Official: SuperSport Announce Kewuti

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SuperSport United have confirmed the signing of former Cape Town City and Maritzburg United utility player Zukile Kewuti. The 27-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Maritzburg towards the end of 2022. He had joined the Team of Choice back in 2021 after departing Cape Town City. Having broken through at City back in 2018, Kewuti first ventured out on loan during the 2020/2021 season, at AmaZulu, where he teamed up with Benni McCarthy, his former City coach. But this will be the first time the Capetonian is based in Gauteng. “I’m grateful to be here,” Kewuti told the

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Sikhosana Not Impressed With Phillys Games Viral Philly’s Game Incident

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Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Sikhosana has slammed the viral showboating incident at the Phillys Games. The 53-year-old was left unimpressed after Isithembiso FC did a ‘sleeping skill’ right at the end of their game against Phanda FC, which saw them progress to the next stage by 6-1 on aggregate. The Phillys Games, who have become the biggest eKasi tournament, which produced players such as Kaizer Chiefs’ DDC starlet Mfundo ‘Obrigado’ Vilakazi, finished on Sunday with One Lion beating Isithembiso 5-4 on penalties in the final. However, there was one particular incident involving Isithembiso, whose players were laying on the ground

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Confirmed: Chiefs Promoted 3 Starlets To Senior Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs Head of Technical and Youth Development Academy, Molefi Ntseki has confirmed that Arthur Zwane has added three Amakhosi youngsters to his first-team squad. The Glamour Boys have revived their focus on youth development, with Arthur Zwane becoming the first head coach who has come through the club’s ranks. With Zwane having worked with many youth players before, he has called three of them, namely: Mduduzi Shabalala, Samkelo Zwane and Wandile Duba to be part of the senior team from 1 December, Ntseki confirmed. “Because of the quality that was assembled for the Engen competition and the DDC, we

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Ronaldo’s New Contract Has Special Exit Clause – Report

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s new mega contract with Al Nassr is understood to include a special exit clause to return to UEFA Champions League football next season. The Portuguese striker will be unveiled by his new club on Tuesday evening, having put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal. Ronaldo is understood to earn €200 million per year once commercial agreements are also included. The move to Saudi Arabia seemingly ends Ronaldo’s time at top level European football, but a new report by Marca states his deal includes a special exit clause, which would allow him to play Champions League football

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Arrows Won’t Stand In Mmodi’s Way

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Golden Arrows co-coach Vusi Vilakazi has made it very clear that they will not stand in the way of want-away winger Pule Mmodi. Mmodi, 29, has again hogged headlines in recent weeks, with talks that he has signed with Kaizer Chiefs on a pre-contract, as the Soweto giants have been interested in him. Also, his agent recently told iDiski Times that Arrows’ city rivals AmaZulu have also expressed an interest in the winger, who is out of contract by the end of the season. With the January transfer window now officially open, Mmodi is legally eligible to sign a pre-contract with

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Mammila – Matrose Won’t Leave In January

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Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila has confirmed that Azola Matrose will remain at Chippa United until the end of the season. Matrose, 19, was signed by Orlando Pirates from Chippa ahead of the 2022/23 season but was immediately loaned back to also be able to finish his school in Gqeberha. The left footer has been key to the Chilli Boys in the campaign so far and his goal secured a point for them against Stellenbosch FC. United head coach Mammila confirmed that the 19-year-old will remain with the Eastern Cape-based side until the end of the season and not

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Riveiro Snubs Lorch Question

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was not keen to give further details on Thembinkosi Lorch’s absence from his squad and didn’t want to engage in question over how much the winger is missed. Lorch has been absent from the squad since August, with the club confirming he is expected to be “back at the end of January”. “He is on track to rejoin his teammates for most of the second half of the season,” the club said via a statement ahead of the loss to Mamelodi Sundowns. Riveiro, though, was not keen to give any more details on his recovery

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Will Chiefs Sign A Blom Replacement – Zwane Responds

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Arthur Zwane has discussed whether Kaizer Chiefs will sign a replacement for Njabulo Blom, insisting his side will not make any ‘panic buys’. Blom, 23, left the Amakhosi on 23 December to join St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer, leaving a gap in the defensive midfield position, where he thrived before the FIFA World Cup break. Many now expect Chiefs to enter the January market for a Blom replacement, but Zwane insisted they might give players such as Samkelo Zwane more game-time, while the club is still on the hunt for a new striker. “I hear a lot

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Zwane Gives Du Preez & Billiat Updates

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has revealed that Ashley Du Preez was close to starting his side’s game against Golden Arrows, while Khama Billiat only started jogging recently. Du Preez and Billiat were absent from the Chiefs squad as the Amakhosi beat Golden Arrows to end the year on a high. Kamohelo Mahlatsi and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo were handed rare starts, with many left wondering why Du Preez and Billiat didn’t make the squad. Zwane later explained that both players are recovering from injuries, with Du Preez even set to start before telling his coach he didn’t feel ready. “Khama

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