Mdunyelwa Reveals How He Found Out About Downs Move

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa has revealed how his former chairman Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi told him about the move to the Brazilians. The 25-year-old was an integral part of the Chilli Boys for two-and-a-half seasons and was rumoured to have attracted interest from Stellenbosch FC. Nothing materialized, and he instead went on to make a big money move to the current DStv Premiership champions on a long-term deal in December 2023. Mdunyelwa revealed to iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 162 of the newspaper how Mpengesi’s call turned into good news after he thought he was in trouble

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Official: Man Utd Announce First 24/25 Signing

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Manchester United have announced Joshua Zirkzee as their first signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The Dutch striker has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. Zirkzee, 23, joins the club from Bologna, whom he helped to qualify for the UEFA Champions League as the club’s top goalscorer last season. He was also named 2023/24 Serie A Under-23 Player of the Year. “Having had discussions with the manager and the leaders of the club I know how exciting the future is going to be here and I cannot wait to play my

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Ex-Ubuntu Talent Secures R78m Transfer In Europe

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Former Ubuntu Academy defender Munashe Garananga has completed a lucrative switch to FC. København. The 23-year-old left Ubuntu in 2020 for a move to Belarus with Dynamo Brest and has since enjoyed a meteoric rise in Europe with FC Sheriff and KV Mechelen in Moldova and Belgium over the next two seasons. His performances have seen the Danish Superliga side fork out €4-million for his services as he signed a four-year deal. “Things have gone very fast for me in the past few years, but I have always felt ready to take the next step,” the Zimbabwe international said. “I have

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Chiefs Seal Deal For Second Signing

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Kaizer Chiefs have reached an agreement with TS Galaxy for the services of Rwandan international goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. Ntwari, 24, arrived in South Africa a year ago from Rwandan giants APR FC after impressing Tim Sukazi when Rwanda played against Benin in the AFCON qualifiers, in a match where he made several top saves and was named Man of the Match. The Galaxy chairman wasted no time and he quickly snatched the keeper as a replacement for Melusi Buthelezi, whom they lost to Orlando Pirates. Ntwari had stiff competition at Galaxy with Vasilije Kolak, but the Rwandan international made his

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Official: Stellies Sign Former Chiefs Talent

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Stellenbosch FC have announced the signing of Kaizer Chiefs academy product Omega Mdaka, as reported by iDiski Times. Mdaka, 20, has been without a club since Amakhosi terminated his contract in October 2023 for alleged disciplinary issues when he refused to be a ball boy. However, he’s now been signed by Steve Barker’s side on a long-term contract, as reported by this website last week. “I feel very excited and grateful to be here because it’s my first professional contract after leaving Chiefs. I feel very excited and a bit nervous, but mostly just excited to get started,” Mdaka told the

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Vilakazi Hits Back At Sacking Rumours

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Richards Bay head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has strongly denied claims that he won’t be in the club’s dugout when the 2024/25 campaign gets underway. Vilakazi aided the club in preserving their DStv Premiership status when they went unbeaten in the PSL/promotional playoffs against Baroka FC and the University of Pretoria, thus keeping them afloat in top-flight football for a third successive season. The Natal Rich Boyz finished the last campaign in the 15th spot, finding themselves in a three-way scrap in the playoffs against the two Motsepe Foundation Championship sides. Speaking to the media, ‘Kanu’ dismissed media news that he

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Chiefs Suffer Injury Blow

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced that defender Edmilson Dove suffered a serious injury and will need to leave the pre-season camp in Turkiye. Amakhosi had already confirmed that Tebogo Potsane, Dillan Solomons, and midfielders, George Matlou and Mduduzi Mdantsane did not travel with the squad to Turkiye due different injuries. While Potsane is the closest to returning to team training, Mdantsane will be sidelined for three months after suffering a broken jaw in a car accident. On Sunday, Chiefs confirmed that Dove has also joined the club’s treatment table after suffering an undisclosed injury in training. “Kaizer Chiefs’ defender Edmilson Dove has

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Katsande’s Advice For Khune Amid Retirement Talks

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande says Itumeleng Khune will be supported no matter what decision he makes for his future. Khune, 37, is out of contract with Chiefs, the only club he’s represented over his decorated career and has been offered a non-playing role by the club. Whether he will move into coaching or as a club ambassador has not been clarified, but the iconic stopper has insisted he wants to continue playing football. Khune has often suggested he was not past his playing days and wants to emulate one of the greatest footballers of all time Gianluigi Buffon

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Comitis Gives Latest Update On Mayo Interest

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Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has confirmed that there are a lot of enquiries about Khanyisa Mayo, but nothing concrete has materialsed so far. Mayo, 25, has been the pillar of City’s team in the past two seasons, finishing as the joint top goalscorer with Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile on 12 goals 2022/23, while this past campaign he netted on 10 times. The former Richards Bay forward has previously been linked with moves to Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates but he remained with City. Last season, Mayo signed a new five-year contract with the Citizens, which

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