Returnee From Egypt Spotted At Stellies

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Defender Qobolwakhe Sibande has been spotted back with his former club, Stellenbosch FC, as they prepare for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old left-back was seen playing in a pre-season friendly against Richards Bay in Durban. Sibande was with Stellies from 2022 to 2024 before moving to fellow Betway Premiership side TS Galaxy, where he spent two seasons. In January of this year, he left Galaxy to sign for Egyptian outfit Petrojet SC, spending six months there before returning to South Africa. iDiski Times understands that Sibande has yet to put pen to paper on a formal deal to reinforce Gavin Hunt’s

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Former Pirates Star Retires

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Former Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants winger Mahlatsi ‘Skudu’ Makudubela has retired from football after his exit from Siwelele FC. Skudu, 36, had joined Siwelele at the beginning of last season, but only made one appearance. The well-traveled player also featured for Wiliete SC, AS Vita Club and Young Africans, as well as Gallants in recent years. Earlier stages of his career saw him play for Platinum Stars and Golden Arrows before a move to the Buccaneers in 2016. From the Buccaneers he joined Chippa United on loan before a permanent departure to Karvina B in Europe. However, the stint

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Leaner Breaks Silence on Signing For Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs new signing Renaldo Leaner has opened up about his move to the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 28-year-old joined Amakhosi on a free transfer after parting ways with Sekhukhune United at the end of his contract in June. He had been with Babina Noko since 2023, having joined the club after Maritzburg United were relegated to the second tier. Leaner said he had always wanted to play for Amakhosi and revealed that he chose the move as soon as the opportunity arose. He also praised the facilities at Naturena, describing them as world-class, and said he

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Could Witbooi Replace Rele At Pirates? Tso Responds

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This article was brought to you by Rexona.  iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi believes that Emile Witbooi can be a good replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng who has recently joined Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Orlando Pirates.   The teenager has impressed since bursting on the professional scene. The 17-year-old is on the books of Cape Town City since before they were relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship and also gone on to become a key member of the South African U17 national team. There has been reports linking him to Pirates in the current transfer window with

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Radiopane On Target In Bucs Friendly

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Boitumelo Radiopane scored for Orlando Pirates as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Spanish second division side Cordoba FC at the Marble Football Center on Wednesday evening. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s starting line-up consisted of three new faces, Ghampani Lungu who signed from Siwelele FC, Sbangani Zulu who arrived from Richards Bay and the side’s youth protégé Mpho Padime while he also started young goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla ahead of Sipho Chaine. The Spanish side had three clear goal scoring opportunities with Eder Garcia proving to be a handful for the Buccaneers having a go at them inside the opening

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Ex-Chiefs Defender ‘Roadblock’ Joins New Club

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City defender Njabulo Ngcobo has secured a return to the top-flight with Siwelele FC ahead of the new season. The 32-year-old defender left Cape Town City upon the expiry of his contract and has now been lured to Bloemfontein to add competition in Lehlohonolo Seema’s defence, as first reported by this publication. ‘Roadblock’ capped seven times by the senior international team will likely form part of a new-look backfour with the club having over 13 exits in the off-season, including veteran defender Pogiso Sanoka. He’s penned a one-year deal with an option to extend,

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Scaloni Recalls Maradona Magic Ahead Of England WC Semi-Final

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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni paid tribute to Diego Maradona’s unforgettable goal against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup as he previewed his side’s blockbuster semi-final clash. Scaloni was asked about the historic rivalry between the two nations and admitted Maradona’s stunning solo effort remains one of football’s greatest moments. “I think everyone remembers that game, and Diego’s performance, above all, the second goal, which will remain in all our hearts because it was so beautiful,” Scaloni said. The Argentina coach believes the goal transcends national rivalries and is cherished by football fans around the world. “It was a

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Pirates Announce Starting XI Vs Cordoba

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Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for their pre-season match against Cordoba FC at the Marbella Football Centre on Wednesday night. This is the first of five friendly matches for the Buccaneers on their European pre-season tour. This game will be followed by the one against Cadiz CF on Mandela day. Then they face Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia next Tuesday (21 July) followed by the match Las Palmas the next day (22 July) and finish their tour with a game against Saudi Pro league side Neom SC next Friday (24 July).   Today’s game against

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Arrows Winger Completes Loan Move

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Midlands Wanderers have completed the signing of Golden Arrows winger Sanele Radebe on loan ahead of the new season. Radebe was one of a group of players who joined Abafana Bes’thende in April 2025 after Royal AM were expelled from the PSL. He struggled for game time, making just one appearance for Arrows in the Betway Premiership. He has now moved to the second tier in search of regular playing time at Midlands as he looks to establish himself in the upcoming campaign. His move comes as the two clubs appear to have formed a strong working relationship through player

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