Chiefs Winless Again, Downs Hammer AmaZulu

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Kaizer Chiefs‘ winless run continued after a 1-1 draw with Sekhukhune United while Mamelodi Sundowns hammered AmaZulu 3-0 in Sunday’s DStv Diski Challenge fixtures. Siwelele FC picked up three points away from home as Siphesihle Jeza’s solitary strike in the 15th minute was enough to see them beat ORBIT 1-0. Polokwane City were the other team who recorded an away win beating Marumo Gallants 2-0. The young Brazilians picked up a huge win on the road scoring just 12 minutes in through Oarabile Booysen who received a low cross inside the box to punish Usuthu. It was 2-0 in the

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Makgalwa – Last Season Was No Fluke

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Sekhukhune United winger Keletso Makgalwa says his exploits from the previous season were not a fluke and he is capable of repeating if not bettering it. Makgalwa was one of the standout players helping Babina Noko to a fourth-place finish contributing six goals and 11 assists. This culminated in the 28-year-old receiving two end of the season award nominations including Player of the Season which was eventually won by Lucas Ribeiro. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man spoke to iDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago in edition 225 of the newspaper where he reflected on the nominations and how he had set

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Why My Players Cried – Leslie Notsi

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Lesotho national team coach Leslie Notsi has explained why his players were inconsolable after their game with Nigeria at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. Likuena lost 2-1 to the Super Eagles in the penultimate round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying Group C to remain second from bottom in the pool with nine points from as many matches. Meanwhile, Nigeria remained in third position with 14 points from the same number of games and in with a shot at qualifying for the global showpiece to be hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada. Lesotho had held Nigeria goalless at

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Mngqithi – Most SA Teams Kick The Ball Forward 

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has made a bold statement about South African football clubs. Mngqithi was speaking last week after defeating Sekhukhune United in Carling Knockout Cup, eliminating them in the Round of 16. ALSO READ: Mngqithi on Arrows Star – This Boy Deserves More CreditMngqithi Explains Arrows Progress Under His Leadership Arrows’ recent run of attractive football, he noted that the team has been growing in their ability to play constructive football, even though they still make occasional mistakes. Mngqithi says many South African teams avoid ball possession-based football, opting instead to kick the ball forward and capitalise on second balls. “Most teams

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Langerman – Why I Returned To Playing Aged 39

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Baroka FC defender Tebogo Langerman has revealed that club chairman Khurishi Mphahlele is the reason he returned to playing in the professional ranks at the age of 39. Langerman last played in the professional set-ups three years ago when he was with the now defunct Moroka Swallows after enjoying a successful time with Mamelodi Sundowns. Last season, he was player-coach at Sunrise FC in ABC Motsepe League in Lephalale, Limpopo. ALSO READ: Official: Langerman Names Chiefs Star Among Players Who Impressed HimLangerman Lands New Club Aged 39 The former South African international spoke to IDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago in

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Smythe-Lowe Optimistic About Future After U20 World Cup Showing

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Amajita goalkeeper Fletcher Smythe-Lowe has reflected on a whirlwind journey with the South Africa national U20 squad over the past two years. The 18-year-old Estoril goalkeeper has been an ever-present figure for the country, winning the Goalkeeper of the Tournament in their Cosafa Cup and Africa Cup of Nations triumphs and played every minute of their campaign which ended in the last-16 of the World Cup. ALSO READ: Mdaka Reflects On Amajita World Cup ExitAmajita Eliminated From The U20 World Cup Touted for a major future, the teenager stopper who signed his first professional contract with the Liga Portugal club

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Williams On Lows That Humbled Him Last Season

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Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has opened up on how the lows of last season humbled him, even as he celebrated the highs he achieved. Last year, the 33-year-old made history as the first goalkeeper to be nominated for the Yashin Trophy at Ballon d’Or while playing for an African club, ultimately finishing in ninth place. He has highlighted that as one of the best moments last season.  He also described taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup with Sundowns as one of the greatest achievements for him personally and for the club during the past season. Despite the successes, Williams admitted that the two final

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What Next For Amajita After World Cup?

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Raymond Mdaka says the crop of players coming through the U17 squad bodes for an exciting future for Amajita. After reaching the top 16 in world football, the reigning Cosafa and AFCON champions will now be looking to establish themselves in the professional ranks, potentially push for the 2028 Olympic games and senior international football. The U17 side are now in their final preparation for the World Cup in Qatar that begins in November – while the younger crop of players just secured the Cosafa Cup title for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations. “Something one cannot confirm, as

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Langerman Names Chiefs Star Among Players Who Impressed Him

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Baroka FC left-back Tebogo Langerman has named Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabiso Monyane and Polokwane City’s Thabang Matuludi among the players that have impressed him so far this season. Monyane joined Amakhosi as a free agent at the start of the campaign after being released by Orlando Pirates at the end of the previous season. The 25-year-old has played five matches for Chiefs where he also been hailed as one of their best acquisitions this season while also breaking into the senior national team. Langerman told iDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago in edition 225 of the newspaper that Monyane and Polokwane

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