Seema Sends Warning As Zwane, Mashiane, Lepasa Shape Up

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Siwelele FC head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says they will not rush their exciting new signings into the starting line-up but warns a different side awaits after the FIFA international break. The club signed Zakhele Lepasa after his exit from Orlando Pirates and secured Kaizer Chiefs duo Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane on loan – all of which had little to no action last season. With match fitness not ideal, they will be eased into the set-up, but Seema admits they have brought a new energy into the squad immediately, with a winning mentality. “The new players, getting into the next

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Tso Defends Mayo Over Offside Goal

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder and captain Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi has defended Khanyisa Mayo’s interfering moment in Pule Mmodi’s goal, saying he understands why the former did what he did. The game was tied at 1-1 when Amakhosi looked like they would take advantage and grab a 2-1 lead just before half-time when Mmodi’s shot was already going in when the new signing tapped it over the line, while he was in an offside position. The result meant Chiefs are in fifth position on the Betway Premiership table with 15 points from eight encounters. Tso said it’s a striker’s instinct and

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Bafana Coach Explains Khoza’s First Bafana Call-Up

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the first call-up of Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza to the senior national team. Broos revealed his final 23-man squad on Thursday ahead of Bafana’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Broos says he identified Khoza as his next preferred option following the suspension of Siyabonga Ngezana and the injury to Ime Okon, both of whom play abroad for FCSB and Hannover 96, respectively. The coach further spoke about the successful integration of young players, explaining how their introduction has been crucial to maintaining the team’s high level of

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Broos – Why I Won’t Drop Rele

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he will not drop Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng despite an indifferent start to the current campaign. The 20-year-old has played 10 matches for the Buccaneers across all competitions this season with certain fractions of fans and pundits saying he isn’t the fire cracker he was in the previous term. Though he was called up for the September Bafana camp Mofokeng didn’t feature in the matches against Lesotho and Nigeria, but Broos has named him again in his final squad to play the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. The Belgian

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22 Names Cut From Bafana Squad

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Hugo Broos has cut 22 names from his Bafana Bafana squad for the final two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Belgian tactician has led Bafana to a 22-unbeaten run, although there is now an asterix after FIFA deducted three points from Bafana for the game against Lesotho. FIFA punished Bafana and South African Football Association for fielding an “ineligible player” in Teboho Mokoena who was suspended for the 2-0 win over Lesotho. As a consequence Broos and his troops dropped to second place in Group C behind Benin and now need to secure two wins and outscore the Squirrels

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Broos Announces Final Squad For Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Bafana will face Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium 10 October, before hosting Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on 14 October. Broos’ men need two wins or outscore Benin in these two fixtures, with Benin facing Rwanda and Nigeria, after dropping to second place in Group C following the points deduction by FIFA. On Thursday, Broos announced his 23-man squad which he trusts to take South Africa to the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Full Bafana squad: Did

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Broos On Bafana Points Deduction & Who Is To Blame

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared his views on his side being deducted three points for fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho, saying everyone involved – including himself – is to blame. Broos’ side were deducted three points by FIFA after being found guilty of fielding an “ineligible player” after Teboho Mokoena had picked up two yellow cards against Benin and Zimbabwe. But Bafana still fielded him in their 2-0 win over Lesotho, which now resulted in FIFA deducting the points from that win and Bafana dropping into second place of Group C behind Benin. During the announcement of

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Ouaddou on Nemtajela’s Progress at Pirates

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has discussed the progress of midfielder Masindi Nemtajela at the club. The 24-year-old midfielder arrived at the club ahead of the start of the season, joining from Marumo Gallants, where he previously worked with Ouaddou last season. Since his move, Masindi struggled to break into the Buccaneers’ lineup, watching from the stands seven games before he was an unused substitute against Chippa United last month. His first appearance came in the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch, which his side won 3-0. He has since gone on to play a total of three matches across all competitions. Nemtajela was named Man of the Match for

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Former Downs Man Stars For Simba

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck has had a strong start to the season, finding the back of the net in back-to-back games for Simba SC. He netted a second goal for the Tanzanian giants as they thumped Namungo 3-0 in the league match on Wednesday. His superb performance also earned the him the Man of the Match award. The goal means De Reuck has now scored in back-to-back league matches, having previously found the net when Simba downed Fountain Gate 3-0. Speaking after the match, De Reuck attributed his current strong form to the hard work and preparation he has put since joining the team. “The secret is hard work,

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