Zwane Names 3 Players Who Can Replace Blom

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Arthur Zwane has named three Kaizer Chiefs players who can replace Njabulo Blom after his move to Major League Soccer side St. Louis City. Blom, 23, completed a move to the Major Soccer League, as confirmed by Kaizer Chiefs before Christmas, joining the new side of Bradley Carnell. Zwane has wished the youth product of the Glamour Boys well after his side couldn’t agree onto a new deal with the midfielder. “As a club, we’re happy for Njabulo. He’s done his part and we’re happy for him that he’s growing now as an individual,” he told journalists. In the first

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Final Whistle For Sikazwe

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Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe will officiate his final game this weekend. Sikazwe will take charge of a week-18 Zambian MTN Super League match between Augustin Mulenga’s NAPSA Stars FC and current League Champions Red Arrows FC. This will be the final match for Sikazwe whose career comes to an end after 23 years of officiating. The 43-year-old officiated at two FIFA World Cups in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. The Kapiri born was also referred at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, where he came under scrutiny for incorrectly calling for full-time twice in the Group F game between Mali

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‘Sundowns Is Man City of South Africa’

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It is almost impossible for Richards Bay to do what Leicester City did in England because Mamelodi Sundowns’ squad quality is that of Manchester City, said Natal Rich Boyz co-coach Vasili Manousakis. Sundowns, who camped in the half of Bay for almost the whole game, were frustrated at King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday as the KwaZulu-Natal side remained resolute in blocking all the attacking angles. But Sundowns kept their fluid going and it took football magic from Aubrey Modiba to lob the ball over and Cassius Mailula’s first time hit beat outstanding Salim Magoola in goals. While Bay grew in

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Zwane Relishing Chance In Chiefs First Team

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Kaizer Chiefs academy product Samkelo Zwane has expressed his delight after his recent first-team breakthrough under head coach Arthur Zwane. The son of former Orlando Pirates star Eugene Zwane has long been tipped for a big future within the ranks of Amakhosi and showed some glimpses of his talent in the DStv Diski Challenge over the past seasons. After the departure of Njabulo Blom to St Louis City, Zwane, who turned 21 this week was afforded his full debut against Golden Arrows, producing a tidy display in the 2-0 win on New Year’s eve at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. “We

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Tuks Add Another Signing

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Former Maritzburg United defender Isaac Masia has officially joined Motsepe Foundation Championship University Of Pretoria. The 28-year-old previously played for Magesi FC, Black Leopards & Maritzburg United. The experienced defender didn’t have a good time at the Team of Choice as he only made one appearance. iDiskiTimes has learned that Isaac Masia has officially joined AmaTuks and he is available for the Nedbank Cup qualifier against Cape Town Spurs this weekend in Cape Town. TUKS are seeking promotion this season after missing out on last season in the promotional playoffs. The Pretoria-based side also recently signed experienced Rodney Ramagalela as

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Rulani Praises Downs Academy Over Mailula Form

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has praised the work of the club’s academy after the fine breakout season by Cassius Mailula. Mailula, 21, has scored five goals and assisted two more in six DStv Premiership appearances so far. He has held his own in the absence of Peter Shalulile and Abubeker Nasir, helping Downs to win nine successive league matches. Mokwena, who previously asked to give the player time to develop, praised the club’s youth work when being asked about the explosive form of the 21-year-old. “A lot of compliments must go to the academy,” he said. “The coaches

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Sundowns March On As They Beat Stubborn Bay

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Mamelodi Sundowns’ unstoppable march to their sixth successive DStv Premiership title will take an arm a wrestle from all 15 teams this season. The team is so fluid under coach Rulani Mokwena at the moment. Richards Bay, who have surprised everyone this season in their maiden campaign, were the next team asked to stop them but couldn’t. Cassius Mailula’s beautiful goal in the first half and Haashim Domingo’s close range finish in the second stanza were enough to see Sundowns beat the team from KwaZulu-Natal 2-0 to consign Bay’s second league loss at home.      These were the two best teams

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Beckham Son Joins EPL Side

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David Beckham’s son Romeo Beckham joined Premier League side Brentford, the club confirmed on Friday. The 20-year-old is the second-oldest of Beckham’s three sons and had spent time with Arsenal’s academy up until 2014 before he returned to the game in September 2021. On Friday, Brentford announced Romeo Beckham joined the club from Inter Miami CF on loan until the end of the 2022/23 season. “The 20-year-old will join Neil MacFarlane’s B team for the rest of the campaign to continue his development as he makes the temporary switch from the MLS club. The move is subject to international clearance,”

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Pitso’s Al Ahli After Lorch – Report

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Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahli Saudi have been linked with Orlando Pirates winger Thembinkosi Lorch, according to reports in Saudi Arabia. Al Ahli want to sign Lorch and received positive signals from the Buccaneers winger, Saudi publication Hattrick report. However, the financial situation of the club reportedly represents a stumbling block in completing the deal and other potential signings. Mosimane himself had previously explained how difficult it is for clubs to buy players from South Africa because of the high asking prices. Lorch has only made five appearances for the Buccaneers this season so far after picking up a knee injury

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