Europa League Last-16 Draw Confirmed

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The UEFA Europa League last-16 draw took place in Nyon today and brought us some exciting ties. In this round the winners of the Europa League group stages, were paired with the teams that advanced from the knockout round play-off, which were played over the last two weeks. Two teams from the same association could not be drawn against each other. Premier League leaders Arsenal will face Portuguese giants Sporting SC, while Manchester United take on LaLiga side Real Betis. It will be United’s third clash with a Spanish side this season after they faced Real Sociedad twice in the

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Mabena Discusses Impact Of Bucs’ Striker’s Coach

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Orlando Pirates forward Ndumiso Mabena has praised the impact of former Buccaneers Striker’s Coach Scott Chickelday The Englishman was appointed in the beginning of January and stayed on for a month, with the Buccaneers scoring 10 goals in the first three games after he arrived in South Africa. Chickelday told iDiski Times in an exclusive interview that much of the praise must go to head coach Jose Riveiro and that he could imagine to return to the Buccaneers in future. Mabena now spoke highly about Chickelday and mentioned that the work he did at the club helped them a lot

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Confirmed: De Sa Joins Queiroz In Qatar

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Roger De Sa will spend the next few years in Qatar after agreeing to be Carlos Queiroz’ right-hand man with the national team of the recent hosts of the FIFA World Cup. De Sa will once again be Queiroz’s assistant, fulfilling the same role he did recently with both Egypt and Iran. Queiroz was unveiled as the new manager of Qatar earlier this month, and he and De Sa will now plot the next four years for their national team. It has been confirmed to iDiski Times that De Sa has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal and will begin work on

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Edition 92 – Soweto Derby Special

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In this special Soweto Derby edition, Velile Mnyandu spoke to Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane, and players Brandon Petersen and Siyethemba Sithebe about the upcoming derby. Meanwhile, Velile also discussed the Derby with Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabang Monare, as well as chatting to Bucs’ media officer Thandi Merafe. We also look back at the derby from 10 years ago and what has happened to those involved in that game. One of those players was Lucky Lekgwathi, and Lethabo Kganyago discussed the upcoming Derby with the former Bucs captain. Another player who was involved in that game was Bernard Parker, and Robin-Duke

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Maduka – Royal AM Returning To Their Old Self

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Royal AM is slowly getting back to where they should be, according to coach John Maduka. The KwaZulu-Natal club showed good spirit as they held SuperSport United at Chatsworth Stadium last week Saturday in what was a rainy day which disrupted the flow of the game. Following the draw, Royal AM remained ninth in the DStv Premiership standings with 25 pints after 20 matches. Before this game, Royal AM eliminated Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup in the first hurdle, in what was Maduka’s first back on the sidelines. Against SuperSport, Royal AM showed the good spirit of last

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Zwane Discusses His Job Security Ahead Of Soweto Derby

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has insisted he is not worried about his Amakhosi future ahead of the the Soweto Derby and only focussed on helping his players to be as best prepared as possible for the match. Zwane has come under pressure at Chiefs, after his side have only picked up one win in the DStv Premiership in 2023, while losing four league games. When only taking games of 2023 into consideration, Chiefs actually sit at the bottom of the log with just four points from six matches. However, overall they only sit three points behind their Soweto

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Riveiro – Derby A Massive Chance For SA Football

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has insisted the upcoming Soweto Derby is a massive chance to show the strength of South African football to the world. Riveiro, 45, will not be on the sidelines for the derby due to suspension, but took part in the pre-match press conference arranged by the league and DStv. He insisted that despite the teams coming with opposing results and form into the game, it would be a tough games. “It’s going to be a rough game, very equal like before, like the game we played in the Carling Cup as well,” he said.

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They Know We Beat Them Twice – Mokwena

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena believes they have earned mutual respect from Al Ahly after doing the double after the African giants. Sundowns are set to take on the record 10-time African champions in Cairo at the back of two wins from two – after downing Al Hilal and Cotonsport in thier Group B openers. Their illustrious opposition lost to the Sudanese side last week 1-0 in Khartoum which has added major impetus to their need to get a result over Masandawana on Saturday. “Al Ahly is a very good side, but they know that Sundowns is also a

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Marumo Set To Take Games To Bloemfontein

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Marumo Gallants have announced their will take some of their upcoming home games to Bloemfontein, to “engage with their growing support base in Free State”. Gallants are currently rooted at the bottom of the log but have done well in the CAF Confederations Cup, winning their first two games. There have been rumours that Gallants are not happy with the support they’re getting in Limpopo and are pondering a move to Bloemfontein. The club has now announced they will host some of their outstanding home matches in the 2022/23 season in the City of Roses. “As part of growing Marumo

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