Official: Arrows Announce Second Signing of Season

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DStv Premiership side Lamontville Golden Arrows has officially announced the signing of midfielder Menzi Masuku. Masuku left Royal AM after three seasons, having moved from Bloemfontein Celtic to Royal AM when they bought Siwelele’s franchise. He left Thwihli Thwahla on a free transfer after his contract expired and he didn’t renew. Arrows announced the former Orlando Pirates player as their second signing so far after Edward Maova. Arrows lost Steve Komphela to Mamelodi Sundowns as he returned as part of the technical.

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AFCON Winner Hails Pitso

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Senegal national team coach Aliou Cisse has hailed Pitso Mosimane as a legend in a celebratory week honouring the three-time CAF Champions League winner. Cisse was in attendance when Mosimane received his honourary doctorate at the University of Johannesburg this week and his birthday celebrations this morning. Along with the likes of Florent Ibenge and Walid Regragui, Cisse, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winning coach was alongside the continental icons in doing their CAF Pro Licenses together and is widely considered coaching royalty in African football. “We’re happy to be here, because is a friend, a big manager, and

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Kaizer Jr Gives Latest Khune Update

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has given the latest update on legendary Amakhosi goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, who the club would like to involve in a non-playing capacity. Khune was not part of Chiefs’ traveling squad to Turkiye and is currently a free agent after his final contract with Amakhosi ran out. The club did state ahead of 2023/24 that it would be his last campaign as a player, but they would like to keep him involved in another role. Khune himself, though, seems keen on continuing his illustrious career on the pitch and he has kept fit on

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Official: Magesi Unveil Ex-Chiefs & Downs Players Among 12 Signings

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Newly-promoted Betway Premiership side Magesi FC have unveiled their 12 new signings on Friday, including Kgaogelo Sekgota and Gift Motupa. Clinton Larsen’s men had won the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season to book their spot in the Premier Soccer League top flight. After previously announced 12 exits, Magesi unveiled their new blood on Friday, with iDiski Times’ journalist Lethabo Kganyago in attendance. Among the new faces was former Chiefs winger Sekgota, who left Stellenbosch abruptly mid-season, and will look to revive his career. The 27-year-old also had spells at Swallows FC and Wits after returning to South Africa from Portugal.

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Forgotten Downs Star On Target In Big Win In Austria

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Mamelodi Sundowns ended their winless run in pre-season in Austria, beating Qatari Stars League side Al-Arabi SC 3-0 in the first of two games on Friday. Sundowns played their fourth friendly match since arriving in Austria for pre-season, but had so far been without a victory. The South African champions lost 2-1 to German third division side SV Sandhausen and suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv before collecting a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City. But Downs started their first of two games on Friday on a high note, with Abubeker Nasir, who former coach Rulani Mokwena had

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Pirates’ First 10 Betway Prem Fixtures

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Orlando Pirates kick off their 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign with a home clash against Chippa United and avoid facing Mamelodi Sundowns in the first 10 matches. The Buccaneers start their domestic campaign in the MTN8 quarter-final against SuperSport United, with potential MTN8 semi-finals and also CAF Interclub rounds to take place before the Betway Premiership kicks off. With an international window also happening in early September, fans of the Sea Robbers will need to wait until 14 September until they can see their heroes in league action. Jose Riveiro’s men have a rather easy first round of fixtures, facing just

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Latest Update On Lakay Amid Chiefs & Downs Rumours

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Bafana Bafana striker Fagrie Lakay has extended his contract at Pyramids FC until June 2025. Lakay, 27, joined Pyramids in January 2022 from Caps Town City and he hasn’t looked bck since. The speedy striker hit the ground running in Egypt, as he helped his new side to finish second in the Egyptian Premier League. He also played a massive role in their journey in the CAF Confederations Cup, reaching the quarter-finals by netting two goals. Lakay was massive the following season as he helped Pyramids qualify for the CAF Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.

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Nabi Makes Strong Statement On Chiefs’ 9-Year Trophy Drought

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Nasreddine Nabi has admitted not winning silverware in nine years is “unacceptable” for a big club like Kaizer Chiefs and insisted he will not make empty promises to the fans but build his reign on solid foundations. The Tunisian tactician addressed South African journalists on Friday ahead of the inaugural Toyota Cup on Sunday in his first press conference since being announced as new Amakhosi head coach. With Chiefs going without any silverware since 2014/15 under Stuart Baxter, Nabi stated that ending the trophy drought and bringing the glory days back to Naturena was one of the reasons why he

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Nabi’s First Official Words As Chiefs Coach

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New Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi held his first official press conference in his new role as Amakhosi coach. Chiefs returned to South Africa from their trip to Turkiye on Wednesday and are set to face Young Africans SC in the inaugural Toyota Cup in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Nabi had himself only joined his new side in Turkiye and touched down on South African for the first time in his Chiefs role this week. Ahead of the match, Nabi met local media for the first time and took the chance to officially thank the leaders of the club. “I

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