Official: Human Lands New Club

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Former AmaZulu midfielder Rowan Human has joined FK Partizani, as previously reported by iDiski Times. Human, 24, parted ways with Usuthu after failing to agree terms on a new contract with the club and had been linked with several moves in the South African top-flight in recent weeks. Talks of a potential return to Israel was also on the cards, but the player was now unveiled by the Kategoria Superiore side who finished fourth in the league last season. Human penned a two-year deal with the Tirana-based club where their league campaign kicks off on 23 August. They were unfortunately

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Official: Chiefs Announce Marquee Signing

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of former Cape Town Spurs captain Asanele Velebayi. The 22-year-old has penned a long-term contract with Amakhosi after being on their radar since last season. After the PSL DRC officially declared Velebayi a free agent on Monday in the case involving Spurs, the Glamour Boys acted swiftly in announcing the player on Tuesday afternoon after he had verbally agreed to join the club before the verdict was delivered. “Chiefs Welcome Velebayi to Naturena. “We would like to announce the signing of Asanele Velebayi. “The Cape Town-born winger has signed a long-term contract with the

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What Next For Chaine After GK Of The Season

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Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine says it’s going to be a ‘very tough season’ but he’s aiming to improve his performances that earned him the Betway Premiership Goalkeeper of the Season award. Chaine, 28, has been an ever-present figure for Pirates since joining the club from Chippa United, where he was previously a back-up goalkeeper for most of his professional career. However, under Jose Riveiro and goalkeeper coach Tyron Damons, he’s been a player transformed, as a member of the senior national team, first choice at the Soweto giants and now reigning Goalkeeper of the Season in the South African

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Mdunyelwa Talks Up AmaZulu Dangermen

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa has mentioned at least five AmaZulu players who could pose them great danger ahead of this evening’s Betway Premiership clash. The Brazilians got their 25/26 campaign off to a great start with a 4-0 thumping of Richards Bay in the MTN8 quarters but were brought back to earth in their league match against Chippa United who rallied from a goal down to earn a deserved 1-1 draw. Now, as they prepare for tonight’s encounter against Usuthu, Mdunyelwa, who has started the last two games in place of regular right-back Khuliso Mudau, believes that they need

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Mokwana Training With Esperance But Exits Looms

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana has been training with Esperance Sportive de Tunis in recent weeks but he’s likely not to feature again for the club as his exit looms. Mokwana, 25, joined the Tunisian giants at the start of last season from Sekhukhune United where he emerged as one of the leading stars in the South African top-flight and became a senior international under head coach Hugo Broos. The move was seen as a potential stepping stone into Europe or the Gulf region for life-changing opportunities and he went on to become a regular at Taraji, racking up seven

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Chivaviro Rejects Lucrative Offer From Iraq

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro has rejected a lucrative contract offer from Iraqi Stars League side Al-Mosul SC. Chivaviro, 32, has attracted several suitors since parting ways with Chiefs, with Young Africans, Azam, Siwelele, TS Galaxy, Chippa United and Mosul among the club’s that made contact with the towering striker. Sources have confirmed the move to Mosul has now been ruled out completely with the player rejecting the official contract offer, as he looks for a sporting project and environment that can help him rediscover the form that earned him a move to the Soweto giants. His previous stint

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Kekana Gives Verdict On Maseko Situation

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has weighed in on the matters around Thapelo Maseko, saying perhaps the winger and the club need to reach an agreement to part ways. Maseko, 21, took to social media over the weekend to express his frustrations about the lack of game-time at Chloorkop and how it is all eating away at his love for the game and his confidence. The 21-year-old winger joined the league champions two seasons ago from the now-defunct SuperSport United and impressed under Rulani Mokwena and even became a regular in the senior national team. Last season, he struggled for

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Hlungwani Dissects Stellies’ Red Card Vs Chiefs

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani hugely applauded Eugene Mdluli for his bravery in awarding Kaizer Chiefs a free-kick in their Betway Premiership season opener against Stellenbosch FC. Siviwe Nkwali became the first player to receive a red card this season for his foul on Mduduzi Shabalala which saw the resulting free-kick converted by Nkosingiphile Ngcobo to make it 1-0. The match eventually finished 2-0. Speaking on Soccerzone, “The Principal” dissected the incident where he concluded that the decision taken by the man in the middle was the correct one. “He [Nkwali] did what we call DOGSO [Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring

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Edition 217 – Dr Irvin Khoza

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The 217th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it’s packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. In this week’s edition, Matshelane Mamabolo brings an exclusive with the Iron Duke, Dr Irvin Khoza, the Chairman of the Premier Soccer League. Bra Jakes also caught up with Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler ahead of this weekend’s MTN8 semi–final against Stellenbosch. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, spoke to Siwelele Football Club’s new coach, Lehlohonolo Seema, about his and the club’s return to Bloemfontein. Lethabo also takes a look at the upcoming CAFWCL Cosafa qualifiers,

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