Saleng Agent – Truth About Ahly Offer

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Monnapule Saleng’s agent Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse says her client was not interested in leaving Orlando Pirates to join Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Saleng, 27, was in and out of the squad for large parts of the 2024/25 season, due to mental issues, as Tshabuse now confirmed. The skilful winger had started the season but then dropped out of the squad for reasons which were not disclosed by the club or then coach Jose Riveiro. His last official match for Pirates came in the CAF Champions League against Al Ahly. There were also reports in South African media about an offer from

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Chiefs Coach On Sirino Penalty Miss

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Kaizer Chiefs playmaker Gaston Sirino has been tipped to bounce back after seeing a crucial penalty saved in their 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants. Sirino, 34, has become an important member of the Chiefs squad since joining the club as a free agent, after six years at Mamelodi Sundowns. With five goals and seven assists in 32 games for the club, his form has been indifferent, but his quality remains undeniable. After spurning two chances to score, sections of supporters showed their frustrations, but assistant coach Ben Youssef rejected the notion they have turned on him. “I saw a difference

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Tinkler Reacts To Four Bafana Call-Ups

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Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler says he is pleased to have four of his players get the nod for the senior national team. Goalkeeper Ronaldo Leaner, defender Vuyo Letlapa, midfielder Siphesihle Mkhize and winger Keletso Makgalwa were announced in the Bafana preliminary squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda next month. Leaner made the final cut and debut in Bafana’s international friendlies in June this year, Letlapa has been part of the Bafana COSAFA squad, while Mkhize and Makgalwa are yet to be part of a Bafana camp. Tinkler admitted he is pleased to see his players

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AmaZulu Star – Consistency Needed For Bafana Dream

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AmaZulu FC defender Nkosikhona Radebe believes that consistently improving his performances and working hard could help his chances to be called up to the national team. The 24-year-old joined Usuthu in January this year, making a mid-season switch that proved to be a pivotal move after parting ways with TS Galaxy. He is now the primary right-back for the Durban-based club. He has kicked off the 2025/26 season in top form, featuring in all seven matches the club has played in all competitions – Betway Premiership and MTN8. The talented right-back has openly spoken of his profound aspiration to don

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Official: Lepasa Lands New PSL Club

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Zakhele Lepasa has joined Siwelele FC on a free transfer after his Orlando Pirates departure. Lepasa, 28, left the Buccaneers in the beginning of season, becoming a free agent and had been linked with Durban City. However, Siwelele have won the race for the striker, who will don the number 40 shirt. He spent three separate loans away from Pirates at Stellenbosch, TS Galaxy and SuperSport United and overall scored 15 goals with two assists in 64 games for the Buccaneers winning five domestic cups. He did not feature for the entire 2024/25 season after a long-term injury and will

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Khanye Rates Mayo Debut

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has rated the side’s new signing Khanyisa Mayo‘s debut saying the club needed a striker like him. Mayo was confirmed as a Chiefs player this month on a season long loan deal from Algerian side CR Belouizdad. The 27 year old got off the mark on debut in the 1-1 draw against Marumo Gallants at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, though he only lasted 59 minutes. The result saw Amakhosi in third position on the Betway Premiership standings with 14 points in seven games. Khanye says Mayo is motivated and he felt the former Cape

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Agent Breaks Silence On Saleng-Pirates Situation

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Monnapule Saleng’s agent Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse has addressed the player’s situation with Orlando Pirates for the first time publicly, stating Saleng’s mental fitness did not match his physical fitness last season. Saleng, 27, has been loaned out to ORBIT College this season in a bid to revive his career. The 2023/24 Players’ Player of the Season and MTN8 Last Man Standing only played a bit-part role for the Buccaneers last campaign, with many being left in the dark what really happened. Thabuse, a FIFA accredited of P Management, has now opened up on the topic, saying Saleng was going through some

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Mngqithi After Beating Sundowns – I’m An Honest Person

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he needs to be honest and admit Mamelodi Sundowns are still a very strong team that will get back to their best very soon. Mngqithi led Arrows to a 1-0 win over Sundowns, which ended their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 season, which leaves them two points behind leaders Sekhukhune United, who have a game in hand. Junior Dion’s first half header proved the difference in difficult conditions at the King Zwelithini Stadium, but the former Sundowns coach, who served at the club for over a decade stated a sluggish start was to

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Santos Reflects On Sundowns Debut

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New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Nuno Santos says it was a debut of mixed feelings after losing 1-0 to Golden Arrows. The 26-year-old Portugal midfielder was unveiled on deadline day, representing a major coup in a reported R20-million transfer from Vitória Guimarães SC. And days later he already had his first taste of the Betway Premiership, coming on at half-time for Jayden Adams in the heart of the Sundowns midfield. “Mixed feelings, because I wanted to start with a win, unfortunately we couldn’t do it, but at the same time… happy with my debut here, very proud of the team, we

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