Khanye Predicts Nedbank Cup Final Winner

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes Mamelodi Sundowns will end Jose Riveiro’s unbeaten run on the Nedbank Cup and win this year’s Ke Yona Cup final. The DStv Premiership champions will battle the defending Nedbank Cup winners in one of the most-anticipated finals in recent years. The Buccaneers are still unbeaten in the Nedbank Cup under Jose Riveiro, who is yet to suffer defeat after winning nine matches – two after extra-time (vs Kaizer Chiefs & Venda) and one on penalties (vs Dondol Stars), all last season. Sundowns, meanwhile, have won the Nedbank Cup more often than any other

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Pirates Give Squad Update Ahead Of NBC Final

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Orlando Pirates have given a final squad update ahead of Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final, stating that Miguel Timm and Thabiso Lebitso have returned to training, while Tapelo Xoki remains sidelined. The Buccaneers come into the game as defending champions, and are yet to lose a Nedbank Cup game under Jose Riveiro. They have been boosted after qualifying for next season’s CAF Champions League although only collecting one point in their last three league games. As a consequence, there were 23 points between their Nedbank Cup final opponents, Sundowns and themselves in the DStv Premiership, but the Buccaneers beat Masandawana in

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Broos – These Two Downs Stars Are Ready For Europe

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau are ready for moves to Europe. The Mamelodi Sundowns duo have been standout figures for club and country, with Mokoena being named in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament and the reigning Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season. Last season, Khuliso Mudau scooped the PSL Defender of the Season and their consistent displays at national team level has Broos yearning they could further their career and develop more in more competitive leagues than the DStv Premiership. “Maybe in Sundowns, they won’t be happy

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Benni On Foster – It’s A Shame

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Manchester United first team coach Benni McCarthy has come out in defence of Lyle Foster over the backlash he has received from a large portion of the South African public after being recalled to Bafana Bafana. Foster, 23, was recalled to Hugo Broos’ Bafana squad for the first time since October, with the national team coach revealing he met with the striker, who had missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to mental health issues. However, McCarthy insisted Foster should be commended and show more compassion towards one of the few players, who have come out to speak about

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Agent Gives Jali Update After Latest Talks

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Mike Makaab, the agent of Andile Jali, has revealed he had a meeting with the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Moroka Swallows midfielder to discuss his future. Jali, 34, has been without a club since parting with Swallows in January over their financial dispute. As a free agent, he could sign with any club, but the midfielder is also considering whether to hang up his boots and will make a decision in the next two weeks. “Andile and I had a meeting, we discussed a lot of things. We both agreed, he’s mature about it, that he needs to make a

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Rulani – I Don’t Feel Appreciated Like Klopp

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has insisted he doesn’t feel as appreciated as Jurgen Klopp was at Liverpool. Mokwena, 37, can look back at an incredible campaign with Masandawana, leading them to their seventh successive DStv Premiership – the second as sole head coach and the fourth since Pitso Mosimane left. Sundowns also won the inaugural African Football League, where they eliminated Petro de Luanda and Al Ahly before beating Wydad Athletic Club in the final. However, they were beaten by Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final opponents, Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 final, while also getting knocked out of the

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Banyana Have Something To Prove – Kholosa Biyana

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Banyana Banyana and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies midfielder Kholosa Biyana believes the team has something to prove after missing out on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Banyana lost to nemesis Nigeria over two legs in the final round of qualification to miss out on what would have been their third Olympic Games. The African champions face Senegal over two legs in international friendlies away from home with the first match scheduled for Friday, May 31, and the second leg on Tuesday, June 4, at Stade Lat Dior in their first outing since the Paris disappointment. Biyana missed out on the qualifiers

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Broos Shares Views On Adams’ Downs Rumours

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has shared his honest opinion on Stellenbosch FC talent Jayden Adams who continues to be linked with a huge money move to Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season. Adams, 23, has had a stellar campaign for the Cape Winelands-based side. He scored three goals and provided eight assists in 35 outings across all competitions last season. He has already been capped twice at national team level, and was part of Broos’ bronze medal-winning squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Belgian tactician is of the notion

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Mammila Opens Up On Next Job After Shock Chippa Exit

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Former Chippa United coach and Technical Director Morgan Mammila has immediately switched his focus and is aiming to work for a top eight team after his shock exit from the club. Mammila was shown the exit door at the Gqeberha-based outfit after serving in both coach and Technical Director capacities, aiding them to preserving their topflight status by finishing in 12th position after they flirted with relegation for sometime during the course of the season. iDiskiTimes first reported that Mammila had been released from his duties at the Chilli Boys, and he later confirmed the news on Sports Night Amplified

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