Rangers Enter Race For Bafana Defender, As R65m Belgian Bid rejected

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Clubs line up for Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya as a fourth Belgian bid has been rejected and Scottish giants Rangers FC show interest, with the centre-back making it clear he wants a move. Interest in Makhanya is heating up, with iDiski Times understanding that Philadelphia Union have now rejected four separate bids for the Bafana defender, the latest being from a top Belgian club worth more than €3.5-million (R65 million) — comfortably the club’s biggest offer yet for the 22-year-old centre-back. In addition to the interest from Belgium, it was reported yesterday that Scottish giants Rangers FC are also

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Sekhukhune Confirm Signing Of Pirates Man

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Sekhukhune United have confirmed the resigning of defender Tshepho Mashiloane on loan from Orlando Pirates. Mashiloane, 24, joined Pirates from Baroka in July 2025, however, after starting the first two league matches for the Buccaneers he sent out on loan to Babina Noko. The right-back made 21 appearances for Sekhukhune most of them in the second half of the campaign and he will now return to for another loan in 2026/27, as previously announced by Pirates and now confirmed by Sekhukhune. “The 24-year-old returns to Babina Noko after an impressive 2025/26 campaign, where he made 17 [Betway Premiership] appearances, contributing

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Ex-Chiefs Striker Lands New Club Abroad

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC striker Edmon Chirambadare has rejoined Chicken Inn FC in his home country. Chirambadare, 34, left Chicken Inn in 2016 to join Amakhosi but only spent two seasons at the club, before moving on the Maccabi FC after scoring just once for Chiefs. He also featured for Royal Kings, Bloemfontein Celtic, Steenberg United, Pretoria Callies, Venda FC before his latest move to Magesi. At Magesi he somewhat revived his career and was part of the squad that stunned local football by winning the Carling Knockout Cup in 2024/25. Overall, he scored six goals in 36

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Tuchel: We Are Also Emotional

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Thomas Tuchel has warned that Argentina will arrive at the semi-final carrying the same emotional intensity and hunger that carried them to glory in Qatar, but insists his own side will match that fire with a steel of its own. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the England head coach did not shy away from praising the threat posed by Lionel Scaloni’s men, many of whom he knows well on a personal level from his time in club football. “I know some of the players, I coached some of the players,” Tuchel said. “I can sense it. You can see

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MacAllister Breaks Silence On England Statement

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Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says the comments he previously made about England were made in jest and insists he has full respect for the nation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday. The Liverpool star had suggested in an earlier interview with Jamie Carragher that England wouldn’t be serious contenders at this World Cup – a remark that resurfaced as the Three Lions booked their spot in the last four. Speaking in the Mixed Zone on Tuesday, Mac Allister moved to clarify the comments. “I understand what you’re saying because it was an interview

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Sundowns Announce Adams Memorial Service Details

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Mamelodi Sundowns have released details of the memorial service for late midfielder Jayden Adams. Adams passed away untimely at the tender age of 25 on Saturday having enjoyed a good season with the club as they secured their second CAF Champions League title. He was also part of the Bafana Bafana squad that made history of reaching the second round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the side’s first appearance on the global stage in 16 years. Sundowns announced there will be two services on Thursday, 16 July, a private one scheduled for 9:00 that will be attended by

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Chiefs Share Spoils With Saudi Pro League Side

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Kaizer Chiefs played to a second successive stalemate after they held Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood Club 1-1 at Pinatar Arena on Wednesday morning. Fernando Da Cruz’s charges came into this match hoping for a different result after conceding an 89th minute equaliser from Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers attacker Findlay Curtis on Sunday. Against Rangers, the Glamour Boys had to wait till the 77th minute to open the scoring through Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro after a well-timed assist from Mfundo Vilakazi on the left side. On Wednesday, Amakhosi took a 15th-minute lead through Asanele Velebayi as they held on to

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Ralani Appointed Head Coach In Motsepe League

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Northern Cape ABC Motsepe League side Gaza United FC has announced the return of Surprise Ralani as their head coach for the upcoming season. Ralani, 38, came out of retirement to be with Orbit College last season in the Betway Premiership however the side suffered automatic relegation having finished bottom of the log with 24 points. He wasn’t retained by Orbit. Ralani had been with Gaza before joining Orbit with the club confirming on their Facebook page on Wednesday about the return. Gaza United is pleased to announce Surprise “Spiro” Ralani as our Head Coach for the upcoming season.” He

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Marumo Boss Breaks Silence On Dhludhlu Fake Kidnapping Saga

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Marumo Gallants chairman Abram Sello has broken his silence regarding suspended midfielder Thapelo Dhludhlu’s alleged fake kidnapping. Dhludhlu,27, was reported missing late last month only for him to be reunited with his family early in July after they had alerted the police of the developments. There were claims of a R50, 000 ransom that was demanded from an unidentified person using the player’s phone during his disappearance. Police investigations revealed that the kidnapping was staged and that Dhludhlu owed people money, to which even the minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie posted about on his social media platform X . Sello

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