Stellenbosch Snap Up Ex-Chiefs Defender

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Stellenbosch FC have completed the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs youth development defender Omega Mdaka. 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. Stellies have been busy in the current transfer window period with the addition of players like Sanele Barns from Richards Bay and Lehlohonolo Bradley Mojela from TS Galaxy. Steve Barker’s side will be competing in five different competitions this coming season in the DStv Premiership, MTN8, Carling Knockout Cup, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup. This publication understands

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Sundowns Set To Rope In New Technical Team Member

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Mamelodi Sundowns are set to rope in former Moroka Swallows performance analyst Yardaan Valodia. The reigning DStv Premiership champions recently lost Dayle Solomons who was a first-team analyst but left the club before they resumed training for the upcoming season of 2024/25. In the past few weeks, Downs have lost quite a number of few backroom staff, in the shake-up that saw the departure of head coach Rulani Mokwena, who has since joined Wydad Athletic Club. iDiski Times understands that Sundowns are set to rope in Valodia, who will be a performance analyst at the club replacing Solomons. Valodia is

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Comitis Opens Up On Erasmus Interest

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Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has revealed he spoke to Kermit Erasmus about a potential return after his Orlando Pirates exit but it also depends on other player movements. Erasmus, 34, recently left Orlando Pirates after his contract expired with the club. He spent two seasons on his return after the exit at Mamelodi Sundowns. The former SuperSport United forward won four trophies with Pirates, two Nedbank Cups and two MTN8 trophies. The 34-year-old is currently a free agent. Comitis acknowledged that he spoke with Erasmus but it depends on other movements at the club. “I have spoken to

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DDC Champs Stellies To Face EPL Sides

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DStv Diski Challenge champions Stellenbosch FC will represent South Africa at the Next Generation Cup in the United Kingdom next month. The Young Maroon Army won the reserve league for the second time in three seasons, and will now be jetting off for their second European Tour following their impressive DDC title win under the stewardship of head coach Evangelos Vellios. Their third international trip will see them rub shoulders with teams from England and India in the tournament that will be hosted by the Premier League from 01-04 August 2024. “The competition will run over four match rounds, held

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Ten Hag Sends Message To Benni After Man Utd Exit

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Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has paid tribute to his former backroom technical staff member Benni McCarthy, wishing him well on his next odyssey. The South African football legend spent two seasons with his boyhood club, winning the Caraboa Cup in his first season before following that up with the FA Cup last season. On Thursday, the Red Devils announced that they had parted ways with McCarthy, who worked as striker’s coach at the club, a role which has now been filled by the club’s former striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy. “I want to pay tribute to his fantastic service

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Gallants Closing In On Ex-Stellies Star

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Marumo Gallants are set to sign former Stellenbosch FC and Baroka FC midfielder Nhlanhla Mgaga. Mgaga spent two years with the Cape Winelands side after joining them from Bakgaga in July 2022. The 2023/24 campaign saw him win the Carling Knockout Cup and also aided the club to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The DStv Premiership outfit returned to the top-flight of South African football after purchasing of Moroka Swallows’ status. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa got relegated two seasons ago after finishing rock bottom of the league table. Gallants are busy structuring

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Kaizer Jr. Breaks Silence On Nabi Appointment

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr. says Nasreddine Nabi is the right man to “restore Amakhosi to their rightful place”. Chiefs announced the arrival of Nabi on Sunday when he joined the team’s training camp in Türkiye, but hadn’t confirmed any further details. On Thursday, they stated Nabi signed a two-year contract with an option for another year, and also unveiled his technical team. Kaizer Jr. opened up on the “exhaustive process” of choosing Nabi, saying the club have high hopes he is the right man for the job. “After what has been a fairly exhaustive vetting process, it

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Rulani – Why I Joined Wydad

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has explained why he decided to join Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club as new head coach. Mokwena, 37, joined Wydad on a three-year deal until 2027, just days after his departure from Sundowns. After leaving Chloorkop, he immediately became a prime target for the club, and several North African giants, with Algerian club USM Alger having made an approach, but rejected. He was unveiled on Thursday evening in front of a packed crowd and explained he opted to join The Red Castle because he felt flattered by the amount of interest the club showed

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Mokwena’s First Words As Wydad Head Coach

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New Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena says he’s well aware of the major challenge that lies ahead at the Botola Pro giants. Mokwena has penned a three-year deal with the 22-time Moroccan league champions and has been unveiled at the Mohamed Benjelloun Complexe this evening. In front of a packed room filled with media shortly after he toured the facilities, Mokwena stated he’s cognizant of the huge turnaround the club is aiming for after finishing fifth, outside the CAF inter-club qualification spots last season. “I understand how big this challenge is, believe me, I don’t come here with

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