Latest Carling All Stars XI Revealed

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The updated Carling All Stars XI has been revealed, with both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates having four players in the selection currently. As in the last two years, the winners of the Carling Knockout competition will play a team of PSL All Stars mixed with DStv Diski Challenge players in the Carling Black Label Cup. The Carling All-Stars XI are voted for by fans, with one fan then being selection as the Champion Coach this year again. Currently, Chiefs goalkeeper Brendon Petersen has by far the most votes with 18850, followed by his young teammates Naledi Hlongwane with 6107.

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Khoza Opens Up on First Bafana Call-Up 

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza has opened up on his first Bafana Bafana call-up ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Khoza was speaking as Hugo Broos’ squad assembled on Monday at Dobsonville Stadium to prepare for their upcoming clash against Zimbabwe this Friday at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The 21-year-old defender is the new face in the team along with Thabang Matuludi of Polokwane City. Khoza admitted the Bafana senior team call-up came earlier than he expected, but he said it was something he had been working hard to achieve. “I didn’t think my call-up was going to come this early,” said Khoza during the press

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Official: Pirates Star Called Up To Bafana

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Bafana Bafana suffered a blow ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after Iqraam Rayners had to withdraw and was replaced by Evidence Makgopa. Rayners had been part of Hugo Broos’ final 23-man squad but had to withdraw due to medical reasons. It’s the second change Broos has had to make after Mduduzi Shabalala already replaced Relebohile Mofokeng. “Iqraam Rayners has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana camp due to medical reasons,” Bafana stated. “He was released back to his club this morning. Evidence Makgopa has been called up as his replacement.” Bafana face Zimbabwe on Friday at

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Why Are Grobler & Lorch Not In Bafana? Broos Responds

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has declined to comment on the exclusion of in-form duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Bradley Grobler in the national team. Broos’ charges are perhaps preparing for their biggest matches of their lives which will determine their fate if they qualify or miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico. ‘Nyoso’ has been in fine form for Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca this season and notched up an assist and a superb goal to see them dispatch CODM Meknes 3-1 this past weekend. The ‘Sniper’ on the other hand

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Broos – Why I Called Up Shabalala

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained he sees Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala as an option in the number 10 role in the national team. Shabalala, 21, was called up to replace Relebohile Mofokeng who picked up an injury in his side’s 1-0 win over Siwelele FC. The Amakhosi man has featured in 10 games for his club this season and was with Bafana in the previous camp, although he didn’t make an appearance against Nigeria or Lesotho. Shabalala could now potentially make his debut in the crucial qualifiers against Zimbabwe on Friday or Rwanda next week Tuesday, as Bafana

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Kaze On Chiefs ‘Unsung Hero’ – He’s Criticised A Lot

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has opened up on criticism that Sibongeni Mthethwa keeps getting, highlighting the midfielder’s dedication and hard work for the team. Mthethwa has claimed a regular starting spot at Amakhosi this season, having featured in all nine matches the team has played so far. His impressive displays this season have already earned him a couple of Man of the Match awards. Mthethwa’s diligent work is overlooked by critics, according to Kaze, who beholds the midfielder as a fighter and labels him an “unsung hero.” “When you have something beautiful like jewellery and you wear it, you don’t

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Khanye – Nuno Is Not Ribeiro, Do Players Want To Play For Cardoso?

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has praised new Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos however doesn’t think the latter should be compared to Lucas Ribeiro. Santos joined Sundowns just before deadline day last month from Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes and he got off the mark impressively in their 4-1 league win over Richards Bay. Khanye said Santos is doing well, has his own qualities however different to the Brazilian and Sundowns can’t use him the same way. “Well done to Nuno he knows football, but Nuno is a different player, and I can’t compare him to Ribeiro,” said Khanye on iDiski

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Carnell, Makhanya Celebrate Trophy as Lorch, Lakay & Van Wyk Sparkle

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A stellar weekend for South Africans abroad saw Philadelphia Union’s duo, coach Bradley Carnell and defender Olwethu Makhanya, secure silverware while other SA players delivered strong performances.  It was a first piece of silverware for both of them with Philadelphia Union, winning the 2025 Supporters’ Shield. Makhanya played full 90 minutes, helping them keep a clean-sheet as they beat New York City 1-0 at home. Also in the MLS, Bongokuhle Hlongwane featured for 86 minutes for Minnesota United when they secured a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Antonio van Wyk sealed Ried’s 2-0 win against Tirol in the Austrian

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Official: Broos Calls Up Chiefs Star To Bafana

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Hugo Broos has called up Mduduzi Shabalala to his Bafana Bafana squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Broos’ men assembled in camp on Monday, ahead of their qualifiers on 10 and 14 October. Bafana will first take on Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday before hosting Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium next week Tuesday. Shabalala, who had made the preliminary squad but was initially cut, has been called up to replace Mofokeng after his injury in Orlando Pirates’ Carling Knockout clash with Siwelele FC. He makes the squad for the second successive time after also being in

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