Official: Sekhukhune Sign Two Pirates PLayers

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Sekhukhune United have announced two signings from Orlando Pirates, namely Gomolemo Khoto and Siyabonga Ndlozi. Khoto, 23, joined the Buccaneers from Orbit College, but only ran out for the club’s DStv Diski side. Ndlozi, too, came through Pirates DDC side but made his first-team debut in December against none other than Babina Noko. Overall, he has featured 11 times for the Buccaneers, but he was sent out on loan to Magesi FC, where he made 15 appearances last season. On Thursday, Sekhukhune unveiled the duo after Pirates had already confirmed their transfers earlier. “Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to

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Ouaddou Clarifies His ‘Tired’ Comments 

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has clarified the “tired” comments made on the final day of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. After guiding the Buccaneers to the league title and completing a domestic treble, Ouaddou said he was tired and needed to rest. Amid speculation over his future at the club, many interpreted his remarks as a hint that he could leave before the start of the new campaign. Ouaddou explained that leading a big club with demanding supporters like Ezimnyama Ngenkani requires a great deal of strength, which is why he felt exhausted. He assured the fans that, despite

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Latest VAR UPdate Ahead Of 2026/27 Season

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SAFA Head of Referees, Abdul Ebrahim has confirmed the Video Assistant Referee will “probably not” ready to be rolled out at the start of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. The previous update on VAR came from the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie who had confirmed the funds were provided from the government and sent over to SAFA, with the intention to roll it out this coming campaign. However, Ebrahim now confirmed that his department are still waiting for the “approval from leadership”. “With regards to VAR, as was mentioned previously we have received everybody’s will, we’ve received

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Tuchel – England ‘Played Like We Had A Lot To Lose’

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England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted his side struggled to cope with Argentina’s surge after seeing their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream come to an end in a 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta. The Three Lions looked on course for a place in the final after taking the lead and holding their advantage for much of the second half, before Argentina struck twice late on to complete a dramatic comeback. Reflecting on the defeat, Tuchel felt England had earned their lead in what he described as an evenly balanced contest. “It was a very close match, happy with the way we

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Two Downs Youngsters Set For Loan Move

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Mamelodi Sundowns are set to send striker Jody Ah Shene and midfielder Aphelele Teto on loan to University of Pretoria for the 2026/27 season. iDiski Times understands that Ah Shene and Teto will spend the upcoming season on loan with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side. The duo was already at AmaTuks last season under the leadership of Kwanele Kopo, and will now form part of the side under new head coach Michael Loftman. Ah Shene joined Sundowns from Cape Town City in January 2026 but was sent on loam immediately for more game-time, while Teto joined AmaTuks at the beginning

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Junior Names 3 Ex-Pirates Stars Among 5 PLayers Chiefs Should Sign

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has revealed his wish–list of players his former side should sign in the current transfer window. Chiefs finished third in the league last season, a feat that also means they will compete on all fronts domestically and also in the CAF Confederation Cup. Amakhosi are in pre-season in Europe with new coach Fernando Da Cruz and have confirmed just two new players in defender Thabo Moloisane and goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner so far. Khanye’s wish list includes striker Tshegofatso Mabasa, someone the iDiski TV analyst believes is sharp and has the basics of the game.

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Yanga Set To Swoop For PSL Duo?

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Young Africans who recently appointed Manqoba Mngqithi as their new head coach could snap up two talents from the Premier Soccer League ahead of the new season. It’s a season of new beginnings for the club as Mngqithi becomes the official successor of Pedro Goncalves – and despite a period of instability – they still finished the campaign as league champions ahead of firece rivals Simba SC by the one point. Mngqithi, who left his role at Golden Arrows, will now be tasked to usher them into a new era and look to make genuine progress and inroads domestically and

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Former Pirates Coach Set To Join Two-Time CAFCL Winners

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Former Sekhukhune United, Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler looks set to join Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. Tinkler, 55, was last in charge of Babina Noko but was dismissed in April following a drop in performances in the second half of the season. Sekhukhune were Tinkler’s sixth club in South Africa after he started at Pirates, before moving to Cape Town City, SuperSport United, Chippa United, Maritzburg United and a second stint at City. He won the Telkom Knockout with the Citizens in 2016/17 and the MTN8 with SuperSport the following season. Many remember Tinkler’s early achievements

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Returnee From Egypt Spotted At Stellies

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Defender Qobolwakhe Sibande has been spotted back with his former club, Stellenbosch FC, as they prepare for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old left-back was seen playing in a pre-season friendly against Richards Bay in Durban. Sibande was with Stellies from 2022 to 2024 before moving to fellow Betway Premiership side TS Galaxy, where he spent two seasons. In January of this year, he left Galaxy to sign for Egyptian outfit Petrojet SC, spending six months there before returning to South Africa. iDiski Times understands that Sibande has yet to put pen to paper on a formal deal to reinforce Gavin Hunt’s

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