Who Played In All Games In 1st Half of DStv Prem Season

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At the start of 2023 the DStv Premiership reached the halfway point, as all teams played their fifteenth game of the season. But which players featured in all 15 games? Only two players featured in all of the log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns’ first 15 league games so far this season. Firstly there is Ronwen Williams. The Bafana Bafana captain has been ever-present this season, and in excellent form, and has conceded just five goals in the 15 games. The other player who has appeared in all 15 games is Williams’ former SuperSport United teammate, Teboho Mokoena. However, the midfielder only

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Sangare Aims For 3rd Successive Clean sheet Vs Swallows

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Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare is aiming for his third successive clean sheet when his in-form side face Swallows on Friday. The Ivorian international had stellar performances in his side’s 1-0 wins over Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC, shutting the opposition out in both to take his clean sheet record to four this season. Against Chiefs at FNB Stadium, he earned a Man of the Match award after his side spoilt the Amakhosi’s 53rd birthday celebrations. His performances have helped Babina Noko climb into the top eight after three successive wins. The 36-year-old hopes to continue with this vein

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English Side ‘In Advanced Talks’ For Bafana Star, Offer Raised To R130m

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Championship leaders Burnley are “in advanced talks” with Westerlo over the signing of Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster and have upped their offer to €7 million, according to reports. Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is understood to be very keen to add the 22-year-old striker to his high-flying squad. Burnley have won 13 of their last 15 Championship games, which has propelled them to the top of the log and earned Kompany high laurels in his second managerial job. He started out at his boyhood club Anderlecht, but took over at Turfmoor in the beginning of the season. The

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Tinkler Wary Of Resilient Galaxy

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Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has warned his side of the difficulties of facing TS Galaxy. City have collected seven points out a possible 12 since the restart of the DStv Premiership campaign and are slowly moving up the table after their slow beginning to 2022/23. But they will now face a stubborn Galaxy side that has conceded just one goal in their last four games and are unbeaten in their last seven – although picking up six draws and just one win. “It’s not going to be an easy match,” Tinkler told Cape Town City media. “They’ve

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Zwane Revisits ‘Going Down To The Wire’ Comments

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane issued a passionate response to claims the DStv Premiership title was won by Mamelodi Sundowns at the halfway stage of the season. Zwane was subject to some banter from Sundowns supporters after stating the title race will go down to the wire which was followed by back-to-back defeats against Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu this month. But he insists, if he had to go back to that moment he would say it again because it’s their truth in the situation, having been nine points behind after 14 games played. “We’re running our own race and

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Edition 87 – Hunt & Ntseki

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In this week’s iDiski Times Velile Mnyandu sits down with Kaizer Chiefs’ Head of Technical and Youth Development, and former Bafana Bafana head coach, Molefi Ntseki to discuss the overall Long Term Player Development (LTPD) plan at the Soweto Giants. Lorenz Köhler talks to a rejuvenated Gavin Hunt as his SuperSport United side look to battle for top spot.TS Galaxy have bought a Hollywoodbets Super League Franchise and Lethabo Kganyago spoke to the club president Tim Sukazi about his investment into women’s football. Lethabo also chats to Cameron Cox, the Banyana Banyana goalkeeper coach about his experience with the national

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Gabuza ‘In Talks’ With Stellies

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SuperSport United veteran striker Thamsanqa Gabuza is “in talks” with Stellenbosch FC and a deal might be announced soon, iDiski Times has been informed. Gabuza is out of contract with SuperSport at the end of the season and he’s left with six months on his current deal, meaning legally, he’s eligible to sign a pre-contract with a club of his choice. Previously, club CEO Stan Matthews told iDiski Times coach Gavin Hunt holds all the cards when it comes to Gabuza and Bradley Grobler, who is also out of contract with the club at the end of the season. However,

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Former Pirates Midfielder Finds New Home

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Austin Muwowo has signed with Zambian Super League side Power Dynamos. The 26-year-old joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of 2019/2020 season from Nkana FC of Zambia. But things didn’t go well for the Zambian international as he only made two appearances in his first season and seven in his second campaign, which led to him being loaned out to Swallows FC. However, his loan spell at the Dube Birds also didn’t go too well, as he’s only made three starts in 2021/22 and later told iDiski Times that he did not receive his salary for

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Mvala Hailed For Transition At Downs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has heaped praise on Mothibi Mvala for his transition from midfield to centre-back this season. The much-maligned Mvala has often been subject of banter from supporters due to him being a robust powerful player, not synonymous with the brand of shoe, shine and piano associated with the Brazilians. He’s not been short of criticism but he’s become a reliable figure for Masandawana, especially since Mokwena took over as sole head coach, starting nine of their last 10 games in defence, instead of his usual midfield roles, in their incredible 11-match winning streak. “How good

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