Done Deal: Vila Lands New PSL Club

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Former TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sibusiso Vilkazi has signed a short-term deal with Sekhukhune United. Vilakazi, 33, parted ways with Galaxy after less than six months at the club, in the final week of the January transfer window. It’s said he fell out of favour under head coach Sead Ramovic before being sent to the DStv Diski Challenge squad and ultimately agreeing to terminate his contract with the Rockets. It marked the end of an ill-fated stint at the club which is reportedly going through financial issues with a select group of players and non-playing staff unpaid over

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Konqobe – Our Aim Is Top Eight Finish

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Chippa United midfielder Ayabulela Konqobe has emphasised that a top eight finish is what they aim for.  Chilli Boys are skating on thin ice after failing only winning only one game in the last 10 games. The Eastern Cape-based recently parted ways with Morgan Mammila after spending six months in the club.  Konqobe explained that relegation is not what they thinking of instead they think of qualifying for MTN8. Chippa United have only two games at home this season they will be pushing for the third one when they face AmaZulu. “It’s very difficult to experience two losses, especially at

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Swallows Ready For Flight, But It Won’t Happen Overnight

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In this week’s Special Feature brought to you by DStv, Rob Delport looks at how Ernst Middendorp looks to save Swallows’ status. After a fairytale entrance into the DStv Premiership, it has not been “happily ever after” for Swallows Football Club. It has been a rocky year or two. But Ernst Middendorp, who was appointed head coach at the end of last year, is ready to fight with the club. His name Ernst actually means “battle to the death” or “serious business”, so the German-born coach, who left Maritzburg United at the end of last season, could be the right

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Mokwena Hails Siwelele Faithful And Latest Academy Graduate

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has heaped praise on the support in Bloemfontein and their latest academy product Thando Buthelezi. Sundowns advanced to the quarter-final of the Nedbank Cup with a 3-1 win over Marumo Gallants in what was a repeat of last season’s final. Peter Shalulile netted a hattrick and former Sundowns midfielder Boitumelo Pheko were the scorers on the night in an evening that will be fondly remembered at the Toyota Stadium. With the Free State not having a professional team in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), the passion for a high-profile game was evident as they

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Official: SAFA Make Decisions On Referees Badi And Jali

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South African Football Association (SAFA) match officials Luxolo Badi and Sumukele Jali will not officiate in this weekend’s matches, iDiski Times has learnt. The mother body of football took this decision after Badi and Jali disallowed a legitimate goal when AmaZulu midfielder Hendrick Ekstein thought he had scored what was an equaliser against Royal AM at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night. Ekstein tucked home the ball in the second half, but Jali raised his flag for offside, raising a fury to AmaZulu management and coach Romain Folz after the game. The former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder was put onside

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Maduka Set To Unleash Jele Against Sekhukhune

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Royal AM coach John Maduka is delighted Happy Jele has served his two-match suspension and the experienced defender is set to be unleashed when they host Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium on Saturday (17:30). Jele has served a two match ban from the league after he was sent off against SuperSport United in the last game of last season with Orlando Pirates. That ban was carried over by the league if he got a new club and as soon as he did that by joining Royal AM, the ban stood and Jele had to serve it. Jele missed Royal AM’s

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Mammila Makes Shock Decision After Chippa Sack 

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Former Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila sent an emotional letter to the club’s chairman Siviwe Mpengesi.  The former Baroka FC football administrator was appointed as the Chilli Boys head coach in September 2022 after Daine Klate was shown the door.  Mammila took the opportunity with both hands and became the first ever Chippa United coach to win four matches in a row in the club’s history. Unfortunately, things didn’t go accordingly as he won only two games in the 11 matches that followed. After a poor run of results, Mammila was removed as a head coach and was replaced

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Wenger Set To Help SA Development Vision

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Legendary former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be arriving in South Africa within the next few weeks, South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has confirmed. Wenger who has since taken up a role with FIFA after ending his managerial career with the Gunners is set to share his knowledge on development, and grassroots programs and plow some of his extensive coaching knowledge during his visit to the country. The 72-year-old Frenchman, formally, holds the Chief of Global Football Development title at FIFA is likely to be assisting after SAFA signed up for the world football governing body’s first

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Edition 93 – Mabena & Seabi

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Robin-Duke Madlala went behind the scenes at the Soweto Derby and brings you a special feature on how SuperSport broadcasts South Africa’s biggest football game. Velile Mnyandu caught up with Ndumiso Mabena to talk about his return to Orlando Pirates. With Sammy Seabi in excellent form for Sekhukhune United this year, Lethabo Kganyago spoke to him about his performances and ambitions. Lethabo also chatted to Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis after Banyana’s successful performance at the Turkish Women’s Cup. Meanwhile, Bradley Grobler scored his 100th goal for South African clubs on the weekend, and Lorenz Köhler spoke to the

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