Khanye Rates New Pirates Signing Gilberto

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes that Orlando Pirates mean business with the signing of former Petro de Luanda winger Gilberto. The Buccaneers officially announced the acquisition of the 23-year-old Angolan international last Friday on a three-year deal, and he will form part of their pre-season tour in Spain. Though not confirmed by the club, the deal is believed to be worth around R10m. Pirates finished the recently concluded 2023/24 DStv Premiership season in second position with 50 points and two domestic trophies in the form of the MTN8 & Nedbank Cup. Khanye says Jose Riveiro’s side want to

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Former Al Ahly Director Hails ‘Genius’ Mosimane

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Al Ahly’s former director of football Sayed Abdelhafiz has reserved special praise for coach Pitso Mosimane, describing the South African tactician as a football ‘genius’. Mosimane, 59, joined the Club of Century from Mamelodi Sundowns in October 2020, and had a trophy laden career with the Red Devils in just two years, clinching the CAF Champions League and CAF Super Cup titles twice, and lifted the Egyptian League and Egyptian Cup once. Upon leaving the land of the Pharaohs, Mosimane’s glittering career took him to the Gulf where he guided Al-Ahli SFC back to top-flight football before joining Al-Wahda and

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Sundowns’ First Opponent Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns‘ first opponent on their training camp in Austria has been confirmed, after Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal announced they will face Masandawana. The DStv Premiership champions are currently experiencing a major shake-up behind the scenes, with head coach Rulani Mokwena set to depart due to an alleged fallout with Sporting Director Flemming Berg. Mokwena as well as his right-hand man Michael Loftman were not present as the team returned for pre-season. Amid the tumultous time, Sundowns are set to travel to Austria for their pre-season camp and it has now been confirmed they will Al Hilal on

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Kgatlana Beats Seoposenwe To Trophy In Mexico

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Banyana Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana was instrumental in her side’s Tigres UANL’s Super Cup win against Jermaine Seoposenwe’s Rayadas de Monterrey in Mexico. Kgatlana scored her side’s important second-half equaliser after Rayadas had taken a slender 1-0 lead into the break. But Kgatlana equalised in the 50th minute, before teammate Stephany Mayor made it 2-1 after 69 minutes. Nine minutes later, Seoposenwe equalised for Rayadas, but it was Tigres who had the last laugh when Nayeli Rangel netted the 3-2 win in the 87th minute – the first leg at Rayadas had ended goalless. “I’m so happy, so emotional because

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Sekhukhune Announce 13-Man Exit List

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Sekhukhune United have announced 13 exits for a major squad revamp, as reported by iDiski Times. After falling at the group stages of the CAF Confederations Cup in 2023/24, they will return to the competition next season with renewed vigour under new leadership, and a new coach in Peter Hyballa. The club have already secured the likes of Njabulo Ngcobo, Keletso Makgalwa and Andy Boyeli for the upcoming season but are yet to confirm those deals. However, they have now announced the exit of 13 players, as previously reported by this publication. On Tuesday, Babina Noko confirmed the following departures:

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Chiefs Confirm Pre-Season Details

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed they will head to Turkey for pre-season from 4 July. The club are in the middle of revamping their technical team with Nasreddine Nabi expected to be confirmed as head coach soon. Amakhosi returned to training last week, when they announced the departures of Keagan Dolly, Njabulo Ngcobo, Siyethemba Sithebe and S’fiso Hlanti and Efmamjjasond Gonzalez. Chiefs continued their revamp by confirming the departures of Cavin Johnson and Rainer Dinkelacker. Amid all the changes, Chiefs have confirmed they will head to Turkey from 4 July, with players set to meet their new coach in Turkey. “We

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Official: Pirates Announce Another Exit

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Orlando Pirates have continued their squad revamp and announced the departure of Vincent Pule. Pule signed a new deal until 2025 with an option to extend last season but made just 11 appearances since – starting a mere three games. On Tuesday, Pirates announced his exit after six years with the club. “After six wonderful years, Vincent Pule is leaving Orlando Pirates Football Club.The 32-year-old came here in 2018 from Bidvest Wits and immediately made an impact for the Mighty Buccaneers,” the club stated. “During his time with the club, Vincent went on to record over 140 matches, including 35

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Bafana Suffer COSAFA Cup Shock

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Tournament hosts South Africa suffered heartbreak after crashing out of the 2024 COSAFA Cup despite their 1-0 win over minnows eSwatini at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Tuesday afternoon. The hosts wasted no time, taking the lead just three minutes into play through Mamelodi Sundowns striker Thabang Sibanyoni’s powering header past Xolani Gama to make it 1-0 to Bafana. Asanele Velebayi came inches close to doubling Bafana’s lead in the 13th minute but was unfortunate to see his attempt sail across the face of goal. A brace was looming for the Bafana number 13 but his glancing

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Zinnbauer Opens Up On Tactical Battle With Nabi After Throne Cup

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Raja Athletic Club head coach Josef Zinnbauer has praised ASFAR coach Nasreddine Nabi for how he set up his team in the Throne Cup final. The former Orlando Pirates head coach, as well as his South African technical team including Fadlu Davids and Darian Wilken, finished the 2023/24 season with an unbeaten double after adding the Throne Cup to the Botola Pro title. In the league, Raja only overtook Nabi’s ASFAR on the second-last day of the campaign, while Zinnbauer got the better of incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi in Monday’s Throne Cup final. “I have to say and I’m

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