Sundowns Lose Second Pre-Season Fixture In Austria

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Mamelodi Sundowns went down 1-0 to Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv in their pre-season friendly at the Sportstadion Wörgl on Wednesday evening. After their 2-1 loss to SV Sandhurst on Tuesday, a much-changed side lined-up against Kyiv who fielded a full-strength side on the day. While Sundowns lacked their usual fluency and crisp passing synonymous with the club in recent seasons, their lack of game time and training was evident. For the returning Bafana Bafana players, it was their first fixture since the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe and it came as no surprise when Bamba Diallo opened the

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Official: Galaxy Announce Eight New Signings

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TS Galaxy have confirmed eight new signings in yet another squad rebuild for the Rockets. Ahead of the 2024/25 season Sead Ramovic’s side who finished sixth in the DStv Premiership last season have lost plenty of talents. Fiacre Ntwari has joined Kaizer Chiefs, Pogiso Sanoka to SuperSport United, Bradley Mojela to Stellenbosch and Yamil Medina has returned to Venezuala with Estudiantes. Bernard Parker and Vuyo Mere will form part of their DStv Diski Challenge while Higor Vidal, Vasilije Kolak, Orebotse Mongae and Lindokuhle Mbatha have been released. The club have acted swiftly to replace them and secure exciting new talents

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Zwane Reveals Future Plans

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Legendary Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Themba Zwane says he can imagine becoming a coach and dedicate his time to grooming youngsters when his playing days are over. ‘Mshishi’ enjoyed another successful 2023/24 campaign, aiding Masandawana to a league and cup double as they clinched their seventh consecutive DStv Premiership title and became the first team on the continent to walk away with the inaugural African Football League trophy. The 34-year-old looks set to have a last throw of the dice in top-flight football after extending his stay at Chloorkop for another season. Since joining the Brazilians from Vardos FC over 13

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Komphela Opens Up On Downs Return

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Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Steve Komphela says it’s a privilege to be back at Chloorkop, admitting there might be somewhat of a storm at the club after the recent changes right now. Komphela had left Chloorkop ahead of 2023/24, first joining Moroka Swallows before moving on to Golden Arrows after the well-documented financial struggles, which ultimately led to the club’s sale to Marumo Gallants. He’s now returned in the aftermath of Rulani Mokwena’s departure from the club, and insisted he’s looking forward to the upcoming season. “It’s a privilege to be back. Even when I was out there, my eyes

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Sundowns Secure Second Signing

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Mamelodi Sundowns have secured the signing of defender Keagan Johannes from SuperSport United. The 23-year-old comes highly-rated as the former national U23 captain and with loads of experience with SuperSport and Cape Town Spurs. Since joining the club from Spurs in 2021, he’s racked up 65 appearances, as a right-back and centre-back and has been on the fringes of the Bafana Bafana squad in recent months. Sundowns view the player capable of competing for places in the first team as a centre-back and right-back with a long-term future at Masandawana. iDiski Times have been informed he’s penned a four-year deal

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SuperSport Set To Sign Sundowns Duo

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SuperSport United are finalizing deals for Mamelodi Sundowns duo Nyiko Mobbie and Ricardo Goss. United are currently on their way to Botswana to continue with their pre-season, which began a couple of weeks ago in South Africa. The Tshwane giants are aiming to improve their squad and better their performance of last season after finishing seventh in the league. Matsatsantsa have already announced several contract extensions, with head coach Gavin Hunt penning a two-year contract alongside assistant coach Andre Arendse and goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson. Several players including Thulani Hlatshwayo, Giamphani Lungu, Gape Moralo and Bilal Baloyi have also penned

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AmaZulu Confirm Martin Decision

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AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu has announced the club will continue with Spanish Pablo Franco Martin, targeting continental success next season in the form of CAF Champions League. Usuthu finished in a low 11th position in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership under Spanish mentor Pablo Franco Martín, just six points above the relegation zone. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side reached the final of the MTN8 competition in 2022/23, narrowly losing 1-0 to Orlando Pirates, and made it to the last four of the Carling Knockout Cup last season with their progression stopped by TS Galaxy. Speaking to the media, Zungu was adamant that they

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Official: Maova Lands PSL Switch

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Namibia international goalkeeper Edward Maova has secured a top-flight transfer to Golden Arrows ahead of the 2024/25 season. Maova, 29, first arrived in with the University of Pretoria back in 2018 but struggled to establish himself. After spells at Royal Eagles, TS Sporting and Pretoria Callies in between a season stint back home, he returned to AmaTuks where he’s now emerged as one of the leading stoppers. A regular with the Brave Warriors now, Golden Arrows moved swiftly to secure the towering keeper amid rising interest in the top-flight, as first reported by iDiski Times. Arrows confirmed his official arrival

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Khanye – Rulani Must Make This Wydad Sacrifice

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has congratulated Rulani Mokwena on his move to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. Mokwena penned a three-year deal with the Reds and Whites after surprisingly being sacked by Mamelodi Sundowns due to an alleged fallout with Sporting Director Flemming Berg, despite winning the DStv Premiership as well as the inaugural African Football League honours. Khanye revealed that he is delighted for his fellow countryman for the move, however foresees that Wydad will expect him to hit the ground running, and that he may have to reconsider his style of play. “Compliments to Rulani Mokwena for getting

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