Pirates & Downs Aim To Close 2025 On High

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Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are looking to claim back-to-back wins to close the year on a high note when they host Orbit College and Magesi FC in this weekend’s DStv Diski Challenge ties. This is the last weekend of the DStv Diski Challenge for 2025 as leaders Pirates battle Dikwena Tsa Meetsi. The Buccaneers returned to winning ways last weekend beating Richards Bay 2-0 while Vuyisile Wana’s troops are at their best after going five matches unbeaten including a draw against Mamelodi Sundowns and a win against Stellenbosch FC.  Mswenko Boys will have a lot to deal with as they

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Bafana Final AFCON Squad Announcement Date Revealed

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will announce his final 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, on Monday, 1 December. The Belgian tactician named a 55-man preliminary squad earlier this week which he will now trim down to just 23 who will do duty at the continental showpiece in North Africa from 21 December to 18 January. ALSO READ: Bafana Prelim AFCON Squad AnnouncedDoc Shares Views On Broos’ Prelim Bafana Squad Bafana have been pitted in Group B alongside neighbours Zimbabwe, Angola and Egypt. They will open their AFCON campaign against the Sable Antelopes on

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Gcaba Reacts To Bafana AFCON Prelim Call-Up

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Durban City defender Fezile Gcaba has expressed his delight after being named in Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco next month. South Africa will be hoping to build on their impressive third-place finish from the previous edition, with coach Hugo Broos having announced a 55-man provisional squad that will soon be trimmed to 23. Gcaba, who has been outstanding for Durban City with three goals in nine matches, says being recognised by the national team technical team serves as motivation. He feels the call-up is a reminder to keep working hard in pursuit of a place

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Kaze Provides Chiefs Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has confirmed that the quartet of Fiacre Ntwari, Rushwin Dortley, Glody Lilepo and Aden McCarthy have all been ruled out of their CAF Confederation Cup clash against Zamalek due to injury. Amakhosi have however received positive news with the availability of Khanyisa Mayo and Gaston Sirino. Mayo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury while Sirino was suspended for Chiefs’ way defeat to Al Masry last weekend. Chiefs take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in the second Group D match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday as they look to register their first win since

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Chiefs vs Man United Starting XI Announced

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Kaizer Chiefs‘ DStv Diski Challenge starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash against Manchester United at the Carrington Training Centre has been announced. The Young Glamour Boys are embarking on a historical tour in the United Kingdom where they will also face other English sides in Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers. Amakhosi’s reserve side are the current DDC champions and earned their trip to Europe after a well-deserved reward for clinching the title last season after amassing a record 70 points. Chiefs coach Dillon Sheppard has already expressed belief that his players will give their maximum performance when they come

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Pirates Trio In Danger Of Missing Carling Final

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Orlando Pirates trio Patrick Maswanganyi, Sihle Nduli and Lebone Seema face a possible ban and could be in danger of missing next weekend’s Carling Knockout Cup final against Marumo Gallants. The three players are one yellow card away from suspension after accumulating three yellow cards so far this campaign with the December 6 Carling Knockout Cup final looming. The Buccaneers are away to Durban City in the Betway Premiership on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban and should any of the three players play part and get booked, they will then miss the final. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa on

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Egyptian League Or PSL: Which Is Better? Riveiro Weighs In

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Former Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro has revealed why he feels the PSL is ahead of the Egyptian Premier League. The Spanish coach spent three seasons in the PSL, spearheading the Buccaneers and having a successful stint with them, during which he won five trophies. After leaving at the end of the previous season, he joined Al Ahly, only to be sacked three months into the job due to an inconsistent start. Having worked in both leagues, Riveiro has listed several factors that he feels make the PSL “much better” than the Egyptian League. “In Egypt, there’s

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Maboe On Lack Of Game Time At Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe has opened up on struggling for playing time since joining the team. The 31-year-old joined Amakhosi on a free transfer after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns at the end of last season. Injuries sidelined Maboe for much of the early campaign, causing him to miss numerous matches in all competitions. Although he is now fully fit, breaking into the team has remained difficult, and he has managed just two appearances so far — one in the Betway Premiership and another in the CAF Confederation Cup. Prior to those outings, he was an unused substitute on

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Pitso Makes Chiefs Claim

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Astute South African tactician Pitso Mosimane reckons Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns’ strong run helps simplify Hugo Broos’ work and he believes Kaizer Chiefs will soon contribute too. The recent history of South African football has been scripted by the success of the Brazilians and the Buccaneers.  Masandawana have monopolised the league, achieving a dominant run of eight straight titles while Ezimnyama Ngenkani have carved out their own niche, establishing themselves as the “cup kings” through consistent success in cup competitions. Beyond club glory, both teams’ star-studded squads provide the backbone for Bafana, playing a vital role in the national

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