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AmaZulu Provide Update On Maluleka

AmaZulu head coach Romain Folz has suggested that there are no serious concerns over midfielder George Maluleka. The veteran midfielder went down with what seemed a serious incident as he received treatment for around six minutes in their 0-0 draw with Sekhukhune United. With fans, teammates, and supporters at the Peter Mokaba all concerned about his well-being, it was a surprise to see the player return back to the pitch to finish the game. But Folz has claimed it may have been just getting used to the pace of the game after a month’s break in competitive league action for

Ex-Downs And Bafana Midfielder Retires

Bafana Bafana, Featured, Local

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Matthew Pattison has retired from professional football at the age of 36. Pattisson enjoyed a career that spanned over nearly two decades, having made his senior professional debut with Newcastle United in the Premier League back in 2005. A spell at Norwich followed two years later, where he starred for two seasons before joining Mamelodi Sundowns – with the view of breaking into the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad. While he was included in training squads prior to the global, the robust midfielder failed to make the final 23-man squad for the historic tournament. But he

Zwane: Chiefs Prioritise Striker Over Blom Replacement

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says they won’t sign a replacement for Njabulo Blom just for the sake of signing. Zwane also hinted that he has enough players in the pivot area, as Samkelo Zwane made his first start in the 2-0 win over Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. He also said that he can count on Njabulo Ngcobo, who came late in the game and played in that position. Blom was sold a couple of weeks ago, joining St Louis City in the MLS, to end what was turning out to be a nasty relationship

Ex-Sundowns Striker Meza Back In The Country

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Jose Ali Meza is now training with Maritzburg United. The 31-year-old has been without a team since June 2022 after parting ways with Bolivian side Always Ready FC. Meza was previously in the books of Sundowns where he made 38 appearances in all competitions and scored on three occasions. The Venezuelan international won two league titles and a Telkom Knockout with the Tshwane giants before making a move to the Team of Choice. Sources close to the club confirmed to iDiski Times that it’s been two weeks since he returned to Maritzburg where he’s impressed under

Mokwena On Jali Contract Talks

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has highlighted the importance of Andile Jali for his side after being asked about the player’s contract situation. Jali, 32, enters the final six months of his Masandawana contract on 1 January and would be free to sign with any side. His agent, Mike Makaab recently stated that they will hold talks and aim “to find a solution with Sundowns” – but nothing has been announced since. With Jali’s future seemingly in limbo, Mokwena discussed his importance to the club – on and off the field. “AJ is a very important player for us,”