Badela Shares Strong Vision For Durban City

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Sinethemba Badela has shared a strong vision for Durban City after taking reins, replacing Gavin Hunt. The former Chippa United head coach was unveiled last week as the new head coach of the Durban-based side. He was appointed after City parted ways with Hunt, who has since taken over at Stellenbosch following Steve Barker’s departure Badela has made it clear he wants a team that dominates every match it plays in the PSL. “I want a team that dominates the game, both with and without the ball. More importantly, I want the players to express themselves, play with energy, and

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Mvala On Previous Champions League Heartbreaks 

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Mothobi Mvala has reflected on his CAF Champions League heartbreaks, speaking openly about the club’s long-held dream of lifting the prestigious trophy. Mvala has been part of the Sundowns squad that has consistently chased continental glory under former coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena.  Despite their usual dominance in the group stages, the Brazilians have suffered repeated eliminations in the latter stages of the competition. He endured a tough moment in the 2022/23 semi-final against Wydad Casablanca after conceding an own goal as Sundowns narrowly missed out on a place in the final. Injury then added to

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Doc Makes Mofokeng Admission After AFCON Exit

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Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo feels Relebohile Mofokeng was “thrown in the lion’s den” when South Africa were eliminated by Cameroon from AFCON. The Orlando Pirates star didn’t play much in the group stages, featuring only as a substitute in the group stage match against Egypt. He was surprisingly in the starting line-up in the Round of 16 against Cameroon, where Bafana suffered a 2-1 defeat, bowing out of the tournament. Khumalo believes Hugo Broos should have boosted Mofokeng’s confidence during the group stages if he planned to use him in the Round of 16. He feels the 21-year-old was

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Williams On Bafana Struggles To Keep Clean Sheets At AFCON

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Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has addressed the team’s struggles to keep clean sheets at AFCON. Bafana were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 2-1 loss to Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Sunday evening. They let in six goals in a total of four matches they played – three group-stage games and a Last 16 clash. Williams said they had been known as a defensively solid side, especially after keeping clean sheets in several matches at the previous tournament. He believes conceding goals is a concern that the team must address and an important lesson heading into

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Official: Chelsea Appoint New Manager

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Chelsea Football Club have announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach of the men’s team on a six-and-a-half-year deal until 2032. The 41-year-old British coach joins the Blues from French Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg and has previously managed in England with Hull City and Derby County. On Tuesday afternoon, Rosenior expressed his delight at joining the London club. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a proud history of winning trophies. “My job is to protect that identity and create

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Barker Steers Simba Into Cup Semis With Late Win

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South African tactician Steve Barker guided Tanzanian giants Simba SC to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Fufuni and into the semi-finals of the NMB Mapinduzi Cup on Monday evening. The 58-year-old caught many by surprise after vacating his role at Stellenbosch FC where he had been in charge for close to a decade to take up the Simba job in mid-December. The Reds of Msimbazi came into this encounter in a favourable position after a narrow 1-0 victory over Muembe Makumbi FC in their opening game, and had to grind hard for their progression to book their semis spot. Simba

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Edition 237 – Mbokazi & Bafana

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The 237th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. After Bafana Bafana’s exit from the AFCON, we look back on their exit and what lessons can be learnt. Rob Delport takes a closer look at Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s move to Chicago Fire and whether it could be a masterstroke or a detour. Lethabo Kganyago spoke to Sekhukhune United’s Zambian goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata about his season so far and why he wasn’t in Morocco. David Kappel, meanwhile, spoke with Nigerian star Victor Boniface who recently made a surprise move

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Rulani Makes Mofokeng Transfer Admission

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MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has admitted that his side looked at the possibility of signing Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng, however hit a wall with the player having set his ambitions on playing in Europe. The Bafana Bafana starlet has been a subject of rumours of a move away from his club since his exploits in his first season with the Pirates first team a few seasons ago. He had a trial stint in England with Wolverhampton Wanders in 2023 and since then there has been reports suggesting interests from clubs in Scotland, Spain, France and some African

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Exclusive: Durban City Appoint New DDC Coach

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Durban City have appointed former Moroka Swallows defender Ashraf Hendricks as their DDC coach, chairman Farouk Kadodia has confirmed to iDiski Times. Hendricks has previously served as an assistant coach and also a co-coach at the now-defunct La Masia, who were competing in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The 41-year-old replaces Daine Klate, who departed shortly after the exit of the first-team coach Gavin Hunt, who had brought him to the club. “Yeah, I can confirm to you that Ashraf Hendricks has been appointed as a head coach for DDC,” Kadodia told iDiski Times. Durban City’s reserve side currently sit 12th

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