Eymael Dismisses Mali’s Chippa Exit Claims

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Former Chippa United head coach Luc Eymael has dismissed claims from the club’s Sporting Director Sinesipho Mali that he was unhappy with the quality of players at his disposal which led to his exit. Mali reportedly said the Belgian mentor was not fully confident with the squad and that he was unable to turn fortunes around in their next five matches, something Eymael has strongly denied. Speaking to Andile Ncube on Sports Night Amplified, the former Free State Stars and Polokwane City coach did not mince his words on the supposed untrue claims. “It’s a big lie, I’m sorry to

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SAFA Make Huge Partnership Announcement

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SAFA and Sasol have renewed their longstanding partnership for a further four-year period, until 2029. The previous sponsorship had concluded on 30 June 2025 with renewal negotiations taking longer than initially anticipated. ALSO READ: SAFA Announce New Kit SupplierSAFA Make Major Kit Announcement After WC Qualification The two parties confirmed on Friday that Sasol once again reaffirmed their continued commitment as the longest-standing sponsor of women’s football in South Africa, spanning over 16 years. “We are delighted with SASOL’s renewal of the South African senior women’s national team premier partnership to continue the legacy of growing women’s football until 2029,”

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Carnell Earns MLS Award Nomination

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Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell has been nominated for the MLS Coach of the Year award. The South African-born tactician most recently guided Union to the 2025 Supporters’ Shield title and has been pitted alongside Jesper Sørensen [Vancouver] and Mikey Varas [San Diego] for the award. The 47-year-old former Bafana Bafana left-back was appointed as head coach of Union in January this year after succeeding Jim Curtin who had been at the helm for a decade-long tenure. Carnell previously led St. Louis City to a successful inaugural MLS season in 2023. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital

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Zwane – How Bafana WC Qualification Could Make Things ‘Difficult’ For SA Clubs

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AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has discussed how Bafana Bafana‘s FIFA World Cup qualification could make things “difficult” for the clubs in the Betway Premiership this season. Zwane was speaking after AmaZulu’s narrow 1-0 win in the Betway Premiership over Durban City, which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this past Saturday. He was asked how the Bafana World Cup qualification would intensify competition and motivation among club players hoping for a national team call-up. While he views the players’ desire to be seen as a positive sign of their ambitions and dreams, Zwane warned that this increased individual focus could ultimately make things difficult for the clubs this

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I Spoke To Mofokeng – They Made Him Crazy

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says it’s not his job to interfere with future of promising talents Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng but admits speculation has affected the latter. Mbokazi and Mofokeng has enjoyed meteoric rises from the DStv Diski Challenge squad to the Bafana set-up after starting for the Orlando Pirates team over the past two years. And intense speculation has naturally arised over potential moves abroad, with Mofokeng, in particular, Broos noting, has been affected by all the talk around his future. “This is not my job to interfere with this kind of things [advising players who

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Kaze Makes Surprise Baartman Admission

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has admitted that Luke Baartman could feature for the club’s DStv Diski Challenge team before appearing in the first team. On Wednesday, new signings Asanele Velebayi and Lebohang Maboe were on the bench, while Etiosa Ighodaro started his first game for Amakhosi. However, there was no sign of the likes of Ethan Chislett, Nkanyiso Shinga and Luke Baartman – with Kaze admitting everyone will get their chances but Baartman could first be registered with the DDC side after missing large parts of the season so far. “We have around 34 players. There is a process

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Ndamane – I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong At Chiefs

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Bafana Bafana and TS Galaxy defender Khulumani Ndamane has opened up on his journey to professional football and how he ended up joining TS Galaxy from Kaizer Chiefs on a free transfer. Ndamane, 21, has quickly emerged into one of the brightest defensive prospects in the country, since joining Galaxy in 2024, after starring in the Chiefs U19 and reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge. However, he didn’t make it to the senior squad, and Galaxy quickly snapped him up as the replacement for then club captain, Given Msimango – who ironically left to join the Soweto giants. Ndamane

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Kekana Makes Admission On New Sundowns Signings

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana admits the new signings have provided a boost to the squad after an indifferent start to the 2025/26 season. With six wins, three draws and a defeat in their opening 10 games, Sundowns sit top of the table, but could drop to third, if Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates take advantage of their games in hand. This has brought question marks around the squad, who have been dominant on the domestic league stage, chasing a ninth consecutive league title. Added to this, they suffered an early exit from the Carling Knockout by Marumo Gallants and

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Edition 227 – Foster, Broos & Bafana

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The 227th 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 After booking that World Cup ticket, Lorenz Köhler chatted with Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster about the scrutiny he has been under from supporters. Hugo Broos follows in the footsteps of Clive Barker and Carlos Queiroz in qualifying Bafana for the FIFA World Cup, and Matshelane Mamabolo looks at why Broos must be the coach at the finals, unlike what happened to Barker and Queiroz. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile,

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