise at the end of his loan. Aubrey Modiba’s emergence as an

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Mngqithi Reveals Reasons For Sirino Exit

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has revealed Gaston Sirino was let go by the club to allow the club’s “succession” to take place and give youngsters more game-time. Sirino, 33, was one of four players released by Sundowns let go by Sundowns ahead of 2024/25 and the Uruguayan has since joined Kaizer Chiefs. There were some question-marks around the reasoning of the club, with rumours around disciplinary issues but Mngqithi refuted those suggestions and insisted it’s based on wanting to give young players more chances. “To be honest, I like Gaston a lot,” he told Robert Marawa on Radio 947.

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Aziz Ki On His Relationship With Nabi

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Young Africans SC and Burkina Faso star Stephane Aziz Ki has opened up on his relationship with Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi, saying he sees him as a father figure. The two worked together at the current Tanzanian Premier League champions, winning back-to-back trebles before Nabi moved to ASFAR in the Botola Pro league. The coach finished second in Morocco before joining Chiefs, on a mandate to revive a sleeping giant that hasn’t won silverware in nine seasons. Aziz Ki told iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 166 of the newspaper that he regards the Tunisian tactician as

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Downs Ladies Coach Maintains Confidence Ahead Of US Tour

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Jerry Tshabalala says he is pleased with the preparations for the Kansas City Cup. The African champions have been invited to the prestigious women’s tournament involving hosts Kansas City, European side Atletico Madrid and Japanese side Kobe. The Queens of the Continent have been on a winning streak in the Hollywoodbets Super League and are currently sitting at the top of the log with 53 points from 20 matches. Tshabalala spoke to the media at Chloorkop on Thursday ahead of the trip where he said the team has made necessary preparations including a match with

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Sundowns Star – Manqoba Will Take Us To Greater Heights

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa says coach Manqoba Mngqithi will take the squad to greater heights this season. Sundowns parted ways with head coach Rulani Mokwena after securing a Premier Soccer League record points haul to win the league, with their only defeat coming on the final day of the season, while winning the inaugural African Football League. But missing out on the MTN8, Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup and CAF Champions League, added to ‘not scoring enough’ was said to have ended his stint as the leader of the ambitious Brazilians. There were always statements within the squad of Mokwena

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Tau Clinches 10th Title With Al Ahly

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Percy Tau has clinched his 10th trophy with Al Ahly after the Red Devils secured back-to-back Premier League titles. Al Ahly scored a late 1-0 winner to go eight points clear of second-placed Pyramids, who have just two games left to play. With Al Ahly having the better head-to-head record after beating Pyramids 3-2 and 1-0 in the league this season, the Club of the Century secured their 44th league title. Tau contributed with seven goals in 10 league appearances, as his campaign was once again disrupted by injuries. The ‘Lion Of Judah’ improved his trophy haul at Al Ahly to two

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Former CAF President Passes Away

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Former Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou has passed away on Thurday. The Cameroonian was at the helm of African football for 29 years between 1988 and 2017, before being beaten by Malagasy challenger Ahmad Ahmad. Hayatou also served as acting FIFA president after Sepp Blatter got banned from all football related activities on 2015. He served until February 2016 when Gianni Infantino was voted new FIFA president. Hayatou was also a member of the International Olympic Committee between 2001 and 2016, and was an honorary member since. Under his leadership African spots at the World Cup grew from two

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Yanga Secure Kariakoo Derby Bragging Rights In Davids Debut

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Young Africans secured a place in the Community Shield final after a 1-0 win over Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC in their Kariakoo Derby on Thursday evening. In a game that marked Fadlu David’s competitive debut for the Simba since being appointed as head coach, it was a lively display but the experience of their fierce rivals counted in their favour. DR Congo international midfielder Maxi Nzengeli scored the only goal of the game in the opening half and it was enough to secure the bragging rights in the Derby at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and a place in the final.

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