RIP Screamer

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Orlando Pirates has confirmed the passing of South African legend Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala. Tshabalala, born in 1949, was a legend on and off the pitch. A founding member of Kaizer Chiefs, the Orlando-East-born player earned his nickname during his playing days. He would move on to Mamelodi Sundowns, and that is where he first became successful as a coach. He would go on to coach the national team when South Africa was readmitted into international football. He spent the last two decades at Pirates working in various capacities. iDiski Times sends condolences to family, friends, and football fraternity at large.

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Pitso Sends Message To Rulani After Wydad Move

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach Pitso Mosimane has congratulated Rulani Mokwena on his move to Wydad Club Athletic. The Moroccan giants announced the signing of Mokwena on Thursday after he arrived in Casablanca via private jet, as reported by iDiski Times. Mokwena is expected to be officially unveiled by the club this evening, after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal which is said to include a one-year option. Mosimane, who himself was the first South African tactician to coach in North Africa, has wished his former protege all the best. “Congratulations Coach Rulani. Big opportunity

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Official: Man Utd Announce Benni Decision

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Manchester United have confirmed they have parted ways with Benni McCarthy, who worked for two years as striker’s coach at the club. McCarthy first joined United, the team he supported growing up, in July 2022, after impressing the then-newly-appointed Ten Hag. The former Cape Town City and AmaZulu head coach was brought in to work on the team’s strikeforce, and his impact was hailed by players and staff alike. During McCarthy’s time with the Red Devils, the club won two trophies and reached three finals. In 2022/23 United won the EFL Cup, and after ending up as runners-up in the

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Donn Resurfaces At New Club After SuperSport Exit

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Former SuperSport United midfielder Jesse Donn has resurfaced at a new club ahead of the 2024/25 season. Donn, 25, joined SuperSport from Ubuntu Football Academy in 2019 and emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the league. He was on the fringes of the national team squad under Hugo Broos but fell out of favour upon the return of Gavin Hunt as head coach, who preferred a midfield duo of Grant Margeman and Siphesihle Ndlovu. After 71 games for Matsatsansa, Donn officially left the club and has been confirmed to be training with the Rockets, where he’s said to

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Official: Wydad Confirm Mokwena Appointment

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Wydad Athletic Club have confirmed the appointment of Rulani Mokwena as their new head coach. Mokwena has agreed to join the Botola Pro giants after parting ways with Sundowns earlier this month, where he won the DStv Premiership and African Football League last season. Ironically, they beat Wydad in the final of the inaugural competition and speculation had been rife that the club had been looking to lure him to the North. Mokwena’s representative was said to have met the interim club President Hicham Ait Menna in Paris last week to discuss the vision of the club and personal terms,

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Sekgota To Join New PSL Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC winger Kgaogelo Sekgota has signed a one-year deal with Magesi. The 27-year-old was released by Stellenbosch last season and started training with his former club Moroka Swallows. However, after news of their status sale emerged, he resurfaced at the newly promoted DStv Premiership side. iDiski Times have been informed he’s penned a one-year deal with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side and is ‘determined’ to resurrect his once-promising career. He bolsters Clinton Larsen’s attacking options that has Delano Abrahams and Tshepo Kakora, who joined from AmaTuks and La Masia this week. The South Africa international

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Pirates & Sundowns Learn CAFCL Opponents

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have found out their CAF Champions League first preliminary rounds opponents after Thursday’s draw. While Mamelodi Sundowns were one of the five exempted teams alongside Al Ahly, ES Tunis, Petro de Luanda and TP Mazembe as one of the five exempted clubs. Those exemptions are based on the latest CAF ranking, while Pirates were placed in Pot 3. The Buccaneers will face Disciples FC from Madagascar in the first preliminary round of this year’s CAF Champions League. If Pirates would get past Disciples FC they would then face winner of the tie between Africans Stars

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Stellenbosch And Sekhukhune Learn CAFCC Fate

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Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune United have learnt their fate in the CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Rounds. The draw took place on Thursday morning with Stellenbosch pitted against eSwatini outfit Nsingizini Hotspurs in the 1st Preliminary Round, while AS VITA await in the second round. While Sekhukhune United are exempted from the 1st Round, they await the winner of ELGECO Plus and CD Luanda. It appears to be a challenging draw for two of the ambitious clubs from the DStv Premiership with Steve Barker’s side narrowly missing out on the CAF Champions League last season. It’s their first foray into CAF inter-club

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Namibia Keeper Maova Lands PSL Transfer

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Lamontville Golden Arrows has secured the services of University Of Pretoria goalkeeper Edward Maova. The Namibian international, who has 11 caps under his belt for the Brave Warriors, arrived in South Africa back in 2018 to join AmaTuks. He has previously turned out for Royal Eagles (now Royal AM), TS Sporting and Pretoria Callies – all in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Maova returned to Tuks at the beginning of the 2023/24 campaign and helped the side to finish in PSL promotional/playoffs spot. He also aided them to reach the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals. Despite numerous media reports linking him with a

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