Defending Champs Out Of CHAN?

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Defending CHAN champions Morocco have announced that they will not be traveling to Algeria due travel issues with the host nation. Morocco are yet to receive authorisation to fly directly from Rabat to Constantine as a result of diplomatic issues with Algeria after the host nation reportedly rejected Morocco’s request to open its airspace to allow the Moroccan national football team to travel to the neighbouring country on a direct Royal Air Maroc (RAM) flight. The 2022 CHAN, which was initially set to take place between 10 July and 1 August 2022 but was moved to 2023, kicks off on

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Gomes Named Among Top 5 Referees Worldwide

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South African referee Victor Gomes has been named among the top five match officials worldwide by the International Federation of Football Statistics & History. Gomes, who turned 40 in December, was one of two Africans among the 25 nominees for the Men’s World’s Best Referee 2022 award, as reported by iDiski Times. Even though he missed out on the main award, which was handed to Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, Gomes ended up in fifth place. Marciniak had taken charge of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, with Gomes representing South Africa at the tournament, receiving laurels for his performances. Gomes

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Maart – What Du Preez Told Me Ahead Of AmaZulu

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart has revealed what his teammate Ashley Du Preez told him ahead of Friday’s trip to AmaZulu. Maart, 27, has become a permanent feature in Arthur Zwane’s line-up, having started 14 of his side’s 15 DStv Premiership games this season so far. Chiefs returned to playing after the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win at Golden Arrows but lost their home match 1-0 against Sekhukhune United, who spoilt the club’s 53rd birthday celebration. The Amakhosi will want to get back to winning ways on Friday when they will face AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida

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Stellies & Marumo Share The Spoils

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Marumo Gallants grabbed a late equaliser as it ended 1-1 against Stellenbosch at the Danie Craven Stadium in Wednesday’s sole DStv Premiership fixture. The home team started this game in 13th position against bottom-placed Gallants, and it was Steve Barker’s side who controlled the early possession and looked to take the early initiative. But it was Gallants with the first real shot on target, however, Sibusiso Sibeko’s 11th-minute shot lacked power and Sage Stephens gathered easily. Three minutes later Devin Titus shot straight at Washington Arubi at the other end. Mervin Boji went close in the 24th minute, after a

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Blom’s Shirt Number For 2023 MLS Season Confirmed

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St Louis City SC midfielder Njabulo Blom will wear the number six shirt for the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign. The former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder who is set to arrive in the United States later this week is set for his first season abroad after agreeing terms with the MLS side earlier this month. He’s set to work under former Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Carnell, who is widely regarded as one of the most promising tacticians in the division. The club confirmed the new on social media on Wednesday evening, as they await his official arrival and unveiling to

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Khumalo – No Chiefs Offer

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Coal City Wizards general manager Thulani Khumalo has refuted reports, suggesting that Kaizer Chiefs, has approached the Mpumalanga-based outfit with an offer to purchase their Hollywoodbets Super League status. Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung was quoted earlier this month saying the club, was at an advanced stage of launching its women’s team, a step taken by PSL sides Mamelodi Sundowns, Royal AM and TS Galaxy. Buying the Wizards’ status seems to not be it as Khumalo told iDiski Times that people need to respect both Chiefs and Wizards who are still mourning the loss of their chairman Mabu Moroaswi. “It’s

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Rulani Admits Pirates Failure Inspired Him

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up on how his failure at Orlando Pirates started a relentless pursuit of improvement for his career. Mokwena was handed the reigns at the Buccaneers back in August 2019 after the sudden exit of Milutin Sredojević to Zamalek but managed only four wins before he was replaced by German tactician Josef Zinnbauer. A bizarre ‘loan’ to Chippa United followed before he eventually left Pirates and was then lured back to Mamelodi Sundowns by then coach Pitso Mosimane, who he’s often credited as the most important figure for his professional breakthrough in football

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City Suffer Mayo Blow

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Cape Town City forward Khanyisa Mayo has been confirmed to be out for three to four weeks out following an injury. Mayo got injured a week ago when City played against Supersport United in a DStv Premiership fixture. The 24-year-old missed a clash against Orlando Pirates which Citizens won by 2-1. iDiski Times has learnt that Mayo, the son of former Bafana Bafana striker, Patrick, suffered a minor Medial ligament (MCL) tear in his knee, and he is expected to be out for about three to four weeks. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the ligaments in the

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Ekstein On Being Banned By Usuthu: My Wife’s Food Was Still Nice

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Hendrick Ekstein has revealed his ordeal of training with AmaZulu reserve team, saying the only thing that was tasty at that time was his wife’s cooked meal. Ekstein was banished by Usuthu’s former coach Brandon Truter to train with the reserve as he deemed him and Thabo Qalinge to surplus to requirements. They trained with Usuthu for six months and when Romain Folz arrived in October to replace Truter, he was told that they were senior players who were banished and training with the reserve team before he could look at the transfer market. And based on what Folz has

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