Downs Star Named In Canal+ African Team Of Season

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Ronwen Williams has been named on the African Team of the Season selected by French broadcaster Canal+. Williams, 32, who recently signed a contract extension at Chloorkop, was the only player based in Africa included in the team. The Sundowns shot stopper can look back at a brilliant individual campaign that saw him lift the African Football League and DStv Premiership titles so far, while also finishing third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana Bafana. Especially his penalty-saving abilities have grabbed world-wide attention after he saved four spot-kicks in the quarter-final against Cape Verde

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Chippa Make Shock Mammila Decision

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Chippa United have released Technical Director Morgan Mammila from his duties, iDiski Times has learnt. Mammila started the season at Chippa United as the head coach and led the team to accumulate 18 points from 16 games But after losing two games in a row against Polokwane City and TS Galaxy in December, which also meant a run of just one win in eight league matches, he was moved into the Technical Director role in January. Kwanele Kopo and Thabo September were appointed as new co-coaches for the remainder of the season. Even though Mammila was the TD, he was

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Sundowns Chairman Hails Berg Influence

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Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Thlopie Motsepe has hailed the impact of Sporting Director Flemming Berg, crediting him for the signings of Marcelo Allende, Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Siyabonga Mabena. Masandawana secured their seventh successive league title, but just missed out on an ‘Invincibles’ season on the last day of the campaign, losing 1-0 at home to Cape Town City. However, Motsepe was full of praise for the current squad, especially Berg for finding players like Allende and Ribeiro. “I think it’s important to give a lot of recognition to the coach, to Flemming Berg, our Sporting Director – he’s been amazing

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Edition 156 – Nku & Monyane

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In this week’s edition, Lethabo Kganyago caught up with one of Mamelodi Sundowns’ new stars this season, Lesiba Nku. And as they prepare to play Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup final, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Monyane about Bucs’ season. We also have a special Nedbank Cup final preview and caught up with two legends – Lucky Lekgwathi and Godfrey Sapula –  to discuss the final game of the season. Lethabo meanwhile also chatted to Marumo Gallants captain Edgar Manaka, who stuck with the team after their relegation, and narrowly escaped a second consecutive drop. Also in

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Pitso Issues Statement After Saudi Relegation Heartbreak

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What was meant to be an exciting project for astute coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team ended in rather disappointing fashion after they suffered relegation from the Saudi Pro League. Mosimane’s Abha Club dropped to Saudi Arabia’s second tier after losing 2-1 to already-relegated outfit Al Hazem on the season’s final day. Abha needed to pick up three points to survive relegation, but it wasn’t to be. Things looked well on track for the South African mentor when his side took the lead in the 47th minute through Ahmed Abdu, but Gambian marksman Muhammed Badamosi equalized for the home

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Doc Rips Into Chiefs Players After Club’s Worst-Ever Finish

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After Kaizer Chiefs recorded their worst-ever finish in the DStv Premiership this past weekend, club legend Doctor Khumalo has since ripped into the players accusing them of lacking personality. Amakhosi finished the 2023/24 campaign in 10th place, suffering a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of already-relegated Cape Town Spurs at the DHL Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This was the second time in the club’s history that they’ve finished outside the top eight after they suffered a similar fate in May 2019, when they ended in ninth position. This also meant that they will miss out on participating in the

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Nigeria Suffer Blow Ahead Of Bafana Clash

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Nigeria have suffered a major blow ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, confirming that Victor Osimhen has been ruled out with injury. Osimhen, 25, has scored 20 goals in 27 appearances for the Super Eagles, and was named African Footballer of the Year in 2023. But he has been ruled out of Nigeria’s qualifiers against Bafana Bafana and Benin. “Camp update: Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen is injured and out for 4 weeks,” the Super Eagles stated. “Super Eagles’ Coach Finidi George has called up Enugu Rangers’ left-back Kenneth Igboke for the WC qualifiers against

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Rulani Clarifies Sirino Situation

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has finally clarified the situation around midfielder Gaston Sirino’s transfer drama when he wanted to leave the club two years ago. The 33-year-old Uruguayan international made his intentions clear to seek a new challenge after reported interest from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to link up with his former mentor Pitso Mosimane. Sirino told the club he wanted to leave and said there would be an offer from a new club, something that never transpired. Mokwena has since clarified how things have unfolded after the move fell through. “As a coach, I have the unfortunate

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MaMkhize Opens Up On Surviving Relegation Fight

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Royal AM president Shauwn Mkhize breathed a sigh of relief after her club secured their Premier Soccer League status on the last day of the season. Thwihli Thwahla had a mixed season after they were banned from signing players by FIFA following an outstanding payment to Samir Nurkovic, while another case was opened over financial disagreements with Ricardo Nascimento. The KwaZulu-Natal-based side, though not being able to sign players, managed to stay up after securing a 2-1 win over Moroka Swallows to avoid the relegation/promotion playoffs. Royal AM finished the season in 13th place with 33 points after 30 games

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