Nwabali On Eagles Chances At 2025 AFCON

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Nigeria first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has tipped the Super Eagles to have a successful 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco. The Super Eagles finished as runners-up at the last edition in Ivory Coast where Nwabali was one of the breakout stars in the green and white. The Chippa United captain told the media at a CAF event in Johannesburg that African football has improved a lot in recent years and there are no guarantees for the so-called power houses. In as much as he doesn’t feel the group is the toughest one, he knows Nigeria like all

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SAFA President On Amajimbos Reaching WC Last 32

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SAFA President Danny Jordaan is beaming with pride after the SA U17 team created their own history by booking their place in the U17 FIFA World Cup last 32 round. Despite going down 3-1 to Group A winners Italy in their last group match, Amajimbos had beaten Bolivia 3-1 in their tournament opener before holding hosts Qatar to a 1-1 draw to finish second and progress to the next round. Speaking to SAFA.net, Jordaan expressed how Amajimbos have received plaudits from some of football’s greats as well as lessons the team has learnt at the ongoing global showpiece. “You can

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Makgalwa On Living Up To Mosimane Projection

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Sekhukhune United winger Keletso Makgalwa says Pitso Mosimane played a massive role in his rise to professional football and believes he’s close to reaching the potential he projected. Mosimane stated back in 2017 that Makgalwa was the next star of South African football when he was promoted from the reserve team where his dominance earned him the nickname, Aguero, due to his explosive style of play and finishing. However, it’s been a turbulent journey for the player over nearly a decade, as he now looks set to finally make his senior national team debut at the age of 28 –

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Rulani Shares Views On Broos’ Lorch Decision

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MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena says Hugo Broos has earned the right to be trusted in his national team selections and Thembinkosi Lorch must continue to work hard to convince the Bafana Bafana coach like Themba Zwane did. Lorch, 32, is experiencing a great second season at Wydad Athletic Club, having scored five goals and set up four more across all competitions this season. However, Broos recently stated that he doesn’t believe Lorch will be part of his squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, because of his advanced age. With Broos having a similar stance on Zwane

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Exclusive: Chiefs Home Venue Vs Zamalek Revealed

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Polokwane Municipality have confirmed to iDiski Times that the CAF Confederation Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Zamalek will be hosted at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The two sides will renew old rivalries in Group D alongside another Egyptian side Al Masry and ZESCO United of Zambia. Amakhosi booked their place in the group stage after defeating DR Congo side AS Simba 3-1 in the second preliminary match. The 2025/26 season is the first time Chiefs are playing in inter-club competition since the CAF Champions League campaign in 2021 where they reached the final. Meanwhile, Sport and Recreation manager at

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Edition 230 – Modiba & Makgopa

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The 230th 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 Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Aubrey Modiba about his ambitions at club and national team level ahead of the resumption of the CAFCL and the upcoming AFCON. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke to Orlando Pirates and Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa after their FIFA World Cup qualification and also spoke to Baroka boss Khurishi Mphahlele about Makgopa’s early career. Lethabo also spoke to Philadelphia Union’s Olwethu Makhanya about his breakthrough season

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Ouaddou On Ndaba’s Rise

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on the rise of left-back Nkosikhona Ndaba, who joined the club at the beginning of the season. The defender signed for the Buccaneers along with Yanela Mbuthuma from the KZN outfit Richards Bay. Since joining, the defender has featured in seven matches across all competitions, providing an assist and recently scoring his first goal for the club in their Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows. Ouaddou lauded Ndaba’s displays, noting that the defender has stepped up and impressed every time he has been on the pitch. “Ndaba is part of the group

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Chiefs Player Sidelined For Two Months

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has undergone a shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for at least two months. Ntwari, 26, has only played one game for Chiefs this season, with Brandon Petersen preferred as first-choice keeper and taking his chance with both hands. However, Ntwari did manage to overtake Bruce Bvuma in the race for second place and featured in the Carling Knockout Cup defeat Stellenbosch FC on penalties. The Rwanda shotstopper famously denied being substituted for Bvuma just before the shootout and despite saving one penalty, Chiefs got knocked out. Ntwari did not feature in any Chiefs squad

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Makgalwa – What Held Me Back At Sundowns

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Sekhukhune United attacking midfielder Keletso Makgalwa has opened up about what hindered his progress at Mamelodi Sundowns. Makgalwa was speaking to the journalists on Monday when Bafana Bafana assembled ahead of the international friendly match against Zambia. The 28-year-old earned a national team call-up following a remarkable season with Sekhukhune, where he was nominated for both the Players’ Player of the Season and PSL Footballer of the Season awards. His consistent performances finally caught the eye of Hugo Broos who called him in his recent 23-man squad, having previously included him in preliminary squads. The skilful winger came through Sundowns’ academy, getting promotion to the first team

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