Official: Leopards Confirm New Coach

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Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Black Leopards have confirmed the appointment of Ghanaian coach Maxwell Konadu on a three-year deal. Konadu, 51, who joins from Nsoatreman FC in his native Ghana, has already been set a mandate by Lidoda Duvha management, which is to gain promotion back to the DStv Premiership. Leopards were relegated from topflight football in 2020/21 when their fate was sealed on the last day of the season after narrowly going down 2-1 to Cape Town City. Leopards chairman Tshifhiwa Thidiela revealed that they had already reached a deal with the Kumasi-born coach ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

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Bafana Starting XI for Crunch eSwatini Tie Announced

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Bafana Bafana coach Helman Mkhalele has announced his starting XI for the 2024 COSAFA Cup Group A do-or-die clash against eSwatini at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha this afternoon. The tournament hosts have so far stuttered, recording 1-1 and 0-0 draws against Mozambique and Botswana, respectively, and will need to grind out the necessary three points if they are to advance to the last four. Only three group winners, along with the best runner-up, will qualify for the semis. In head-to-head stats, South Africa boasts an unbeaten record against Sihlangu Semnikati in 10 meetings dating back as far

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Former Pirates Coach Joins English Side

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Former Orlando Pirates Goalkeeper Coach Andrew Sparkes has joined English Championship side Queens Park Rangers. Sparkes, 39, worked at the Buccaneers in 2018/19 as part of Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s coaching staff before joining Southampton in the Premier League. He left Southampton in the beginning of 2023/24 and worked as assistant at Reading before joining QPR on a short-term deal in January. The UEFA A Licence holder re-joined QPR as Head of Goalkeeping and will lead on the development and monitoring of the club’s goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaching staff across the first team, development squad, youth team and Women’s team. “I’m

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Edition 161 – Sithebe & Barker

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In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu brings us an interview with Bafana Bafana midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe after his exit from Kaizer Chiefs last week. With pre-season training kicking off around the country, iDiski Times editor Rob Delport spoke with Steve Barker about last season’s success for Stellenbosch and what they’re hoping for in 2024/25. Lethabo Kganyago caught up with one of the breakout stars of 2023/24, Polokwane City’s right-back Thabang Matuludi who was part of South African COSAFA Cup team. Velile, meanwhile, also chatted to Morena Ramoreboli, who was linked to a few DStv Premiership teams before renewing his contract

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Official: Bafana Midfielder Completes Move In Europe

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux has completed a move from FC Volendam to IFK Värnemo after the relegation of his former club to the Dutch second division. Le Roux, 24, joined Volendam at the beginning of the season after leaving Varbergs BoIS in Sweden. But the former Stellenbosch FC midfielder had a tough start at the club, disrupted by injuries. Overall, he made just 14 appearances in the Eredivisie and scored one goal. The former SuperSport United midfielder had a three-year contract with Volendam, but now left after just one season. The Swedish top-flight side IFK Värnemo confirmed that

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Sundowns Close In On First Signing

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Mamelodi Sundowns are closing in on the signing of South African international winger Kobamelo Kodisang ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old winger looks set to return to the DStv Premiership after nearly six years in Portugal, where he was currently with top-flight side Moreirense. Kodisang was strongly linked to a return to South Africa last season before remaining with the club that finished sixth in the league. However, this publication understands that Sundowns have met his asking price and will complete the transfer, subject to a routine medical. Kodisang has netted 14 goals and registered eight assists in 68

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Rulani’s Sundowns Exit Imminent

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Mamelodi Sundowns and head Rulani Mokwena are set to part ways ahead of the 2024/25 season. Mokwena won the DStv Premiership with a record points total and the inaugural African Football League in his first full season in charge of the club. However, insiders have confirmed that his targets were not completely met upon review of the campaign. As first reported by SABC Sport, a strained relationship with Sporting Director Flemming Berg over the style of play and transfer strategy was among the leading contributors to the exit which is set to be confirmed this week. Just one season into

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Official: CT City Announce Next Signing

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Cape Town City have announced the signing of Petro de Luanda midfielder Carlinhos. The 29-year-old joined City from Petro de Luanda, as first reported by iDiski Times. The Angolan midfielder recently won the double with the Angolan giants, a league title and a cup trophy. He holds over 15 caps for the senior national team and vast continental experience, having played for Petro, Sagrada Esperança and Young Africans SC. Carlinhos joins the likes of Hashim Domingo, Fortune Makaringe, Kayden Francis, Elson Sithole and Lefa Aphane as a new City player ahead of the 2024/25 season, while the arrival of Kamohelo

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Nabi Confirms Future Decision

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ASFAR head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed his exit from the club after the loss in the Throne Cup final, with his move to Kaizer Chiefs imminent. Nabi’s side lost 2-1 to Josef Zinnbauer’s Raja Athletic Club, who completed an unbeaten double. However, for ASFAR and their Tunisian mentor it was another heartbreaking resulting after missing out on the Botola Pro title by just one point. After the Throne Cup final, Nabi apologised to the club’s fans and also confirmed he will make way for a new coach. “I want to apologise to the fans of ASFAR for failing in

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