Kenya FA President Issues Apology After 8-0 Thrashing 

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Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has issued a public apology to Kenyans and pledged urgent reforms after their humiliating 8-0 loss to Senegal.  Harambee Stars suffered their fourth heaviest defeat in history after an 8-0 loss against Senegal with Benni McCarthy and his technical team left devastated after the loss after some great results in the CHAN tournament.  Kenya failed to qualify for both the AFCON and FIFA World Cup as McCarthy arrived at the Kenyan national side who were already out of running to qualify for both tournaments. They used the last World Cup qualifiers and recent friendlies

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Lupopo Defender Suspended For Downs Clash

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St. Eloi Lupopo defender Dieumerci Mukoko Amale has been slapped with a two-match suspension by CAF. Mukoko had escaped being sent off in the second leg of Lupopo’s second preliminary round CAF Champions League clash with Orlando Pirates on 25 November. He had gone head-to-head with Pirates’ Masindi Nemtajela and he appeared to head-butt the Pirates midfielder, which resulted in Tshepang Moremi pushing the Lupopo player. But the match official on the day sent the wrong Lupopo player off, with Cristopher Sumbu receiving a red card alongside Moremi, while Mukoko stayed on the pitch. However, Lupopo have now confirmed that

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Venue For Carling Cup Confirmed

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This year’s Carling Black Label Cup will take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 13 December. The match will be played between the winners of the Carling Knockout Cup final and the Carling All Stars, which is voted for by fans. Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants battle each other for the Carling Knockout trophy on 6 December, a week before the Carling Black Label Cup takes place. Over the last two years since the reinsertion of the Carling Cup, the Carling All Stars beat the Carling Knockout Cup winners. In 2023, Stellenbosch FC lost 2-1, while last season

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Outcome On Pirates’ CAFCL Dispute Revealed

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Orlando Pirates‘ case against St. Eloi Lupopo has been dismissed by the Confederation of African Football, meaning the Linafoot side will remain in the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers had lodged an official complaint with CAF after being eliminated on penalties by Lupopo in the second preliminary round. However, CAF have now ruled in favour of Lupopo, which shared the official statement on their channels. “Football Club Saint Lupopo has secured a decisive administrative victory following the decision made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF),” read the statement. “It rejected the complaint from South African team Orlando Pirates and

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Any Regrets About Leaving Pirates? Riveiro Responds

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Former Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has insisted he has no regrets about leaving his former side, saying the decision was never about where he was headed but did reveal one thing he didn’t like about his exit. Riveiro enjoyed a successful stint with the Buccaneers, where he won five domestic Cups, helped the side finish second twice in the league and reach the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. However he left Pirates before the previous season could end, joining Egyptian giants Al Ahly where he lasted only three months. Speaking on Sports Night Live with Andile Ncube on

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Nedbank Cup Qualification Round Draw

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The draw for the Nedbank Cup qualification round took place at the PSL office on Wednesday morning. The 16 teams from the Motsepe Foundation Championship will enter this stage of the competition, with the eight winners qualifying for the first official round of the Nedbank Cup. The first round will be contested between the 16 Betway Premiership sides, the eight MFC winners and eight amateur teams. The fixtures of the qualification round will be played on 2 and 3 December. Full qualification round draw: Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the

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Zwane Reveals His 25/26 Targets

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Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Themba Zwane has revealed his 2025/26 targets saying it he wants to help both his club and country. Mshishi has endured an injury interrupted season so far only featuring five times for his club across all competitions. He has also missed a chunk of Bafana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies. The 36-year-old, who is currently undergoing rehab on his injury, spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler where he mentioned winning the CAF Champions League with Sundowns as priority and winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana Bafana. “Now, at club

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Ncikazi Makes Bold Declaration On Carling Final

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has made a bold declaration ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final. The Buccaneers are set to face Marumo Gallants in the final on 6 December at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. This marks their first appearance in a league cup final since the 2018/19 season, when they fell short against Baroka FC in the Telkom Knockout Cup. Ncikazi says their preparations for the final are already well underway, noting that they began working intensively even while many of their players were away with Bafana Bafana for the international friendly against Zambia.

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Khanye – Hugo Must Give Pirates Star A Chance

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Despite being pleased with Bafana Bafana heading into the Africa Cup of Nations, iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye says head coach Hugo Broos still has to make a decision about his midfield. Bafana defeated Zambia 3-1 in Gqeberha in their farewell match before heading to the tournament starting in Morocco in December with Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole and second half substitute Thalente Mbatha marshalling the midfield. Khanye believes Orlando Pirates’ Masindi Nemtajela should be given a chance to give the team balance in the middle of the park. This was Nemtajela’s first outing with Bafana but didn’t play after being

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