Modiba On Facing Mokwena’s MCA – We Have A Job To Do

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba says it will be nice to see Rulani Mokwena again, in a new team, but they are professionals and are heading to Algeria for three points. Modiba was one of the main cogs of Mokwena’s system at Sundowns as they won the league twice and the African Football League, featuring in an inverted wing-back role. While Mokwena has since went on to North Africa, with Wydad Athletic Club and now MC Alger – it will be the first time Sundowns face the former coach, who was a popular figure amongst the squad and supporters. “You

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Edition 232 – De Reuck, Mokwena & Seale

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The 232nd edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Lorenz Köhler chatted with former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck about his decision to move to Simba in Tanzania, and his Bafana Bafana ambitions, amongst other things.  Matshelane Mamabolo, meanwhile, looks at lessons South Africa can learn from Algeria and other African countries, after a recent conversation MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena had with SAFJA. Bra Jakes also caught up with the legendary former Kaizer Chiefs defender Rudolph Gardner Seale as the Amakhosi

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Ouaddou Responds To Mbokazi Rumours

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has downplayed rumours of Mbekezeli Mbokazi leaving to join Chicago Fire, insisting the defender is one of his most important players. Over the weekend, news broke that Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire had table a massive $3 million (over R50 million) offer for Mbokazi to sign the young defender in January, as per Mark Gleeson. It was further claimed that Mbokazi and his agent Basia Michaels had travelled to America last week in a bid to conclude the deal. However, when asked about the situation, Ouaddou insisted he doesn’t know anything about it

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Pirates Coach On Overcoming Tactically Organised Chippa

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has admitted that they had to change their tactical approach in order to break down a disciplined Chippa United side. The Buccaneers walked away 2-0 victors on the evening but had to wait until at least the 74th minute to finally broke the deadlock courtesy of Evidence Makgopa’s close range tap-in. ALSO READ: Hotto On Rele Combination & Impact Of New PlayersPirates Leave It Late To Move Level With Downs Oswin Appollis made it 2-0 in the 94th minute with pretty much the last kick of the game and Ouaddou was frank that the

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Kaizer Jr On Chiefs Players In Bafana

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr has reacted to four of his club’s players making Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Belgian coach has often overlooked Amakhosi players and also been vocal about the club’s struggles this past season. However, he has named four players in his preliminary AFCON squad, with Brandon Petersen, Bradley Cross, Thabiso Monyane and Mduduzi Shabalala all making the cut. Motaung Jr has praised the work of the Bafana coach and insisted his players need to perform at club first in order to have a chance to represent

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FIFA World Cup Pots, Bafana Position Confirmed

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FIFA have announced the drawing pots for the 2026 World Cup, with Bafana Bafana being placed in Pot 3. The draw for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year will take place on 5 December in Washington DC. The 2026 tournament will be the first with an extended amount of participants, with the 48 teams being drawn in 12 groups of four teams. The drawing pots were confirmed on Wednesday evening, based on the latest FIFA rankings, with all three host nations being placed in Pot 1. Meanwhile, the two FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament

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Hotto On Rele Combination & Impact Of New Players

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Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto has described his combination with Relebohile Mofokeng as ‘something beautiful’ following their hard-fought win over Chippa United eSgodini. The 35-year-old Namibian international produced a man of the match performance including an assist for Evidence Makgopa for the opener in the 74th minute before another substitute Oswin Appollis netted in the 94th minute to all but secure the much-needed maximum points. Speaking to SuperSport TV after the match, Hotto attributed his combination with Rele down to their understanding over the years. “Something beautiful! he said. “The combination between me and Rele, it’s a combination that comes

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Pirates Leave It Late To Move Level With Downs

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Orlando Pirates left it late to claim a hard-fought 2-0 win over Chippa United in a Betway Premiership encounter at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night. A glorious opportunity fell to Yanela Mbuthuma just 10 minutes in who scuffed his shot missing the target. Two minutes later, Dumisani Msibi got down well to make a save from Sipho Mbule’s well struck low shot. Mbuthuma was again in the thick of things, this time missing a tap-in after Tshepang Moremi had whipped in a beautiful low cross in the 18th minute. Msibi then denied Mbuthuma from a point-blank range in the 51st

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Yeye On Coaching Chiefs In Future

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane says he aims to get more coaching experience and it would be an honour to coach Amakhosi in future. Every young coach has goals, short and long-term, and Letsholonyane is no different. The Soweto-born lived his dream of becoming a professional football player and played for one of the biggest teams in history of South African football, Chiefs, while also representing South Africa at the highest level.  The 43-year-old has since switched the football pitch for the dugout and is currently the head coach of Matebele FC in Botswana, where he was given an

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