Sundowns Unveil 2024/25 Kits

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Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their 2024/25 home and away kits under the theme of Rise.Rule.Repeat. Masandawana traveled to Europe on Sunday and will take on their first pre-season opponents in SV Sandhausen on Tuesday, when they will done the club’s new stripes for the first time. But while the first team is traveling and getting ready for the new season, the marketing department dropped the club’s new home and away kits. “The Rise.Rule.Repeat. kits are in the traditional yellow for Home and blue for Away, with an African inspired pattern featuring graphics of crowns and stars,” the club said via a statement.

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Pirates Down Sevilla In Spain

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Orlando Pirates secured a 2-0 win over LaLiga outfit Sevilla in their pre-season friendly at the Estadio Jesús Navas on Monday evening. Pirates made several changes to their starting eleven that drew 2-2 with English Championship side Plymouth Argyle on Saturday with Tshegofatso Mabasa, Karim Kimvuidi, Thalante Mbatha, Miguel Timm, Thbiso Sesane and Deon Hotto introduced. And their fluidity was unchanged as they showed up against the home side who fielded a youthful squad led by star playmaker Suso – who stood out as one of the best players on the pitch in the opening half. Monnapule Saleng was guilty

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New Chiefs Signing Bids Farewell To Previous Club

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Impending Kaizer Chiefs signing, Fiacre Ntwari has bid farewell to TS Galaxy ahead of his imminent move to Amakhosi. Ntwari, 24, joined Galaxy from AS Kigali as a direct replacement for Melusi Buthelezi who moved to Orlando Pirates last season. While he initially served as an understudy to Vasilije Kolak until late November 2023, he went on to impress in the Carling Knockout and Nedbank Cup which earned him a place in the starting line-up in the league. And his fine performances in 2023/24 have now earned him a move to Chiefs, with this publication understanding he’s signed a three-year contract

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Pirates & Sevilla Starting XIs Announced

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Orlando Pirates confirmed their starting lineup for this evening’s pre-season encounter against Sevilla at Banus Football Centre. The Buccaneers are in the middle of their pre-season camp in Spain and have already played a high-intensity friendly against England Championship side Plymouth AFC which ended with a 2-2 draw. Goals scored by Evidence Makgopa and Olisah Ndah, with Melusi Buthelezi saving a penalty to keep Pirates in the game. Young Mohau Nkota also played some minutes in the game. Selaelo Rasebotja is the only new signing who played a part in the friendly match, and Bucs are yet to give minutes

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Rulani Opens Up On Zungu Rumours

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has responded to rumours linking him with a potential reunion with Bongani Zungu at Wydad Athletic Club. The South African tactician joined the Moroccan giants shortly after he was let go by Masandawana, with the task to awaken the sleeping giant after Wydad finished in fifth place last season. Mokwena now has the task to build a new team after several of their key players being lost in recent seasons, including captain Yahya Jabrane leaving for Kuwait SC this month. One name who has been linked with a move to Casablanca is Zungu,

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New Stellies Signing Breaks Silence After Chiefs Exit

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Following his unceremonious exit from Kaizer Chiefs, Omega Mdaka is already targeting triple success with his new employers by clinching the DStv Premiership title, MTN8 as well as reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final. Mdaka, 20, penned a long-term deal with Stellies after, along with Puso Dithejane, they were shown the exit door by the Glamour Boys for refusing to be ball boys. The latter has since joined TS Galaxy. In his first interview since being unveiled as a new Stellies player, Mdaka revealed he was looking forward to turning out for the Maroon Army, and highlighted his personal goals

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AmaZulu Close In Sundowns Duo On Loan

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AmaZulu are closing in on the signings of Mamelodi Sundowns duo Etiosa Ighodaro and Luvuyo Phewa on loan. Ighodaro, 23, was not part of the squad that went to Austria for pre-season after returning to the club from a season-long loan at SuperSport United. He also spent time with Chippa United and the University of Pretoria for temporary spells since joining Sundowns as a teenager. iDiski Times understands an agreement has been reached for the loan moves of the Nigerian striker and Phewa, who was with Cape Town Spurs on loan over the last two seasons. The 24-year-old Phewa joined

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Bay Part Ways With Former Pirates Defender

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Richards Bay have decided against renewing Tercious Malepe’s contract. Malepe joined Bay as a free agent after he left AmaZulu. He signed a short-term contract with the Natal Rich Boyz, which expired at the end of last month (June). The 27-year-old made 11 appearances for Bay in all competitions. He is a utility player who can feature both as a defensive midfielder and a centre-back. He helped the side to survive relegation through winning the PSL/promotional playoffs, featuring in every minute of the mini tournament. His exit at Bay comes as a shock as he seemed to be the heart

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Ramovic Addresses Ntwari To Chiefs Move

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic says Fiacre Ntwari’s impending move to Kaizer Chiefs is a testament to the incredible work done at the club. Ntwari, 24, joined Galaxy from AS Kigali as a direct replacement for Melusi Buthelezi who moved to Orlando Pirates last season. While he initially served as an understudy to Vasilije Kolak until late November 2023 but went on to impress in the Carling Knockout and Nedbank Cup which earned him a place in the starting line-up in the league. “Since I joined this wonder club, we have improved the players, the club and especially our goalkeepers.

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