Makaab on Mbule’s Future at Pirates

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Mike Makaab, the renowned agent of Orlando Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule, has commented on the player’s future with his contract set to expire in June. Mbule joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of the season in a surprising move from Mamelodi Sundowns, following a six-month loan spell at Sekhukhune United. The 28-year-old made 23 appearances across all competitions, scoring one goal. He started off well and even got a recall to Bafana Bafana, where he was part of Hugo Broos’ AFCON squad. However, his light at Pirates seemed to fade a bit in the second half of the season, with

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Kaze Breaks Silence on Chiefs Sacking

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Burundian coach Cédric Kaze has broken his silence on his departure, along with the rest of the technical team, from Kaizer Chiefs following the conclusion of the season. The entire backroom staff that arrived with Nasreddine Nabi two seasons ago parted ways with Amakhosi. Aside from Kaze, this includes co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef, strength and conditioning coach Majdi Safi, and goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi. The technical team leaves despite anchoring a vastly improved campaign, which saw Chiefs secure a CAF Confederation Cup spot after finishing third on the log—a far cry from their finishes outside the top 8 and distant

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Ouaddou Clarifies Statement On Pirates Future

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has clarified his statement on his future, saying he wanted to people to understand how exhausting it is to work for a club of the calibre of the Buccaneers. Ouaddou guided the Buccaneers to a domestic treble this season after winning the MTN8, the Carling Knockout and the first Betway Premiership title in 14 years. In the aftermath of Pirates’ title-decider against Magesi Ouaddou left a cryptical message during his post-match interview with SABC Sport, admitting he is “tired” and needs renewed energy to continue. During Pirates’ trophy parade, which stopped at several of the club’s

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Cross On Banter Around Being Only Chiefs Player

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Following his inclusion in the Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup squad as the only Kaizer Chiefs player, defender Bradley Cross says his focus is not on social media and banters. Cross is one of two uncapped players in Hugo Broos’ side that will travel to America for the global showpiece along with fellow defender Olwethu Makhanya of Philadelphia Union. Bafana are in Group A with co-hosts Mexico, Czech Republic and Korea republic at the event starting in June. There were four players from Chiefs in the Bafana preliminary squad but Cross is the only one from the side that

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Gallants Set To Lose Key Midfielder

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Marumo Gallants are on the verge of losing midfielder Ibrahim Bance on free transfer as he looks set to leave at the end of June. This publication has established that Bance will leave Gallants at the end of June when his contract expires. The Burkina Faso midfielder signed a one-year deal at the beginning of the season. He made 17 appearances in all competitions, helping Gallants to survive relegation. The left-footed midfielder is known for his smooth control of the ball, and ability of spraying the passes towards his teammates. There is interest from several Betway Premiership sides and from

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Broos Explains Morena Exclusion

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained that right-back come midfielder Thapelo Morena did not make the final 2026 FIFA World Cup squad is because of injury. Morena, 32, was in Broos’ 32-man provisional team for the global event to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico – who Bafana open their tournament with – and Canada next month. However, he had been nursing an injury that also made him miss his club’s last four games of the season, including the two legged CAF Champions League final against ASFAR.   Broos explained that he waited on the national team doctor’s

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PSL Clubs Interested In Pirates Man

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With the future of Orlando Pirates utility player Bandile Shandu uncertain, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season, a handful of PSL clubs have shown interest in the player. The 31-year-old has spent five seasons wearing the black and white of the Ezimnyama Ngenkani, having signed for the club at the beginning of the 2021/22 campaign. Shandu joined the Sea Robbers after impressive seasons with Maritzburg United, which later rebranded to Durban City. While his camp is still in talks with the Buccaneers, it appears unlikely that he will remain at the club. According

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Broos – Why Cross & Makhanya Were Selected

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he included uncapped duo Bradley Cross and Olwethu Makhanya in his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian tactician named his final 26-man selection at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Wednesday. Despite previously not featuring for the senior side, Makhanya and Cross are part of the squad for the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada, with Broos explaining that one reason for Cross’ inclusion is the injury situation of Aubrey Modiba, who picked up an issue in the first leg of the CAF

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Broos Explains Petersen Omission

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he did not selection Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian tactician named his final 26-man squad at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Wednesday. Petersen, along with teammates Thabiso Monyane and Lebohang Maboe, as well as Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Patrick Maswanganyi and Thapelo Morena missed out. The Chiefs keeper kept 15 clean sheets in 24 Betway Premiership games in what arguably was the best season of his career, but Broos admitted it was a matter of integration. “Petersen was

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