Bennet Mokoena Discusses Experience With Sundowns First Team

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Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Bennet Mokoena has opened up on his experience with the first team, having made his debut a few weeks ago. The 18-year-old was handed his first-team appearance by coach Miguel Cardoso in the Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows on 24 September when Sundowns lost 1-0. This was after impressive displays he had with the reserve team, earning him a move up to the senior side. This past weekend, Mokoena was again with the reserve side as they beat AmaZulu 3-0 in the DDC. He scored the third goal—a magnificent strike from the free-kick spot. Mokoena says the main difference between the Betway Premiership and

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Khumalo On Preparing Jansen For Chiefs First Team

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Kaizer Chiefs reserve side head coach Vela Khumalo has explained the inclusion of Donay Jansen in the team and why he was played in defence instead of his natural striker position. Jansen returned from SuperSport United where he spent a season on loan. The 22-year-old didn’t have much game time at United’s senior side and featured more in the reserves side, but competition was stiff there with Siviwe Magidigidi on form also. Speaking to SuperSport TV after the 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United, Khumalo mentioned that Jansen played the full back position to get him back to a level they

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CT City To Lose Another Key Staff Member

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Cape Town City continues to lose staff members with fitness coach Hlalefo Senoamali the latest to exit the club for Sekhukhune United. Senoamali has been with City from development coming through to the first team and was also part of the Amajita technical set up that went on to win the AFCON U20 title and was most recently at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile. iDiski Times can exclusively confirm that Babina Noko is on the verge of finalizing the move for Senoamali from the Mother City outfit.  He’s set to join Eric Tinkler, Marc Van Heerden and Mvuseleli

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Williams – What I Told Bafana Players Pre-Rwanda

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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has revealed what he told his teammates heading into the clash against Rwanda. South Africa secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing top of Group C with 18 points, following a 3-0 victory over Rwanda on Tuesday at Mbombela Stadium on the final matchday of qualifying. Heading into the match against Amavubi, Bafana needed nothing less than a victory with a wide margin to boost their chances of qualification. Williams said he reminded the team that unity was easy during their impressive run in qualifying. After the three-point deduction and a draw with Zimbabwe, however, he

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Edition 226 – Sundowns CAFCL & Thokolo

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The 226th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Mamelodi Sundowns begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Remo Stars, and Matshelane Mamabolo looks at the challenge ahead and South African clubs’ history against Nigerian outfits.  Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke with Sekhukhune United’s Medupi Thokolo about his sudden impact in his debut Betway Premiership season, having already won a couple of Man of the Match awards. Bra Jakes meanwhile caught up with former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane, who is embarking on his

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Junior Makes Mbule-Pirates Claim After Stellar Bafana Performance

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger analyst Junior Khanye has heaped huge praise on Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule after another great shift in the middle of the park. Mbule seems to have shaken off his off-field issues that had briefly derailed his career which saw Mamelodi Sundowns part ways with him. His move to Orlando Pirates came with a lot of scepticism because of his previous antics but the ‘Master Chef’ has once again found his feet and has consistently delivered whenever given the chance by head coach Hugo Broos. Khanye was not short of praise for Mbule who he says

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Rwanda Coach Gives Friendly Advice To SA

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Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has given a friendly advice to South Africa after they qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana thumped Rwanda 3-0 in the last qualifying match at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening, finishing on top of Group C with 18 points. This is their first qualification since 2002 while their last participation in the tournament was in 2010 as hosts. After the match, Amrouche advised South Africa to start preparing the next generation now, ensuring they are slowly integrated into the current Bafana setup. He warned that there are “older players” in the team, stressing that SA

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SAFA Make Major Kit Announcement After WC Qualification

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) and French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif have announced the conclusion of their five-year partnership. The partnership started just prior to the global pandemic, and the collaboration has been defined by several landmark achievements including Banyana Banyana first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, and Banyana’s qualification and performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In addition, Bafana collected their first medal at an Africa Cup of Nations in 21 years, while they also qualified for their first FIFA World Cup since 2002. There were several initiatives such as a special-edition black Banyana

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Broos On Bafana Future After World Cup

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the perfect time to end his coaching career will be after the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year. Broos began his tenure with South Africa in 2021, taking the reins following the sacking of Molefi Ntseki. He has transformed Bafana into a force to be reckoned with in African football. He guided them into a bronze medal finish in the last year’s AFCON in Ivory Coast.  He has, again, qualified for the next AFCON to be held in Morocco and most recently the World Cup to take place in USA, Mexico and Canada next

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