AmaTuks Announce 18 New Signings

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Motsepe Foundation Championship side University of Pretoria have announced 18 new signings including two from Europe.  AmaTuks announced 18 new players: Prince Nxumalo, Luvuyo Phewa, Onele Rulwana, Aphelele Teto, Tokollo Makgolane, Bantu Chigi, Vusi Sibiya, Thulani Zandamela, Abel Mabasa, Jordan Allies, Lesego Sebetlela, Akhanyile Norwana, Sbonga Mgwaba, Thabo Nkwana, Sifiso Mazibuko, Thando Buthelezi, Kamohelo Hoala, and Sifiso Mbidana ahead of their new season that is set to kick off this afternoon when they face Highbury FC at the Gelvandale Stadium in the Eastern Cape.  The Tshwane-based side seems to be aiming for automatic promotion this season as they have Hoala

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Bafana Winger Mokwana Agrees Next Move

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has agreed to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hazem on loan for the season, with the expected move subject to a medical. Mokwana, 25, has spent just one season with Esperance Sportive de Tunis and is now on the move after winning a domestic treble with the Tunisian giants. Russian Premier League clubs FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod and Dinamo Makhachkala submitted enticing offers, but former Tunisia national team coach Jalel Kadri, currently in charge of the Saudi club, is said to have sold their exciting new project to the player. Mokwana is expected to travel

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Cardoso Addresses Issues Around Unsettled Sundowns Stars

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says the current group of players unsettled over transfer talk has not and will not affect the squad and their ambitions this season. The likes of Khuliso Mudau, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Thapelo Maseko, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Peter Shalulile have all been subject of potential exits from the club in the current window. While the Costa saga has taken a major twist, as the player has sought to the FIFA Tribunal to terminate his contract with ‘just cause’ as he looks to force a transfer to Qatar. However, Cardoso says they are weathering the proverbial

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Official: Simba Announce Maema

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Tanzanian giants Simba SC have officially announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema. Sundowns had officially confirmed Maema’s exit last week, but with the 29-year-old in Uganda with Bafana Bafana for the CHAN tournament, Maema’s arrival and announcement at Simba was delayed. As earlier reported, Maema linked up with Fadlu Davids’ team in Egypt earlier today, and has now officially been unveiled by the club. Maema spent four years at Sundowns, making 120 appearances, scoring 13 goals, and with 14 assists. He joined in 2021 after five seasons with Bloemfontein Celtic, where he first came to prominence.

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More Chaos At Chippa Utd As 3 Coaches Sacked

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Chippa United have parted ways with the assistant coach Musa Nyatama, goalkeeper coach Thembalethu Moses and analyst Prinil Deen. This publication has learnt that Chippa United sacked the assistant Nyatama alongside Moses and Deen. This comes after head coach Sinethemba Badela decided to step down due to disagreements between him and Sporting Director Sinesipho Mali.  Nyatama was then named head coach in the 4-1 loss to TS Galaxy but he has now been released from his duties alongside Moses and Deen, who had both arrived at the club alongside Badela.  The Chilli Boys are expected to announce Luc Eymael as

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Sundowns Receive Another Bid For Letlhaku

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Mamelodi Sundowns have received another official bid for teenage winger Kutlwano Letlhaku, with the player reiterating his desire to move abroad. Letlhaku, 19, joined Sundowns from the School of Excellence in July 2023 and quickly worked himself into the senior set-up after starring in the club’s DStv Diski Challenge set-up, earning the faith of then head coach Manqoba Mngqithi. His progress continued and he was a significant contributor to South Africa winning the recent U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, which also qualified the country for the U20 FIFA World Cup in Chile and went on to feature at

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Breaking: Sundowns Break Silence On Costa Saga

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Mamelodi Sundowns have released an official statement on star forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa, who has requested for contract termination as first reported by iDiski Times. Costa, 26, has requested to leave the club amidst agreeing personal terms with Qatar SC, where he was poised to secure a lucrative contract after an exceptional two-year spell with Sundowns. However, with his contract running until 2028, the club would need to agree to a transfer fee with Masandawana – which has not materialised, with the Brazilian now aiming to force the move via the FIFA Tribunal, as reported by iDiski Times earlier on

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Broos Announces Initial Bafana Squad For Lesotho & Nigeria

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers double header against Lesotho and Nigeria next month. South Africa have put themselves in a favourable position to qualify for next year’s world showpiece in the USA as they currently top Group C with 13 points, five ahead of second-placed Rwanda. Broos’ charges won their last two qualifying ties beating Likuena 2-0 before following that up with an away victory over Benin with the same scoreline. Despite the clash against Lesotho being an away game, the match will however be played on

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Maema Lands In Egypt Ahead Of Next Move

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema ahas rrived in Egypt ahead of his move to Tanzanian giants Simba SC.  Maema was recently released by Sundowns after spending four seasons at the club where he won four league titles, the Nedbank Cup, one MTN8, and African Football League.  The former Bloemfontein Celtic midfielder played 120 games at Sundowns and scored 13 goals.  The 29-year-old arrived in Egypt where Simba are having their pre-season camp ahead of a new Tanzanian Premier League campaign. He is set to be announced as new Simba player in the coming days.  Maema captained the Bafana Bafana

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