Official: Former Pirates Defender Lands New PSL Club

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Former Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and Stellenbosch FC defender Wayde Jooste has signed for Motsepe Championship side Highbury FC. Jooste, 34, revived his career at Stellenbosch after being clubless for a few months following his exit from Usuthu. But despite making 12 appearances for Stellies, he was part of the players who were released by the Cape Winelands side. However, Jooste, who was on the books of Pirates between 2020 and 2022, has now landed his next club in his home province. “Highbury FC is delighted to welcome Wayde Jooste to the club,” the club stated. “A proud son of Port

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Broos Announces Decision On Bafana Future

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Hugo Broos has confirmed that his tenure as Bafana Bafana coach is over but has not ruled out another role with South Africa in the future. The 74-year-Belgian is the longest-serving coach in Bafana’s history, having taken the role in June 2021. “I have already had a conversation with the chairman of the South African federation. He would like to keep me, but in a different role, as an advisor or something like that. I will return at the end of July to say a final farewell; I am curious to see what he will propose to me.” “My wife

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Mailula Set For PSL Return

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Cassius Mailula is set to return to Chloorkop in a sensational twist in his career. The South Africa international has officially parted ways with Toronto FC in the middle of the Major League Soccer season, with his agency P-Management confirming his exit last week. The 25-year-old joined the MLS club from Mamelodi Sundowns in a reported $1.6-million transfer in 2023 but failed to establish himself at the club. Over the last two seasons, he went out on loan to Wydad Athletic Club and KV Kortrijk in Belgium – but has now seen his contract that was due to

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Kekana On Ribeiro’s Potential Sundowns Return 

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has opened up on the potential return of Lucas Ribeiro to the club. The Brazilian star terminated his Sundowns contract in August last year despite having a deal that was due to run until 2028. His representatives at Belgian law firm Dupont-Hissel relied on the Diarra ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, arguing that he was entitled to terminate his contract and obtain an International Transfer Certificate without Sundowns’ consent. The core dispute is headed to the FIFA Football Tribunal, a process that usually takes one to two years.  If FIFA

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Cele’s Future Hangs in The Balance

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The future of Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele hangs in the balance after he was left behind when the team departed for their pre-season camp in Spain. Amakhosi flew out on Thursday to begin preparations for the 2026/27 season, with several friendly matches scheduled under the guidance of assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz. The Soweto giants will play three friendlies in Spain between 10 and 19 July before returning to South Africa to continue their preparations. Chiefs are set to face Rangers FC on 12 July, Al Kholood on 15 July and Elche CF on 18 July. Cele was not

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Deschamps – France Must Improve To Stop Morocco’s Dream

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France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted his side will need to be even more clinical in front of goal if they are to end Morocco’s remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign and book a place in the semi-finals. Despite France arriving at the quarter-finals as the tournament’s highest-scoring team with 14 goals, Deschamps insisted Les Bleus still have another level to reach ahead of Thursday’s blockbuster clash against Morocco. “We have to be even more efficient in attack,” Deschamps said ahead of the meeting in Boston. It is a fascinating rematch of the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final, but Deschamps believes

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Morocco Coach Sends Bold World Cup Warning

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Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists the Atlas Lions have moved beyond simply making history, declaring their ultimate ambition is to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Thursday’s quarter-final against France. After becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in 2022, Morocco have once again captured the imagination of the football world by reaching the last eight in North America. But for Ouahbi, the praise means little if it is not followed by silverware. “There’s no room for praise yet. We want to win the World Cup,“ Ouahbi told reporters ahead of the blockbuster clash with

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Pirates Inquire About CTC Sensation

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Orlando Pirates have reached out to Cape Town City for teenage sensation Emile Witbooi. iDiski Times can confirm that the Buccaneers have made contact over signing Witbooi; but CTC stood firm on their asking price, which is around €1 million (R18.7 million). But Pirates felt that fee was too high and talks haven’t progressed further between the two sides since then. While City have been consistent with their asking price for Witbooi, Pirates see him as a perfect replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng, who recently joined the Belgium side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. However, the asking price could be a stumble as

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Chiefs First Five 26/27 Fixtures Revealed

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Kaizer Chiefs first fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign have been revealed, with Amakhosi kicking off against newly-promoted Kruger United. The Glamour Boys have once again hit the reset button, despite finishing in third place under co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Ben Khalil Youssef. Instead, Chiefs will go into the 2026/27 season under the leadership of Frenchman Fernando Da Cruz and start against Kruger away on 1 August. They then host their former co-coach Kaze with his new side, Sekhukhune United at the FNB Stadium on 12 August. Amakhosi continue the start to 26/27 with another home fixture, this time

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