Broos Explains Mvala-Ngezana Gamble

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has addressed his decision to start Siyabonga Ngezana and Mothobi Mvala together against Nigeria. South Africa returned to the country from Uyo, Nigeria, with a valuable point as Ngezana and Mvala played centre-back pairing for the first time in their careers. It was Ngezana’s first cap for Bafana since 2018, when he played in the Cosafa Cup under then-head coach Stuart Baxter. And to be frank, it’s a remarkable turnaround for the player who was ridiculed by his own fans at Chiefs a season ago. He’s since moved to the Romania Superliga with FCSB

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Tso Makes Mofokeng-Bafana Claim

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict Vilakazi has made a bold claim, saying Relebohile Mofokeng could have helped unlock the Nigeria defense last week. Bafana held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, with the Pirates teenage sensation on the bench.  The result saw Hugo Broos’ men sit in fourth position in qualifying Group C with four points from three matches, a place and a point ahead of the 2023 AFCON finalists. ‘Tso’ gave his post-mortem of the game, and said Mofokeng should be given a chance to play

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Official: Middendorp Makes Surprise Return

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Ernst Middendorp and Cape Town Spurs have made a surprise u-turn on their decision to part ways. Just last Monday, relegated Cape Town Spurs released a statement bidding farewell to Middendorp, but it seems that they have jumped the gun on that announcement, as Middendorp and the club have since reconsidered their decisions.  The German coach will now remain in charge in Cape Town as Spurs go down to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, with the club believing the 65-year-old is the best option to get the team straight back to the DStv Premiership. “Cape Town Spurs F. C. are pleased

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UJ Narrow Gap On Sundowns Ladies At The Top

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The return to action of the Hollywoodbets Super League saw league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies drop points as the University of Johannesburg (UJ) closed the gap at the top to just a single point. The Tshwane Derby between Masandawana and TUT ladies could not be separated. Sundowns drew first blood through Botswana international Refilwe Tholakele in the first half. Her strike was however cancelled by Tshegofatso Motlogelwa late in the second period. Nevertheless, the African champions remained top of the log with 35 points from 14 matches, while TUT rose one spot up to ninth with 16 points from the

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Monare Wanted By PSL Side After Pirates Exit

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SuperSport United are considering going for midfielder Thabang Monare after his Orlando Pirates exit, iDiski Times has learnt. On Friday, Pirates announced that they have parted ways with Monare, 34, after he spent four seasons with the club. The former Jomo Cosmos and Bidvest Wits midfielder made over 90 appearances for the Buccaneers between 2020 and 2024. He won two Nedbank Cups and three MTN8 trophies. ‘Desh’ was also part of the Bafana Bafana squad that won a bronze medal at the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that was hosted in Ivory Coast. Information received by iDiski Times states

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AFCON Star Set To Be Chippa’s First Exit

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Namibian international goalkeeper Lloyd Kazapua is set to leave Chippa United after two seasons. Kazapua joined the Chilli Boys from Cape Umoya United (formerly Platinum Stars F.C.) in August 2021 before officially making his debut for the club in February 2022, as they went down 3-2 against Marumo Gallants. The Windhoek-born shot-stopper represented the Brave Warriors with distinction at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, as they created history by advancing past the group stages for the first time in the nation’s history. This past campaign, Kazapua has had to play second fiddle to Nigerian international Stanley

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Ancelotti Makes Shock Club World Cup Claim

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Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has dropped a bombshell, saying Los Blancos will “boycott” playing in FIFA’s expanded summer Club World Cup next season. The Italian tactician led the Galacticos to a league and Champions League double this past campaign, as they claimed the Spanish LALIGA title with 10 points off second-placed Barcelona before Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jnr’s late strikes earned them an unprecedented 15 UCL trophy. With 32 teams from across the globe soon to be qualified to partake in the extended Club World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States at the

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Broos On ‘Unhappy’ Tau And Surprise Group C Results

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he was happy with the display of Percy Tau in Nigeria and has made a bold prediction for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group. Tau has come under immense scrutiny since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, to the extent that Broos rested him from their FIFA Series outings against Andorra and Algeria. The Belgian mentor stated he was looking to shield the Al Ahly forward from further criticism from the public but will always back him as one of the country’s finest talents. While Tau showed an improved display, he missed

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Doctor Hails ‘Soldiers’ Mudau & Mvala

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has praised Khuliso Mudau and Mothobi Mvala, because they’re putting their bodies on the line for the national team. Mudau was an injury doubt ahead of Bafana’s 1-1 draw with Nigeria, but featured the whole 90 minutes and hardly gave in-form Ademola Lookman a chance to shine. The Mamelodi Sundowns right-back had picked up a shoulder injury in the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates, but also soldiered on in that game, with many expecting him to miss Bafana’s game during the current window. However, Mudau featured against Nigeria although showing signs

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