Carnell – My Advice To Mbokazi About MLS

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Philadelphia Union coach Bradley Carnell has given advice to Chicago Fire bound Mbekezeli Mbokazi saying the youngster should embrace being uncomfortable in a foreign country. It was confirmed earlier this week that the defender has joined the MLS side from Orlando Pirates on a four-year contract reportedly worth $3million (R50 million) with an option to renew. ALSO READ: Agent – European Club Made Shock Offer For MbokaziMbokazi Reacts To Chicago Move Carnell spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo on different topics including his successful season with Union. He said the 20-year-old won’t struggle to adapt in the US, but

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Ouaddou Issues Strong Statement About Gallants

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has issued a strong message ahead of facing his former club Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout Cup final. The two teams will square off on Saturday, 6 December, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00. For Ouaddou, this will be a second appearance in a cup final this season, following his triumph with the Buccaneers in the MTN8 after overcoming Stellenbosch in September. Ouaddou insists they will do whatever it takes to ensure the trophy finds its way back into the Sea Robbers’ cabinet. He says he knows

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Doctor – What I Told Nkota

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Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has shared the advice he gave to young national team star Mohau Nkota regarding his career abroad. Nkota abruptly left the Buccaneers during the pre-season, joining Al-Ettifaq, where he’s quickly established himself as a regular. He has also grown into one of Hugo Broos’ most trusted players and is included in the squad set to compete at the upcoming AFCON in Morocco. Khumalo says he’s been impressed by Nkota’s maturity on the field and praised the goal the youngster scored in Bafana’s friendly against Zambia. He then opened up on a conversation between the two

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Why The Honor Xd7 Is An Anonaly Worth Every Rand

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A phone that feels like a genuine upgrade, but without the shock of a premium price tag. South Africans are not just scrolling for fun anymore. Now, before signing a new cell phone contract or upgrading a device, they are reading, asking, comparing and waiting. After years of struggle and setbacks, improvising through crisis and stretching every Rand, the country has quietly become one of the sharpest smartphone markets around. A phone here is no longer just a gadget. It is banking, business, school, side hustle and family group chat in one. When one device has to hold that much

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Appollis On Player Of The Season Talk

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Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis says talks around him being an early contender for this campaign’s Player of the Season is something he doesn’t focus on. The 24-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start in his first season at Pirates with an 11 goal contributions for the Buccaneers, inclusive of five goals and six assists across all competition so far.   Ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final against Marumo Gallants this weekend, the South African international brushed the sentiments off saying what’s important for him is helping his club. “My job always has been you know helping the team,” said

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Khalil Explains Mayo’s Unfamiliar Role

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why Khanyisa Mayo appeared more on the right wing than central when he came on against Chippa United. Mayo and Mduduzi Shabalala were introduced in the 61st minute as Chiefs coaches tried to find a way to break through Chippa’s resilient defence. Ben Youssef was asked Mayo appeared more on the right wing than playing central, explaining the players have the freedom to switch positions, with Mayo offering them a lot from the wing “The plan of the game when we made the substitution was for Khanyisa Mayo to be the second

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Not Best Squad For AFCON – Tinkler

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler says he doesn’t believe the Bafana Bafana 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad is the strongest selection available. Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced a 25 man squad to travel to the African spectacle to be held in Morocco from 21 December-18 January 2026 that also included two U20 youngsters Tylon Smith and Shandre Campbell. There are some familiar faces that made it to the last event in Ivory Coast with some newer faces in the likes of Thabang Matuludi and Relebohile Mofokeng going to their first AFCON, while veteran Themba Zwane did not

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Seema On Siwelele’s Post-Status Purchase Battles

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Siwelele coach Lehlohonolo Seema has opened up on obstacles they have faced since the club bought the top-flight’s status from SuperSport United. Following the purchase of Matsatsantsa, Siwelele moved to Bloemfontein. In the Free State, they have since joined Marumo Gallants, who also moved into the province last season. They have played 15 league matches, winning four, drawing four and losing seven. Seema attributed their earlier struggles to a mental block stemming from a lack of winning. “We had to work a lot on mental toughness and to make sure that they believe in themselves because the team was low in confidence,” said Seema. “It has been a

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Khanye Questions Chiefs Over Chippa Result

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has questioned his former side’s ambitions, saying they cannot think about challenging if they fail to beat Chippa United. Chiefs played to a goalless draw with the bottom-placed Chilli Boys in the league at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday. The result saw them drop to fifth place on the table with 23 points in 12 outings, while Chippa remained at the basement with nine points from 15 matches. Khanye insisted a club like Chiefs – with the quality and ambitions they have – cannot afford to drop points against teams like Chippa.

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