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Breaking: Spurs Reject Chiefs’ Offer

Cape Town Spurs have rejected another offer from Kaizer Chiefs for attacking midfielder Asanele Velebayi. The 21-year-old has been the subject of transfer speculation for the past few months, with Chiefs and Stellenbosch amongst his suitors. iDiski Times understands that this week another offer from Chiefs for Velebayi has been rejected by Spurs. A source at the club says that the offer still did not reach the figure that Spurs believe the player is worth. Velebayi has been at Spurs since he was 12 years old, and was part of the COSAFA Cup Bafana Bafana squad in June. He has

Tinkler On Erasmus Talk & Issues Over Mayo Replacement

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has denied they are looking to bring Kermit Erasmus back to the club while addressing the issue of their new striker. Erasmus, 34, has been linked with a return to the club after the exit of Khanyisa Mayo to Algerian giants CR Belouizdad. During his previous stint before joining Mamelodi Sundowns, he scored 17 goals with three assists in 42 games but Tinkler who was asked whether they are looking at him for the new season stated: “Not at the moment, no.” This was ahead of their MTN8 opener on Saturday against Sekhukhune

Mngqithi Reveals Major Tactical Change After Mokwena

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has explained how and why he will change the system in comparison to Rulani Mokwena last season, having an eye on the close games in the CAF Champions League. Mokwena, who has joined Wydad Athletic Club after his surprise Sundowns departure, favoured a possession-based style that was trying create overloads, especially in the middle of the pitch, with the 37-year-old often high-lighting that he didn’t like to focus on wing-play. But after Sundowns failed to score in their CAFCL quarter-final over Young Africans SC, needing penalties to advance, and the semi-final defeat to ES Tunis,

‘Figo’ On Being Reunited With Monare At Third Club

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Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo says Thabang Monare will be a major addition to their squad ahead of the new season. Monare, 34, joined Sekhukhune on a free transfer after leaving Orlando Pirates and reunites with Mntambo for a third time in their careers. Having been part of the Bafana Bafana squad that took third place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Monare is still firmly at the peak of his powers, and his new captain feels it’s just a matter of getting to know his teammates and he’ll be a key figure. He’s expected to slot into the

City Talent Sifumba Training With European Club

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Cape Town City midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba is currently training with Virslīga outfit FC Riga. The 19-year-old who has long been touted to make a move abroad spent a couple of days in Armenia with FC Van but has since moved on to the Latvian Premier League side. They finished runners-up in the top-flight last season and were in the qualifiers for the UEFA Conference League but fell out at the second round. Riga have previously come close to signing a player from City in the form of Brice Ambina, who has since joined Vålerenga in a deal worth around R10-million.

Edition 166 – Maboe & Aziz Ki

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In this week’s edition, Lethabo Kganyago chatted with Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lebohang Maboe about his expectations for the season. Velile Mnyandu meanwhile caught up with Stephane Aziz Ki, the Young Africans and Burkinabe attacker who is on the radar of SA clubs, and Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Athletic Club. Velile also chatted to Cape Town City captain Thami Mkhize, who is excited about his club’s new recruits and their potential this season. We also look back at the MTN8 quarter-finals played and those coming up, while reviewing Stellenbosch’s success at the Next Gen tournament in England. Of course, we’ve got news

Mokwana – Why I Snubbed Chiefs & Downs

African Football, Featured, Local

New Esperance Sportive de Tunis signing Elias Mokwana says he declined calls from Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns because he wanted to leave his comfort zone in South Africa. The 24-year-old pacey winger sealed a three-year deal to Taraji after they reached an agreement with Sekhukhune United for an undisclosed transfer. Mokwana’s performances for Babina Noko and later for Bafana Bafana, where he’s made four appearances, scoring one goal, soon caught the eye of numerous clubs who lined up for his signature. In his first interview since joining the North African giants, the former Platinum City Rovers attacker also described

City Secure Next Signing

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Cape Town City have landed their latest signing Ntsikelelo Ngqonga as a replacement for Marc van Heerden. The 36-year-old defender left City upon the expiry of his contract and it appears he will now focus on securing his UEFA coaching badges. City have moved swiftly to secure a replacement with 21-year-old Ngqonga, who was available after the status sale of Moroka Swallows. iDiski Times can confirm the two parties have agreed personal terms ahead of his official signing with Eric Tinkler’s side on a free transfer. He featured 11 times for the Dube Birds last season as they retained their top-flight

Aziz Ki Opens Up On Chiefs Interest

African Football, Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Yanga SC and Burkina Faso forward Stephane Aziz Ki has opened up about interest from Kaizer Chiefs before moving to Tanzania. Aziz Ki was reported to have been offered to Amakhosi while with Asec Mimosas in 2022 however the move did not materialise as he joined the then-Nasreddine Nabi-led side. The 28-year-old has since made a name for himself in Tanzania where he became the domestic top goal scorer with 21 goals last season and also went on to win two more awards, the most valuable Player of the Season and Midfielder of the Season. Aziz Ki spoke to IDiski