Official: Stellies Sign Pirates & Downs Players

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Stellenbosch FC have sealed the loan deals of Tshegofatso Mabasa and Kobamelo Kodisang from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, respectively. They are both on loan until the end of the season. iDiski Times received an update on Sunday morning that the club had completed the signings of Mabasa and Kodisang from Pirates and Sundowns. The pair trained this morning for the first time with the side, and later they were joined by Mosa Lebusa, making it four new signings for Stellies, having announced Wayde Jooste last year. They come with lot of experience, Mabasa is a proven goalscorer, having won

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Durban City Closer To Securing First Signing In Jan

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Durban City are edging closer to securing the signing of Sekhukhune United winger Sphiwe Mahlangu. iDiski Times has been reliable informed that the deal to Durban City is close to being finalised. The 30-year old spent only six months at Sekhukhune United after completing a move from TS Galaxy in July. Mahlangu has only played 60 minutes so far this season at Sekhukhune and his exit could be led by lack of game time. Should this deal go through he will be the first signing under new head coach Sinethemba Badela, who replaced Gavin Hunt. The former TS Galaxy player

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Regragui – Why Senegal AFCON Final Is Complicated…

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Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says the two best teams on the continent are meeting in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Morocco ousted Nigeria in the semi-finals 4-2 on penalties after the match finished 0-0 after extra-time, where they now meet Senegal, another unbeaten side in the competition, who eliminated Egypt 1-0 in the other semi-final showdown. Sadio Mane scored the solitary goal to set up a high-profile final spectacle this weekend in Rabat, the economic capital of Morocco – where the Atlas Lions have been based from the opening game of the tournament. “It’s an

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Motsepe – It’s A Spectacular Money-Loser

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The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is likely to end with the implementation of the Africa Nations League, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe. The CHAN which was inaurgatred in 2009 has been a biennial football tournament known as the local AFCON, this due to it being exclusively reserved for players based in the respective countries domestic league. It was a product designed to offer exposure to local-based talent and improve the so called smaller nations on the continent but was a venture that proved not profitable for CAF. “The CHAN is a spectacular money

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Nwabali Stars For Nigeria In Bronze Medal Match

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Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali became the hero for the Super Eagles, as they beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles had missed out on a spot in the final after losing on penalties to host Morocco in the semi-final. Nigeria had won all their games at the tournament until the semi-final, which had ended goalless. Similar, Saturday’s third-place playoff also ended without goals after 90 minutes. But unlike in the semi-final, there was no extra-time and the match went straight to penalties. After Fisayo Dele-Bashiru missed

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Rulani Wins First Trophy In Algeria

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Rulani Mokwena has secured his first trophy in Algeria after MC Alger beat rivals USM Alger in the Super Cup final. Mokwena’s rein in Algeria has gone very well so far, as his side are leading the Ligue 1 table by 12 points ahead of Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad. Overall, they’ve only lost two games under the South African tactician so far, while winning 15 of their 24 games. MC Alger now added their first trophy under Mokwena after beating rivals USM Alger in the Super Cup final 1-0. The final was contested between the 2024/25 league winners, MC Alger,

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Exclusive: Latest Update on Coetzee’s Future

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Player agent Mike Makaab has provided an update on the future of former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee. The 29-year-old utility player departed Masandawana at the end of the previous season, parting ways with the club after an eight-season stint in Chloorkop. Coetzee has been without a club for over six months and he was training on his own to improve his fitness levels. According to Makaab, Coetzee is now back on the pitch, training with Sekhukhune as they prepare for the challenging second round of the 2025/26 season. He added that Babina Noko have yet to make a decision

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Chelle Makes Honest Call On Nigeria Future After AFCON Exit

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Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has opened up about his future with the national team after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final exit at the hands of hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles came into the tournament with question marks after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the Malian unbeaten after assuming his role mid-way through the qualification campaign. But they hit peak form in Morocco, with several commanding displays, five victories en route to the last four, scoring 14 goals. But against the Atlas Lions – they came unstuck, losing 4-2 on penalties after the

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Motsepe Hits Back At Dramatic AFCON Decision Critics

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has hit back at critics that the change of the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle is not in the best interest of African football. In the official closing press conference, which proved to be a heated one with media probing at the new direction of CAF, which stems from his announcement four weeks ago that AFCON will no longer be a binneal event. The introduction of the Africa Nations League will take it’s place over the next years, which Motsepe suggested will bring more revenue for Member

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