Komphela Makes Big Mudau-Hakimi Claim

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This article was brought to you by Rexona Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has made a claim that Bafana Bafana right-back Khuliso Mudau is just on the same level as Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. Mudau, 31, has been hailed as one of the best in his position in South Africa across generations. His displays in the CAF Champions League especially last season where he helped the Brazilians clinch their second continental title, have also been used as proof of his qualities. The Limpopo-born defender was also instrumental in Bafana’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup on-going in the USA, Mexico and

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Ex-Arrows Star Spotted With Siwelele

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Former Golden Arrows midfielder Shadrack Kobedi has been spotted training with Siwelele as the club continues its pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Kobedi parted ways with Abafana Bes’thende at the end of last season as part of a major squad overhaul that saw several players leave the KwaZulu-Natal outfit. The 30-year-old spent just over a season at Golden Arrows after joining the club on a free transfer in March 2025 following his departure from Royal AM, who had been expelled from the PSL. Game time proved hard to come by during the 2025/26 campaign, with Kobedi making just

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Deschamps Revels In Third Successive WC Semi-Final

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France head coach Didier Deschamps has revelled in their victory over Morocco as they sealed their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. France will now await the winner between Belgium and Spain after eliminating Africa’s last representative in the competition at the last eight stage. After a first half characterised by several missed chances, including a penalty, which Yassine Bannou saved against Kylian Mbappe, the European giants went on to score two goals in the second half via Mbappe and reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. Three World Cups. Three semi-finals. For Deschamps, the streak is starting to

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Stellies Make Inroads For Chiefs Forward

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Stellenbosch FC have moved a step closer to lure Ashley du Preez back to the club from Kaizer Chiefs. Stellies have made no secret of their desire to resign their former talisman – who alongside Iqraam Rayners and Jayden Adams are among their finest products since breaking into the top-flight. Du Preez became a key figure in then-head coach Steve Barker’s attack before Chiefs came calling four years ago in a reported R10m transfer for his services. But it’s been a stint marked by inconsistency despite his obvious talent and blistering pace, and the player fell completely out of favour

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2026 KZN Premier’s Cup Draw Confirmed 

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The draw for the 2026 KZN Premier’s Cup has been confirmed, with the tournament set to serve as the curtain-raiser for the new season. KwaZulu-Natal’s six professional clubs are preparing for the 2026/27 campaign, which will get underway in the next three weeks with the MTN8 quarter-finals before the Betway Premiership kicks off the following week. Five of the participating teams will compete in the top flight, while Milford FC are the newcomers after earning promotion through the PSL Promotional/Relegation Playoffs.  Other top-flight clubs are AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Richards Bay, Durban City. Midlands Wanderers are the only Motsepe Foundation Championship

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RIP Puzzy Jansen

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iDiski Times is deeply saddened by the passing of one of South African football’s true pioneers, Basil “Puzzy” Jansen, who passed away this week at the age of 89. A giant figure in Cape football, Jansen carved out a remarkable playing career, representing several clubs, including Cape Ramblers, the Mother City’s first professional team. His famous nickname, “Puzzy”, was earned through his uncanny ability to puzzle defenders, while his prolific goal-scoring exploits made him one of the Cape’s most admired footballers during that time. His contribution to the game, however, extended far beyond his playing days. After retiring, Jansen dedicated

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Sekhukhune Announce Three More Departures

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Sekhukhune United have confirmed the trio departure of Tresor Tshibwabwa, Shaune Mogaila and Andy Boyeli as they continue to reconstruct the squad ahead of the new season. The Congolese defender spent four seasons with Babina Noko and last season the centre-back played 16 league matches as the side finished in fifth position on the log with 44 points. Meanwhile, Boyeli spent two seasons with the Limpopo side, and in his first term he scored six goals in 25 league matches. Last campaign, he was sent on loan to Yanga FC where he made five appearances scoring two goals before his

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Ntwari Set For Loan Move At PSL Newbies

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari is set to join newly promoted Kruger United on loan for the rest of the 2026/27 campaign. As first reported by FARPost, Kruger have reached an agreement with Amakhosi for the Rwandan shotstopper to spend the upcoming campaign on loan in their ranks as they aim to secure their status in topflight football. Ntwari has been struggling for game time at Chiefs since the incident of Carling Knockout Cup where he refused to be substituted against Stellenbosch FC in Cape Town. Brandon Petersen also didn’t make things easier for Ntwari as he kept on pulling

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Sundowns’ First Five 26/27 Fixtures Revealed

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Mamelodi Sundowns will host Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 1 August 2026 at 18:00 in their opening match of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season. The former champions will be hoping for a better outing this time out after they relinquished the title to Orlando Pirates in a tense close race that was decided on the final day of the campaign. They came second to the Buccaneers with 68 points, just a single point difference from league winners Pirates. Sundowns managed four points from Gallants last season after being held 1-1 away in the first round of the season

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