Junior Praises Chiefs Youngster After Magesi Win

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye says has heaped praise on Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi and reckons he will be dangerous through support. The Amakhosi starlet scored in his side’s 2-0 win over Magesi FC in the league over the weekend, to help the Glamour Boys rise to fourth place on the standings with 36 points in 20 outings. It was Vilakazi’s second league goal in his 13 appearances this season having also provided his only assist so far in the 1-0 victory against Durban City last week. Khanye says the South African junior international is getting better with his

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Hunt On Facing Sundowns Without On Loan Players

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Stellenbosch FC‘s head coach, Gavin Hunt, remains uncertain about the eligibility of loan player Asekho Tiwani to feature against his parent club Mamelodi Sundowns. Stellies bolstered their squad during the recent transfer window with loan signings of Asekho Tiwani, Tshegofatso Mabasa, and Kobamelo Kodisang, alongside permanent recruits Wonderboy Makhubu, Wayde Jooster, Mosa Lebusa, and Shakeel April. The Cape Winelands outfit has climbed the league standings and is currently vying for a top-eight finish, buoyed by an eight-match unbeaten streak in the league. Following their 2-1 victory over Chippa United, the veteran coach was queried about the potential involvement of the

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Mngqithi On Panama – We Should Have Chosen Better Opponents

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes South Africa should have selected stronger opposition to properly assess their readiness for the FIFA World Cup. South Africa will play Panama in two international friendly matches on March 27 and 31, as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban and DHL Stadium in Cape Town The Abafana Bes’thende mentor is reminded of the opponents that Bafana chose to play when they were preparing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which was on home soil. Mngqithi says facing a powerhouse

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Carnell Upbeat Despite Loss To Mbokazi’s Chicago Fire

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Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell is trying to focus on the positives after a disastrous start to the Major League Soccer (MLS) season continued with a loss to Chicago Fire. The 2-1 home defeat made it five defeats from the opening five games for the Supporters Shield winners, in which Carnell was awarded the MLS Coach of the Season award for in his debut Union campaign. This including the Concacaf Champions Cup exit last week to Club America – has made it a difficult few weeks for the South African and his troops, who now will go into the

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SAFA Lines Up Two Banyana Friendlies In Asia

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) on Tuesday announced that Banyana Banyana will play Japan in two international friendlies in June. The first match is scheduled for 6 June at Nagai Ballgame Field in Osaka while the second one will follow three days later at the J-Green Sakai also in Osaka. The friendlies are part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament to be held in June in Morocco following the shifts of dates from March. The 2022 African champions have been drawn in Group B at the event with

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Stellies Sweating To Keep Star Midfielder

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Stellenbosch FC are confronting a significant challenge as they risk losing midfielder Ibraheem Jabaar on a free transfer when his contract expires. Jabaar rejoined Stellenbosch in July 2024 following a season-long loan in Israel with Maccabi Petah Tikva. Upon his return, he participated in 41 games across all competitions, scoring one goal, and subsequently earned the Oswin Andries Young Player of the Season (U23) award. The 23-year-old continued his impressive form into the current season, earning two man-of-the-match awards and making 28 appearances with two goals in all competitions. According to information obtained by iDiski Times, Jabaar’s contract is set

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Official: Pirates’ Technical Team Addition Confirmed

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Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the departure of Head of Recruitment and Analysis, Brendon Fourie to Orlando Pirates. Fourie was one of the longest-serving technical team members at the club, helping Stellies to win Carling Knockout Cup which was their first ever trophy since gaining promotion in May 2019. The Stellenbosch-born analyst also played a massive role in the club reaching CAF Confederation Cup semi-final last season where they lost to Simba SC. Fourie has played a crucial role for Stellenbosch when it comes to signing players and was also leading the club’s analysts. On Tuesday morning, the Cape Winelands outfit

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Broos – Brazil Wanted To Play Us But Asked For $5 Million

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Bafana Bafana‘s head coach, Hugo Broos, has elucidated the rationale behind selecting Panama as their forthcoming opponents, while also citing the unfeasibility of securing Brazil or Argentina. The upcoming fixtures against Panama, scheduled for Durban and Cape Town, will serve as a crucial warm-up for the FIFA World Cup. Broos emphasized the importance of facing a team with similarities to Mexico, whom they will encounter in the tournament’s opening game. Additionally, Broos revealed that despite interest from prominent teams like Brazil and Argentina, the May camp’s opponents remain unconfirmed due to financial constraints. “We have to play against a Middle

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Hlungwani On Chiefs Being Penalised With Indirect Freekick

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma was correctly penalised with an indirect freekick for a Law 12 infringement, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. This comes after the Amakhosi goalminder was adjudged to have picked up the ball on two occasions within a space of a few minutes in his 18-yard area. The incident resulted in Magesi being awarded an indirect freekick in the box though Bvuma was able to make up for his earlier mishap and keep it out. ‘The Principal’ has since broken down the incident and why referee Olani Kwinda made the decision to award the set

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