German Side Sign New Partnership In South Africa

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German third-division outfit Arminia Bielefeld has announced that they have signed a new partnership in South Africa in Brits, North West Province. The partnership, which will run for three years, will mainly pay attention to kids who come from poor backgrounds, especially in the townships. Former Bafana Bafana winger Delron Buckley, who plied his trade for the German club between 2004-2005, will be the South African ambassador when the contract is finally signed and the project takes off the ground. “With this cooperation, we have taken another important step on our joint path in South Africa. The collaboration with Weinert

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Tuks Star Secures DStv Premiership Move

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AmaTuks forward Delano Abrahams has secured a move to the DStv Premiership with newcomers Magesi FC. Ahead of their debut top-flight season, Clinton Larsen’s side has been linked with several players to bolster up their squad in a bid to be prepared to retain their top-flight status. iDiski Times has been informed that the club has landed highly-rated forward Abrahams who scored seven goals across all competitions for Tuks. Having narrowly missed out on promotion, as Tuks fell short in the playoffs to Richards Bay, the former Hungry Lions attacker will get his first taste of the elite level in

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Ngezana’s FCSB Hammer Opponents In UCL Qualifiers

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Siyabonga Ngezana’s FCSB have beaten minnows SS Virtus 7-1 in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. FCSB qualified for the first round after winning the Romanian Superliga title, while Virtus were champions in San Marino. However, the visitors made light work of Virtus, beating them 7-1. Ngezana started the match, which saw his side race to a 5-0 half-time lead thanks to a hat-trick by Darius Olaru and a brace by Daniel Popa. The score left FCSB coach Elias Charalambous in confident mode, making four changes at the break, with Kaizer Chiefs academy product Ngezana also getting

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Jessica Gives Latest Khune Update

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung says the club is still engaged in talks with club legend Itumeleng Khune. Last season, the club stated Khune was in his final campaign before transitioning into a new role within Chiefs, as they celebrated his 25 years at the club. However, Khune insisted he was not ready to retire and not willing to bow down to what the club statement said or be forced into retirement. At the age of 37, Khune has fallen down the pecking order at the Soweto giants and is officially a free agent after his contract expired

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Former Boss Makes Nabi Claim

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Young Africans SC President Eng. Hersi Ally Said believes Nasreddine Nabi “will do wonders” at Kaizer Chiefs. The Tunisian tactician will face his former side in the inaugural Toyota Cup on 28 July at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Said was present at the launch of the tournament and was naturally asked about new Chiefs coach Nabi, who lifted back-to-back trebles with Yanga before joining ASFAR ahead of 2024/25. “For us, as Young Africans, it’s an opportunity to meet our coach again,” he said. “Personally, let me take this opportunity to wish him all the best. I know coach Nabi is

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Official: Two Bafana Players Unveiled In Europe

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux and forward Luther Singh were unveiled by their new clubs in Europe on Tuesday. Le Roux, 24, had joined Volendam at the beginning of last season after leaving Varbergs BoIS in Sweden. However, after the club’s relegation he returned to the Swedish top flight and penned a two-year deal for IFK Varnamo. “I am very excited to have signed for IFK Värnamo. Värnamo is one of the most exciting and ball-playing teams in the Allsvenskan,” he told the club. “I know that from having played against them on quite a few occasions in the past. I

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SuperSport Announce Hunt & Hlatshwayo Decisions

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SuperSport United have confirmed that head coach Gavin Hunt has signed a new two-year deal at the club, while Thulani Hlatshwayo signed a one-year extension at the club. Hunt, 59, joined Matsatsantsa in July 2022 and finished third in his first season at the club. However, last season was a bit more tricky, and SSU ended up in seventh – just one point behind fourth place. Overall, Hunt has been charge of 75 games, winning 29, drawing 22 and losing 24, and has been given credit to incorporate youngsters like Shandre Campbell, who is now close to a move to

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Richards Bay Set To Sign Kenyan Goalkeeper

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Richards Bay are moving swiftly with their transfer business ahead of the 2024/25 season and are closing in on Ian Otieno from ZESCO United. The Kenya international goalkeeper has agreed terms in principle with the club who narrowly avoided the drop via the relegation playoffs last season. However, ahead of unveiling their new sponsorship agreement, the club has secured the likes of Siyethemba Sithebe, Keegan Allan, Thabiso Kutumela amongst their latest recruits. iDiski Times understands Otieno will join the Natal Rich Boyz to provide competition for Uganda star Salim Magoola, who signed a new three-year deal last month. It marks

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Downs Eying New Technical Team Addition

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Mamelodi Sundowns are set to rope in South Africa U17 Goalkeeper Coach Shu-Aib Walters after the exit of Marcus Mashilo. Walters is well-known in the Premier Soccer League as he played the whole of his career on home soil, with his professional playing days spanning from 2005 until 2019. The former Maritzburg United goalkeeper was part of the Bafana Bafana squad that participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup which was hosted by South Africa. The 42-year-old holds a CAF B Coaching Licence, which he completed in 2023. He is currently the South Africa U17 Goalkeeper Coach and founder of

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