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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Makhanya Talks On Pirates Future & Finding The Next Rele

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Orlando Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge coach Joseph Makhanya is unsure whether he’ll be leading the club’s reserve side next season, though he hopes to continue in the role. Makhanya led Pirates to a third-place finish with 58 points in the past campaign, and played a role in promoting teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng to the first team. Speaking to the media after acquiring his CAF B Licence, ‘Duku Duku’ said the only way to produce more Mofokeng’s is to give youngsters the platform to play. “I’m still to find out,” Makhanya said. “But from where I’m standing, I’d like to believe

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Badela Bids Farewell To Downs, Wydad Move Looming

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns DStv Diski Challenge coach Sinethemba Badela has bid farewell to the Yellow Nation and is expected to join Rulani Mokwena’s technical team at Wydad Athletic Club. Badela, 34, joined Sundowns at the beginning of last season after he had a good campaign with All Stars FC, leading them to a top-four finish in the Motsepe Foundation Championship in 2022/23, in what was their first campaign after relocating to Gauteng before the status was sold to Black Leopards. He then took charge of the Sundowns’ DDC team and led them to a marvellous title chase, but they ultimately

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Johnson Breaks Silence On Chiefs Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs caretaker coach Cavin Johnson has admitted he’d probably not say yes to the interim position in the middle of the season again after analysing how things went. Johnson, 65, was released by Chiefs after it was clear that he wouldn’t continue as head coach following the appointment of Nasreddine Nabi. While it seemed as though Johnson would fall back into his previous position as Head of Academy, the former Platinum Stars and AmaZulu head coach has left the club. He’s now discussed his stint at Naturena for the first time after his exit, admitting he “walked into

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Vilakazi – Why We Signed Sithebe

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Richards Bay head coach Vusi Vilakazi says one of the reasons the club signed Siyethemba Sithebe was for his experience in the league. Sithebe was among the headline signings of the club announced this week along with the new sponsors Phakwe Group. The 31-year-old was out of contract at Kaizer Chiefs in June and did not take long to secure a new home in his home province, having spent the last two seasons in Gauteng. Vilakazi, who recently acquired a CAF B coaching License helped the Natal Rich Boyz secure their topflight status through the PSL Promotion playoffs, says what

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Ex-Chiefs Coach Secures New Job

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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas has officially joined Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. Solinas, 56, recently parted ways with Saudi Arabian First Division side FC Al-Najmah after eight months in charge of the side. His contract was no renewed after failing to finish in the playoffs spot, a season after he missed out on promotion with Al-Faisaly, when Pitso Mosimane brought Al Ahli back to the Saudi top flight. The UEFA Pro Licence holder has now returned to the African continent and was unveiled by 19 times Sudanese Premier League champions, Al-Merrikh SC. “Italian professor Giovanni Solinas is a technical

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Sundowns Confirm Five Pre-Season Games

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed their five opponents during their pre-season tour in Austria. Masandawana are set to leave for their pre-season camp and have lined up some tough opponents for their time in Europe. Sundowns kick off their pre-season tour on 16 July, with a friendly match against German Bundesliga 3 side SV Sandhausen at 17:30. They follow that clash with another fixture on 17 July against Ukraine record champions Dynamo Kyiv. On 23 July, Masandawana take on Championship side Cardiff City, before finishing off their pre-season tour with two friendlies in one day. On 26 July, Downs first take

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Stellies Rope In Five Technical Team Members

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Stellenbosch FC have roped in Rodet Yila, Jean Du Plessis, Hildah Du Toit, Jason Matter and Solomon Akumba to boast their technical team ahead of a busy 2024/25 season. Following a good season of 2023/24, which saw them clinch the Carling Knockout Cup Cup and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup, the Cape Winelands side has now boosted their backroom staff for what what promises to be an even more busy schedule in 2024/25 season. The CAF inter-club debutants will be competing in five different competitions for the first time, and they felt widening the pool of backroom staff will

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Pirates To Face Another Spanish Side

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Orlando Pirates will face another Spanish side during their pre-season camp in Europe, after Granada confirmed they will take on the Buccaneers. Jose Riveiro’s men were held to a 2-2 draw by Wayne Rooney’s English Championship side Plymouth Argyle on Friday evening. They continue their pre-season friendlies with a highly-anticipated clash against seven-time Europa League champions Sevilla on Monday, July 15. The third friendly match, which Pirates had confirmed before leaving for Spain, is the game against Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd on July 19. However, the Sea Robbers must’ve squeezed in another friendly match, as Granada confirmed they

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