Shongwe Makes Bold Mbule Claim Ahead Of Derby

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper William Shongwe believes that Pirates midfielder Sipho Mbule can have a big impact in the upcoming Soweto derby if selected. Mbule, 27, joined the Buccaneers at the beginning of the current campaign and has played 11 matches across all competitions with one goal under his belt. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man has only featured in one league match in 2026, the 3-0 win over Marumo Gallants. Before that encounter he hadn’t been selected for three matches. Shongwe told iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 244 of the newspaper that though Mbule

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Al Ahly Ordered To Pay Riveiro Millions

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Egyptian giants Al Ahly have been ordered to pay former head coach Jose Riveiro a total of $588 000 (R9.3 million) in compensation after sacking him after just seven matches. Riveiro had been in charge of the CAF Champions league record winners during the FIFA Club World Cup, and just four more matches, before the club’s management pulled the plug. Even though the club stated that both parties had “mutually agreed” to part ways, the former Orlando Pirates coach took the matter to FIFA, who now ruled in his favor and ordered the Egyptian side to pay compensation. However, Al

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Chiefs Give Injury Update Ahead Of Derby

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has given an injury update ahead of his side’s Soweto Derby at a sold-out FNB Stadium on Saturday. The Chiefs coaches enter the game under pressure after losing three of their last four games across all competitions – a run that saw them knocked out of the Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederations Cup, while also suffering a blow to their league chances. Amakhosi currently sit eight points behind their Soweto rivals and leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, needing a win on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive. Miguel confirmed that Inacio Miguel has returned to training

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Ouaddou Gives Makgopa & Mbatha Update Ahead Of Derby

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that Evidence Makgopa and Thalente Mbatha are available for Saturday’s Soweto Derby. Makgopa, 25, has been one of Pirates’ key players under Ouaddou this season but he missed the last two games – defeats against Mamelodi Sundowns and Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup. The lanky striker has scored three goals and set up three more in 14 league appearances, helping Pirates to rally Sundowns for the title this campaign. Ahead of the derby, Ouaddou confirmed that Makgopa is back in training, while midfielder Mbatha, who missed the last four games, has

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Tinkler Questions Players’ Mentality

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has criticized Betway Premiership players, stating that they should change their mentality when facing lower division teams. Babina Noko secured a spot in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final following a narrow 1-0 win over Motsepe Foundation Championship side Pretoria University. In the previous round, United eliminated Highbury FC in the Last 32, beating them 1-0 as well. In both games, Tinkler was left furious, stating that there should be a huge difference between players playing in the Betway Premiership and lower league teams. “It’s a mindset. I can’t change it. Players have to change it.

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Cardoso Shares Thoughts On Soweto Derby

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has insisted he will not have time to watch Saturday’s Soweto Derby, as he will prepare for his side’s match against Sekhukhune United. This weekend’s fixtures could have implications on the title race with second-placed Orlando Pirates facing fourth-placed Kaizer Chiefs in the much-anticipated derby on Saturday, while leaders Sundowns face third-placed Sekhukhune on Sunday. With much hype around the derby, Cardoso was asked about his views on the fixture after his side’s 1-0 win at AmaZulu on Tuesday, but he insisted it’s just a normal game for him and he won’t even make time

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Kekana Makes Bold Title Claim Chances For Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana is of the notion that Kaizer Chiefs are in the Betway Premiership title talk because of their log position. Amakhosi however saw their charge at chasing the leading pack suffer a minor dent on Tuesday evening after their shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium. The Glamour Boys went into the break leading 1-0 courtesy of Flavio Da Silva’s opener. Stellies turned up the screws in the second stanza leveling matters through Langelihle Phili before Devin Titus sealed the winner five minutes from time. Chiefs thus succumbed to their second

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Chippa Win Race To Sign Zimbabwean Defender

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Chippa United have won the high-stakes race to sign Zimbabwean defence stalwart Isheanesu Mauchi, this publication can confirm. The Chilli Boys beat out stiff competition from Betway Premiership rivals TS Galaxy, AmaZulu and Stellenbosch FC to secure the 23-year-old’s signature. The deal also ends the hopes of several Zimbabwean giants, including CAPS United, FC Platinum and Scottland FC, who were all reportedly vying for the player’s services. Standing at a towering 194.5cm, Mauchi arrives in South Africa as a physically imposing prospect. Sources close to the player indicate that while the interest from other clubs was lucrative, Mauchi chose Chippa

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Khalil – Why Chislett Had To Wait 7 Months For Debut

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has responded to a question about Ethan Chislett’s seven-month wait before making his debut for the club. Chislett signed for Amakhosi at the beginning of the season on a free transfer after leaving English outfit Port Vale at the end of the previous campaign. However, he only made his first appearance for Chiefs in their 1–0 defeat to Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. At some point during the first round of the campaign, he was said to be battling an injury that delayed his return to action. The 27-year-old started against Gavin Hunt’s side and played 70

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