Pirates Coach Previews DDC Derby Vs Struggling Chiefs

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Orlando Pirates reserve side head coach Roscoe Krieling stated form mustn’t deceive football supporters when it comes to Sunday’s DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby. High-flying Pirates will face Kaizer Chiefs this coming Sunday in the Soweto Derby after winning eight of their first 10 games this campaign. The Buccaneers are coming to this game on the back of two massive wins against title challengers Mamelodi Sundowns – beating them 5-1 – and Magesi FC. Krieling’s side are sitting comfortably at the top with 25 points, five points clear of Sundowns. Chiefs, meanwhile, have struggled to recoup the form of their

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The Xtra Reliable Smartphone For South Africa’s Toughest Conditions

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HONOR’s latest release, the HONOR X7d 5G, isn’t just another smartphone launch. Once again, the brand flexes its muscle with a real-world test of what accessible technology can do. Designed for Mzansi’s heat, dust, rain, and adventure, it combines tough durability, lasting battery life, and smart AI innovation. With its finger firmly on the pulse of what matters in South Africa, the HONOR X7d 5G delivers reliability that’s built to last – in a stylish design. Form and function is a formidable combination to face the incredibly diverse landcapes across the nation. Blyde River Canyon – The Drop Test Made Beautiful At

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Zambia Announce Squad To Face Bafana

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Zambia have announced their 33-man squad to face Bafana Bafana in an international friendly match this coming weekened. The Chipolopolo will meet Bafana at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday at 15:30. Zambia have recently parted ways with Avram Grant and appointed Moses Sichone as new head coach, with the match in South Africa his first test. Sichone called up 33 players to his first squad, with Leicester City’s Patson Daka being the standout name on the list.

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Sundowns A Step Closer To Another Title

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies defeated University of Johannesburg (UJ) 3-0 in midweek to increase their chances of clinching a sixth Hollywoodbets Super League title. Refilwe Tholakele, Nthabiseng Majiya and Kholosa Biyana were on the score sheet at the Lucas Moripe Stadium to see Sundowns stay in top position with 68 points in 26 matches. Meanwhile the Orange Army have completed their season and are currently in seventh position with 42 points in 30 games. TS Galaxy narrowly defeated University of Fort Hare 1-0 to keep pressure on Sundowns at the top. Leandra Smeda’s sole goal ensured that the Rockets remained in

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Foster On Chasing Benni Record

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Bafana Bafana and Burnley striker Lyle Foster has admitted that he wouldn’t mind breaking Benni McCarthy’s goal record at the national senior team. McCarthy’s record of 31 goals still stands years after his retirement and Foster – the only South African player in the English Premier League – currently sits on nine goals in his 31 appearances for Bafana. The 25-year-old spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Lorenz Köhler in edition 227 of the newspaper at the back of Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where he expressed his love for the Kenya national team

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Mabasa On Missing Out On Bafana

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Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has opened up on continuously missing out on the national team despite his impressive scoring record in black and white. Mabasa, 29, was last in the squad four years ago in Hugo Broos’ early days but has struggled to crack the team since. Recently he was named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin in March and still did not make the final selection. The 29-year-old spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 229 of the newspaper, where he admitted it’s painful to be

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Ouaddou – We Don’t Play the Final, We Win It

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made a bold declaration after guiding his side to the Carling Knockout Cup final. The Buccaneers secured their place in the final with a 1-0 victory over Richards Bay in the semi-final clash at Moses Mabhida Stadium last Saturday. They will now face Marumo Gallants, who edged out Golden Arrows on penalties in the other semi-final on Sunday. Ouaddou now emphasised the team’s winning mentality, saying that at Pirates, the goal is to win every game, and the Carling Knockout final will be no exception. “We take game by game, step by step, the target is to win every game we play,” said Ouaddou.

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Zwane – What I Told Mbule Before Pirates Move

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane has revealed what he told national teammate Sipho Mbule ahead of his move to Orlando Pirates, saying he encouraged the latter to focus. Mbule joined Pirates at the beginning of the current season at the back of widely-reported disciplinary issues he allegedly had on loan at Sekhukhune United and his former side Sundowns. Mshishi, as Zwane is affectionately known, spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler in edition 228 of the newspaper, where he addressed his relationship with Mbule and how he told the ‘Master Chef’ to work hard at his new

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Mokwena On Algeria Transfer Laws & Why Lorch Deal Fell Through

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MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena has discussed the strict transfer ruling in place in the Algerian Ligue 1 and explained why the potential transfer of Thembinkosi Lorch was not possible in the off-season. Mokwena is in his first season with the reigning champions and currently lead the table with 22 points in eight games, with three games in hand over second-placed MC Oran, who have amassed 20 points thus far. The club made six signings ahead of the new season; Algeria national team goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz from Persepolis FC in Iran, midfielder Sid Ahmed Aissaoui from CSKA Moscow and

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