Former Pirates GK On Radar Of Betway Prem Rivals

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Sekhukhune United have set sights on former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi after the exit of Renaldo Leaner. iDiski Times understands that Babina Noko have showed interest in Buthelezi after Pirates announced his exit having been at Mayfair for close to three seasons. Buthelezi has had a tough competition at Pirates where he was competing with Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Sipho Chaine for the number one spot. The former TS Galaxy goalkeeper made 22 appearances in all competitions in the two seasons that he spent with the Buccaneers, kept 12 clean sheets and conceded 14 goals. The 28-year-old won the Nedbank

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Manqoba Responds To Links With Bafana

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Young Africans SC head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has responded to reports linking him to the Bafana Bafana head coaching job. Mngqithi’s name has been among those circulating in the media as possible replacements of the outgoing Hugo Broos. The Belgian took over the team in 2021 and led them two back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and finished third in the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast. Under Broos, Bafana also qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 16 years where they were eliminated in the second round, however the team’s highest finish at the global show piece in their

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Mokwena To Leave Al Ittihad?

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Club Athletic coach Rulani Mokwena looks set to leave Libyan giants Al Ittihad SC after just four months. Mokwena took over in March, when his side were unbeaten on top of the log but things didn’t go according to plan when the campaign entered the playoffs. They finished the regular season with three wins and a draw, but after just two wins, two draws and a defeat Mokwena’s side even dropped out of the CAF inter-club competition spots. To make matter worse, they also lost the Libyan Cup final 2-0 to their arch-rivals Al-Ahli Tripoli

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Mbokazi’s Younger Brother Impresses At Engen

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The next ‘TLB’ in the making? Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s younger brother, Qophelo Zanathi Mbokazi, turned heads on the first day of the Engen Knockout Challenge in Durban—proving exactly why it’s where diski legends start. Following in his older brother’s footsteps at the uMkhanyakude Football Academy, Zanathi also thrives as a left-sided center-back, mirroring many of Mbekezeli’s standout traits on the pitch.  While they didn’t grow up under the same roof—Zanathi hails from KwaHlabisa and Mbekezeli from Hluhluwe, about 50 to 58 km apart—their shared footballing bloodline is undeniable. Affectionately nicknamed “Mlungu” by his hometown community, Zanathi played a pivotal role in

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Khoza Sends Message On Adams’ Passing

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Premier Soccer League and Orlando Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza has sent a condolence message on the passing of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams. Adams, 25, sadly passed away in the early hours of Saturday, sending large parts of South Africa into morning. Just a month ago, Adams had made his 2026 FIFA World Cup debut in the 2-0 defeat against Mexico. Adams went on to play in all three group stage games, despite the sad passing of his grandmother Marianna before the Czechia game. In a shocking development, Adams passed away on this tragic Saturday, leading

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Tuchel Deflects Favouirtes Tag Ahead Of Norway Showdown

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England manager Thomas Tuchel says they will play with no fear despite being dubbed the ‘favourites’ in their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday. Tuchel used his pre-match press conference to address the growing sense that Norway, fresh off their stunning win over Brazil, might be the ones without pressure on their shoulders. “Norway overperform,” he said. “But internally they know very well how good they are. They proved it. They eliminated a big, big, big nation [in Brazil] on a big stage. “And from there on, there is no such thing any more as

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Saka Left Frustarted By Quansah Debacle

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England’s World Cup dream hit a snag on Friday – and Bukayo Saka was left to explain it to the world’s media before he’d even had time to process it himself. England’s quarter-final team news just got a lot messier; and Bukayo Saka found out the same way the rest of global fotball. Jarell Quansah, sent off in the dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico, will now sit out Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium, a huge blow for a Three Lions side already stretched thin after a bruising round of 16. “I just found out. Very

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FIFA President Shares Message On Adams’ Passing

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shared a tribute for Jayden Adams after the untimely passing of the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder. Adams, 25, passed away on Saturday, with the sad news confirmed by his club later in the day. The news have shocked the South African football fraternity and also reached international shores after Adams recently represented Bafana Bafana in three games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the Czechia game, the midfielder received the heartbreaking news of the passing of his grandmother Marianna but still opted to play. In a sad twist of fate, Adams himself has now

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Sundowns Release Statement On Adams’ Passing

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the untimely passing of midfielder Jayden Adams. Adams, 25, was with Bafana at the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup where Hugo Broos’ men wrote history and became the first ever SA men’s national side to reach the knockout stages. The midfielder made three appearances at the tournament, but suffered the heartbreak of his grandmother passing away a day before match against Czechia. Upon his return, Adams spent time in Stellenbosch before he was expected to resume pre-season with Sundowns. However, after news broke earlier on Saturday, Sundowns have now confirmed the shock news. “It is with

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