African Giants Express Interest In Davids

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Simba SC have shown interest in Fadlu Davids as their search for a new head coach continues. The Raja Atheltic Club assistant coach comes off the back of an Invincible Botola Pro-winning campaign alongside Josef Zinnbauer, whom he’s worked alongside with at Orlando Pirates and Lokomotiv Moscow. They are also in the Moroccan Throne Cup final against ASFAR, who they pipped to the league title, which could result in a monumental unbeaten domestic season, should they lift the title this weekend. However, interest is rising in both Zinnbauer and Davids due to their incredible exploits, with this website being informed

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Official: Pirates Announce Timm Decision

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Orlando Pirates have announced that midfielder Miguel Timm has signed a new deal with the Buccaneers. Timm, 32, joined the club from Marumo Gallants in 2022 and has since become a fan-favourite at Orlando Stadium. He has made 63 appearances across all competitions since making the switch to Mayfair, providing a single assist, and helped the Sea Robbers to win back-to-back cup doubles. On Thursday, Pirates announced Timm has signed a new one-year deal on his expiring contract, with an option to extend. “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that Miguel Timm has signed a new deal,” the club stated.

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Tito Explains What Sparked Emotional Soweto Derby HT Speech

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Orlando Pirates winger Patrick ‘Tito’ Maswanganyi has explained what sparked his emotional half-time speech that helped his side turn a 1-2 into a 3-2 win against Kaizer Chiefs. The most recent Soweto Derby was one of the greatest in recent history, with Kaizer Chiefs twice going ahead thanks to a brace by Ashley Du Preez, which led to Amakhosi taking a 2-1 lead into the break. But during half-time Maswanganyi, who wasn’t known to be much of a motivator in the change room, stepped up to push his teammates in a now famous speech. “We’re afraid of playing. We don’t

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City Secure Next Signing

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Cape Town City have secured a move for Chippa United winger Kayden Francis ahead of the new season. Francis, 21, has long been touted as one of the future stars of the DStv Premiership when he made his debut for Chippa as a 17-year-old back in 2020. Last season, he finally enjoyed somewhat of a breakout campaign, netting four goals in 19 appearances which has seen City act swiftly for the pacey winger. iDiski Times has been informed there’s been a club-to-club agreement for the player, which could see DR Congo youth international Ramazani Tshimanga head in the opposite direction. Francis

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Euro Last 16 Clashes Confirmed

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After the final round of group stage fixtures, the Last 16 fixtures at the UEFA European Championship were confirmed. Georgia and Turkey were the last teams to book their Last 16 tickets after Georgia upset Portugal, who were already qualified, to book their first-ever ticket in the Euro knockout stages. Meanwhile, Turkey beat Czech Republic 2-1 to go through as second in Group F. Earlier, Romania, Belgium and Slovakia got through in Group E after both games ended in draws. As a consequence, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia and Georgia qualified as the four best third-placed teams. All Last 16 clashes:

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iDiski Times U23 Team of the Season

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After looking at the 2023/24 Team of the Season, we now looked at our best U23 Team of the Campaign. The selection for this team was based on statistics and analytics gathered throughout the campaign. The team comprises two players each from SuperSport United, Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town Spurs, while Orlando Pirates, Sekhukhune United, AmaZulu, Polokwane City and TS Galaxy each had one representative. Only one goalkeeper, Olwethu Mzimela, was eligible. At the back, Siviwe Nkwali, McBeth Mahlangu, Ime Okon and Asekho Tiwani. Chumani Butsaka and Jayden Adams occupy the holding midfield position, while Oswin Appollis, Devin Titus, Relebohile

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Bafana Held By Mozambique In COSAFA Opener

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Bafana Bafana began their COSAFA Cup campaign on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw against Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Helman Mkhalele selected a team which was captained by Cape Town Spurs’ defender Rushwin Dortley and featured seven debutants in the starting XI. But despite the lack of experience Bafana will be disappointed not have to picked up all three points. It was an encouraging start for the young South African team, and after a few early attacks, Asanele Velebayi’s header hit the upright in the third minute. Two minutes later Thabang Sibanyoni went just wide. Velebayi

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FMF Confirm Chiefs Dove Decision

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The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) have confirmed that Dove Edmilson has been withdrawn from the national team by Kaizer Chiefs. In a statement released ahead of the tournament opener in Gqeberha this evening, the FNF stated he was due to face Bafana Bafana. Edmilson was training with Os Mambas this week ahead of the game, but is said to have been recalled by Chiefs, where his contract is due to expire on 1 July. “Edmilson was due to face South Africa tonight, but he has not been allowed by his club, Kaizer Chiefs,” the FMF statement read. “In response to the

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Pirates Reveal New Home Kit

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Orlando Pirates have dropped a teaser video revealing the club’s new home kit for the 2024/25 season. After the adidas kit had leaked on social media a few days ago, many clubs were left wondering whether the black kit with red accents was going to the official jersey for the upcoming season. On Wednesday, Pirates confirmed on social media they will officially unveil the new kit on 22 July. The new kit sees the Buccaneers return to a more traditional design after they partnered with Magugu, a young South African designer, for their “skull” kit last season.

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