SAFA Awaiting Report On Badi Error

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SAFA Head of Referees Abdul Ebrahim has confirmed he’s still waiting the report on referee Luxolo Badi after his shock error over the weekend. SAFA’s Review Committee sat on Monday to look at all the referees performances over the weekend, including that of Luxolo Badi in the 1-1 between AmaZulu and Royal AM. Badi, along with Simukele Jali – who was on the far right as his second assistant – denied AmaZulu a legitimate goal against Royal AM at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Pule Ekstein thought he had equalised for Usuthu in the second half, but it was flagged

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iDiski Times Edition 93 Is Out Now!

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Edition 93 of iDiski Times is out now and available for FREE at participating Shoprite stores. 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 and what his experience can bring to the Buccaneers. Sammy Seabi has been in excellent form for Sekhukhune United this year, and Lethabo Kganyago spoke to Seabi about his performances and ambitions. Lethabo also chatted to Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis after Banyana’s

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Rulani Responds To Mailula & Jali Talk

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena was coy to discuss the latest rumours around midfielder Andile Jali as well as Cassius Mailula, who is said to have attracted overseas interest. Mailula, 21, is experiencing an incredible breakthrough campaign, having scored 12 goals and set up another four in all competitions this season so far. His fine form hasn’t gone unnoticed, according to his agent Karabo Mathang, who told Kick Off that they had “a few enquiries from [a Ligue 1 club in] France”. Mokwena, though remained tight-lipped when asked whether Sundowns have received any official approach from any interested party

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Khanye Poses Big Tau Question

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has questioned whether Al Ahly are using Percy Tau to his strength or expecting too much from the South African. The former Kaizer Chiefs winger was analysing CAF Champions League Group B encounter between the Egyptian giants and Mamelodi Sundowns, which ended 2-2 in Cairo over the weekend. Khanye argued that since Pitso Mosimane’s departure the Bafana Bafana international is not getting the necessarily support on the field with his teammates seemingly expecting miracles from him under new coach Marcel Koller. “Truly speaking there are a lot of expectations from the guy. Very talented

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Why Jordaan Met FIFA Boss Infantino

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SAFA president Danny Jordaan has met up with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in France, where he was part of many member associations to visit the #TheBest Awards that were held in Paris on Monday – but he also had another mission. Jordaan told iDiski Times that he had a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino as Mzansi is bidding to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. South Africa started to express an interest in hosting the Women’s World Cup since last year and has even been given the government’s guarantees and backing.    Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture

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AmaZulu Lodge Official Complaint Over Shock Ref Error

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AmaZulu have written an official letter to the Premier Soccer League to express their dismay at their goal against Royal AM being disallowed in their DStv Premiership match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. Usuthu president Sandile Zungu exclusively told iDiski Times that they have written a complaint to the league and they feel Luxolo Badi should be punished for his massive blunder. Badi denied Usuthu what appeared to be the legitimate goal in the second half when Pule Ekstein thought he had equalised. However, he was overruled by second assistant on the far side, Simukele Jali, that there

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Al Ahly Coach On Downs Draw & Changing Penalty Takers

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Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller was frustrated after dropping two points against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League and also revealed why the Egyptian giants changed penalty takers. The Red Devils turned the game from 1-0 to 2-1, in less than 10 minutes in the second half but gave the three points away when Thapelo Morena equalised to make it 2-2 in the 80th minute. The goal earned Downs a massive point away from home, leaving Koller frustrated after the final whistle. “Very disappointed with the result. We simply wasted a lot of chances,” Koller told the media

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Ncobo – Chiefs Should’ve Had A Red Card Before Pirates

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Former FIFA referee Ace Ncobo has insisted that Kaizer Chiefs forward Christian Saile Basomboli should’ve been sent off after just 28 minutes into the Soweto Derby. Saile, who started the match in place of Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana, had a good game and was a constant threat to the Pirates defence. It was also Saile, who was fouled by Innocent Maela, leading to the Buccaneers captain to be sent off in the second half. However, should the Chiefs striker gave been on the pitch? Ncobo argues that Saile shoud’ve been sent off for a potential leg-breaking tackle on Maela in the first

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Broos & Williams’ The Best Awards Votes Revealed

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos and captain Ronwen Williams have voted for South Africa in The Best FIFA awards and there votes have been revealed. Lionel Messi won the main award on the night, being named The Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2022 – clinching a record-extending seventh World Player of the Year title. Meanwhile, his Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was named The Best FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year. The duo were also the favourite of both Broos and Williams after their votes were made public by FIFA. Broos voted for Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema, who

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