Shabba On Why Players Struggle When They Leave Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala believes the reason why players who leave the club struggle elsewhere is because of the comfort provided at Naturena among other things. The former midfielder spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler in edition 155 of the newspaper, where he talked about the risk he took of leaving Amakhosi after spending time in the development ranks. ‘Shabba’ played for Chiefs’ U15 and U17 sides, and left to focus on school before joining Free State Stars. He could have opted to join the U19 side and enjoy one of the easier ways to get to

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Tinkler Pumped Up Ahead Of Tough Sundowns Tie

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler says they have nothing to lose when they take on unbeaten DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final league game of the season on Saturday. Seventh-placed City have already secured their top eight spot for the campaign, but should they get a win, and other results go their way, they could even finish as high as fourth. But Tinkler knows how tough a fixture it will be against Rulani Mokwena’s championship team who are on target for a first-ever unbeaten season in the league. ALSO READ: Tinkler – Prins’ Injury Was A

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Records Sundowns Could Still Break In Final DStv Prem Match

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The 2023/24 DStv Premiership campaign won by Mamelodi Sundowns has seen several records rewritten already, and there are a few more that could still tumble after this weekend’s final league fixtures. Of course, this season’s title was a record seventh consecutive win for Sundowns, and also a record 14th in the Premier Soccer League era. They have also picked up a record points tally, which could be extended when they face Cape Town City in their final game on Saturday. They are currently on 73 points, having already surpassed the previous record of 71, which was also held by Sundowns.

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Nigeria Announce Squad For Bafana Clash

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New Nigeria coach Finidi George has announced his Super Eagles squad to face Bafana Bafana and Benin in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation appointed George as new permanent head coach last month and he’ll immediately under pressure after Nigeria’s slow start in Group C. The 2023 AFCON finalists need a result against South Africa after drawing with Lesotho and Zimbabwe. On matchday three, Nigeria will host Hugo Broos’, who started the qualification with three points from two games after beating Benin 2-1 before their surprise 2-0 defeat in Rwanda. Overall, Nigeria and South Africa

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Zim Appoint Interim Coach For Bafana & Lesotho Ties

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An interim coach will be in charge of Zimbabwe when they face Bafana Bafana and Lesotho next month. ZIFA are currently in negotiations with a yet-to-be-named head coach candidate, but with key World Cup qualifiers set to take place, the organisation has confirmed that Jairos Tapera, their former U20 national coach and coach of Manica Diamonds, will lead the team for the June qualifiers. Tapera will also lead Zimbabwe at the Cosafa Cup tournament. ALSO READ: Broos Names Next Bafana Squad Zuma – Broos Is Making A Mistake With Him “Following the purposeful and expansive process conducted by the ZIFA

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CAF President Dr. Motsepe Comments On Yanga Vs Sundowns Incident

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe says he thought the strike of Young Africans SC star Stephane Azizi Ki was a goal against Mamelodi Sundowns. Dr. Motsepe was speaking in Tanzania this week at CAF Schools Football Championship when he was asked by local media about the controversial incident in the CAF Champions League this season. Aziz Ki’s strike was adjudged to have not crossed the line which brought about several varying opinions from former and current officials in the game while the Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) system came under scrutiny. While VAR was near flawless

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Ramovic – Why Galaxy Took Mokwena To Court

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TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic has explained why he, together with his club, filed a defamation case against Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena. Earlier in the week, Galaxy filled a case with the Johannesburg High Court against Mokwena, as first reported by SABC Sport. This publication has also seen the court papers, with Galaxy filing a case against Mokwena over his comments after their 3-0 win over Galaxy, when the Sundowns coach had claimed that he had received information that Ramovic had instructed his players to deliberately injure Bongani Zungu. The latter had to come off following a tackle

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Kekana – How Thobejane Blew My Mind

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has revealed how Kgoloko Thobejane “completely blew his mind” with his football knowledge. Kekana has long switched the pitch for the tv studio and has been working as analyst for SABC, while also being a regular on the Sundowns pitchside podcast. He also recently caught up with iDiski Times‘ Rob Delport and among the many topics discussed, revealed how former Baroka coach Thobejane surprised him with his football knowledge. “I was telling one of my colleagues now in the SABC there, there is one man who blew my mind when it comes to football

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Brown’s Future With Spurs Uncertain

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After spending the last six months on loan at Motsepe Foundation Championship side NB La Masia, Cape Town Spurs defender Logan Brown’s future remains uncertain. The 23-year-old aided the Urban Warriors gain promotion to the DStv Premiership via the promotional playoffs last season. The tall centre-back started the season on a good note and made seven appearances under the leadership of Shaun Bartlett, but things got tough when technical team changes were made by the Western Cape side as he struggled to get game-time under the short spell of Sean Connor and Ernst Middendorp. Brown joined La Masia in January

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