Witbooi Pinpoints Amajimbos’ U17 World Cup Downfall

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Amajimbos star Emile Witbooi has identified the fatal flaw that extinguished South Africa’s dream at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. SA under 17 were eliminated from the World Cup by Japan after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat in the Round of 32 on Saturday in Doha, Qatar. Reflecting on the tournament, Witbooi, who scored two goals in the competition, says he was pleased with the valuable experience they acquired. “It’s a big experience to come play here against the best players in the world,” Witbooi told SAFA Media. “It just showed us yesterday [on Saturday against Japan] how far we are from being

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Official: CT City Confirm Exit Of Midfielder

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Cape Town City have confirmed the exit of midfielder Luyolo Slatsha, as first reported by iDiski Times on Monday morning. Slatsha, 23, reached an agreement with the Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit for a mutual termination of his contract after struggling for regular game time. Slatsha joined the Citizens reserve side after being snapped up from Ajax Cape Town (now, Cape Town Spurs) before signing a four-year contract with the senior side. City bid farewell to the player on Monday afternoon via social media. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking

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Sapula Downplays Having One Hand On HLWB Super League Title

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Despite being just a point away from their sixth successive Hollywoodbets Super League title, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies head coach Godfrey Sapula says it would be out of character to play for a draw in midweek. This is after his side’s narrow 1-0 win over Copperbelt Ladies in the league over the weekend where they reached 71 points in 27 matches. That’s five points from their nearest rivals JVW FC who defeated City Lads 2-0 and have one game left to play. Bonolo Mokoma and Julia Goncalves were on target to see the Blue Diamonds move to second spot with 66

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Tso Makes Bafana Plea Over Lorch

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iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has made a plea to the national team selectors to consider Thembinkosi Lorch for the 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations squad. Bafana have been putting final touches to their preparations for the African spectacle starting in Morocco in December that also included the 3-1 win over Zambia in a friendly this past weekend. Tso says he is pleased with how the squad looks so far with most positions already looking filled. The former Buccaneers captain believes that the addition of the Wydad AC attacker will make a difference in the team especially with his experience.

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All Teams Qualified For 2026 World Cup So Far

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After Nigeria failed to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive, here are all 32 teams who have booked their ticket for the tournament already – including Africa’s nine representatives. The Super Eagles lost the African Playoffs final 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo, with the Leopards now off to the Intercontinental Playoffs in March. Meanwhile, nine African countries have qualified for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America, including Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana. The other African teams are Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia. On

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CT City Release Midfielder

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Cape Town City have reached an agreement with midfielder Luyolo Slatsha for a mutual termination of his contract. iDiski Times has been reliably informed that the Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit has gone separate ways with Slatsha which will allow him to be a free agent and join the club of his choice ahead of the January transfer window. Slatsha came through City reserve side ranks and was announced in March 2024 to have signed a four-year contract with the senior side. The 23-year-old had a glimpse of a good career under Eric Tinkler as he played 20 games in the

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Two Chiefs Legends Inducted Into SA Hall Of Fame

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Former Kaizer Chiefs duo Doctor Khumalo and Mark Williams were among seven football legends inducted into the SA Hall of Fame on Friday evening. Khumalo and Williams’ induction saw the number of former Amakhosi greats reach seven after club Chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung got his induction in 2023, while Lucas Radebe, Teenage Dladla, former captain Neil Tovey and the late Ace Ntsoelengoe were all inducted in 2024. ‘Mdokies’ took time to thank the club in the player they shaped him to be during his playing days. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Khosi family for their support

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Nigeria Coach Explains Angry Outburst After Congo Victory

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Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle says his outburst after the penalty shoot-out defeat to DR Congo in the African FIFA World Cup play-off final was directed at someone he alleges was practicing ‘voodoo’. Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking end to their World Cup qualifying journey, losing 4-3 on penalties in sudden death, a cruel end after an incredible revival, having thrashed Benin in their final group game to sneak into the play-offs and then beating Gabon 4-1 last week. Meanwhile, Congo suffered a last-minute defeat to Senegal at home, which saw them lose the top spot in their group, they held

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Stellenbosch Put Two Players Up For Sale

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Stellenbosch FC have placed striker Lehlohonolo Mojela and midfielder Lesiba Nku up for sale and ordered the duo to train away from the senior team. iDiski Times understands that Stellenbosch aim to cash in on both Mojela and Nku in the coming window and the duo will leave the Cape Winelands side should suitors put a price that will meet Stellies demands. Both players have been asked to train on their own until they get new clubs. Mojela joined Stellies in JUly 2024 and has had a promising start, scoring six goals in his first nine appearances before he suffered

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