New Sponsor Saves School Of Excellence

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A significant lifeline has been extended to the Transnet School of Excellence as Chippa United takes over its stewardship, preserving a vital pipeline for South African football talent. This crucial development will be supported by club chairman Siviwe Mpengesi’s company, Chipcor Developers. The school’s enduring legacy is evident in the countless professionals it has produced, including national icons like Steven Pienaar, Bernard Parker, and Keagan Dolly, who paved the way for the next generation, such as Relebohile Mofokeng, Kutlhwano Lethlaku, and Emile Witbooi. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below or fill in the form to have it

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New Date For Upcoming Chiefs Clash

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The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the new date for Kaizer Chiefs‘ clash with TS Galaxy, which had been postponed in September. The match was set take place on 14 September but had to be postponed due to Chiefs’ travels to DR Congo to face AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The PSL has now communicated to both clubs that the match has been rescheduled for 7 December, and it will kick off at 15:30 at Mbombela Stadium. It looks set to be the final Betway Premiership match ahead of the break for the Africa Cup of

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Hlungwani Delivers Verdict After Chongo’s Lunging Tackle On Mbule

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has questioned match officials in their decision to not send off Kabaso Chongo after his lunging tackle on Sipho Mbule in Saturday’s friendly international in Gqeberha. With just six minutes on the clock, and with Bafana Bafana on the attack, the Zambian defender lunged at Mbule to prevent an early goalscoring opportunity for the hosts. Despite the clash being a friendly in preparation for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, ‘The Principal’ expressed disappointment in the referee producing just a yellow card even though Chongo displayed serious foul play. “Here we see what

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Mshishi Hails Bafana Strikers

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane hailed the trio of Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners saying they each bring something different to the national team. Makgopa and Foster have led the Bafana attack alongside Mohau Nkota while Rayners is still out with injury. All the forwards are also doing well at their respective clubs leaving coach Hugo Broos with a headache for the selection of the final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament starting in Morocco in late December. Mshishi spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler where he touched on the strikers’ qualities and

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Ribeiro Nets Another Winner

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa netted the second winner for Cultural Leonesa in three games. Ribeiro joined the LaLiga 2 side after terminating his contract with Masandawana, with his case still in front of the FIFA tribunal. However, he has received a clearance by FIFA and started playing for his new club in Spain. On Monday, Ribeiro scored his second goal for Leonesa, netting the only goal in a 1-0 win over former LaLiga side Malaga. It was Leonesa’s fifth win in 14 games and saw them climb out of the relegation spots, overtaking Malaga, and four others

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Broos Makes Selection Admission Ahead Of AFCON

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits that the day he announces the 23-man squad that will be going to the AFCON will be painful to some players even to himself. South Africa wrapped up their preparations for next month’s continental showpiece in Morocco with a friendly win over Zambia with the Belgian mentor now facing a selection headache when he names his squad in the coming days. In the recent squad that beat Chipolopolo 3-1 on Saturday in Gqeberha, there were quite a number of players that were not selected though they had previously been in the 2026 FIFA

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Official: AmaZulu Announce New Signing 

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AmaZulu FC have completed the signing of former Richards Bay midfielder Langelihle Mhlongo on a free transfer. The 24-year-old parted ways with the Natal Rich Boyz at the end of the previous campaign, having been with the club from the 2021/22 season. He made 65 appearances in the colours of Richards Bay, netting one goal in the process. Following an end of a player-club dispute with Richards Bay, he’s understood to have inked a deal with Usuthu joining them to strengthen the Arthur Zwane’s side. AmaZulu have since announced on social media welcoming the player. “Let’s all welcome midfielder Langelihle

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Masuku Makes Surprise Move Abroad

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Former Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates playmaker Menzi Masuku has made a surprise move abroad to Al-Shabab Club. The 32-year-old who was part of the South Africa national team squad that competed at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) earlier this year after his exit at Arrows, has resurfaced in Bahrain. Once one of the most promising talents in the country, his journey from Mpumalanga Black Aces, Roses United and then Jomo Cosmos, led him to Pirates where he starred in the reserve team before an explosive two-goal starting debut for the Buccaneers. He went on to form part of the

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Broos – Why I left Out Ngezana For Zambia

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the reason behind Siyabonga Ngezana’s exclusion from the squad that faced Zambia.  South Africa cruised to a 3-1 victory over Chipolopolo in Saturday’s international friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. This match served as preparation for AFCON set to be held in Morocco next month with both teams gearing up to participate in the tournament. Broos said he excluded a few players to assess different options, pointing to Siyabonga Ngezana’s omission as an example.  For this match, he paired Nkosinathi Sibisi with Mbekezeli Mbokazi in central defence, while Thabo Moloisane

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