Maritzburg Close In On SA Youth International

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Maritzburg United are closing in on the signing of South Africa youth international Fuad Johnson ahead of the new Motsepe Foundation Championship season. Johnson, 21, was part of the all-conquering youth side of Stellenbosch that won the Engen Knockout and DStv Diski Challenge where the bulk of the players earned first-team contracts. However, Johnson failed to establish himself in the senior set-up, making four appearances under Steve Barker, before joining La Masia in 2022 in search of regular game time. The former Old Mutual and Highlands Park talent scored 14 goals in 52 games, featuring across the front line for

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Khoza Opens Up On VAR

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Premier Soccer League chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has finally clarified the issue of VAR implementation in South African football, saying they are waiting on SAFA to give the greenlight. With North African countries like Morocco, Algeria and Egypt having already introduced the use of Video Assistant Refereeing, frustration from local fans has brewed over the past few years as to why it has taken the PSL so long to finally have VAR implemented. Speaking to the media at the PSL headquarters, Khoza revealed that they were ready back in 2022 but are yet to get the go-ahead from the association.

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Mngqithi Hails Downs Players After Al Hilal Scalp

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi is satisfied with the overall performance of his players following their back-to-back victories on the last day of their pre-season tour of Austria. Masandawana had lost two of their opening first three pre-season fixtures, going down 2-1 to German third division side SV Sandhausen, a 1-0 defeat to Dynamo Kyiv of Ukraine and a 1-1 stalemate against Cardiff City. On Friday, though, the South African champions recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Qatari Stars before their huge 2-1 scalp against Neymar Jr’s Al Hilal side, who are the Qatari league champions. Speaking to the media

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Gamondi Makes Bullish Chiefs Claim

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Young Africans SC head coach Miguel Gamondi hailed his charges for giving Kaizer Chiefs a football lesson, saying you can’t win international games with inexperienced players. Gamondi led his charges to a 4-0 drubbing over Amakhosi at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of strikes from Prince Dube, a brace from star man Stephane Aziz Ki and a solitary strike from Clement Mzize. Chiefs on the other hand were forced into changes as 19-year-old Nkosana Mbuthu, the son of Chiefs legend Patrick ‘Ace’ Mbuthu, slotted in at left-back, while Samkelo Zwane, Mfundo Vilakazi, and Mduduzi Tshabalala were

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Official: AmaZulu Unveil Ex-Downs & Pirates Stars Among New Signings

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AmaZulu have announced six new signings during the launch of their new kit and the unveiling of a new sponsor on Monday. Usuthu president Sandile Zungu had invited local media to a special launch event at the club, where they announced Amandla Mobile as their new shirt sponsor. In addition, AmaZulu also unveiled their new home, away and third kits, while confirming that Aubrey Vilakazi has replaced Wayne Sandilands as club’s new goalkeeper coach. Last but not least, AmaZulu announced the arrival of six players. New forward Etiosa Ighodaro and winger Luvuyo Phewa join the club from Mamelodi Sundowns, while

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Nabi Sends Strong Message After 4-0 Drubbing

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New Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has warned of overreaction to their 4-0 drubbing against Young Africans SC on Sunday, saying he learnt important things from the friendly match. Amakhosi went down 4-0 to the Tanzanian champions who won the inaugural Toyota Cup at a sold-out stadium in Bloemfontein. It was Nabi’s first official friendly match after their pre-season camp in Turkiye, and Nabi insisted it was a good learning experience about the weaknesses and strengths in his team. “It’s unpleasant to lose, especially at home,” he told journalists. “But it’s only a friendly game, we didn’t lose any

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Latest Billiat Update

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Yadah FC forward Khama Billiat has been in fine form since his return to his home country, and he has even been linked with a return to the Premier Soccer League. Billiat, 33, made a surprise move back to Zimbabwe, joining Yadah FC after parting ways with Kaizer Chiefs following the expiry of his contract. The former Mamelodi Sundowns forward is currently the joint-leading goalscorer in the Castle Lager Premier on eight goals alongside William Manondo of CAPS United. His fine form in Zim saw him linked with a return to SA, with Cape Town City among the clubs said

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Zinnbauer Breaks Silence On Raja Exit

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Al-Wehda head coach Josef Zinnbauer has penned an emotional farewell letter to Raja Athletic Club fans, and also said his move to Saudi Arabia was not motivated by money. After one successful season in North Africa, where the German tactician guided the Moroccan giants to an unbeaten double, lifting both Botola Pro and Throne Cup titles, Zinnbauer has since clarified why he took the decision to take his trophy-laden career to Saudi Arabia. “My decision to leave was never about money or fans, ” Zinnbauer said. “On the contrary, your incredible support, especially from the Curva Sud, played a significant

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Sundowns Make Saavedra Decision

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Mamelodi Sundowns have recalled Erwin Saavedra from his loan at Club Bolivar after six months. The Bolivia international star struggled to make an impact at Sundowns after his lucrative move due to injuries. However, he seemingly reignited the form that made him one of the hottest prospects in his home country after returning on a season-long loan meant to end in December. After featuring in 14 games for the club, he has notably been left out of the team of late after Sundowns expressed their interest in recalling the 18-time capped international. Now Bolivar has confirmed he’s returning to South

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