Former Pirates Coach Wins Major Award

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Former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer was named Coach of the Season in the Botola Pro League after his Invincibles campaign with Raja Club Athletic. The German tactician, who has an exclusive interview in this week’s iDiski Times digi-paper, took Raja to an unbeaten league title, their first since 2020, beating Kaizer Chiefs-linked Nasreddine Nabi’s ASFAR by just one point. And he did it in record-breaking fashion, creating a new points-record for Raja, while also conceding the least goals. Zinnbauer, who is assisted by Fadlu Davids and Darian Wilken, is the first German coach in the club’s history and has

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Parker Discusses Future After Coaching Offer

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Bernard Parker admits he’s not made a final decision to move into coaching next season with interest in his services as a player still around. Parker, 38, has been offered a chance to form part of the DStv Diski Challenge coaching staff alongside Vuyo Mere next season, as first reported by iDiski Times. Chairman Tim Sukazi has stated several times in the past, they see the value in the experience of the duo for the club and for the upcoming talent because of their dedication, and accolades, knowledge and extreme professionalism. But there have been murmurs of offers surrounding the

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Ex-Sundowns & Al Ahly Winger Back On The Market

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly winger Luís Miquissone has parted ways with Simba SC. The experienced Mozambique international is at a career crossroads now after seeing his second stint at the club fizzle out without much success. Having emerged as one of the most explosive wingers in Africa with the Tanzanian giants in 2020 after leaving Sundowns, Miquissone earned a lucrative move to Al Ahly. However, his time with the African champions was marred by injuries and lack of game time which resulted in a short-term loan to Saudi Premier League side Abha, before agreeing a mutual termination with

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ABC Playoffs Semi-Finalists Confirmed

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The four semi-finalists have been confirmed at the ABC Motsepe Promotion playoffs in Upington as the group stages drew to a close on Wednesday. Njampela FC, Kruger United, Highbury FC and Thames FC have qualified for the semi-final, with two of them set to qualify for the Motsepe Foundation Championship. They will now battle it out for the two promotion places to the Motsepe Foundation Championship at stake, with the two winners of the semi-finals earning In Group A, it was KwaZulu-Natal’s Njampela FC who reached the semi-finalists first after they beat FN Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday morning. Having drawn against

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Breaking: Chippa Release 16 Players

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Chippa United have parted ways with as many as 16 players, including the likes of Luvuyo Memela and Kamohelo Mahlatsi. The Chilli Boys had an up-and-down season and while it looked at one stage like they could finish in the Top Eight, they did finish in 12th position. Despite not being involved in the relegation fight in 2023/24, Chippa are looking at another squad revamp after as many as 16 players were let go. Those who were released are: Meanwhile, Goodman Mosele and Malebogo Modise return to Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, respectively. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to all

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City Starlet Wanted In Europe

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Cape Town City midfielder Luphumlo Sifumba has attracted interest from Polish side Radomiak Radom. Sifumba, 18, has come through City’s youth ranking and had his first full season with the senior side after making his debut in April 2023 in a 2-1 loss against Orlando Pirates. The 18-year-old was named DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season last season after an exceptional campaign which led him to be rewarded by a senior side debut. This season Sifumba made 12 appearances in all competitions and had one assist and has been lauded as one of the most promising talents in the

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Nange Future With SSU In Doubt

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SuperSport United are understood to be in talks with midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange over a potential contract termination after one just season into his two-year deal. Nange, 32, joined United at the beginning of the season after he had a short spell with Kaizer Chiefs. But the midfielder struggled with game-time at United, only making two starts in the DStv Premiership, while mainly featuring in the CAF Confederations Cup. The former Chiefs midfielder seems to be out of favor at United with Grant Margeman, Siphesihle Ndlovu, and Gape Moralo playing ahead of him. iDiski Times understands that United are currently in

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Sekhukhune Start Squad Revamp For CAFCC Challenge

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Sekhukhune United are planning ahead for a major squad revamp as they look to be more competitive in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. After falling at the group stages in 2023/24, they will return to the competition next season with renewed vigour under new leadership, with a new coach set to be appointed this week. The club have already secured the likes of Njabulo Ngcobo, Keletso Makgalwa and Andy Boyeli for the upcoming season whilst a host of players will be departing. It comes as no surprise with several of the exits on the periphery of the first-team squad,

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Lebusa Recalls ‘Wow Moment’ That Earned Rulani Player’s Trust

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mosa Lebusa has detailed how coach Rulani Mokwena fully won over the players with ‘crazy ideas’ during a ‘wow moment’ on their path be being crowned champions of the inaugural African Football League. The Brazilians went into the second leg trailing Wydad Casablanca 2-1 but emerged triumphant at a raucous Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane, thanks to strikes from Peter Shalulile and Aubrey Modiba. In his interview with iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu, the Welkom-born centre-back unpacked what it took for him and his teammates to trust and believe in Mokwena’s new winning methods. “We know

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