Makaab Provides Latest Update On Mbule’s Move

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Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has given an update on Sipho Mbule’s surprise move to Iraq after his exit from Orlando Pirates. Mbule, 28, was released by Pirates at the end of last month, with the Buccaneers opting against renewing his contract. The ‘Master Chef’ had signed a year’s deal with the Buccaneers that included an option but the club did not activate the extension clause when his contract ended in June, making him a free agent. Mbule, who has been haunted by allegations of off-field disciplinary issues, featured 21 times for Pirates across all competitions last season and scored

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Emotional Messi Reflects On Dramatic Argentina Escape

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Argentina captain and record-breaking Lionel Messi was left visibly emotional after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt to end the African giants’ dream and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trailing 2-0 with just over ten minutes left, Argentina looked headed for a stunning exit. Instead, Messi turned back the clock one more time, setting up Cristian Romero’s goal before scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernández completed the comeback in stoppage time; 3-2, and a place in the last-eight secured. Messi admitted the missed first-half penalty weighed on him: “It was a relief for everybody.

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Rele Ruffles Feathers With Sly Dig At Chiefs

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New Royale Union Saint-Gilloise attacker Relebohile Mofokeng has playfully taken a swipe at Kaizer Chiefs saying they will finally get to breathe because he left Orlando Pirates. Mofokeng, 21, recently completed a move to the Belgian side on a four-year contract with an option to renew for a year, leaving a side he has been at since May 2023. The youngster has done well in black and white helping them to clinch nine trophies including the Betway Premiership honours in the last three seasons. He has also featured in five Soweto derbies against Chiefs where he has scored one goal

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Sesane Pens Emotional Message After Pirates Exit

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Siwelele FC defender Thabiso Sesane has penned an emotional message after his exit from Orlando Pirates. The 26-year-old is a product of the Pirates reserve squad since 2020, though he spent time on loan at Jomo Cosmos and All Stars in-between. On Tuesday, Sesane alongside Selaelo Rasebotja were confirmed as exits from the Buccaneers to Siwelele ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Sesane has now taken to Instagram to express his deepest gratitude to being part of the Black and White family over the years. “After nine years with the team, it’s now time to close this chapter of my career

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Hassan Erupts After Heartbreaking Exit To Argentina

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Egypt’s remarkable run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a gut-wrenching end on Tuesday in Atlanta, as reigning champions Argentina scored three times in the final stretch to overturn a two-goal deficit and win 3-2 in the round of 16. The result sent the Pharaohs home just short of a first-ever World Cup quarterfinal and left head coach Hossam Hassan furious. A Stunning Collapse Egypt had looked set to pull off one of the tournament’s great upsets. Yasser Ibrahim’s header put Egypt in front, and Argentina were then awarded a penalty for a foul on Nicolás Tagliafico, but

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Official: AmaZulu Confirm 6 Exits

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AmaZulu have confirmed six exits as part of their squad revamp ahead of the 2026/27 season, including the departure of veteran midfielder Bongani Zungu. Usuthu announced seven signings late on Tuesday evening, namely Omega Mdaka, Gape Moralo, Keenan Phillips, Faveur Kouassi, Kgomotjo Lekoloane and Mcedi Vandala. But as the club prepare for the new campaign after finishing fourth in 2025/26, they opted to release several veteran players like Zungu, Richard Ofori and Elmo Kambindu. “The club also bids farewell to several players whose contracts have come to an end,” the club stated. “Goalkeeper Richard Ofori, defender Sphephelo Majola and midfielders

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Official: AmaZulu Announce 7 Signings, Incl. Ex-Chiefs Man

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AmaZulu have announced seven new signings for Arthur Zwane on Tuesday evening, including former Kaizer Chiefs youngster Omega Mdaka as reported by this publication. Usuthu finished fourth last season and will hope to build on that campaign in 2026/27, and are currently in a pre-season training camp in Johannesburg. As part of a minor squad revamp, AmaZulu announced several new players this evening. “Joining Usuthu are promising left-back Omega Mdaka (23) from Stellenbosch FC, alongside his former Stellies teammate and highly rated winger Khomotjo Lekoloane (28),” the club stated. “Dynamic midfielder Mncedi Vandala (29) arrives from Magesi FC, while experienced

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Lekgwathi Shares Thoughts On Mbule Move

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Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi says he is happy to see midfielder Sipho Mbule move abroad. Mbule, 28, joined Iraqi top division side Zakho SC after parting ways with Pirates last month. The “Master Chef” had signed a year deal with the Buccaneers but the club did not activate the extension clause when his contract ended in June making him a free agent. Mbule, who has been haunted by allegations of off-field disciplinary issues, featured 21 times for Pirates across all competitions last season and scored just one goal coming in the Nedbank Cup. Lekgwathi believes Mbule might have been

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Former Chiefs Man Makes UCL Debut

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy made a cameo off the bench in Sabah FK’s 2-0 win over TNS in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. McCarthy, 22, ended a memorable breakout season at Naturena with a lucrative move to Europe, joining the Azerbaijan Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season. As champions Sabah have entered the first qualification round of the Champions League, facing Welsh champions The New Saints. Veljko Simic opened the scoring for the home side after 66 minutes, before Kaheem Parris netted the second in the 84th minute. Sabah were reduced to 10 men in the 92nd

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