Makaab Breaks Silence On Vilakazi & Shabalala Rumours

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Mike Makaab, the agent of Kaizer Chiefs duo Mfundo Vilakazi and Mduduzi Shabalala has set the record straight on rumours the players were out of the squad for the Soweto Derby due to ill-discipline. Both Vilakazi and Shabalala missed the 3-0 derby defeat to Orlando Pirates, and it was claimed that they had been dropped from the squad. However, co-coach Cedric Kaze already dismissed those rumours after the match, saying Vilakazi was injured while Shabalala’s absence was a “technical decision”. On Monday, Makaab also confirmed that the talk of ill-discipline as reason for their drop was not true. “Absolutely no

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Chiefs ‘Robbed’ Of Legit Goal In Stellies Loss? Hlungwani Dissects

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Kaizer Chiefs were wrongly denied a legitimate goal in their Betway Premiership defeat to Stellenbosch FC, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. The Glamour Boys thought they had taken a lead just nine minutes in after Ashley Du Preez tapped into an empty net from Flavio Da Silva’s low cross. The goal was, however, ruled offside which in its entirety changed the outcome of the match as the hosts went on to lose the clash 2-1. Da Silva eventually opened the scoring moments later in the encounter for Amakhosi but second-half strikes from Langelihle Phili and Devin Titus saw

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Motsepe – We Want To Emulate Europe’s Elite

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Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe says they want to emulate the biggest clubs in the world that buy the best talent available but still able to produce players able to break into the first team. Sundowns made a major step in their development program with the investment into the Global Soccer Schools, previously affiliated with the now-defunct SuperSport United. It was another intentional move to the future of the Brazilians’ who have not hide their desire to recruit and develop the best talent in the country, with the overall vision of becoming a proverbial La Masia of Mzansi. “The whole

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Kaze On Chiefs Title Race – It’s More Complicated

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze was blunt in his response as to whether the club remain in a title race after their Soweto Derby defeat to league leaders Orlando Pirates. Chiefs suffered their worst defeat to Pirates in over two decades with the 3-0 thumping at FNB Stadium, where Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa did the damage. It leaves them eight points behind the leaders Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, who are in second by only one goal. “I would say that it’s more complicated than before,” he said when iDiski Times asked if he feels there’s no longer

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Cardoso Slams Sundowns Pitch

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Miguel Cardoso has voiced his frustration over the playing surface at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, claiming it does not meet the level needed for Mamelodi Sundowns to perform at their best. The Portuguese tactician was speaking to the media shortly after the match against Sekhukhune United, where his side secured a 3–1 victory in the Betway Premiership. Cardoso said that to display the quality of football his squad truly possesses, Sundowns must find a permanent solution for their home matches. He added that they cannot expect to win a competition like the CAF Champions League if they continue playing on a

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Saleng Excited For Sundowns Future After Impressive Debut

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New Mamelodi Sundowns winger Monnapule Saleng has expressed his excitement and singled out head coach Miguel Cardoso and captain Themba Zwane after his impressive debut. The 27-year-old was a shock mid-season signing for Sundowns from Orlando Pirates after spending the first six months of the season on loan at his former club ORBIT College. For a player that was the PSL Players’ Player of the Season a couple of years ago, to his fallout at the club, the move to Sundowns was unexpected on many front, but a deal that brought wave of optimism to the Masandawana faithful. On Sunday,

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Tinkler Reiterates Sekhukhune’s Target Amid Hot Title Race

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Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler has reiterated his side’s main target despite their apparent involvement in the title race.  Babina Noko suffered a 3-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership on Sunday at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.  The loss left them third on the table with 32 points from 19 matches.  Asked whether the result affected their title ambitions, Tinkler stressed that finishing in the top three — not winning the league — remains their primary objective. “No, different to what I said right at the beginning of the season. Target and objective is top three. You’re the guys

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Baartman Forced Into Early Retirement

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Sekhukhune United defender Ryan Baartman has been forced into retirement at the age of 28 due to injury. The defender joined Babina Noko in 2023 after an outstanding season in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with All Stars FC and was touted for a major breakthrough in the top-flight. He featured 11 times for the first team under then head coaches Brandon Truter and Lehlohonolo Seema, but this season injury struck during training where he suffered a slipped disc in his back and underwent surgery. iDiski Times has been informed the player was advised to end his professional career as the

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CT City Cut Gap, Milford Drop Pts

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Cape Town City secured massive three points away from home beating Lerumo Lions 1-0 while table-toppers Milford FC dropped points after suffering a defeat at home to Midlands Wanderers with the same scoreline. The Motsepe Foundation Championship title race is more exciting, like all the previous seasons. On Friday, both Casric Stars and Kruger United were in action with the aim of putting more pressure on Milford. Kruger United hammered Venda FC 3-1 with Aphiwe Mphothe and Celimpilo Ngema scored in the first half for United. Ciniso Mazibuko pulled one back for VFC. While they were pushing for an equalizer,

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