CTC Suffer Second Playoffs Defeat 

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Cape Town City suffered their second consecutive defeat in the promotion playoffs mini-league at the hands of Magesi FC. City came to the game under a massive pressure after losing their opening match against Milford at home on Tuesday. The Citizens dominated the opening minutes, and had a good opportunity after 11 minutes when Jayden Rhodes beat his man and got a shot away on his weaker foot. The ball spilled in the area, but Dzenan Zajmović’s follow-up couldn’t cross the line. There was a big talking point when Edmore Chirambadare fouled Dhakier Lee with a dangerous tackle, but the

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Edition 257 – Sundowns & Pirates

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The 257th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. With Orlando Pirates securing the Betway Premiership title on Saturday, Matshelane Mamabolo reflects on the historic season, speaking to club legends, Tlou Segolela, Tebogo Moloi and Dikgang Mabelane about the achievement. While they may have relinquished the league title, Mamelodi Sundowns, of course, made history of their own when they lifted the CAF Champions League trophy on Sunday, and Bra Jakes brings us more. We’re all set for the second leg of the Champions League final with

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Chiefs Ladies Coach Opens Up On GWPL Debut

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Kaizer Chiefs Ladies heach coach Unathi Mabena has opened up on their progressive introduction to Gauteng Women’s Provincial League this campaign. Mabena’s comments come as the Glamour Girls gear up for their fourth league match against Future Stars this coming Sunday where they will also be looking to increase momentum.   Chiefs lost their opening match 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns, picked up a 0-0 point against M.U.S.A United and registered their first victory against JVW FC, 2-1, to sit in seventh place on the log with four points. Meanwhile, their Vaal-based opponents come into the game on the back of

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Kaze Questions Chiefs’ CAFCL Target

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Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze, who was sacked at the beginning of the week, has questioned the club’s CAF Champions League target, which they failed to secure. Kaze left the club along with the rest of the technical team after spending two seasons in Naturena, having arrived with Nasreddine Nabi in 2024. Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef had the tough task of guiding the team to a top-two finish so that it could secure a CAF Champions League spot, as requested by the club’s sporting director. The Burundian coach admitted that the Champions League target felt somewhat unrealistic and

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Official: Liverpool Make Slot Decision

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Premier League giants Liverpool have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot, the club confirmed. The Reds finished the 2025/26 season with just three wins in their last three games across all competitions. They just secured fifth place in the Premier League, but only won 17 of their 38 games – a far cry from Slot’s first season at Anfield. The Dutchman had replaced Jurgen Klopp and secured the Premier League title, winning the LMA Manager of the Year. “That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has made

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Broos On Foster Being Booed

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has brushed off some fans booing Lyle Foster after he missed the penalty against Nicaragua on Friday. Foster, 25, had the chance to put Bafana ahead from the penalty spot after it initially seemed like Themba Zwane would take the penalty. However, it was just a ploy and Zwane handed Foster the ball but the Burnley striker put his attempt on the post. As Bafana entered the break, some fans were booing Foster, who was replaced at half-time by Iqraam Rayners. But Broos insisted his players shouldn’t listen to fans, as they hate you one

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Cardoso – What I Told Downs At HT Before Comeback Over Leipzig

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Miguel Cardoso explained what he told his Mamelodi Sundowns troops at half-time before their comeback against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. Sundowns welcomed the German side at Lucas Moripe Stadium in a friendly match on Friday, starting the game slowly and seemed a bit uncomfortable. Leipzig took the lead in the 22nd minute and went into the break leading. But Masandawana came out guns blazing and displayed carpet football, with on-form Brayan Leon jumping off the bench to score two goals before young talent Bennet Mokoena finished a magnificent team goal. Cardoso, who guided Sundowns to their second CAF Champion League

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Nicaragua Coach Rates Bafana’s World Cup Chances

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Nicaragua head Juan Cruz Real has praised the quality of Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana squad, saying he believes they can competed “very well in the World Cup”. The 131st ranked team held Bafana to a goalless draw at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday evening, with Lyle Foster missing a penalty in first-half injury time. However, after six losses in their previous eight games, the result was very respectable for the visiting team, while Broos’ men will be disappointed after now going four games without a win. Cruz Real, though, praised the quality in the South African squad, saying their is

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Broos Bewildered By Nicaragua

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Hugo Broos insisted he was satisfied with Bafana Bafana‘s display despite being held to a goalless draw by Nicaragua, admitting the result fell short of expectations but pointing to the circumstances as context. “It will surprise you a bit when I say I’m happy with the performance of the team, even though the result was not what we expected,” the Belgian coach said. Broos was visibly frustrated by Nicaragua’s approach, criticising the Central Americans for offering nothing in an attacking sense and simply sitting deep and playing long. “It was a very difficult game, against a very, very negative opponent

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