Broos To Announce Final Bafana Squad

, ,

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to announce his final squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA WC Qualifiers double header against Zimbabwe & Rwanda, on Thursday, October 2, on SABC 1 at 12pm. Broos is expected to trim his 45-man preliminary squad to just under 25 as they look to claim maximum points in their remaining important fixtures which will seal their fate for World Cup qualification next year. ALSO READ: Can Bafana Win AFCON? Doc RespondsWhat Broos Said About Potential Points Deduction South Africa was this week dealt a major blow after a points deduction by FIFA for

Read more

Mohafe – We Finally Stopped Sekhukhune ‘Abuse’

, ,

Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe was a proud man after his charges finally defeated a team he referred to as having ‘abused’ his side for a long time in rivals Sekhukhune United. Mokibelo Ramabu broke the hoodoo with the only goal in the 1-0 league win at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. The result was also Babina Noko’s first defeat of the season which saw them drop to second position on the log with 20 points in nine matches while City rose four places up to fourth with 15 points from same number of games. Mohafe related

Read more

Edition 224 – Mayo & Mashego

, ,

The 224th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. With news of Khanyisa Mayo joining Kaizer Chiefs, Matshelane Mamabolo spoke with Patrick Mayo about his son joining his former club and them becoming members of a unique father-son club at the Amakhosi. Sinethemba Sithole caught up with Terrence Mashego after his loan to Durban City from Mamelodi Sundowns, and how he is hoping regular game time can get him back in the Bafana Bafana setup. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke with Sekhukhune United’s red-hot

Read more

Chiefs Coach – One Day You’re Messi, The Next You’re A Plumber

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained Amakhosi targeted strong players because the South African football landscape is very emotional in judging players, especially on social media. Youssef, along with Cedric Kaze, have been in charge of Amakhosi since head coach Nasreddine Nabi was suspended by the club’s management. With Nabi expected to leave, and only his severance package still being discussed, Youssef and Kaze look set to continue at Naturena. In his pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s game against AmaZulu, Youssef was asked what type of player he as a coach is targeting in signings for

Read more

Ouaddou – How I Protect Rele From Criticism

, ,

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has praised winger Relebohile Mofokeng, saying the love he gets from within the club is what keeps the player going. Mofokeng played a full 90 minutes in Pirates’ 2-0 win over TS Galaxy in the league on Tuesday, having missed the side’s previous game with injury. Mofokeng has been an impactful player for the Buccaneers since his promotion from the DDC side though this season there were scepticism about his form. The coach said more than anything he values players as humans and gives them love, adding that Mofokeng knows he is loved in

Read more

Nkota Nominated Among Former Liverpool Star

, ,

Mohau Nkota continues to make waves in the Saudi Pro League, as he has been nominated for the Assist of the Week among none other than former Liverpool and Bayern Munich winger Sadio Mane. Nkota, 20, joined Al-Ettifaq from Orlando Pirates in the beginning of the season and he hasn’t looked back so far. The Bafana Bafana winger scored on his debut and now collected two assists in his side’s 3-1 win over Damac FC this past weekend, making it three goal involvements in four games. Nkota’s assist for Khalid Al-Ghannam saw he him control a long ball, before taking

Read more

Can Bafana Win AFCON? Doc Responds

, , ,

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Doctor Khumalo is confident that the current national team squad can bring home the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title from Morocco later this year. Hugo Broos’ charges have been drawn in Group B at the tournament and will open their account against COSAFA rivals Angola on 22 December, followed by a match against Egypt on Boxing Day, and conclude the group stage campaign against Zimbabwe on 29 December. Last time out in the Ivory Coast, the 1996 champions finished third with Khumalo telling the media including iDiski Times’ Lethabo Kganyago in an interview carried in

Read more

AmaZulu To Face Chiefs Without Key Midfielder

, ,

AmaZulu FC will be without the services of their key midfielder Siyanda Hlangabeza for their midweek fixture against Kaizer Chiefs. The 23-year-old has established himself as a regular in the starting lineup under Arthur Zwane, who’s leading the youthful squad this season. Hlangabeza returned to Usuthu ahead of the start of the season, having been on loan at Durban City, where he played a huge role in helping the club secure the promotion to the top flight. He has started all eight matches that the team has played this season – seven in the Betway Premiership and one in the MTN8. Hlangabeza will not be part of the team facing Amakhosi

Read more

Chiefs Coach On Crucial Ambition Over Next Two Games

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef says the players don’t need to be told who they play for, in reference over their ambitions for the upcoming two games. Chiefs take on AmaZulu on Wednesday evening with the chance to move back into the top three, and then the last-16 of the Carling Knockout against familiar foes in Stellenbosch – who they have managed to get the better of in recent times. “I think we will try to manage all the players, our players know the situation and the importance of the upcoming two games, the first against AmaZulu in

Read more