Broos Expresses Concern Over Sundowns Stars

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has expressed concern over the Mamelodi Sundowns players, who form the core group of his squad selection. Broos confirmed on Monday afternoon in day one of their camp that Grant Kekana was ruled out due to a hamstring injury suffered in the Nedbank Cup final defeat to Orlando Pirates on Saturday. He was replaced by Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, but Khuliso Mudau, who appeared to be suffering from a shoulder injury, is likely to be fit for the Super Eagles on

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Riveiro Opens Up On Almenara Exit

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has opened up about the sudden exit of his assistant coach Sergio Almenara, saying he knew about it for a while already. Almenara opted to leave the club by mutual consent two days after aiding Riveiro and the Pirates squad to overcome Mamelodi Sundowns to claim their second Nedbank Cup title in as many seasons. He joined the club in July 2022 from FC Inter Turku in Finland’s First Tier. “It’s something that I knew since about five, six months ago, “Riveiro said on Thabiso Mosia’s Game On show on Radio 2000. “It belongs

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Pirates Dominate NBC Team Of The Season

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Newly-crowned Nedbank Cup champions Orlando Pirates dominate the Nedbank Cup Team of the Season announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Buccaneers claimed back-to-back Ke Yona Cup titles after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 at Mbombela Stadium over the weekend, courtesy of a Relebohile Mofokeng stoppage-time winner. Sipho Chaine, Thapelo Xoki, Thabiso Sesane, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Mofokeng make up six players from the Mayfair outfit in the squad. Stellenbosch FC have three representatives – Fawaaz Basadien, Devin Titus and Iqraam Rayners, while Khuliso Mudau and Marcelo Allende are the only two players from runners-up Sundowns. The Buccaneers claimed their 10th title

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Rayners Discusses Potential ‘Big Club’ Move

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Stellenbosch and Bafana Bafana forward Iqraam Rayners says it would be premature to state whether he wants to leave the club in the off-season. Rayners, 28, has scored 32 goals with 11 assists in 53 games in all competitions since returning to the club from SuperSport United. He was linked with a potential move to the Saudi Pro League with Abha Club in January and it’s likely that interest will be pouring into the club over the next few weeks. “I don’t know yet, I haven’t made up my mind yet, I can only think about that after Bafana camp,

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ABC Motsepe League PlayOff Draw Confirmed

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The road to the Motsepe Foundation Championship was confirmed as ABC Motsepe draw playoffs concluded. Nine champions from nine provinces in the ABC Motsepe League will battle against each other for two spots in the second division of South African football. Eastern Cape and Northern Cape champions aren’t yet confirmed, with the playoffs set to kick-off in 14 days. The Playoffs will take place in the Northern Cape from June 14. Dondol Stars remain the favourites to gain promotion after a great run in the Nedbank Cup competition last season. ABC Motsepe League Play Offs 2024: 18 June: 19 June:

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Official: Pirates Confirm Second Exit

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed their latest exit after the end of the 2023/24 season. Pirates have announced that midfielder Fortune Makaringe will leave the club after five years since his arrival from Maritzburg United. He won three MTN8 and two Nedbank Cup trophies, while featuring 147 times for the club, scoring 10 goals with nine assists. “Words cannot fully express our gratitude and appreciation for Makaringe. Throughout his time with us, he consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and discipline,” the club statement read on Tuesday afternoon. “The Club will always be grateful for his contribution and wishes him nothing but the

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Mokotjo Set For Swap Deal

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Sekhukhune United star Kamohelo Mokotjo is set for a sensational swap deal in the DStv Premiership. The 33-year-old has emerged as one of the leading figures in the South African top-flight since returning after 14 years abroad. Having played for the likes of Feyenoord, FC Twente, PEC Zwolle and Brentford and a short stint in Major League Soccer (MLS), he proved to be an astute addition by Babina Noko. But Cape Town City Chairman John Comitis has now led the move to lure him to Cape Town ahead of the 2024/25 season, iDiski Times sources have been informed. In a

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Interest In Polokwane Talent Matuludi Intensifies

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With their African odyssey now a reality, Stellenbosch FC are said to have increased their interest in Polokwane City right-back Thabang Matuludi. Matuludi had an outstanding debut season in the DStv Premiership, playing 32 games in all competitions, scoring two goals and providing a single assist. The 25-year-old was in phenomenal form for Rise and Shine, lauded for his work rate and defensive prowess, which has seen several clubs in the top-flight monitoring his situation. He also aided the Limpopo-based side to a top-eight finish for the first time in five seasons, which means they will play the MTN8 quarter-final

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Middendorp To Hold Talks With New Club

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Ernst Middendorp is set to hold talks with DStv Premiership side Sekhukhune United after his Cape Town Spurs exit. On Monday, Spurs announced Middendorp’s exit after mutually agreeing to part ways with the club, after the German tactician spent seven months in the Mother City. Middendorp found Spurs deep in the relegation zone with just four points from 16 games when he was appointed in November. The former Maritzburg United mentor managed to get 20 points in the 19 games he was in charge of but that wasn’t enough to save Spurs from relegation. Information received by iDiski Times, states

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