Barker Reacts To Finally Breaking Chiefs ‘Hoodoo’

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker was relieved that they finally ended the hoodoo against Kaizer Chiefs. Stellies faced the Chiefs five times this year before the recent Carling Knockout Cup last 16 with the Cape Winelands outfit losing four matches receiving two red cards in two of those ties. The Barker-led side ended the hoodoo after eliminating Amakhosi 5-4 via penalties with the mentor left pleased with the performance even though they received the red card towards the end of the extra time. “I never wondered, holds grudges or looks to beat the team because of one, two, three,

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Edition 225 – Mbokazi & Makgalwa

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The 225th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Sinethemba Sithole caught up with Wonder Mnguni, who coached Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Langalibalele Academy, before his move Orlando Pirates,  and how he always knew he had a star on his hands. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke with Sekhukhune United’s Keletso Makgalwa about the club’s excellent start to the league campaign. With all eyes on Bafana Bafana, Matshelane Mamabolo looks ahead to the key World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda and the familiar goalkeepers who

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Sundowns Chairman Takes Part In Coaching Course

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Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe is among 30 people that have enrolled for the CAF C License course currently on-going in Gauteng. The course is being implemented in two phases, the first one started on Saturday 4 October ending on Saturday 11 October. The second phase is scheduled from 6-12 December this year. Motsepe already has a D License qualification which he obtained in 2023. Meanwhile, the course led by instructor Simon Tshowa and Banyana Banyana goalkeeper coach Cameron Cox is aimed at giving coaches an improved technical, tactical and leadership abilities. Some of the outstanding names attending with Motsepe

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Chiefs To Face Man Utd

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Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge champions will face the U21 side of Manchester United as part of the DDC International Tour. Amakhosi’s young guns won the DDC title for a first-time last season and will now test themselves against the youth sides of three English teams, namely: United, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers. “The Premier Soccer League (PSL) and MultiChoice are pleased to announce that the 2024/25 DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) champions, Kaizer Chiefs, will face English giants Manchester United this coming November as part of the DDC International Tour,” a statement read. “This exciting fixture follows Amakhosi’s historic

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Official: Al Ahly Appoint Riveiro Successor

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Al Ahly have appointed Danish tactician Jess Thorup as their new head coach as the official successor of Jose Riveiro. Riveiro lasted only three months in his role at the Egyptian giants before being sacked, which proved an anti-climactic end after becoming one of the most sought after coaches on the continent during his stint at Orlando Pirates. He won five domestic trophies in his three seasons at the club – and reached the CAF Champions League semi-final – as well as finished as league runners-up for three consecutive seasons. Thorup now comes in with the clear target of winning

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Spurs Release Statement On Velebayi & Baartman Ruling

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Cape Town Spurs have acknowledged the ruling of SAFA arbitrator Hilton Epstein regarding Luke Baartman and Asanele Velebayi. Earlier, Epstein’s ruling had confirmed that Baartman and Velebayi were declared free agents and are now available to play for Kaizer Chiefs. The PSL DRC had already made the same ruling, but Spurs had appealed the decision, with both players not allowed to play for their new club until the arbitrator ruling. With Baartman and Velebayi now allowed to feature for Amakhosi, Spurs have noted the ruling and stated they “respect the arbitration process and will abide by the decision”. “Cape Town

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Jessica Appointed In FIFA Role

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has been appointed on FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee. Motaung’s appointment in the FIFA Committee comes two years after she was appointed as vice-president of the African Clubs Association (ACA). “Following a thorough consultation process involving FIFA’s Member Associations and the confederations, members of the newly created Standing Committees were appointed for the period 2025-2029,” FIFA announced. FIFA president Gianni Infantino added: “The new Standing Committees will lead to the greater involvement of our Member Associations, the confederations and other stakeholders in our decision-making processes, increased female representation and more focused technical expertise

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SAFA Make Baartman & Velebayi Ruling

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The SAFA Arbitrator Hilton Epstein has ruled in favour of Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman, declaring them free agents, meaning they can now officially be used by Kaizer Chiefs. The PSL DRC had ruled in favour of Baartman and Velebayi, declaring them free agents after Spurs got relegated to the SAFA ABC Motsepe League, but the Urban Warriors appealed both PSL DRC rulings. Spurs had challenged the DRC’s interpretations of league rules and were seeking enforcement of the existing employment agreements. However, SAFA arbitrator Epstein has now also ruled in favour of the players, literally ending the dispute between the

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Mngqithi on Arrows Star – This Boy Deserves More Credit

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi says Siyanda Ndlovu deserves far more credit for his recent run of impressive displays than what he’s been getting. The 22-year-old delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday, helping Abafana Bes’thende defeat Babina Noko 3-1 in the Carling Knockout Cup at King Zwelithini Stadium. Ndlovu set up the second goal, providing an assist to the club’s right-winger Ayabulela Maxwele. Mngqithi felt that Ndlovu was unfairly overlooked for the Man of the Match honour, which was ultimately claimed by Bradley Grobler, walking away with R100 000 prize. “I was so surprised when I saw Grobler being the man of the match because in my opinion, I think Ndlovu was

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