Official: Sekhukhune Secure New Coach

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Sekhukhune United have confirmed the appointment of German-Dutch coach Peter Hyballa ahead of the new season. Hyballa comes highly recommended for his extensive work in German youth football and holds experience managing in Poland, the Netherlands, Turkey and Slovenia. The 48-year-old went through an extensive process with Babina Noko over recent weeks and was selected as the preferred candidate. This after interviewing the likes of Aaron Winter, Morena Ramoreboli and Fernando da Cruz. Hyballa replaces Lehlohonolo Seema and will be tasked to maintain their spot in the top four and be competitive in the CAF Confederation Cup this season.

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Update On Throne Cup Final After Tragedy

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) have made an announcement ahead of the Throne Cup final. The fixture known as the King’s Cup was scheduled for 1 July after AS FAR and Raja Athletic Club secured their spots in the final. But after the tragic passing of King Mohammed V’s mother this weekend, there was speculation that a mourning period of over a week would be in place and a fixture postponement would be set in play. But shortly after the confirmation of the passing, the FRMF released a statement confirming Redouane Jiyed would officiate the fixture on Monday evening.

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Chippa Closing In On Former Sundowns Talent

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Chippa United are poised to sign talented FN Rangers winger Giovanni Philander. Philander left people with their hands on their heads in the ABC Motsepe League promotional playoffs when he was playing for Western Cape side FN Rangers this month. Philander was in the books of the Mamelodi Sundowns reserve team in 2017 before joining Ajax Cape Town known as Cape Town Spurs in 2019. But it appears his breakout at the elite level is dawning for the dribbling wizard after leading Rangers to the promotional playoffs for the first time in the club’s history. iDiski Times understands that Chippa

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Williams Opens Up On ‘Asking’ Broos For Mofokeng Debut

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Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has opened up about his role in Relebohile Mofokeng’s senior national team debut, saying he doesn’t deserve any credit for it. The Orlando Pirates teenage sensation was called up to Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers double-header against Nigeria and Zimbabwe and made his debut late on in the 3-1 thrashing of the Warriors at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. After the match, Broos had confirmed that Williams asked him on the on the touchline to hand the 19-year-old a run, with Teboho Mokoena kicking the ball out of touch for Mofokeng to come

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Chiefs Talent Assessed By New Coach

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Kaizer Chiefs’ talent Siphesihle Tati is currently training with the senior side as he is being assessed by the coaching team. Tati, 19, has been with the Amakhosi reserve team for quite some time, having been part of the DStv Diski Challenge side with the likes of Sabelo Radebe, Mfundo Vilakazi, Mduduzi Shabalala, Samnkelo Zwane, and other players who are now playing first-team football. iDiski Times received information that the midfielder is currently training with the senior side, and he is under the assessment and watchful eye of Fernando Da Cruz, who will soon be announced as the assistant coach.

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Campbell Set For European Switch

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SuperSport United teenager Shandre Campbell is closing in on a move to Belgian Pro League giants Club Brugge. Campbell, 18, enjoyed a debut season to remember in the SuperSport United first team after winning the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season title at the club this campaign prior. He emerged a regular figure in Gavin Hunt’s set-up with five goals and six assists in 30 games in all competitions and was nominated for the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season. Club Brugge came knocking for his services, while it also emerged there was interest from Feyenoord and FC

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Official: CT City Sign Ex-Pirates Keeper

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Cape Town City have boosted their goalkeeper department and announced the signing of Ayanda Elson Sithole. The 23-year-old Pirates academy product joins the club from Magesi FC, as first reported by iDiski Times. Sithole previously played for Pirates Reserves team and Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda Football Club. This past season, he played a vital role in the promotion of Magesi, even though he was the second choice after Elvis Chipezeze, making three appearances. City released Bongani Mpandle, who had been with the club for three years since joining from Maritzburg United. Sithole will now compete with Darren Keet and

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Bafana Fail To Inspire In Dull Botswana Draw

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Bafana Bafana recorded a second successive draw after being held to a disappointing goalless stalemate by neighbours Botswana in their 2024 COSAFA Cup clash played at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday afternoon. Thabang Matuludi created the first chance for the home side in the eighth minute, rising highest from a set-piece but his headed effort sailed wide. Olebogeng Ramotse’s free-kick outside the South African box in the 10th minute sailed just inches over the crossbar with Mondli Mpoto flat-footed in goals. In the 22nd minute, Malebogo Modise attempted a long-range goal from a set-piece 30 yards to

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Bafana & Botswana Starting XIs Announced

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Bafana Bafana and Botswana have confirmed their starting lineup for this afternoon’s COSAFA Cup encounter at Isaac Wolfson Stadium. This match day two of the group stages match for both teams having both played a draw in the opening, South Africa’s 1-all draw against Mozambique and Botswana’s goalless draw against Eswatini. Bafana Bafana’s aim to reach the knockout stages remains in touching distance as they need to win their remaining games including this one. Mkhalele who’s leading the team in the absence of Hugo Broos has a youthful squad that most still want to make themselves name in the football

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