Edition 220 – Bafana Bafana & Shalulile

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The 220th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. In this week’s edition, Matshelane Mamabolo casts his eye on what promises to be a pivotal week of international football, as Bafana Bafana prepare for back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. With Peter Shalulile now officially etched into the history books as the PSL’s all-time leading scorer, Bra Jakes sat down with two striking greats — former goal-poacher Fani Madida and Siyabonga Nomvethe, whose record Shalulile finally been eclipsed. Meanwhile, Lethabo

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Doc On Chiefs’ Unbeaten Run & Clean Sheets

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo reckons that his former team is finally getting their ducks in a row after an unbeaten start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign. The Glamour Boys are one of only three teams, alongside Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns, who are yet to lose a match so far this season after five rounds of league action. They are also the only team who are yet to have their defence breached. Speaking on Soccerzone, an ecstatic ‘Mdokies’ admitted that it’s been a long time coming for Chiefs to have such an impressive start. “It’s nice, it’s alright,

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Benni Wins Individual Award In Kenya

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Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy was voted Coach of the Month for August by the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) following Harambee Stars’ impressive run at the recently concluded CHAN tournament. Harambee Stars topped Group A with 10 points having beaten eventual tournament winners Morocco in the pool, before repeating that with former champions DR Congo and Zambia while drawing with Angola en route the historic knockout phase at the tournament. They were eliminated from the competition for African-based players co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in the quarters through a penalty shootout by finalists Madagascar.   The

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Mayo Poised For Belouizdad Exit

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South African forward Khanyisa Mayo is poised to leave CR Belouizdad after being informed he’s not part of the plans for the club this season. Mayo was not registered for the upcoming campaign and confirmation has come from the club that he was not training with the first team squad, as a move away in this current window was mooted. “It was my decision, and it was not an easy one,” head coach Sead Ramovic exclusively told iDiski Times. “Mayo is a true professional, and I have the utmost respect for him. But in football, it’s about timing, the right

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PSL Club Tables New Offer For Chivaviro

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Ranga Chivaviro looks poised to make the move to Chippa United after the club tabled a new offer for the former Kaizer Chiefs striker. The 32-year-old has been subject of interest from several clubs locally and abroad but rejected moves to Hong Kong and Iraq last month and now looks to remain in the Premier Soccer League this season. The Chilli Boys, are in pursuit for a new striker after a slow start to the new campaign and have identified the robust striker as the perfect candidate to bolster their options for new head coach Luc Eymael. Talks are now

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Chiefs Fixture Postponed

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The fixture between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs that was set to place this month has been postponed due to clashes with the CAF Confederation Cup and MTN8 final. Galaxy were supposed to host Chiefs on 20th September but Amakhosi will be participating in the CAF Confederation Cup against Angolan side Kabuscorp SCO away from home. The alternative date which was 14th September also not available due to the MTN8 final that will be hosted at the Mbombela Stadium on 13th September. At this stage this fixture doesn’t have a date and the Premier Soccer League will advise on the

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Official: AmaZulu Sign Former Pirates Forward

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AmaZulu have announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates forward Thabiso Kutumela. Kutumela, 32, was part of the Bafana Bafana squad at the recent African Nations Championship, where he bagged three of South Africa’s six goals. He was last on the books of Richards Bay but left the club at the end of last season, with AmaZulu now snapping him up on a free transfer. “We are very pleased to welcome Thabiso Kutumela into the club,” stated president Sandile Zungu. “He is an accomplished striker. When he was at Maritzburg United, he competed alongside the likes of

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Mdu Makes Bold Bafana Claim

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Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala is aiming for a regular spot in the Bafana Bafana squad after being called up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 21-year-old was named in the final 23-man squad to face Lesotho and Nigeria, having made the cut from the 48-man preliminary team. His selection comes after an impressive start to the 2025/26 season with Amakhosi who have been in magnificent form so far, winning four and drawing one of first five league games. Shabalala beholds his national team call-up as a massive opportunity and is determined to help the country qualify for

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Hunt On Lepasa & More Signings

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Durban City coach Gavin Hunt wouldn’t say much about his potential reunion with striker Zakhele Lepasa, saying he has left the matter of the player’s pursuit in the hands of management. Hunt has spoken earlier how he wanted to sign the former Orlando Pirates man with an offer being tabled by City, but nothing concrete has come out of that situation. Lepasa and Hunt worked together at the now defunct SuperSport United where the coach helped the forward rediscover his form while on loan and also made it into the senior national team. The 28-year-old is currently a free agent,

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