PSL Make Important MTN8 Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League have announced that the draw for the MTN8 semi-finals will take place on Sunday. Two MTN8 quarter-finals were played already, with Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC advancing. The defending champions needed extra-time to beat SuperSport United 3-1, while Stellies celebrated their ninth win in 12 clashes with TS Galaxy. This weekend, Sekhukhune United host Cape Town City on Saturday, before the clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City takes place on Sunday. On Thursday, the PSL confirmed the draw for the semi-finals will take place right after the final quarter-final match. “The MTN8 semi-final draw will

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Alexander Comments On Appollis & Matuludi Interest

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Polokwane City midfielder Cole Alexander says he is not surprised that his teammates Oswin Appollis and Thabang Matuludi have attracted attention from big clubs. The duo enjoyed a good season with Rise and Shine in the league last season that saw them earn call-ups to Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana set-up. Appollis formed part of the squad that won bronze at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while Matuludi played in the 2024 COSAFA squad. Alexander spoke to the media ahead of his side’s MTN8 quarter-final tie against Mamelodi Sundowns in Polokwane, saying he’s not surprised by interest in the talented

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Chiefs Revive Interest In Stellies Star

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Kaizer Chiefs has revived their interest in Stellenbosch FC defender Ismail Olivier Toure, iDiski Times has learnt. Toure, 26, has been outstanding since joining Stellies at the beginning of the 2023/24 season after his exit from Marumo Gallants. The strong centre-back had the second-most Man of the Match awards in the league last season with five, one behind Patrick Maswanganyi with six. He also helped Stellenbosch to win their first ever trophy when they won Carling Knockout Cup in December, with Toure scoring the important equaliser before his side won the game on penalties. Information received by this publication states

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Dortley On How He’ll Deal With Pressure At Chiefs

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New Kaizer Chiefs signing Rushwin Dortley says he knows there is a lot of pressure that comes with playing for his new club but he will be able to absorb it. The versatile defender is one of the four new players who have joined Amakhosi this window, having joined from related Cape Town Spurs. The 22-year-old arrived at Naturena after their worst season in the league where they finished outside the top eight for the first time, which extended their trophy drought to nine seasons. But Amakhosi are under new coach Nasreddine Nabi, who has been tasked with reviving the

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Makhaula Reveals Important Riveiro Advice

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Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehleni Makhaula has revealed that head coach Jose Riveiro always reminds him of how important his position and role is in the team. Makhaula admits that he plays in a position that hardly gets recognition, however that’s where most of the work is done to stop opposing sides from scoring and also supplies Pirates attackers to get goals. Speaking to iDiski Times senior writer, Velile Mnyandu in edition 165 of the newspaper, the 34-year-old said it doesn’t bother him that he doesn’t get praise because his coach knows him and other midfielders are doing an important job,

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Ramovic Makes Bold Statement On Dithejane & Addresses Chiefs Exit

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic has stated Puso Dithejane is the best player at his age that he’s ever seen in his coaching career. Dithejane who turned 20 last month, joined Galaxy after being released by Chiefs for allegedly refusing to be ballboys for a first-team match. Having starred in the DStv Diski Challenge with Amakhosi, his professional breakthrough has come with the Rockets, where he’s featured 17 times with one goal and one assist. He also netted a stunning goal during pre-season as they beat Bundesliga side FC Augsburg 2-1 in the Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup final. “Puso for

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New SSU Talent Targets Maswanganyi-Like Rise

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New SuperSport United midfielder Keanin Ayer is hoping his return to South Africa can spark his career towards the national team like Patrick Maswanganyi. Ayer, 24, made his debut against Orlando Pirates in the 3-1 defeat in the MTN8 quarterfinal this weekend after 13 years outside of the country. Having left his home of Eldorado Park at the age of 11 for the Right to Dream Academy in Accra, Ghana, he went on to make a move to Europe at the age of 18. His professional career has seen him play in Sweden for Varbergs BoIs, Sandefjord in Norway and

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Richards Bay Chairman Breaks Silence On Vilakazi Exit

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Richards Bay Chairman Jomo Biyela has refuted contractual claims made by former head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi, also adding that he was never fired from his role. Despite signing a new contract a few weeks back, Vilakazi opted to part ways with the Natal Rich Boyz after an alleged fallout with management during pre-season. Biyela, speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified, clarified what transpired that led to Vilakazi leaving the club on his accord. “We never fired him [Vilakazi],” Biyela said. “He took a decision to leave the club. Which I think we always cherish that you

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Official: Bay Confirm Surprise Changes

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Richards Bay have confirmed that the club have parted ways with Vusumuzi Vilakazi and replaced him with Brandon Truter. The decision comes as a surprise after ‘Kanu’ guided the club through safety via the playoffs, going unbeaten against Baroka FC and AmaTuks. However, during the announcement of the new sponsors, Phakwe Gas, who are understood to be pumping up to R100 million into the club, it was claimed that the club are looking for an experienced coach. Vilakazi himself told this publication last week that he was confident to continue and was targeting silverware and top eight in 2024/25, while Rulani

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