Mgaga Set For Galaxy Exit

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TS Galaxy have reportedly decided against renewing the contract of midfielder Nhlanhla Mgaga. Information gathered indicates that Galaxy has decided against renewing the contract of midfielder Mgaga, just one season after joining the side. The 30-year old made 28 appearances for the Rockets in all competitions and scored two goals. The exit of Mgaga comes as a surprise, especially after playing as many games as he did for Galaxy in the campaign. The former Baroka midfielder has tons of experience in the Betway Premiership after winning the Carling Knockout Cup with Stellenbosch FC in 2023/24, before leaving the Western Cape

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Banyana Suffer Heavy 5-0 Thumping Against Clinical Japan

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Banyana Banyana suffered a heavy 5-0 thumping to a clinical Japan side in the first of their two friendlies this morning as they continue their WAFCON preparations. Brighton & Hove Albion star Kiko Seike and Manchester City attacker Aoba Fujino both scored braces, while Bayern Munich midfielder Momoko Tinakawa grabbed the other goal. Notably, key Banyana star Thembi Kgatlana started on the bench, as coach Desiree Ellis selected most of the players who started the previous friendly matches against Japan. South Africa got off to a disappointing start, conceding an early goal when goalkeeper Andile Dlamini failed to claim a cross, leaving Seike with the simple task of

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De Jong Praises Key Star Who Carried Pirates

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Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre De Jong has heaped praise on Oswin Appollis, saying that, “at times”, he carried the team on his shoulders last season. Having spent the last six months with the Buccaneers, De Jong played his part in the club’s Betway Premiership triumph, while Appollis enjoyed a stellar debut campaign after joining at the start of the season and helping the side complete a treble. The Bafana Bafana international featured in 43 matches across all competitions, contributing 12 goals and nine assists.  De Jong highlighted Appollis’ quality and influence, crediting him for consistently delivering when the team

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AmaZulu Set To Sign Highly Rated Forward

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AmaZulu look set to win the race for highly-rated Kenya international forward Moses Shumah who has attracted widespread interest across the continent. Shumah, 23, has been linked with moves to Wydad Athletic Club, RS Berkane, Azam FC and Simba SC after winning the Golden Boot award in the Zambian Super League with Power Dyamos. He netted 21 goals in 25 league games, which also led to him winning the Fan’s Player of the Year and Footballer of the Season at the annual awards ceremony. iDiski Times have been informed the player has agreed terms in principal with Usuthu – who are

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Benni On Petersen’s Snub & Links’ Exclusion

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Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has had his say on Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing out on the final squad for the FIFA World Cup, as well as the exclusion of Gift Links. South Africa’s final 26-man squad was announced last week, trimmed from the 36-man preliminary roster that had been named the week before. Petersen, who was tipped by many to make the final cut, was left out. His snub sparked controversy, and McCarthy is among those who feel the Amakhosi shot-stopper deserved to be in the final squad. “There’s a couple of names that I would have

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Ellis Talks Up Banyana’s Stern Test Against Japan

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis is welcoming the test Japan will bring to them and also revealed which areas they would like to improve ahead of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa takes on the Japanese in the first of two international friendly matches on Saturday, 6 June 2026, Osaka, as they look to gauge themselves in preparation for the upcoming WAFCON next month in Morocco. Ellis’ charges completed a double win over Algeria (1-0 and 2-0) in their previous two preparation matches in April, and the Banyana mentor has emphasized on a learning curve

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Durban City Close In On Former Chiefs Coach

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Nedbank Cup champions Durban City are on the verge of appointing former Kaizer Chiefs tactician Khalil Ben Youssef as their new head coach. iDiski Times understands that Durban City management met with Ben Youssef earlier this week to discuss the vacant head coaching role, and an official offer has since been tabled. The Nedbank Cup winners reportedly had a short list of candidates that included former Cape Town City mentor Eric Tinkler and FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa. The final decision now rests with Ben Youssef on whether he will accept the terms. The Tunisian tactician is well-acquainted

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Mbokazi Makes Major Headlines In America

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Bafana Bafana and Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi garnered more All Star votes than any other player to make it into the First XI for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, the Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Friday. ‘TLB’ becomes the first South African to crack the selection to an MLS All-Star Game since Doctor Khumalo in 1996. A brief statement by the MLS revealed all the players who have made it into the squad. “Featuring global superstars, emerging young talents, and five players who will be competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Major League Soccer today announced the

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Kekana Makes Admission About Losing League To Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana has made an admission about losing the Betway Premiership title to Orlando Pirates. The Brazilians were targeting their ninth consecutive league title, having won the previous eight in a row. However, the Buccaneers were able to finally dethrone them and end their 14-year league title drought. Pirates also won the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout Cup, while Masandawana hoisted the Total CAF Champions League after defeating AS FAR Rabat in the final. Kekana says that while winning the Champions League made up for losing the league, it was still “difficult” to accept losing the title

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