NFF Blames SAFA, As Broos Admits Awful Trip To Uyo

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admitted the trip to Uyo was awful, but feels it won’t be an issue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria tonight. South Africa travelled by charter to Nigeria on Wednesday but ended up with a delayed flight and spent 18 hours before arriving at their base in Uyo. There was suggestions of foul play as they spent the evening in the Port Harcourt Airport with no delegation awaiting their arrival, which the Nigerian Football Federation Chief Emmanuel Ayanbunmi stated was a mishap of the South African Football Association. “The problem

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Chippa GK Coach – Why Nwabali Owes Me A Mercedes

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Chippa United goalkeeper coach Sean Louw has revealed that Stanley Nwabali owes him a Mercedes Benz after he told the Nigerian keeper that he will play in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Louw was telling the story of how much he predicted Nwabali’s meteoric rise who didn’t believe he could play for the Super Eagles in a big tournament. Speaking to IDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 157 of the newspaper, Nwabali had only featured once for his country in a friendly in 2021 prior to his heroic performance at the 2023 AFCON for Nigeria. The 27-year-old

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Mokwena Breaks Silence On Mudau ‘Bullet’ Note

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up on why he write the now infamous “bullet note” to Khuliso Mudau after it caused much controversy on social media. Many were left wondering what Mokwena had written down after Mudau had dislocated his shoulder in the Nedbank Cup final and was visibly in pain. But Mokwena had conveyed a message via a small note, which earlier in the week was revealed after professional photograf Vino Snap had pictured it. “I SAID I COULD TAKE A BULLET FOR YOU!! I’M ASKING YOU NOT TO GIVE UP ON ME,” the note said,

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Riveiro Showers Pirates Duo With Praise

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has praised the impact and development of Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng after their fine performances in the Nedbank Cup final. Mbatha picked up the Man of the Match award, while Mofokeng was the hero of the afternoon with his 94th-minute toe-poke winner, , as Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 to defend their Ke Yona title. Riveiro discussed the development and performance of both players, saying Mbatha will only get better. “Still a long way for Thalente to improve and to understand and to correct,” he told journalists. “You all can see he’s a

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Seven Players Cut From England Squad

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England coach Gareth Southgate has cut seven players from his 2024 UEFA European Championship squad, including Jack Grealish and James Maddison. Southgate had initially announced a 33-man preliminary squad, and still had to cut seven names. He already made some tough calls in his initial selection, leaving out the likes of Marcus Rashford, Reece James, Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho. On Thursday, Southgate cut seven more players, including Manchester City star Grealish and Tottenham Hotspur’s Maddison. In addition, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was also among the names that were cut. The other players dropped were: England’s final EURO squad:

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Ramovic Hopes To Keep Best Players After Mojela’s Downs Admission

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TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic says he hopes to keep his whole team together as he builds on from the last campaign to stay competitive next term. Galaxy finished the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season in sixth position with 44 points having reached the final of the Carling Knockout Cup as well. Ramovic wanted to reach the top four and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup but it wasn’t to be. The German mentor told the media after their final day of the season in Polokwane that it would be great to keep everyone, however if some players choose to leave

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Broos – World Cup Qualification Is Important For SA Players Future

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in over a decade is important for the future of South African football. Bafana has yet to feature at a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010, which has been three consecutive failures in the qualification process. It’s been a steady decline for the nation since qualifying for 1998 and 2002 after winning the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. But Broos has instilled the belief that they can overcome the hurdle, having finished third in AFCON in Ivory Coast, behind Nigeria, whom

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AmaZulu Duo Set For Exit

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AmaZulu are set to part ways with Augustine Kwem and George Maluleka with their contracts expiring at the end of the month. Kwem, 26, is a surprise decision having scored 11 goals in 49 games for the club since his move from TS Galaxy and has already been linked with several DStv Premiership clubs. iDiski Times sources have informed there’s been contact with Cape Town City, but the player and representatives are biding time on his next move. Meanwhile, Maluleka, 35, played a bit-part role with just 17 appearances for Usuthu and will move on as head coach Pablo Franco

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Al Ahly Star – Facing Chiefs Was Easiest CAFCL Final Of My Career

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Al Ahly midfielder Amr El-Solia has suggested the Kaizer Chiefs CAF Champions League final was the easiest of his career. He follows on from Magdy Asfha, who scored the winning goal in the final against Zamalek SC a season prior, to share the sentiment as he admitted the red card of Happy Mashiane made things easier. Meanwhile El-Solia, who has been one of the most consistent performers for the Red Devils and Egypt national team in recent years, has lauded the group for winning four African Champions League titles in five seasons. “The current generation of players is the best

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