Baroka Chaiman Makes Bold Claim

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Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele is only targeting automatic promotion to the Betway Premiership next season. Mphahlele said this at the side’s season launch and unveiling of nine new players including former Royal AM and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Mondli Mpoto. The club boss gave assurance and confidence in head coach Dan Malesela to get the team to the Promised Land while also adding he has made sure that the players are taken care of to be able to deliver as well. Mphahlele went to compare his side with Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and challenged his players to also be

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Downs Ladies Off To Flying Start In CAFWCL COSAFA Qualifiers

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies started their 2025 CAFWCL COSAFA Qualifiers with a thumping 3-0 win over Ntopa FC at AW Muller Stadium on Friday afternoon. Banyana piled pressure on the visitors from the onset, and it was no surprise as they took the lead 15 minutes in from Refilwe Tholakele who headed home from close range after Lebohang Ramalepe whipped in a cross. Tholakele almost grabbed her brace in the 23rd minute but saw her shot come off the crossbar before missing yet again moments later in what could’ve been her hat-trick of the afternoon. In the 43rd minute, Tholakele finally

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Official: Baroka Announce Latest Signing

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Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Baroka FC have announced the signing of Ivorian goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangaré. The 39-year-old most recently parted ways with Sekhukhune United. Bakgaga made the announcement on Friday afternoon. “New player announcement Baroka Nation please help us welcome Badra Ali Sangaré Welcome home MOROKA #LennaKeMoroka.” Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below or fill in the form to have it sent to you every week.

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Ouaddou – Cup Games Has Nothing To Do With Rest

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou feels to win a cup game has nothing to do with who is more well rested but who has the biggest heart and desire to win. After the 1-1 draw at Orlando Stadium in the opening leg last week, Sundowns hold a slight advantage going into the return fixture at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon due to the away goal ruling. And speaking ahead of the game, with Sundowns having rested several key players in the mid-week league victory over Magesi, iDiski Times probed the Pirates coach whether it showed the respect

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Petersen On Maart’s Departure & Leadership

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has explained the leadership roles at the club after the departure of last season’s captain Yusuf Maart. Maart was Chiefs’ captain last season and became the first captain to lift the trophy for Amakhosi in the last 10 years, the cherry on top was that he scored the winning goal in the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates.  ALSO READ: Kaizer Jr. – This Chiefs Youngster Has Taken His ChanceBaartman Given Historical Shirt Number Petersen emphasized that Maart was a good leader and had a good relationship with the players and also mentioned that his

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Barker Makes Bold Claim Over Titus Future

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has stated their influential winger Devin Titus has no desire for a move in the Premier Soccer League as he looks to reach his dream of a transfer to Europe. Stellies have lost several of their key players in recent seasons from Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Junior Mendieta, Olwethu Makhanya, Antonio van Wyk, Jayden Adams, Iqraam Rayners, Ismael Toure and Fawaaz Basadien – but continue to grow from strength to strength. ALSO READ: Barker Pleased With Phili’s GrowthBarker – How Stellies Signed Chiefs Man To Replace Basadien This is down to their meticulous planning, recruitment and

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Kaizer Jr. – This Chiefs Youngster Has Taken His Chance

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Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr is impressed with how young defender Aden McCarthy has stepped up in the first team. McCarthy was promoted from Chiefs’ development ranks two seasons ago but only made his debut towards the end of the last campaign with the side’s defenders mostly injured. The 21-year-old has however enjoyed a good start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership term where he has been voted Man of the Match in two of Chiefs’ three matches. In the last game, the 1-0 win over Richards Bay, the player was subbed early with an injury and Motaung says

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Sundowns Set To Part Ways With Long-Serving Member

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Mamelodi Sundowns are set to part ways with one of the club’s longest-serving technical team members, Goolam Valodia, after 15 years at the club.  As first reported by Sportswire, Sundowns is in talks with performance analyst and scout Goolam for a settlement as he is set to part ways with the side. The servant has had a great journey at Sundowns, where he won 10 league titles, the CAF Champions League, CAF Super Cup, three Nedbank Cups, Telkom Knockout, and the MTN8 trophy. Goolam has been more on the logistics side for Sundowns, where he would arrive at the opponent’s

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Ouaddou Gives Ndah & Van Rooyen Update Ahead Of Downs

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that Olisa Ndah is close to a return, while Deano Van Rooyen will definitely miss the MTN8 semi-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Buccaneers face Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, having to overcome a 1-1 first-leg draw with the hosts carrying the away goal into the second leg. Ndah has been pictured in training, but is yet to feature in a match-day squad this season, with Ouaddou confirming the Nigeria centre-back is close to making the team. “About Olisa Ndah, he’s training, he’s coming back, things are going well,”

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