Barker Gives Injury Update On Barns

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Stellenbosch FC mentor Steve Barker has explained that Sanele Barns’ exclusion against Sekhukhune United in the MTN8 semi-final first leg was a precautionary measure after the player felt a tight hamstring. Barns has a been key player for Stellenbosch since arriving at the club last season from Richards Bay and the versatile player is one game away from making his 50th appearance in Stellies colours. According to Barker, Barns is closer to be in the history books but after feeling some pain a day before facing Sekhukhune his 50th appearance was delayed. Barker mentioned that it was not worth it

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Sebelebele Opens Up On First Pirates Goal

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New Orlando Pirates signing Kamogelo Sebelebele has expressed his delight after scoring the equalizer on his starting debut in their MTN8 semifinal first leg encounter at Orlando Stadium. The Buccaneers fell behind to Teboho Mokoena’s 36th minute header and had to wait till the 87th minute as Sebelebele outpaced the Sundowns defenders on the far right before slotting past Ronwen Williams to make it 1-1 on the day ahead of the second leg. According to the former TS Galaxy winger, giving up was not an option and even though they are disappointed that they did not win the game, they

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FIFA President Condemns Racism Abuse Towards Semenyo

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned racism that was directed at AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during their English Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday, which led to the game being temporarily stopped. The match started with Reds fans, players and technical staff paying tribute to fallen star Diogo Jota, but the encounter was marred by the unfortunate incident where Semenyo is said to have been racially abused by a Liverpool fan in a wheelchair which led to the fan being removed from the stadium. The highly entertaining match ended 4-2 in Liverpool’s favour, but Infantino

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Cardoso Shrugs Off Matthews’ Big Misses Criticism

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has leapt to underfire attacker Tashreeq Matthews’ defense who has come under scrutiny for not burying his chances. Matthews was again given a stick by a certain section of the club’s fans after missing a glorious chance that would have most likely seen Masandawana walk away with maximum points in their 1-1 draw with Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 first-leg semi-final eSgodini. ALSO READ: Cardoso On Continued Ribeiro Absence And Sales ImpactIs This The Best Time To Face Pirates? Cardoso Responds Even though he admitted that his wingers did not exploit the spaces despite

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Tinkler – What I Told Makgalwa Before Stellies Tie

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has broken his silence on the advice he gave to playmaker Keletso Makgalwa leading up to the MTN8 semifinal first-leg clash against Stellenbosch FC. Babina Noko suffered a 2-0 defeat to Stellies and have it all to do in the second leg to overturn the deficit in order to the reach the Wafa Wafa cup final. ALSO READ: Tinkler Warns Youngster To Stay GroundedTinkler On Unsettled Makgalwa Amidst Exit Speculation Tinkler was slightly critical of Makgalwa’s performance asking his player to level up his game as he has now become a target for opposition

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Official: Zajmović Lands New Club In Asia

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Former TS Galaxy striker Dženan Zajmović has penned a two-year deal with Iranian outfit Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. in the Persian Gulf Pro League club on a free transfer. Zajmović, 30, was impressive during his time at the Rockets since joining from Radnik in 2024, netting an impressive 11 goals with two assists in 28 outings. He surprisingly left the club despite his impressive showing and has now been unveiled by Zobahan. 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

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Barker On Moloisane’s Stellies Future

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has given insight on defender Thabo Moloisane’s future and also applauded him for his performances despite his future hanging in the balance. Moloisane is in his third Stellies season after joining the side in 2023/24 following Maritzburg United’s (now, Durban City) relegation to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. The 26-year-old has made name for himself in the Maroon and White after helping the side to win their first major trophy, the Carling Knockout Cup. The former Mamelodi Sundowns defender is in his last season at Stellenbosch with his current contract set to expire in June

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Official: Magesi Announce Duo Signing

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Magesi FC have announced the duo signing of former Casric Stars striker Curtley Napier and Reagan Van Der Ross who was formerly with Durban City. Napier, 25, has been entrusted with scoring for Dikwena Tsa Meetse under the tutelage of John Maduka. 26-year-old Van Der Ross on the other hand, had a fairly good stint with City since joining them from Royal AM in 2022, while the club was still Maritzburg United campaigning in the Motsepe Foundation. He racked up three goals in 25 appearances as a winger. The two players were announced by the Limpopo-based outfit on Sunday morning.

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Ouaddou Impression On Goalless Radiopane

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has hailed the mentality of Boitumelo Radiopane, offering a glowing impression of the emerging striker. Radiopane, 23, has long been touted as a future star of the club, having been a prolific goal scorer in the reserve team after joining the club from the School of Excellence. He went on to spend two separate loans at Cape Town Spurs in the second tier, where he helped them win the league and in the top-flight when they were relegated. But he made only two starts in 15 appearances last season after returning from the Urban

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