Pirates First Five 26/27 Betway Prem Fixtures

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Orlando Pirates will kick off their 2026/27 Betway Premiership season against newly-promoted Milford FC, as the drafted Premier Soccer League fixtures have been revealed. The Buccaneers start their title defence at the Orlando Amstel Arena at 15:30 on 1 August, when domestic football will resume. The MTN8 quarter-finals – the league’s traditional curtain raiser – will take place a week later, on the weekend of 7 and 8 August. Pirates will then have two travels, first to Usuthu, who finished fourth last season, before a trip to the Chilli Boys who ended 2025/26 in 13th. Matchday four brings the Sea

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Betway Premiership 26/27 Opening Fixtures Revealed

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The opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership were revealed, as defending champions Orlando Pirates start against newly-promoted Milford FC. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup going into its final nine days, the return of domestic football is close, as the league resume on 1 August, a week before the MTN8 quarter-finals will take place. So close, that the Premier Soccer League have drawn up the fixture list for the upcoming season and sent to clubs for approval. In a NSL communice seen by iDiski Times, the opening fixtures were revealed (note: fixture are subject to official release). While Pirates

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Hlungwani Reviews Debated Egypt-Argentina Incidents

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Former FIFA and Premier Soccer League referee Victor Hlungwani has shared his views on the big talking points from the game between Argentina and Egypt. The Pharaoes were knocked out after Argentina staged a two-goal comeback despite still trailing 2-0 after 78 minutes. After the match, there was a loud outcry and harsh criticism on French referee Francois Letexier and his team, including the Video Assistant referees, with Egypt coach Hossam Hassan suggesting there was favouritism. However, Hlungwani insisted the decision to rule out Mostafa Zico’s 2-0 for Egypt after a foul from Marwan Attia on Lisandro Martinez in the

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Durban City Interested In Pirates target

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Durban City have shown interest in Stellenbosch FC winger Faiz Abrahams for a loan deal after his possible move to Orlando Pirates collapsed. ‘Fire’ as he is affectionally known was close to moving to the Buccaneers in a major swap deal that would see goalkeeper Dublin Boon also joining Pirates, while Kabelo Dlamini would go in the opposite direction. However, after Dlamini rejected the move, the deal collapsed and there haven’t been any talks regarding it at this stage. Instead, the Citizens have come forward aiming to get Abrahams on loan, like they did with Kyle Jurgens, who has now

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Europe Side Keen On Sundowns Winger

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Cyprus side AEL Limassol are keen on keeping Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko for another season. iDiski Times can reveal that Limassol are working on a deal that would see Maseko staying for another season in Cyprus. The 22-year-old was on a six-month loan at Limassol from Sundowns and had a good short spell which impressed The Lions and the Blue-Yellow are expected to open talks with Sundowns for a way forward. Limassol already lost Zakaria Sawo, who was loaned from Djurgården, as he signed with Azerbaijan giants Qarabağ FK on a permanent basis. Zakaria made 22 appearances and scored

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Ronaldo On Portugal Future After WC Exit

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The tears were still fresh when Cristiano Ronaldo faced the media after Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 exit to Spain, a Mikel Merino goal in the 90th minute ending the 41-year-old’s sixth and final World Cup campaign. There was no doubting the significance of the moment. Ronaldo confirmed it had been his last World Cup, but said he would take time to think things over, stay with his family, and let life continue before deciding on his international future. He was in no mood for regret. Ronaldo pointed out he had already won three trophies with Portugal, at a time

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Rele Reveals When He Found Out About Belgium Move

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Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has revealed when he first found out about his move to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The 21-year-old was unveiled by the Belgian club shortly after Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is back in South Africa for a short break before returning to Europe to join his new teammates for pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Mofokeng revealed that he had known about his move to Union Saint-Gilloise three matches before the end of the 2025/26 season. “[I knew about it] before the World Cup, I knew maybe three games before

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Mammila Lands New Role At PSL Club

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Morgan Mammila has been as appointed as Director of Football by Magesi FC ahead of the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship season. Mammila was with Chippa United side last season but finished the last six months of his contract working from home, as the side finished the season in 13th position in the league with 28 points. He previously also worked at Baroka and Moroka Swallows, but now joins Dikwena tša Meetse with the mission to guide them back into the Betway Premiership after their relegation. “Magesi FC is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Morgan Mammila as our new

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Chiefs Drop 2026/27 Home & Away Kits

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Kaizer Chiefs have dropped their Kappa home and away kits for 2026/27. Amakhosi are in the fourth year of their partnership with Italian sportswear brand Kappa and have dropped their new home and away kits. “The home jersey is a statement of beauty, sophistication and class, featuring the Club’s iconic gold base embellished with subtle geometric patterns inspired by Zulu culture, symbolising a shield, overlayed with black pins-stripes and a sleek black collar. It is designed to be worn not only at football matches but is also a must-have lifestyle essential in every supporter’s wardrobe,” the club stated. “The away

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