Barker Speaks Highly Of Talented Stellies Duo

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has heaped praise on emerging youngsters, Omega Mdaka and Langelihle Phili as they continue to impress.  Stellies won their first league game beating Marumo Gallants 1-0 at Danie Craven Stadium, scoring at the beginning of the second half with Phili’s first touch from the bench and Barker’s side kept their first league clean sheet following a massive effort by their defence which saw Mdaka winning his third Man of the Match award this season. Barker has since praised Mdaka for his late performances.  “Let’s start with Omega. Obviously, I’ve said it before. He didn’t

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Downs Veteran Makes National Team Return

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Mamelodi Sundowns veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango has earned a surprise return to the Uganda squad for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers double header against Mozambique and Somalia. Onyango, 40, initially called time on his international career in April 2021 after the Cranes failed to qualify for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. He has however since made a sensational return to the national team fold after regular number one Ismail Watenga suffered a long-term injury with the Masandawana shotstopper now earmarked to help the Cranes in their quest to qualify for the global showpiece in the US next year. Another

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Official: Potsane Lands New Club After Chiefs Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Tebogo Potsane has joined Siwelele FC on a free transfer. The 31-year-old never got to hit the ground running at Naturena after being snapped up from Royal AM in 2023 as injuries hampered his progress. Since joining the Glamour Boys two years ago, Potsane played just 19 matches with two assists which prompted Amakhosi not to extend his stay beyond July 2025. NEW PLAYER ALERT Tebogo Potsane is Green and White Welcome home Taba Taba Ke Mmala Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button

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U20 AFCON Winner Joins Durban City

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Cape Town City midfielder Patrick Autata has completed his move to Durban City on a season-long loan. This publication can confirm that Autata has made the switch to the KwaZulu-Natala-based outfit where he will work with esteemed head coach Gavin Hunt. The 21-year-old joined City last season from TS Galaxy but never made his senior debut as he played more in the DDC reserve side.  Autata is the latest City to move to Durban City after Thabo Nodada, Darren Keet, and Haashim Domingo. He is already in Durban and training with the KwaZulu-Natal-based side.  The South Africa under-20 captain was

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Official: Pirates Make Otladisa Decision

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed the exit of winger Katlego Otladisa after he struggled for game time at the club. Otladisa, 28, has made just 12 appearances for the Buccaneers since been snapped up from Marumo Gallants in 2023. Last season, the former Platinum Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns speedster was shipped out to Sekhukhune United on loan, but the club has now opted to part ways with the player upon his return.

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PSL Make Important MTN8 Announcement

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The PSL has confirmed that tickets for the 2025 MTN8 Final between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC will go on sale on Monday, 01 September 2025. This year’s edition will be staged at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga as the Buccaneers look to make it four Wafa Wafa titles on the trot while Stellies have revenge locked in the back of their minds after last year’s controversial defeat. In the semifinals, Pirates defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 on penalties (1-1 & 1-1) to progress to their fourth successive final while Stellenbosch beat Sekhukhune United 3-1 on aggregate (2-0 & 1-1). Did

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Stellies Striker Joins MFC Side

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Stellenbosch FC striker Cheswyn Philander has completed a move to Motsepe Foundation Championship side Milford FC.  iDiski Times can confirm that Philander has joined Milford on a season-long loan after an impressive season in the DStv Diski Challenge.  The 21-year-old played close to 50 minutes last season in the senior team, and he was a pillar of the Stellies DDC side that finished in second place. He ended the season with 12 goals, just three shy of Golden Boot winner Siphamandla Msezane.  Milford aims to gain promotion this season after finishing last season in fifth place which is better than the

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Broos – I Can’t Drop Mofokeng

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted he cannot drop Relebohile Mofokeng and opened up on his uncertain long-term future at Orlando Pirates affecting his form. Mofokeng, 20, has emerged as one of the leading performers in the South African top-flight since being promoted from the club’s reserve team after initially being lured from the School of Excellence. He’s won back-to-back Young Footballer of the Season awards, and his performances earned him a place in the senior national team, with nine caps to his name since making his debut at 19 years old in a 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Nabi – We Won’t Have To Make Those Bigger Investments

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has opened up on their defensive improvements and hailed the club’s recent transfer business saying the youthful additions means they won’t have to spend over the odds in future. Chiefs, who finished in ninth place in the league last season, are second, level on 10 points with Sekhukhune United after four games, and two points ahead of champions Mamelodi Sundowns and fourth placed Durban City – the only unbeaten sides remaining. However, their major standout this season, has not been conceding a goal, with Brandon Petersen and his defence having four clean sheets, added

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