CT City Confirm Witbooi Injury Blow

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Cape Town City have confirmed that teenage sensation Emile Witbooi has suffered an injury setback. Witbooi (17) was among six of the club’s young talents called up to represent the SA U20 & U17 national squads. Joshua Taylor, Sive Pama, Abulele Dlekedla, Bokamoso Mokokosi, Sithenkosi Sisulu are the other five players called up while Witbooi has now been forced to withdraw due to injury. While the club did not reveal the exact injury or how long he will be sidelined, the Betway Premiership hopefuls will be eager to have him back sooner rather than later as they chase promotion back

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Official: AmaZulu Make Decision On Futures Of Dias & Dladla

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AmaZulu FC have confirmed that Director of Football, Mr Pedro Dias, & Assistant Coach, Mr Simo Dladla, will not have their contracts renewed at the conclusion of the current season and will depart the club. Dias joined Usuthu in October 2023, while Dladla resurfaced at the KwaZulu-Natal outfit at the beginning of the current season after leaving Durban City having guided them to the Motsepe Foundation Championship title. In a lengthy statement by club President Sandile Zungu on Friday afternoon, he announced that they are going through a restructuring on the football side of things. “AmaZulu Football Club confirms that

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Williams Shares Thoughts On Leaner Addition

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Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has shared his thoughts on having a new member Renaldo Leaner in the goalkeeping department. Leaner earned his place in the final squad ahead of Friday night’s friendly against Panama national football team at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with a second clash scheduled for Tuesday at DHL Stadium. The Sekhukhune United shot-stopper received his call-up after a string of impressive performances, and could get an opportunity within these two matches to impress coach Hugo Broos.  Williams praised Leaner as a strong addition, highlighting his positive attitude and seamless integration into the squad, as well

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Soweto Derby Takes Centre Stage In Crunch DDC Tie

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The highly anticipated Soweto Derby takes centre stage as the DStv Diski Challenge returns to our screens this weekend, set to unfold at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal. With a game in hand and a clear advantage at the top, Orlando Pirates are poised to make a significant push for the title. Despite coming close to clinching the DDC title in the past 10 seasons, they have consistently fallen short of at the final hurdle. Under Roscoe Kriegel’s leadership in his first season, the Buccaneers have finally secured the top spot, but their journey is far from over. With

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Ex-Pirates Coach Unveiled At New European Club

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Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara has been reunited with José Riveiro at Swedish Allsvenskan outfit AIK Fotboll. He won four trophies at the Buccaneers including two successive MTN8 titles and back-to-back Nedbank trophies. ALSO READ: Xoki Provides Update On Injury RecoveryMofokeng Joins Exclusive Pirates Club On Friday, AIK announced the arrival of Almenara at the Swedish side where he will once again work with his trusted number one in Riveiro. “Welcome to AIK, Sergio Almenara! “AIK Football has reached an agreement with the Spanish coach Sergio Almenara Crispín for a contract as assistant coach to the club’s head

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Xoki Provides Update On Injury Recovery

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Orlando Pirates vice-captain Tapelo Xoki says he’s in the process of rehabilitation taking things one day at a time after a long-term injury. The 31-year-old last featured for the club in May 2025 and suffered a serious injury in a horrific accident on the R21 highway, which involved himself, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, goalkeeper coach Tyron Damons and a member of the backroom. This after a league game, where they beat Chippa United 3-0, the team bus stopped to assist at a crash scene, where another vehicle then struck them. “I’m still grateful for life, I’m grateful to our physios

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Panama Coach – Reason Why We’re Playing Bafana

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Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has revealed the reason why they are playing Bafana Bafana and why it will be beneficial for them. Panama is scheduled to face South Africa on Friday evening at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:00, before meeting again on Tuesday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Christiansen noted that spending some time in the country and playing two matches is ideal for his squad, as it allows him to rotate the team and give valuable game time to all players.  He emphasised that the main reason for choosing Bafana as opponents is to ensure

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Khune Discusses Big SA Goalkeeping Problem

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune believes the standard of goalkeeping in the country has dropped and that the situation can be remedied. Khune hasn’t exactly retired but has been inactive since leaving Chiefs in June 2024 and is now observing from the sidelines. However, he has enjoyed a stellar career that saw him play for Chiefs more than 300 times and has 91 caps for the national team where he’s also won the armband for both club and country. The 38-year-old spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 248 where he named fewer

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Broos Uncertain About His Future As Bafana Coach

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos appeared uncertain about his future with the national team; despite previously indicating he would step down after the World Cup. Speaking on Thursday at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, ahead of Friday’s friendly against Panama, Broos admitted he may have spoken too soon about retiring. South Africa will face Panama again on Tuesday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town as part of their World Cup preparations. Broos said he still have to decide on his future, adding that if he does step down, he hopes to do so on a high note by guiding

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