Broos – Why I Didn’t Call Up Shabalala

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why he didn’t call up Kaizer Chiefs’ in-form winger Mduduzi Shabalala in his squad to face Zambia. Bafana will take on Chipolopolo on 15 November at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha at 18:00. Broos explained he only opted for one friendly in the upcoming international break due to the overloaded Premier Soccer League calendar. With Chiefs starting their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on top of their Betway Premiership commitments after the international break, Broos says he felt he wanted to give other players a chance this window. “It is a moment that you

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Broos Explains Continuous Lorch Snub

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why continuously overlooks in-form Thembinkosi Lorch. Bafana will take on Chipolopolo on 15 November at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha at 18:00. Broos explained he only opted for one friendly in the upcoming international break due to the overloaded. Lorch has had a great start to the 2025/26 season in Morocco, scoring four goals in eight games and also rolled back the years at the FIFA Club World Cup. However, Broos insisted that he doesn’t believe Lorch is the future and also revealed that he wasn’t impressed with the winger during his last

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Broos Announces Bafana Squad

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Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad to face Zambia in a friendly later this month. Bafana will take on the Chipolopolo at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha on 15 November at 18:00. Bafana are currently on a 24-match unbeaten streak on the field, although that official record was shortened by the points deduction from FIFA for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Broos had initially announced a 43-man provisional squad and has now cut it down to 23 names, stating that he has invited a few new players to give them a chance before the Africa

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Edition 229 – Mabasa & Ndamane

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The 229th 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, meanwhile, chatted with Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa as he closes in on the club’s goalscoring record. Bra Jakes also spoke with Bafana Bafana and TS Galaxy defender Khulumani Ndamane about how his career has progressed since leaving Kaizer Chiefs as a youngster. Sinethemba Sithole, meanwhile, caught up with Richards Bay and Malawi striker Gabadinho Mhango about this latest chapter in his career. After a decade in Europe, Jaisen Clifford returned to

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Lupopo CEO Speaks Out On Pirates Complaints

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St Eloi Lupopo CEO Jean-Luc Kapend has spoken out on Orlando Pirates complaints after the DRC outfit eliminated them from the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers were eliminated in the second preliminary round after a thrilling two-legged contest against Lupopo finished level at 3-3 on aggregate, forcing a decisive penalty shootout. Following the match, the Bucs immediately submitted a complaint to CAF, alleging several violations. They claimed the Congolese coach, Guy Bukasa, was improperly on the bench as he was reportedly serving a six-match ban for a disciplinary offence committed during the Under-20 AFCON.  Additionally, Pirates cited two player-related issues.

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Beganovic Explains Ndamane, Mahlangu Absence

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TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has explained the absence of central defenders Khulamane Ndamane and MacBeth Mahlangu in their 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Galaxy first choice defensive pairing were notable omissions from the game at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday evening which raised questions marks, particularly over Ndamane who has strongly been linked with Masandawana. There were suggestions before the window closed that Sundowns completed the move for the 21-year-old South Africa international and would spend the season out on loan back at the Rockets. But Beganovic stated that the players, and Mahlangu both suffered knocks against Stellenbosch

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Ouaddou Opens Up On Rele Return

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says it’s fantastic to see Relebohile Mofokeng return to the squad after his cameo off the bench against Golden Arrows. The Buccaneers downed an in-form Abafana Bes’thende 3-1 at King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday evening to move into second place. The match saw Mofokeng return to the squad after missing four games, and his coach was pleased with his performance in the final 15 minutes. “You know he is important for the club, how we love that player,” Ouaddou stated. “It’s fantastic to see him back in our team. “Especially when you give him

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Next Bafana Venue Confirmed

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The South African Football Association have confirmed Bafana Bafana’s friendly match against Zambia will be played at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. Bafana take on the Chipolopolo on 15 November in a warm-up friendly match ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Zambia are currently without a coach after parting ways with Avram Grant last week, while Hugo Broos will look to extend his side’s 24-match uneaten run (excl. the FIFA-awarded loss to Lesotho). On Wednesday, SAFA announced they will take the crucial friendly match Gqeberha, and it will kick off at 18:00 on 15 November. “Gqeberha in the Eastern

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Pirates Down In-Form Arrows

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Orlando Pirates picked up a 2-1 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership clash at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday evening. The former Richards Bay duo Nkosinathi Ndaba and Yanela Mbuthuma netted two goals for Pirates with Thokozani Khumalo scoring the only goal for the home side. Nkosinathi Sibisi, Nkosikhona Ndaba and Sipho Mbule started in the places of Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deon Hotto and Camren Dansin. Meanwhile, Arrows brought in Sboniso Madonsela and Sibonelo Cele for Keenan Phillips and Osborn Maluleke. Both teams were cautious in the early stages of the match with each side trying to

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