Mngqithi Sends Warning To Tinkler Over New Sekhukhune Coach

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Having already faced off once against new Sekhukhune United head coach Peter Hyballa, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has issued a stern warning to Eric Tinker that Cape Town City will come up against a side that plays very good football. Tinkler leads his charges against Babina Noko in this season’s MTN8 quarter-final fixture at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 10 August, with Babina Noko having the German-Dutch coach in the dugout when the two sides target a semi-final berth. Hyballa, 48, was appointed as the new Sekhukhune coach on 30 June after the club went their separate ways

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Ramovic – He Should’ve Been Coach Of The Season

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic has once again caused a smile on onlookers when he suggested that his MTN8 opponent Steve Barker should’ve been named Coach of the Season. The Rockets qualified for the MTN8 for the first time in the club’s history after finishing in sixth place in 2023/24. As a consequence, Galaxy will face Barker’s Stellenbosch FC, who finished in third spot, with the game set to kick off at 15:00 at Danie Craven Stadium on Sunday. Ahead of the contest, Ramovic was full of praise for his counterpart, suggesting Barker should’ve been named Coach of the

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Breaking: MTN8 Prize Money Increased

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The prize money for this year’s MTN8 tournament has increased massively, the Premier Soccer League have announced during the launch. Local football returns this weekend, as the 2024/25 season kicks off with the Wafa Wafa Cup when defending champions Orlando Pirates take on SuperSport United on Saturday, 3 August. The second quarter-final takes place on Sunday when Stellenbosch FC host TS Galaxy at Danie Craven Stadium. The MTN8 quarter-finals continue next weekend, when Sekhukhune United host Cape Town City on 10 August, before this round concludes with Mamelodi Sundowns hosting Polokwane city. During the launch event on Wednesday, it was

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Aziz Ki Slams Vilakazi Showboating

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Young Africans SC star Stephane Aziz was not impressed with Mfundo Vilakazi’s showboating in Amakhosi’s 4-0 defeat to the Tanzanians champions, labelling it a waste of time. Aziz Ki was Man of the Match in the game after netting twice to hand new Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi a humbling defeat in his first official friendly match in the inaugural Toyota Cup. During the game, ‘Obrigado’ was seen showing off some skills, with the score-line at 0-1 just before half-time. It has sparked another debate about showboating in South Africa, with Aziz Ki clearly not a fan of it. “First of

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MultiChoice Is Making Dreams Come True

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MultiChoice is making dreams come true, taking Stellenbosch FC’s DStv Diski Challenge champions to the UK for the Premier League Next Generation Tournament, with several youngsters like Jean Topley and Keanan Johannesen traveling abroad for the very first time. Stellies were crowned DStv Diski Challenge champions after winning the title on the last day of the season in a dramatic fashion beating Lamontville Golden Arrows 4-3, having to come back from 2-0 and 3-2 down. The Cape Winelands side became the first side to win DDC title twice and also set a new points record after reaching the 69-point mark.

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Chiefs Bid For Stellies Star Rejected

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Kaizer Chiefs have seen a bid for highly-rated left-back Fawaaz Basadien rejected by Stellenbosch FC. The 27-year-old has developed into one of the leading talents in the league since joining Stellenbosch from Moroka Swallows in July 2022. As a natural winger developed into a left-back, Basadien fits the profile Chiefs are seeking to bolster their squad but their official bid has been rejected by Stellies who view him as an important part of their squad. This after the sale of Qobolwakhe Sibande and then Basadien signing a three-year deal in January with the Cape Winelands outfit. iDiski Times understands Stellies have

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Mokwana Lands As Major Move To North Africa Beckons

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has landed in Tunis ahead of his transfer to Esperance Sportive de Tunis this week. Mokwana, 24, who was subject of interest of several clubs in the DStv Premiership, has agreed to join the four-time African champions on a three-year deal. This after Taraji reached an agreement with Sekhukhune United for an undisclosed transfer fee earlier this month. iDiski Times can confirm he arrived in the capital city of Tunisia this morning where he’s now set for his medical with the club before signing the official contract. The club have been active in the market

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SuperSport CEO Reveals Sundowns Ultimatum

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SuperSport United CEO Stan Matthews admits they stood their ground with Mamelodi Sundowns over the loan condition of Ricardo Goss. Goss was ineligible to face his parent club over his two-year loan spell, and while Matthews confirmed they respect Sundowns for their decision-making and terms, this time around they stood their ground in the latest loan agreement. Goss returns to SuperSport and Nyiko Mobbie joined on a permanent deal in a transfer that saw Kegan Johannes move in the opposite direction to Chloorkop. “I said if he couldn’t play against them there was no deal,” Matthews stated when asked how

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Pirates ‘In Talks’ With Stellies Over Star Signing

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Orlando Pirates have made an official approach for Stellenbosch FC captain Deano van Rooyen ahead of the new season. Van Rooyen, 27, has established himself as one of the leading talents in the South African top flight, was nominated for 2023/24 DStv Premiership Defender of the Season and has attracted widespread interest in his services. But Pirates have now made a bid for his services to Stellenbosch, who are also keen to retain him, having recently tabled a contract extension offer. However, iDiski Times understands the club are resigned to losing their influential leader, who’s spent his entire professional club

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