Exclusive: Kadodia Gives Update Durban City Next Coach

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Durban City chairman Farook Kadodia has provided the latest update regarding the club’s next coach following the departure of Sinethemba Badela. The 36-year-old coach left the club abruptly after taking charge of just three matches, during which he recorded two wins and one defeat.  City had initially made a coaching change before the start of the season, parting ways with Simo Dladla, who successfully guided the team to promotion to the top flight.  Despite achieving that milestone, the club opted for a new direction and appointed experienced coach Gavin Hunt. Hunt enjoyed a strong start to the campaign; however, he

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Pirates Keen On Signing AmaZulu Youngster

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Orlando Pirates have shown an interest in signing AmaZulu youngster Wandile Dube, iDiski Times has learnt.  The Buccaneers have been steadily strengthening their squad season after season, growing in depth and quality.  Their long-term planning has been evident as they look to build a squad capable of consistently challenging on all fronts. During the recent January transfer window, Pirates added two new faces to reinforce their team as they continue their pursuit of a first league title since 2012.  The Soweto giants secured the services of Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane from Marumo Gallants. Notably, both players previously worked under Pirates head

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Done Deal: Kapinga Lands New PSL Club

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ORBIT College have completed the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates midfielder Lesedi Kapinga. Latest information received by this publication states that Kapinga has completed a move to Orbit in a deal that will see him stay at the club until end of the season. The 30-year old has been without a team since July last year when he was released by Sekhukhune United. Kapinga had a promising career when he started at Black Leopards and was up snatched by Sundowns. He won three league titles with Masandawana before leaving the club to join Pirates and went on

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Pirates Make Major Announcement

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Orlando Pirates have announced a five-year extension of their long-term sponsorship with adidas. The Buccaneers and the German sports manufacturer first teamed up in 1996 and have gone from strength to strength since. On Thursday, the current Betway Premiership leaders announced the extension of their sponsorship, which celebrates it’s 30-year anniversary this year. “Orlando Pirates Football Club is proud to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with global sportswear leader adidas for a further five years, extending one of the most iconic and enduring relationships in African football,” the club stated. “Following extensive and considered deliberations between both organisations,

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Mahlambi Set For A Lifeline Move

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Former Bidvest Wits, Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns striker  Phakamani Mahlambi is on the verge of completing a move to Botswana side Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Mahlambi, 28, has been out of professional football for almost four years when he left Chippa United. The 28-year old has been struggling with injuries and off-the-field issues. Two months ago he was training with TS Galaxy with hope of reviving his career and it would’ve been it sounded like a match-made-in-head to see him alongside his younger brother Seluleko Mahlambi, who has been doing very well for the Rockets this season. However, the latest

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Sundowns Break Silence On Suspended Analyst

Mamelodi Sundowns ambassador and spokes person Tiyani Mabunda has confirmed that long-term analyst Mario Masha has been suspended over allegedly leaking tactical and training information and access codes for data platforms used by the current technical team. This publication reported on the Sundowns turmoil ahead of their must-win CAF Champions League clash against former coach Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger on Saturday. While the club is yet to make an official statement, Mabunda has confirmed Masha’s suspension and explained the club is currently doing an internal investigation. “Definitely,” he replied to Andile Ncube on Sports Night Amplified when asked whether Masha

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Bobby On Why Chiefs Didn’t Make January Signings

Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung has delved into reasons behind the club not dipping into the January transfer window. Xhosa Manyana was the only arrival on loan from Cape Town City for the rest of the season though he was recruited for their DStv Diski Challenge side. The 20-year-old was previously on the books of Major League Side FC Cincinnati in the USA before his return to Mzansi. PSL rivals Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United were the busiest of the lot on the recruitment front while Amakhosi surprisingly were quiet despite being dumped out of two

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Chiefs Announce Squad For Zamalek Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced their 23-man traveling squad for their clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek in Cairo on Saturday. Amakhosi enter the game as group leaders in their CAF Confederations Cup pool after celebrating three successive wins. The Glamour Boys currently have 10 points from five games, two more than Zamalek and three ahead of Al-Masry. However, with Al-Masry widely expected to beat bottom-placed ZESCO United at home, Amakhosi need at least a point to secure their place in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Zamalek will be keen on three points at home, which would confirm their spots in the knockouts

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Agent Breaks Silence On Broos’ Mbokazi Comments

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s agent Basia Michaels has broken her silence on Hugo Broos’ comments about the players’ move to the Major Soccer League, where the Bafana Bafana coach also hugely criticised the players’ representatives. Broos, who has been a huge admirer of Mbokazi since his international debut, had questioned Mbokazi’s move to Chicago Fire and also slammed Michaels, saying she is “not clever” for brokering the deal to the MLS instead of getting her client a club in Europe. “I know what happened, a woman who is his agent and think she knows football is doing what many agents are doing

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