Broos Questions Mbokazi Agent Over MLS Move

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos does not believe Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s transfer to Chicago Fire is the right move for him at this stage of his career, criticising the players’ agent Basia Michaels. Mbokazi secured a transfer to the Major Soccer League in a deal said to be worth $3 million (R50 million) and played his last match for Pirates in the Carling Knockout Cup final. However, while many in South Africa have seen it as a major stepping stone for the Orlando Pirates defender, who only made his senior debut last season, Broos does not believe Mbokazi and his representatives

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Broos Furious With Pirates Star

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that he is “very angry” with departing Orlando Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi after he missed his flight and will arrive late in the national team camp. The South African men’s national team are having a training camp at the High-Performance Centre in Pretoria ahead of departing for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next week. Bafana will face Ghana’s CHAN team in a warm-up friendly match on Tuesday, 16 December before traveling to Morocco the following day. However, all players were expected to arrive in camp this week, with Mbokazi being a

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Chaine On His First AFCON With Bafana

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine has expressed his delight at earning a place in the Bafana Bafana squad for his first-ever AFCON.  In the previous tournament, he was not included, with Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, and Ricardo Goss forming the goalkeeping department. Consistent performances for Pirates over the past year have seen Chaine become a regular selection under Hugo Broos, making his inclusion in the AFCON team almost certain. Chaine said it is a privilege and an honour to represent South Africa on such a major stage, adding that the squad is determined to make the nation proud. “It’s an

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Edition 234 – Smith & Sebelebele

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The 234th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. After Tylon Smith’s surprise call-up for the Bafana Bafana AFCON squad, Lorenz Köhler spoke to the Queens Park Rangers defender in London, about his rise from the Stellenbosch DDC team in less than six months. Matshelane Mamabolo caught up with Orlando Pirates winger Kamogelo Sebelebele after his rapid rise following his signing from TS Galaxy at the start of the season.. Meanwhile, Rob Delport sat down with Keagan Dolly about his decision to join

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Update On Msendami Future

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Zimbabwean winger Daniel Msendami’s future remains hanging in the balance at Marumo Gallants as he enters the last six months of his contract. iDiski Times has been informed that Gallants could lose Msendami on a free, as his contract is set to expire in June 2026. The 25-year-old could then sign a pre-contract elsewhere in January when he enters his last six months of the contract at the Bloemfontein-based outfit. The former Jwaneng Galaxy winger has made 49 appearances for Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, scoring four goals and contributed with three assists since joining them last season. After the end of

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‘Mzansi Is Asking Smarter Questions’ – HONOR Answers 

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From the most recent HONOR X7d release to imaginative in-store experiences, HONOR is aligning price, durability and service with what South Africans actually want. There is a good indicator of the noticeable growth HONOR has been receiving in South Africa. At the heart of these movements is a simple idea: listen first, then deliver around what the country actually needs. Mzansi wants simpler, smarter smartphone choices that respect tighter budgets, unique local stresses and the freedom to do what it does well; dream bigger without compromise.  HONOR has clearly been listening. It’s rapid rise in popularity, trust and connection is

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Pitso Shares Views On Title Race

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane is sitting on the fence regarding where this season’s Betway Premiership title could be headed. Orlando Pirates have taken advantage of Mamelodi Sundowns’ inconsistency on the local front as well as their daunting schedule in the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers currently top the log standings with 28 points with a game in hand on second-placed Masandawana on 26 points. ‘Jingles’ has however warned that Sundowns’ experience in the league title-run, having bagged eight consecutive PSL championships, could aid them yet again though Pirates will be giving them a run for

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Mbokazi Opens Up On Pirates Exit

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Chicago Fire-bound defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has expressed gratitude to Orlando Pirates as he embarks on a new and exciting journey in America’s Major League Soccer. Mbokazi signed a four-year deal with an option to renew with the MLS side last week and will join them after the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The 20-year-old has enjoyed an incredible 2025 that saw him promoted to the first team and captaining the side and also lifting trophies as a skipper and cementing his place in the senior national team. After his last match in the black and

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Pirates Bag Two PSL Monthly Awards

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Orlando Pirates were the biggest winners of the Betway Premiership monthly awards for November/December announced by the PSL on Wednesday morning. The Buccaneers have had a remarkable turnaround of events in the past few months since experiencing a turbulent period at the beginning of the season. They have thus walked away with the Coach of the Month award which goes to Abdeslam Ouaddou, who has taken Pirates to the top of the log standings with 28 points in 12 outings, bagging nine wins. The French-Moroccan tactician has already led The Ghost to two domestic cups – the MTN8 as well

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