Edition 228 – Zwane & Nkota

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The 228th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices after Bafana Bafana officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Lorenz Köhler chatted with Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star and Honor ambassador Themba Zwane about the qualification for the World Cup and his hopes of being fit soon. Staying with Bafana Bafana we hear from young star Mohau Nkota, and look back at the last year as he rose at Orlando Pirates, earning his move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. Matshelane Mamabolo, meanwhile, chatted with Magesi star

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Makgopa Reacts After Netting Match-Winning Goal

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Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa has emphasized the importance of winning cup games after their CAF Champions League disappointment. The Buccaneers were dumped out of Africa’s elite club competition at the hands of DRC outfit Saint Eloi Lupopo this past weekend going down 5-4 on penalties despite winning the second leg 3-0. On Tuesday evening, Pirates got one over Carling Knockout Cup defending champions Magesi FC with a narrow 2-1 win eSgodini as the towering Bafana Bafana striker came on in the 68th minute to net the winner after Tshepang Moremi had given the hosts the lead with a belter

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Ouaddou – If We Want To DO This We Can Go To The Circus

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has questioned his side for the final 15 minutes, saying they need to be ambitious as he’s not here to ‘play circus.’ Pirates got revenge of the reigning champions of the Carling Knockout Magesi – who eliminated them out the competition last season in one of the shock results of the season. However, Ouaddou was not satisfied with the 2-1 scoreline, as Pirates created a host of chances, and conceded with the last kick of the game at Orlando Stadium. He also questioned the lack of ambition to score more goals, with the players

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Banyana Qualify For WAFCON 2026

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Thembi Kgatlana scored in injury-time to help Banyana Banyana defeat DR Congo 1-0 in the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night and qualify for the event with a 2-1 aggregate score-line. The sides played to 1-1 draw in the first leg in Kinshasa last week. Coach Thinasonke Mbuli made several changes to the side that started the first leg with Thembi Kgatlana and Hilda Magaia starting ahead of Bonolo Mokoma and Kgalebane Mohlakoana. There were positional switches for Bongeka Gamede and Lebo Ramalepe from central midfield and

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Moremi Stunner Dumps CKO Champs Out As Pirates March To Semi’s

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Orlando Pirates exercised their Carling Knockout demons with a 2-1 win over reigning champions Magesi at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday evening to advance to the semi-finals. Pirates enjoyed a dominant first half but found Elvis Chipezeze in inspiring form on the night, making six saves, while Yanela Mbuthuma, who was a real live-wire, smashed the cross bar from point blank range. The Zimbabwe goalkeeper’s pick of the bench was also to deny the former Richards Bay striker, who he pulled off an incredible reflex save to prevent Mbuthuma’s header from hitting the back of the net. John Maduka’s men were

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Bafana Legend Lands Coaching Internship At Bundesliga Club

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Bafana Bafana legend Delron Buckley is currently furthering his coaching career by undertaking an internship with the Bundesliga 2 club, Arminia Bielefeld. Buckley’s internship at Bielefeld is a continuation of the club’s established connection with South Africa. For the past four years, Bielefeld has built partnerships focused on football development within the country. The 47-year-old is no stranger to the club, having played for Bielefeld during the 2004/05 season after joining them from VFL Bochum. He continues his collaboration with the club after he was appointed as their ambassador in 2023. Buckley flew out to Germany this month and initially observed the Bielefeld first team. This week, he will move on to

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Pirates & Magesi Starting XIs Confirmed

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Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC have confirmed their respective starting lineups for the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal clash at the Orlando Stadium this evening. Following a dramatic exit in the CAF Champions League, Pirates aim to carry on with their journey in the CKC and possibly land their second trophy of the season. The Buccaneers don’t have much luck in this cup competition after they lost in the first round last season against the very same Magesi. Abdeslam Ouaddou and his troops aim to join the likes of Richards Bay and Golden Arrows in the semifinals. Meanwhile, John Maduka’s hope

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Pirates Unveil New 3rd Kit

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Orlando Pirates and adidas have unveiled the club’s new special edition third kit, which they will wear against Magesi on Tuesday evening. The Buccaneers will take on the defending champions in the Carling Knockout Cup at Orlando Stadium at 19:00 on Tuesday, with Dikwena tša Meetse knocking the home side out at the same venue last year. Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash, Pirates and adidas unveiled the club’s new third strip, which draws inspiration from the iconic Orlando Towers. “adidas and Orlando Pirates Football Club are proud to unveil the Club’s special edition Third Jersey, a bold new chapter in

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Broos Names Next Bafana Squad

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Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for next month’s friendly against Zambia. Bafana qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, with the match against Zambia serving as preparation for the tournament. 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 stated he might use the November window to give some new players a chance and named the likes of Puso Dithejane and Masindi Nemtajela in his initial

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