Chiefs & Downs Talents Dominate Amajimbos Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns youngsters dominate the 34-man Amajimbos side set to face Lesotho in two international friendly matches on 16 and 18 August 2024. The South African U17 Men’s National Team has four Amakhosi talents in the squad in Steven ‘Stevie G’ Mendes, Neo Bohloko, Bokamoso Mokokosi and Ziyanda Mchunu, while Sundowns have the likes of Bokang Leshilo, Luke Holden, Karabo Modika and Selvyn Stevens. The other notable inclusion is that of Cape Town City’s 15-year-old teenage sensation Emile Witbooi, son of Bradley Ralani, who has been training with Eric Tinkler’s first team and is touted to play

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Stellies Beat 2nd EPL Side

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Stellenbosch FC have collected back-to-back wins at the Premier League Next Generation Cup after beating Aston Villa 1-0 on Friday. Stellies, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Thursday, started the game on the back foot, with Aston Villa putting them under massive pressure early on. Five minutes into the game, Stellies goalkeeper Ah Shene made a good save, tipping a shot over the crossbar. Villa kept on pushing and Ah Shene made another brilliant save after eight minutes, keeping the game tied. Just a minute later, Quwan Plaatjies gave Stellenbosch FC another early lead, making it 1-0 with a well-struck

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Sirino Set For Chiefs Move

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Gaston Sirino is set to join Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer. Sirino, 33, parted ways with Sundowns in the off-season after six years at Chloorkop where he won six league titles, Telkom Knockout, MTN8, Nedbank Cup and African Football League. Despite receiving his South African citizenship, where he’s now eligible as a local, he was allowed to leave the club and has since been offered to Chiefs and Pirates, as per SABC Sport. It’s been suggested that Sirino has agreed personal terms with Amakhosi, according to FARPost and the player has now been spotted at

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Pirates Confirm 2024/25 Shirt Numbers

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed their player shirt numbers ahead of the start of the 2024/25 campaign tomorrow. The MTN8 champions kickstart their season in the competition against SuperSport United, who they failed to beat in the league last season. It promises to be an enthralling affair at Orlando Stadium at 18h00 with both sides going into the market to strengthen their playing squad. This included signing midfield duo Thalante Mbatha, on a permanent deal after his six-month loan, and Selaelo Rasebotja on a free transfer from Matsatsantsa. Olisa Ndah has secured number six from number 49, while Makhehlene Makhaula took

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Stellies DDC Coach Praises His Team After Beating Spurs

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Stellenbosch FC’s DStv Diski Challenge head coach Evangelos Vellios was left impressed by the “Young Maroons” after a hard-fought victory against English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League Next Generation tournament. The Cape Winelands side got their tournament off on a good note as they recorded an all-important 1-0 victory by courtesy of an own-goal inside the first half. Vellios was left impressed and proud of the lads but quickly wanted to shift the focus to the next one. “I’m overwhelmed with emotions and joy just so proud of my boys, so proud of the club, and

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Galaxy Land Highly-Rated Talent

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TS Galaxy have secured the signing of Ivory Coast international goalkeeper Eliza Ira Tape ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old joins the club after a stint in Ethiopia as the direct replacement for Fiacre Ntwari who has joined Kaizer Chiefs. Tape, was previously linked with moves to South Africa in the past after starring for SAN PEDRO in his homeland shortly after returning to his native country from ASPIRE Academy. He was part of the nation’s Olympic squad in 2021 and has since earned two senior caps for the reigning African champions. Al Hilal was also linked with a

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Barker On Stellies Exit Rumours Amid Van Rooyen & Basadien Talk

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has insisted he is used to transfer speculation around this time of the year and feels his club can now offer their own players a great appeal to stay. Barker guided Stellies to their first-ever trophy last season, winning the Carling Knockout Cup on penalties against TS Galaxy, while also finishing in a third place in the league to qualify for the CAF Confederations Cup. Over the last few seasons, Stellies lost key players like Ashley Du Preez, Zitha Kwinika, Junior Mendieta and Sibongiseni Mthethwa, but they managed to keep hold of their main stars

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Official: Bafana Star Concludes ‘Record’ Transfer

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has signed a three-year deal with Esperance Sportive de Tunis in a club-record sale for Sekhukhune United. Esperance secured a club-to-club agreement with Sekhukhune earlier this month for an undisclosed fee which was confirmed as a ‘club record sale’ exceeding the transfer fee received for Yusuf Maart upon joining Kaizer Chiefs. While there was interest from Kaizer Chiefs, Club Africain and Wydad Atheltic Club, the club refused to entertain other offers having agreed with Taraji and the player in the process of personal terms with the four-time African champions. Among the contributing factors was the

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Ramovic On Sukazi Offering Him To Chiefs

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic took a very cautious approach in his response regarding the then-vacant head coach role at Kaizer Chiefs. Ramovic, 45, is said to have been offered to the Soweto giants when they were in search of a new coach ahead of the 2024/25 season, a position that has since being filled by Moroccan-French coach Nasreddine Nabi. Galaxy president Tim Sukazi said at the time, “I want a strong Kaizer Chiefs. I know what Ramovic can do. It could be the turnaround for the biggest institution. I know he will bring them success, he will bring

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