SAFA Release Statement On Broos

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) have dismissed reports that head coach Hugo Broos been offered a new one-year contract to continue as Bafana Bafana head coach. On Tuesday, the public broadcaster had reported that “Broos has been offered a one-year extension to his contract” with the intention to keep him at the helm until after the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations next year. The news did come as a surprise after Broos himself had stated his time as head coach is over, while talking to a media house in his native country. Just a day later – similar to

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Official: AmaTuks Release 21, Incl. Ex-Bafana Man

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Motsepe Foundation Championship side AmaTuks have released 21 players, including former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa. Mothwa, 35, joined the University of Pretoria after he had been a free agent following his release from AmaZulu at the end of June 2025. However, the former Bafana keeper only made eight appearances under Kwanele Kopo and was now part of the players released on Wednesday. Kopo himself has been replaced by former Mamelodi Sundowns set-piece coach Loftman Joins PSL Club after AmaTuks only finished in 11th place last campaign. With the club attempting a major revamp, the departures of assistant coach Machete

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Edition 265 – Ertugral On Chiefs, Moloi On Rele/Pirates

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The 265th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and we bring you features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. After Relebohile Mofokeng’s exit from Orlando Pirates, Matshelane Mamabolo spoke to Teboho Moloi about life after Captain Yama-2000 at Mayfair. Bra Jakes also caught up with former Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral, who shares sage advice for new coach Fernando Da Cruz.  Lethabo Kganyago meanwhile caught up with Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis, as the team arrived in Morocco ahead of the WAFCON 2026 kick off this weekend. Lethabo also chatted to Bafana

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CAF Announce Massive Increase In Prize Money For 2026 WAFCON

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced a 100% increase in prize money for the winner of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament. The tournament which also serves as a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil qualifier kicks off in Rabat on Sunday and goes until 16 August 2026.   The four semi-finalists at the event will automatically qualify for the global showpiece. The tournament is not only big in terms of the stakes but also there has been four teams added to the roaster making it the biggest WAFCON yet with 16 national teams.

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Chiefs Give Clarity On Friendly

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Kaizer Chiefs have clarified the upcoming friendly match at Lifofane FC will be played by the club’s DStv Diski Challenge side. Amakhosi have returned from their trip to Spain, and are currently preparing for their friendly match against Scottland FC in the Toyota Cup on Sunday. Following 1-1 draws with Scottish powerhouse Rangers and Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood, Chiefs ended their tour with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Spanish LaLiga side Elche CF. The match against Scottland is seen as the last big friendly game ahead of the Betway Premiership opener against Kruger United away on 1 August.

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Kaze On Qualities Of Latest Chiefs Signing

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Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has given a bit of an insight into Amakhosi’s new signing Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko, saying the midfielder is very good when he’s healthy. Mtasingwa, 27,  was announced as Amakhosi’s third acquisition under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz, joining Thabo Moloisane and Renaldo Leaner. Kaze knows the player from his time in the Tanzanian league while working for Young Africans, with Mtasingwa playing for Azam – the club Chiefs signed him from. The former Azam captain has also been abroad between 2018 and 2023, featuring for clubs like KR Reykjavik, Keflavik, and Volsungur in

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Brighton Reveals His Goalie Of The Season Pick

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Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo has revealed his pick for the Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season award. The PSL Awards for the 2025/26 campaign have yet to take place due to the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in which Bafana Bafana also participated. The nominees for the Goalkeeper of the Season award are Orlando Pirates’ Sipho Chaine, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Ricardo Goss (formerly of Siwelele FC), and Kaizer Chiefs’ Brandon Petersen. Mhlongo believes Chaine deserves the award because of his consistent individual performances throughout the season, as well as his contribution to Pirates’ achievements. “Sipho Chaine…he’s done tremendously well for

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Ouaddou Identifies Pirates’ Weakness After Ittihad Defeat

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has highlighted his side’s defensive shortcomings after their 3-2 defeat to Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad in a pre-season friendly. The Buccaneers are currently in Spain, where they are continuing preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. The loss to Al Ittihad was Pirates’ first defeat of the pre-season after a series of encouraging performances. Despite taking positives from the display, Ouaddou admitted his team still has work to do at the back, with Pirates having conceded in every pre-season match they have played so far. “I think the result is not the reflection of the

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Ndlovu Makes ‘Impassioned Plea’ To Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu has appealed to the club’s supporters to remain patient as Amakhosi prepare for the upcoming season. Chiefs recently returned from their pre-season training camp in Spain, where they fine-tuned their preparations for the new campaign. During the tour, the Soweto giants played three friendly matches. They opened with a 1-1 draw with Scottish powerhouse Rangers, followed it up with another 1-1 stalemate with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood, before wrapping up the trip with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Spanish La Liga side Elche CF. Amakhosi are aiming to re-establish themselves as genuine contenders

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