Benni’s Kenya Thrashed By Senegal

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Benni McCarthy’s Kenya received a massive 8-0 hammering at the hands of Senegal in an international friendly on Tuesday. The Lions of Teranga started the game with their strongest team led by Sadio Mane as they prepare for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. On the other side Kenya wanted to redeem themselves after a 1-0 against Equatorial Guinea four days ago. It took just nine minutes for Senegal to take the lead after Bayern Munchen striker Nicolas Jackson found the back of the net. Just three minutes later El Hadji Malick Diouf doubled the lead. Things went

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Riveiro – Why I’m Back In SA

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Former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is back in South Africa, sending speculation about a potential return to coach in Mzansi into overdrive. Riveiro famously left the Buccaneers before the end of last season after agreeing to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly. However, his stint with the record CAF Champions League winners was short-lived and he left at the end of August already. The Spaniard who lifted five trophies with Pirates in just three seasons is now back on South African shores due to a special invite by Carling Black Label ahead of the Carling Knockout Cup final. “I’ve

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Former Pirates Midfielder Motshwari Lands New PSL Club

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Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Orbit College have completed the signing of Ben Motshwari. iDiski Times has been reliably informed that Orbit completed the signing of Motshwari as a free agent after he was released by AmaZulu FC a few weeks ago. The 34-year-old joins his former colleague Ramahlwe Mphahlele, who recently also joined the Mswenko Boys as a free agent after he was released by Usuthu. Motshwari, though, is only eligible to play for Orbit in January since he was released outside the transfer window by AmaZulu and can only be registered once the window opens again. Motshwari brings

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PSL Club Slapped With Transfer Ban

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Golden Arrows have been sanctioned with a transfer ban by FIFA for failing to compensate their former player, Zimbabwean forward Knox Mutizwa.  The ban prevents Abafana Bes’thende from registering any new players for the next three consecutive transfer windows until they settle their financial debt with Mutizwa, as first reported by SABC Sport.  Mutizwa, along with Thabani Zuke, departed the club towards the end of the previous season. Both players are now with Richards Bay FC, with Mutizwa taking his dispute with Arrows to FIFA, who acted swiftly and now sent a letter confirming the ban – seen by iDiski Times –

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Mngqithi Makes Admission About Arrows

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has openly acknowledged his surprise at the team’s recent upturn in form. While Arrows have shown an impressive resurgence in their performances, results have not always been consistent. Their Carling Knockout Cup run ended in the semi-finals, cutting short their hopes of reaching a first final since 2009. Currently ninth on the Betway Premiership table with 16 points from 12 matches, Mngqithi admits he didn’t expect the team to progress this quickly. He believed they would only begin to find real stability after around 15 league games. Still, he praised the squad for making it

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Tso – Foster’s Runs Made A Huge Difference

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict Vilakazi hailed Lyle Foster’s contribution in Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 win over Zambia in an international friendly on Saturday. The striker didn’t score nor assist in the game however was involved in two of the three goals at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. According to Tso, Foster’s runs leading to Oswin Appollis’ opener and Mohau Nkota’s second goal were crucial. The former Buccaneers captain added that the runs the Burnley forward made and his positioning in the box distracted defenders and opened space for his teammates to finish the job and for ‘Tso’ that’s as good

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Doc Reacts To Being Inducted Into SA Hall Of Fame

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South African football legend Doctor Khumalo has expressed gratitude to his late parents, sister and South Africans at large after being inducted into the SA Hall Of Fame. ‘Mdokies’ was among several former football greats who were bestowed with the honourary award on Friday evening for their contribution to South African football alongside the likes of Mark Fish, the late Phil Masinga and AFCON-winning 1996 late coach Clive Barker as well as Aaron Mokoena and Janine Van Wyk. The former Amakhosi captain made over 400 appearances in the gold and black with a further 50 in national team colours forming

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Broos – What Makes Bafana Stronger Than At Last AFCON

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has outlined why his team is stronger now than when they took part in the previous AFCON tournament. The Belgian coach says his team has grown and improved since the last continental tournament held in Ivory Coast in early 2024. Bafana defied expectations by ousting Morocco—African heavyweights—in the Round of 16 and later finishing the tournament with a bronze medal. Aiming to improve on their previous campaign, Broos believes his side is now even more stronger. He says they are able to dominate many matches, and in those that they can’t, they have the resilience

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Edition 231 – Monyane & Radebe

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The 231st edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo chatted with Kaizer Chiefs right back Thabiso Monyane about his career and Bafana Bafana ambitions, amongst other things.  Bra Jakes also caught up with former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe to chat about the national team’s progress as they head to the AFCON, 30 years after Radebe won it in 1996. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke with Amajimbos and Kaizer Chiefs DDC coach Vela Khumalo, to talk about the U17s experience at the FIFA

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