Santos Set For Next Move After Petro Exit

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Former Petro de Luanda head coach Alexandre Santos is set to make a switch to Tunisia with CS Sfaxien. After winning three consecutive league titles in Angola, Santos departed the club and was linked with Wydad, Simba SC and Kaizer Chiefs. While Chiefs opted to make a move for Nasreddine Nabi, Santos has since been approached by Sfaxien ahead of the 2024/25 season. The eight-time league champions are said to be launching an ambitious new project under new investors, having last won the title in the 2012/13 season. Santos arrived in similar circumstances at Petro, who had last won the

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Sithebe Breaks Silence After Chiefs Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs Chiefs midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe has broken his silence after he was one of four players who were told they’re not in the club’s plans. Sithebe, 31, arrived at Naturena in July 2022, joining the club as a free agent from AmaZulu. However, he’s somewhat failed to reach the expectations at Chiefs, despite featuring in 39 games across two seasons. On Tuesday, Sithebe was one of three players who were told their contract with Amakhosi will not be extended – along with Keagan Dolly and S’fiso Hlanti, as first reported by SABC Sport. Njabulo Ngcobo is the fourth player

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Chiefs Release Dolly Ahead Of New Season

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Kaizer Chiefs have released Keagan Dolly with his contract set to expire on 1 July, his agency has confirmed. Dolly, 31, was one of several out-of-contract players who were not part of training on Monday and were called into Naturena on Tuesday. As first reported by SABC Sport, Dolly, Sifiso Hlanti and Siyethemba Sithebe were informed their services were no longer required for the upcoming season. A spokesperson of Dolly agency, Siyavuma Sports Group (SSG), confirmed to iDiski Times that Dolly’s exit is official and will now look towards his next move. “Keagan is fit and will now assess the

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Tso Makes Zungu-Chiefs Claim

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has discussed possible options for Bongani Zungu. Zungu, 31, dropped a bombshell when he confirmed that he was leaving the seven-time DStv Premiership champions after their league and African Football League double triumphant campaign. Tso admitted to being surprised by Zungu’s decision to leave The Brazilians, in his second stint, as he had impressed this past campaign. The 41-year-old is also of the belief that Zungu might be eyeing a move to the Gulf, and if that doesn’t transpire, Kaizer Chiefs could be an option as they need someone like

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Downs Keeper Set For Loan Move

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ismael Watenga is set to return to Lamontville Golden Arrows on a season-long loan move. Watenga, 29, had three different loan spells at Chippa United, Marumo Gallants and Golden Arrows. The former Sofapaka FC goalkeeper had a good season with Arrows in 2023/24, where he made 19 league appearances and kept four clean sheets. The 29-year-old is yet to feature for Sundowns, where he was signed in October 2020 as a free agent after he left Sofapaka two months before joining the South African champions. iDiski Times understands that Watenga is set for another season-long loan at

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AmaZulu Make Ekstein Decision

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AmaZulu have extended the stay of midfield maestro Hendrick Pule Ekstein after an impressive season. Ekstein, 33, has been a pillar of the AmaZulu team this past season, featuring in 30 matches across all competitions with five-goal contributions, scoring three goals and setting up two more. The 33-year-old won several Man of the Match awards, as Usuthu finished just outside the top eight. iDiski Times understand that AmaZulu extended the contract of Ekstein until June 2026 as his current deal was set to expire at the end of this month. Ekstein has been with Amazulu since July 2021 when he

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How Ramoreboli Move To Sekhukhune Fell Through

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Sekhukhune United are in the process of finalising their new head coach after their initial deal for Morena Ramoreboli fell through at the final stages of talks. Sekhukhune looked set to secure the South African coach who has made waves with Jwaneng Galaxy over the past two seasons. Having held talks with more than 10 candidates, Ramoreboli emerged as the prime target over Fernando Da Cruz, who has since joined Kaizer Chiefs as an assistant coach. iDiski Times has been informed the move fell through this weekend after disagreements with the mandate to remain in the top-four next season, with

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Sundowns’ Second Departure Confirmed

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Mamelodi Sundowns have parted ways with Kenyan defender Brian Mandela Onyango after four seasons at the club. Onyango joined Sundowns as a free agent after leaving Maritzburg United following three seasons with the club in July 2019. The 29-year-old made over 61 appearances for Downs and scored two goals, but had dropped down the pecking order, making just three starts and nine appearances overall in 2023/24. The former Santos FC defender won six trophies with Sundowns, including three league titles and the African Football League. But this publication can confirm that Onyango has left Downs, as first reported by SABC

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Edition 160 – Williams & Kekana

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In this week’s edition, Velile Mnyandu brings us an interview with the recently-crowned PSL Footballer of the Season, Ronwen Williams, having spent time in Gqeberha with the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana number one. Lethabo Kganyago meanwhile spoke with the DStv Premiership Defender of the Season, Grant Kekana, and found out more about the Mamelodi Sundowns star’s foundation. Lethabo also caught up with TS Galaxy veteran Bernard Parker who has just launched his book and she learns more about Parker’s future. Rob Delport meanwhile spoke to iDiski Times coaching guru Moritz Kossmann, who has made a move to Europe. The

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