Jomo Makes Shock PSL Claim

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Jomo Cosmos chairman and coach Jomo Sono has made a claim that at least 80% of the clubs in the PSL are being coached by club bosses, though they have appointed tacticians sitting on the bench. Sono’s sentiments come as two Motsepe Foundation Championship sides Casric Stars and Milford FC are gearing up for the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup this coming weekend, with the bosses also leading on the touchline. The Orlando Pirates legend spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 249 of the newspaper where he applauded Joseph ‘Bucs’ Mthombeni and Dr Xanti Pupuma for

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Rivaldo – Why I Don’t Watch PSL Football

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town star Rivaldo Coetzee says he doesn’t watch local football besides games like Masandawana against Orlando Pirates due to the style of play. In a viewed that has been echoed in the last few months by Manqoba Mnqgithi, Coetzee’s former coach at Sundowns – the lack of attack-minded or ‘total football’ as Coetzee viewed his preferred style as, has been questioned. Coetzee, who is currently set to return to the game after 15 months out, by signing a short-term deal with Sekhukhune United, explained why he hasn’t tuned into match of the PSL since

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Sundowns Start Bayhill With Convincing Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns hammered SAFA Cape Town 3-1 in their opening game of the Bayhill Premier Cup U19 competition in Cape Town. The second day of the Bayhill Premier Cup U19 saw 30 teams involved, with 15 games played. AmaTuks started the tournament like a house on fire beating Hungry Lions. Meanwhile hosts Bayhill United held Antalyaspor in a four goal thriller. The Eastern Cape-based side Chippa United were humbled by last year’s finalists Randburg FC by a narrow 1-0. Stellenbosch FC overcame Virginia in a tight contest. The highest goalscoring game saw Jomo’s Power FC beating Two For Joy by

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Mexico Coach Admits ‘Tough’ Addition To WC Group A

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Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre admits the qualification of Czechia is tough for Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup that contains South Africa and South Korea. The co-hosts open the tournament on 11 June at Estadio Azteca against Bafana Bafana before taking on the Asian giants and ending off with the Europeans – who qualified via the ply-offs, beating Denmark on Tuesday on penalties. Back in Deecember he said he would never underestimate the challenge of Bafana and stated they are not the same playing style as the North African giants who were proposed as friendlies to prepare

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Mashego Discusses Future as Loan Nears End

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Durban City defender Terrence Mashego, on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, has opened up about his future as his loan spell nears its end. The left-back joined the KwaZulu-Natal outfit at the start of the season on a season-long deal in search of regular game time after struggling for minutes at Sundowns. He has since featured prominently, making 21 appearances across all competitions, including the Betway Premiership, Carling Knockout Cup and Nedbank Cup. Mashego says he would welcome the chance to return to Durban City, having enjoyed his time at the club. “If granted the opportunity, I would still come back,”

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Booysen Joins Stellies Women’s Football

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Shilene Booysen has been appointed the Head of Women’s Football at Stellenbosch FC, with the former Banyana Banyana coach and analyst confirming the news this week. Though the club is yet to make an official announcement iDiski Times understands that Booysen has been appointed on a long-term deal. She will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the club’s women’s programme, which includes three ladies teams, namely the new Hollywoodbets Super League side, as well as the SASOL League and Regional Women’s League teams. Booysen brings a wealth of knowledge to the Winelands-based club, having coached the South Sudan

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Chiefs Confirm Update On Technical Team

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that some of their technical team members have earned a CAF A coaching license. Amakhosi are back in action on Monday, when they will face ORBIT College in the Betway Premiership at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. However, on Thursday the club confirmed that three of the coaches from their youth and development ranks, as well as from the newly-unveiled Kaizer Chiefs Ladies team completed their CAF A licenses. “Kaizer Chiefs celebrate another proud milestone this week as three of their coaches Rory Minnaar, Jimmy Jambo, and Unathi Mabena have successfully obtained their CAF A Diplomas after

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Major Blow For Durban City Ahead Casric Tie

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Durban City will have to cope without one of their most influential players, Kyle Jurgens, when they go head-to-head with Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup semi-final this weekend.   The highly anticipated clash is set to take place on Saturday, 4 April, at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban, where both teams will be fighting for a coveted place in the  Jurgens will be unavailable after accumulating four yellow cards, which results in a suspension for this crucial encounter. Despite this setback, interim coach Dladla remains optimistic, confirming that aside from Jurgens, the rest of the squad is fully fit and ready. 

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Edition 249 – Bafana, Barker, Brooks & ‘Bucs’

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The 249th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. After Panama’s visit to South Africa, we look at the selection questions posed to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, ahead of selecting his Bafana Bafana squad for the FIFA World Cup. Simba SC head coach Steve Barker was in the country for a quick break during the international window, and Rob Delport caught up with the former Stellenbosch boss. With both Motsepe Foundation Championship teams in this weekend’s Nedbank Cup semi-finals coached by their respective owners, Matshelane

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