Modiba – Why Sundowns Squad Honoured Shalulile

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba has praised the team spirit of the squad in reference to the squad celebrating in honour of Peter Shalulile. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time record goalscorer was not in the squad in their 3-1 win over St Eloi Lupopo with his long-term future constantly in question at the club. ALSO READ: Nuno Santos Reveals Why He Joined SundownsCardoso On Facing Rulani In Next CAFCL Clash However, Marcelo Allende’s goal that restored their lead ended up with the entire squad and bench replicating the Namibia star’s iconic celebration in front of the Loftus Versfeld faithful.

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Mokwana Scores As Lorch Maintains Hot Form

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Elias Mokwana found the back of the net for his team, while Thembinkosi Lorch provided an assist, both delivering impressive performances among South Africa’s overseas-based stars. Mokwana scored for Al Hazem, guiding the team to a 2-1 away win over Al Kholood in the Saudi Professional League.  Meanwhile, Lorch set up Ayoub Boucheta’s goal as Wydad Casablanca cruised to a 3-0 victory against Nairobi United in the CAF Confederation Cup. Also in Saudi, Mohau Nkota featured for 84 minutes as Al Ettifaq secured all three points with a 3-2 win over Al Fayha. In the English Premier League, Burnley forward Lyle Foster made a 19-minute cameo

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Otoho Coach – Why I’m Very Sad After Stellies Loss

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AS Otoho head coach Sekou Seck has expressed sadness after his side lost their opening CAF Confederation Cup Group C match to Stellenbosch FC in Polokwane on Sunday. Otoho looked like they could score first especially in the first half but a solid Stellies defense frustrated them on the afternoon. With the game looking like it was going to end in goalless stalemate, it was the homes side’s substitutes that were the difference bringing in a late goal to settle the encounter in injury time. The result saw Stellies in second position tied on three points with CR Belouizdad who

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Barker Reacts To Last-Minute Win

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has stated the importance of not only starting the CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign with a win but also with a clean sheet saying it’s a habit his side has to be consistent in, in all competitions. Stellies left it until late to score a goal in the Group C match against AS Otoho in Polokwane on Sunday. A result that saw them in second place behind leaders CR Belouizdad though both tied on three points. This was the first game in four matches Barker’s charges did not concede in all competitions having

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Pirates Provide Injury Update On Nduli, Ndah & Makhaula

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Orlando Pirates have provided an injury update on the trio of Sihle Nduli, Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula. While Nduli was ruled out of the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final win over Richards Bay, Ndah and Makhaula have been longtime absentees with respective injuries. The Buccaneers are gearing up for their Betway Premiership clash against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening with Pirates giving some positive news. “They could soon be boosted by the return of midfielder Sihle Nduli, who missed the Carling Knockout clash against Richards Bay, while Olisa Ndah and Makhehleni Makhaula both inch closer to featuring

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Bafana Prelim AFCON Squad Announced

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa have been drawn in Group B and kick off the tournament against Angola on 22 December. They will then face Egypt on Boxing Day before rounding off their group stage-campaign against Zimbabwe. Bafana come into the tournament in great form after a win over Zambia in their recent friendly before sealing their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 over Rwanda. Here’s a look at the 55-man prelim squad: Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is

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Al Masry Coach Kouki On Chiefs ‘Weaknesses’

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Al Masry head coach Nabil Kouki says they analysed Kaizer Chiefs thoroughly in order to exploit their ‘weaknesses’ in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener. The Egyptian Premier League side secured a 2-1 win over Chiefs at Suez Stadium with a 86th minute winner from Mohamed Hashem, after Dillan Solomons had cancelled out Bonheur Mugisha’s penalty that opened the scoring. “I am happy with the win and securing the three points in the first match. We studied Kaizer Chiefs well and succeeded in exploiting their weaknesses,” he said, as per Yallakora. “I divided the match into several phases, and

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Carnell & Makhanya Suffer Blow In MLS

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Philadelphia Union led by Bradley Carnell and his South African compatriot Olwethu Makhanya were this past weekend knocked out of the Major League Soccer playoffs. After finishing top of the MLS this season, the Union was seen as one of the teams that could potentially win the MLS playoffs. Carnell’s side eliminated Chicago Fire before facing New York City FC who then knocked them out in a single-leg semi-final with Maxi Moralez netting in the 27th minute which all but ended Carnell and Makhanya’s dream of winning the MLS. Despite failing to win the MLS playoffs, this past season is

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Khanye Questions Chiefs’ Line-Up Changes

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has questioned the Kaizer Chiefs technical team to start Ashley Du Preez in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D opening away defeat to Al-Masry. The striker started the game but lasted 63 minutes as his side lost the clash 2-1 in Group D to sit in third position. Du Preez has played in five matches across all competitions this season with four coming in the league. Khanye believes the 28-year-old Du Preez wasn’t ready for such a high-profile match adding that the situation for him feels like a set-up. “I’m not too sure about the

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