Zim Announce AFCON Squad, Big Absentees Confirmed

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New Zimbabwe national team head coach Mario Marinică has his final squad for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in two weeks, but there was no Khama Billiat, while Marshal Munetsi misses out injured. Marinică got appointed as the Warriors head coach just a month before the AFCON in Morocco kicks off. The Romanian didn’t have much time to prepare his team, as he only had one FIFA break to get things sorted. The 26-man squad has been confirmed. Zim will open their tournament against Egypt on 22 December, four days later they will face Angola, then finish the group

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Fadlu Shares Views Broos’ Lorch Snub

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Raja Club Athletic coach Fadlu Davids has hailed the quality of Thembinkosi Lorch, seeing them first-hand in Morocco, but also insisted South Africa needs to support Hugo Broos and the squad he selected for the Africa Cup of Nations. Lorch, 32, did not make Broos’ final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, not even the preliminary squad, despite large parts of South Africans calling for his inclusion. However, Broos has explained that Lorch is currently not in his plans, and Davids – despite highlighting Lorch’s quality and how well he has been playing in Morocco – has put his

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Ouaddou Compares Pirates Star With Zidane

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has compared Sipho Mbule to Real Madrid and France icon Zinedine Zidane. Ouaddou previously expressed the wish to work with Mbule before they both joined the Buccaneers. Back then, the French-Moroccan mentor was at Marumo Gallants while Mbule was on loan at Sekhukhune United from Mamelodi Sundowns. The Sea Robbers gaffer has commended Pirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza for granting Mbule what he described a second chance to get his career back on track. According to Ouaddou, Mbule possesses exceptional talent, with certain qualities that remind him of Zidane. “I said it before I

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Mokwana on Bafana Return & Esperance Challenges 

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has expressed his happiness about returning to the national team setup ahead of AFCON and opened up about the challenges he faced at Esperance. Mokwana joined Esperance in August 2024 ahead of the new season and was regarded as one of Hugo Broos’ key players at the time. However, limited game time at the Tunisian club saw him fall out of the national team setup, missing several important Bafana fixtures. After securing a move to Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League this season, he rediscovered his form and became a regular starter for his

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Official: Durban City Confirm Another Exit

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Betway Premiership side Durban City confirmed the exit of DStv Diski Challenge head coach Daine Klate.  Following the exit the of Gavin Hunt, Durban City confirmed the departure of Klate after they mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. “Durban City FC can confirm the departure of DStv Diski Challenge head coach, Daine Klate,” the club stated on Thursday. “The club and coach Klate have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. “Klate played a key role in establishing our DDC squad during the club’s transition into South Africa’s top flight. His dedication and expertise were vital in building

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Broos – Why I’m Not Happy With Brugge

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he is not happy with Shandre Campbell’s Club Brugge.  Bafana Bafana players reported to camp on Monday, while the Orlando Pirates stars were given two extra days off and players from Europe only need to be released on 15 December. Tylon Smith who is at QPR side already arrived, while FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana, Lyle Foster and Campbell are yet to arrive. Broos expressed his frustration with Brugge to stick to the 15 December release date although Campbell is not a regular starter and even featured in their second team recently.

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Broos Makes Huge Lorch Example

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated that he is not bothered by the noise made regarding his selections for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, especially around Thembinkosi Lorch. The coach has been open about keeping relatively the same squad that has qualified for the AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while occasionally bringing in some new faces into his camps. The final squad travelling to Morocco later this month also has a few new faces, including the U20 duo of Tylon Smith and Shandre Campbell.    The team with the exception of the European-based

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Radiopane – People Didn’t Understand Why I Was Starting Games

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Orlando Pirates forward Boitumelo Radiopane has shared his thoughts on the early-season criticism regarding his frequent starts. The 23-year-old was a regular in the starting line-up of Abdeslam Ouaddou when the season began, starting the first three matches that the Buccaneers played. Questions arose over why he was preferred over Evidence Makgopa and Tshegofatso Mabasa, the established forwards who had been leading the line in recent seasons. Radiopane says his hard work in training earned him the starting spot, noting that people are unaware of the effort he put into preparing for matches. Unfortunately, an injury disrupted his run, keeping

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Ouaddou Sets Record Straight On Mabasa

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has set the record straight on Tshegofatso Mabasa’s lack of game-time, explaining the technical team expect more from the striker in terms of pressing. Mabasa, 29, has scored four goals in nine appearances this season and looked set to become the club’s all-time record goalscorer, however, he has not featured since 4 October for the club. With lots of fans and onlookers wondering why Mabasa has seemingly fallen out of favour with Ouaddou, the Pirates coach explained he expects more from his striker in terms of work off the ball. “As a coach, as

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