Livingston Coach – Why Teto Was Loaned To Chippa

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David Martindale, Livingston FC’s first-team manager has revealed that Aphelele Teto was loaned to Chippa United after his registration was declined by the Scottish Football Association. Teto, 21, joined Livingston from DStv Premiership outfit TS Galaxy in August 2023 on a four-year contract but failed to receive a work permit. Martindale has since taken to the club’s official website to wish Teto well on his loan back in his native South Africa but in the same breath expressed disappointment that despite the club’s full representation for the player, his registration has for the second time being rejected by the Governing

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Petersen Points Out Major Difference Under New Chiefs GK Coach

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has shared his experience on working with the club’s new technical team and how different it is from what they’re accustomed to as players. Amakhosi roped in an entirely new technical team spearheaded by the appointment of head coach Nasreddine Nabi on Sunday, who joined the rest of the squad on their pre-season tour in Turkey. Following a dismal 2023/24 campaign that saw the Glamour Boys finish in 10th place, Petersen admitted that pre-season has been tough and different since the new technical team arrived at Naturena, with new Goalkeeper Coach Ilyes Mzoughi putting them

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Official: Ex-Chiefs Defender Unveiled By New PSL Club

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Sekhukhune United have unveiled former Kaizer Chiefs defender Njabulo ‘Roadblock’ Ngcobo as their latest signing after the expiry of his contract at Naturena. Ngcobo, 30, joined Chiefs as reigning Defender of the Season from Moroka Swallows in July 2021, but somewhat never lived up to the expectations at the Glamour Boys. He made 45 appearances across three seasons, scoring one goal but started only nine matches this past campaign. After Chiefs announced his exit, Babina Noko have now announced his arrival, as reported by iDiski Times, along with Joseph Mphaga. “Sekhukhune United are delighted to announce the signing of defender Njabulo Ngcobo and

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Official: Chippa Announce 4 New Signings

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Chippa United have officially announced the signing of four new players in Blessing Jali, Xolani Sithole, Thobani Jacobs, and Sifiso Mazibuko ahead of the 2024/25 DStv Premiership campaign. The club’s new players join midfield maestro Andile Jali, who moved to the club after parting ways with cash-strapped Moroka Swallows in December 2023, and winger Giovanni Philander who was on the books of Western Cape ABC Motsepe League side FN Ranger. Aphelele Teto from Scottish club Livingston has also been roped in on a season-long loan. Jali, who previously played for Maritzburg United in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, is a right-centre

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Official: Downs Announce Signing From Europe

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Mamelodi Sundowns have announced the signing of Kobamelo Kodisang, as first reported by iDiski Times. Kodisang, 24, returns to the DStv Premiership after nearly six years in Portugal, where he was currently with top-flight side Moreirense. The speedy winger was strongly linked to a return to South Africa last season before remaining with the club that finished sixth in the league. However,  Sundowns have met his asking price and now unveiled their first new signing ahead of 2024/25, as reported by this publication. Kodisang has netted 14 goals and registered eight assists in 68 games for Os verdes e brancos and joined the

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Edition 162 – Appollis & Mdunyelwa

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In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu brings us an interview with Mamelodi Sundowns full-back Zuko Mdunyelwa who tells us about winning his first league medal and more about how his move from Chippa United panned out. Oswin Appollis got tongues wagging after his stellar performance for Bafana Bafana against Zimbabwe last month and Rob Delport and the Polokwane City star did something a little different this week as they looked at the DNA of his ideal PSL player and which players he’d take abilities from. Lethabo Kganyago caught up with Tshidiso Patjie to talk about Baroka missing out on promotion,

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New Twist For Mngqithi At Downs?

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Mike Makaab, the agent of Manqoba Mngqithi, has stated that his client will likely “take over” the role of the Head Coach after Rulani Mokwena’s exit. Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed Mokwena’s departure last week, but didn’t give any update on an incoming new head coach, while Steve Komphela returned as Senior Coach over the weekend. Mngqithi previously worked as co-coach alongside Mokwena, but saw his role demoted to Senior Coach, when Mokwena was named sole Head Coach and Komphela moved into First Team Coach in October 2022. However, with Komphela now returning as Senior Coach, Mngqithi appears to have moved into

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Lorch Opens Up On Sundowns Move

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Following his surprise move to Mamelodi Sundowns, attacker Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed that he joined the Tshwane giants to fulfil his dream of clinching the DStv Premiership and the CAF Champions League titles. Lorch, 30, raised a few eyebrows when he made the switch from Orlando Pirates to their cross-city rivals, becoming the fourth player to arrive at Chloorkop during the January transfer window under now-departed head coach Rulani Mokwena. The 2018/19 PSL Footballer of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season award winner had a chat with former Sundowns midfielders Hlompho Kekana and Tiyani Mabunda on why he

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Motaung Hits Back At Fake News

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has urged fans to be wary of fake news around the club during the off-season. Motaung was speaking at the launch of the Toyota Cup where the club will face Young Africans in Bloemfontein on 28 July in the pre-season exhibition fixture. Chiefs and Celtic legends will also feature in the extravaganza for Free State supporters with ticket prices starting at R40. But amidst the excitement around the club with a new technical team led by head coach Nasreddine Nabi… Motaung addressed the various reports around the team regarding players and staff.

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