Gamondi – What I Told Nabi After 4-0 Drubbing

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Young Africans SC coach Miguel Gamondi has revealed he told his Kaizer Chiefs counterpart Nasreddine Nabi that he needs to try and manage expectations of Amakhosi fans and get more quality players. Yanga hammered Nabi’s Chiefs 4-0 in the inaugural Toyota Cup, with the new Chiefs coach insisting the result shouldn’t be exaggerated because it was just a friendly match. However, Gamondi insisted that a lot of things need to change at Amakhosi and the club’s management need to bring in quality players, but also expect a season of transition instead of calling for silverware. “But I did speak with

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Official: Gallants Announce New Coach After Kerr Exit

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Marumo Gallants have announced the return of Dan Malesela as their head coach hours after Dylan Kerr resigned from the position on Tuesday. Malesela was a free agent after parting ways with Baroka FC in May. This will be his third stint with Gallants who made a return to South Africa’s topflight league after buying the status of Moroka Swallows. Twenty-eight days ago Kerr’s return was announced, however disagreements over the coaching structures which would include a co-coaching system and other management processes saw him resign before the new season even started. Kerr is in the latest edition of iDiski

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The Kay Motsepe SC Is Back With R11.75m Total Prize Money

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The biggest school sports competition in the country is back with over 10,000 schools set to compete in the Kay Motsepe Schools Championship with a total prize money of R11 750 000. The Kay Motsepe Schools Championship is an annual event that brings together school teams from across South Africa to compete in various sports, fostering youth development, leadership, and community engagement. Sponsored by Sanlam in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation, the championship aims to empower young athletes by providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and cultivate essential life skills. The media launch of the prestigious events

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SuperSport CEO Reveals Why Pule Was Signed Over Dolly

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SuperSport United CEO Stan Matthews has explained what happened in the Keagan Dolly transfer after the player had passed his medical ahead of his expected move. Dolly, 31, looked poised to join SuperSport shortly after leaving Kaizer Chiefs upon the expiry of his contract at the Soweto giants. However, the move fell through and SuperSport went on to sign Vincent Pule who had parted ways with Orlando Pirates one season into his three-year deal. “I couldn’t sign Vincent Pule and Keagan Dolly, so that’s Gavin’s choice and he’s best suited to that kind of question, my job is to support

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Edition 165 – Makhaula & Dortley

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In this week’s edition, Sinethemba Makonco caught up with new Kaizer Chiefs signing Rushwin Dortley, and spoke to the former Cape Town Spurs defender as he headed to Naturena. Meanwhile, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates veteran Makhehleni Makhaula. After completing his CAF B Licence, Velile also chatted to Richards Bay head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi about the upcoming season. Lethabo Kganyago meanwhile welcome back Dylan Kerr to South Africa, after the Englishman’s return to Marumo Gallants. We also preview the MTN8 quarter-finals, as well as Stellenbosch’s Diski Challenge team who have headed to England for the Next Gen tournament. Of

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Banyana To Face European Champions

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that African champions Banyana Banyana will play an international friendly with European champions England later this year. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, and will be Banyana’s first outing since the friendlies against Senegal in June. It will also be used as part of preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis is happy with the quality of the opposition saying, England will give her team a much-needed test. “This is a great opportunity for us

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Mngqithi Breaks Silence On New Downs Role

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he’s honoured to lead the team after Rulani Mokwena’s exit, but clarified it’s currently on “interim” role. Masandawana are yet to give an update on the head coach position after opting to part ways with Mokwena just before their pre-season for 2024/25 kicked off. While Mokwena has since joined Wydad Athletic Club as head coach, Mngqithi is leading the team in pre-season, with Steve Komphela also being roped back in as senior coach. Mngqithi, whose contract extension at the club is yet to be announced, has now for the first time addressed his role

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SuperSport Make Major Announcement

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SuperSport United have announced ACDC Express as their new sleeve sponsor ahead of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. The club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon at Multichoice City that ACDC Express will be the new partner, replacing iKhokha. The Franchise that has over 40 stores focuses on commercial, industrial electrical industry are also aligned with the Lions rugby team. “We’re committed for the long haul. ACDC Express is going to be with SuperSport for three years,” Ricardo Ferreira of ACDC Express stated at the launch. “It’s important for us to realise that this partnership is important for us as ACDC Express

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Kerr Makes Shock Gallants Decision

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Marumo Gallants head coach Dylan Kerr has resigned from his role on Monday, just 28 days after his return to Mzansi. Kerr was appointed by the club for a ‘second stint’ after they acquired the status of Moroka Swallows in the Betway Premiership. However, sources within the club stated Kerr had grown disillusioned by the happenings behind the scenes in preparation for the new campaign. Latest news received by this publication is that chairman Abram Sello wanted to bring in two additional coaches to work as co-coaches alongside Kerr. But iDiski Times understands that Kerr feels left out of too

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