Bafana vs Niger Starting XI Announced

, ,

Bafana Bafana have named their starting line-up for their penultimate Group C 2024 African Nations Championship encounter against Niger at the Mandela National Stadium. South Africa is on the brink of making it into the knockout stages should they come away with a win after they beat Guinea 2-1 in their previous tie while Niger suffered a 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Uganda. Bafana and Niger have clashed three times across all competitions in the past with Bafana holding the edge of having won two games compared to the Menas’ one victory. The last match was however won by Niger who

Read more

Mohafe Reveals Bet With Bwire

, ,

Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe has opened up about his bet with goalkeeper Brian Bwire about the number of clean sheets he’d like this season. Bwire seems to be the trusted man between the poles for the Limpopo side following the departure of Manuel Sapunga. The Kenyan arrived at City last season and played 12 league matches and was in goals when Rise and Shine were eliminated from the MTN8 by Orlando Pirates and also started in the goalless draw against Magesi in the Betway Premiership opener. Mohafe said the 25-year-old didn’t just accept his challenge of 10 clean

Read more

Barker On His Good Record Against Tinkler

, ,

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has played down his amazing record against Eric Tinkler, saying the latter has built Sekhukhune United into a formidable side.  The rivalry between some of the top two South African coaches, Barker and Tinkler, seems to be growing every season, and we are about to witness the two coaches facing each other again in the MTN8 semi-final on Saturday and Barker has enjoyed the battle between the two as he has won most of the games.  This will be the second time they face each other for the second time since Tinkler took over

Read more

Miguel – We Can’t Create Expectations

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs captain Inacio Miguel is very careful in creating expectations following their Nedbank Cup triumph last season as well as their opening two wins in the Betway Premiership. Amakhosi have so far registered two wins with clean sheets in both matches after defeating 10-men Stellenbosch 2-0 in their opener before following that up with a hard-fought 1-0 over Polokwane City. Miguel was asked if this is an indication of a good season to come for Chiefs and he said his focus is not on opponents. “We’re not focused on the other teams you know we are focusing on ourselves

Read more

Tinkler Warns Youngster To Stay Grounded

, ,

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler wants to see young defender Medupi Thokolo remain grounded despite his early impressive performances this season. Thokolo joined Babina Noko at the start of the campaign following a good run with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars last season. He has started all three of Sekhukhune’s matches including the MTN8 quarter-final and has twice been voted Man of the Match in their two league matches. Speaking after his side’s 1-0 victory over TS Galaxy in the league on Wednesday, Tinkler said he hopes the accolades don’t go to Thokolo’s head.  “Hopefully, the right thing

Read more

PSL Announce Dates, Venues & Times For MTN8 2nd Leg Ties

, ,

The PSL has announced dates, times and venues for the MTN8 semifinal second leg fixtures. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns lock horns in the first leg on Saturday, 16 August, at 15:00pm eSgodini before they meet again in the second leg on Saturday, 23 August, at Lucas Moripe Stadium again at 15:00pm. The other fixture will see Stellenbosch FC tussle Sekhukhune United at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch in the later kick-off at 18:00, also on Saturday, 16 August, with the return leg set for the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, August 23, also at the same time. Tickets

Read more

Lorch’s Emotional Message After Downs Exit

, , ,

Wydad Athletic Club-bound winger Thembinkosi Lorch has bid farewell to Mamelodi Sundowns following his exit. The 32-year-old looks set for a return to the Botola Pro League with Wydad AC where he impressed during his loan stint there last season. On Friday, ‘Nyoso’ took the time to express gratitude to the Masandawana family as well as those he has crossed path with. 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.

Read more

Pirates Coach On Club’s Supporters After Two Defeats

, ,

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou understands the angry club supporters after losing the two opening league matches against Sekhukhune United and Marumo Gallants.  Ouaddou’s tenure at Pirates started on a good note after beating Polokwane City 2-0 in the MTN8 quarterfinal in front of a sold-out crowd at Orlando Stadium. A week later, Pirates suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sekhukhune United at the same venue before the Buccaneers suffered their second consecutive league defeat against Gallants away from home.  Pirates supporters showed their unhappiness through social media platforms as Pirates sit second from the bottom after match day two

Read more

Official: Ngcobo Lands New PSL Club

, ,

Cape Town City have confirmed the signing of former Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune United defender Njabulo ‘Roadblock’ Ngcobo, as confirmed by iDiski Times last week. Ngcobo, 31, recently parted ways with Babina Noko which saw his club hunt take him to Chippa United where he trained for a few days in the hope of bagging a contract. He eventually ended up at the Citizens where he has now been snapped up for the 2025/26 campaign. “𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞! “We are delighted to announce the signing of defender, Njabulo Ngcobo.” Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is

Read more