Rashford Opens Up On Benni Impact & Relationship

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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has opened up on what it’s like to work with Benni McCarthy, discussing the incredible impact the South African has had at the club. Rashford is arguably the most in-form players in Europe’s top five leagues at the moment, as he’s scored more goals than anyone since the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Overall, he has already netted 25 times in all competitions, which is five times as much as at the end of last season and already his personal best campaign. McCarthy has been credited with the massive improvement of Rashford’s form, with the player

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Nedbank Cup Quarter-Finals Confirmed

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The quarter-finals of the 2022/23 Nedbank Cup have been confirmed after the draw took place at the SuperSport studios in Randburg on Monday evening. Kaizer Chiefs were the last side to book their quarter-final ticket after beating Casric FC 2-1 on Sunday, while Stellenbosch FC had hammered TS Galaxy 6-3 earlier on the day. On Saturday, Orlando Pirates needed extra-time to beat Venda Football Academy 2-1, while Chippa United and Royal AM also booked their spots in the last eight, beating Mpheni Home Defenders and Golden Arrows respectively. On Friday, Sekhukhune United knocked out in-form Cape Town Spurs, while a

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KZN Clubs Up In Arms Over Over U16 Snub, Dlangalala Responds

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KwaZulu-Natal’s PSL clubs are up in arms after newly appointed SA U16 coach Zipho Dlangalala didn’t even call up one of their players for the trip to Poland, with the coach defending his decision when contacted by iDiski Times. The clubs, who spoke on anonymously to this publication, said Dlangalala is trying to settle the scores because he doesn’t have a job in the province. The squad called up has no player from the five clubs in the DStv Premiership, namely Golden Arrows, Maritzburg United, Royal AM, Richards Bay FC and AmaZulu, neither from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Uthongathi FC.

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Mtolo’s Family To Receive Insurance Money From The League

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Agent Sizwe Ntshangase, who was the representative of the late Siphamandla Mtolo, and Richards Bay will have showdown talks with the PSL about the insurance settlement for the player. Mtolo’s football career was cut short after he collapsed on the pitch last Tuesday when the training was about to be over. The club medical staff tried to resuscitate him for 30 minutes and when they rushed him to the hospital, he had already passed away Players, technical staff and management are still in shock at having experienced such a painful situation to lose their captain right in front of their

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Maduka On Potential Dondol Stars Draw

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Royal AM coach John Maduka says he doesn’t care who his side will be paired with in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final draw later today, after it was suggested to him that he would be happy to face Dondol Stars. Stars are the only amateur side left in the Ke Yona Cup quarter-finals after overcoming AmaZulu on penalties this past weekend at FNB Stadium. It was the Mamelodi side’s second DStv Premiership scalp after dumping SuperSport United in the first round. Meanwhile, Royal AM themselves are through to the quarter-finals after beating provincial rivals, Golden Arrows 3-1 in extra-time at Princess

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Casric Coach ‘Clears Air’ On Being A Chiefs Supporter

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Casric head coach Joseph ‘Bucs’ Mthombeni says his love for Kaizer Chiefs didn’t affect their desire to win but wished them best of luck for the rest of the season. Mthombeni stated in the pre-match media event that he grew up as a massive Amakhosi fan which is the reason his side celebrated when they were drawn with Chiefs. And at FNB Stadium the, DStv Premiership hopefuls, gave a good account of themselves in the 2-1 defeat, showing glimpses of what’s propelled them to third place in the Motsepe Foundation Championship this season. “Congratulations to Chiefs, we know Chiefs is

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Richards Bay Midfielder Barns Loses His Mother

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After the tragic passing of Richards Bay midfielder Siphamandla Mtolo, the club suffered another blow as Sanele Barns is mourning the passing of his mother. This was confirmed by Bay chairman Sifiso Biyela, who also confirmed why co-coach Vasili Manousakis was absent in Mtolo’s funeral, having gone to Scotland to complete his UEFA A license course.    Barns’ mother passed away on Tuesday, the same day Mtolo sadly lost his life having collapsed on the training pitch. Mtolo, who was the captain of the side, was laid to rest on Sunday in the Northern part of KwaZulu-Natal. The 29-year-old’s funeral

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Motsepe & Hunt In Process For Coaching Badges

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Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Tlhopie Motsepe and Kaitlin Hunt have begun their SAFA D License coaching courses. Hunt, who’s often showcased her interest in coaching on social media and is the daughter of four-time PSL league winner Gavin Hunt was pictured alongside Motsepe at the SAFA Ekurhleni D License course this past weekend. The D License is the entry-level coaching badge provided by the South African Football Association and the regional section of SAFA confirmed via social media the presence of the duo alongside 37 coaches on days one and two. “Amongst the 37 coaches who are attending the course we

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Downs Drop Points, UJ Continue Good Run

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies maintained their top position on the Hollywoodbets Super League log despite dropping two points away at TS Galaxy Queens on Sunday. Sundowns were made to labour for the opener which came 10 minutes in the second half from Andisiwe Mgcoyi as the two star-studded sides faced off at the Solomon Mahlangu stadium. However it was Banyana Banyana stalwart Mamello Makhabane who had the final say in the tie as she converted a penalty in injury-time to dent the defending champions’ perfect start to the campaign. Sundowns now have 13 points in five matches while the Queens dropped

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