Human Closing In On Next Move

, , , ,

Former AmaZulu midfielder Rowan Human looks set for a move to FK Partizani Tirana in Albania ahead of the 2025/26 season. Human, 24, parted ways with Usuthu after failing to agree terms on a new contract with the club and has 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 is now en route to the Balkans with the Kategoria Superiore side who finished fourth in the league last season. Sources have confirmed the player arrived this past weekend ahead of

Read more

Chiefs Coach Explains Absence Of New Players

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained some of their new players are still not available due to missing work permits. Chiefs began their season with a 2-0 away win at Stellenbosch FC. Despite the win Amakhosi where without their new signings Flavio Silva and Ethan Chislett, while Nkanyiso Shinga was also not in the squad. Ben Youssef, who was leading the team in the absence of head coach Nasreddine Nabi due to a family emergency, explained that it is tough for them to prepare for games without the new players but they are the coaches so they

Read more

Chiefs Coach Reacts To Opening Season Win

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs first assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef dedicated their Betway Premiership season opening win to head coach Nasreddine Nabi. Nabi flew home to Tunisia on Friday following an emergency with his wife as Khalil and second assistant coach Cedric Kaze took charge of the team’s preparations. The Glamour Boys beat 10-men Stellenbosch FC 2-0 on the evening to move third on the log standings and Yousseff praised the players for the great shift in making sure they walked away with the maximum points. “First, I have to say, we promised all the family of Khosi that we will win

Read more

Chiefs Off To Winning Start

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs recorded a 2-0 win over 10-men Stellenbosch FC in their Betway Premiership season opener at Athlone Stadium on Sunday evening. Stellies were reduced to 10 men in the 13th minute when Siviwe Nkwali was shown a straight red card on his debut after being adjudged to have tripped Mduduzi Shabalala. Chiefs then took the lead from the resulting free-kick through Nkosingiphile Ngcobo who made it 1-0. Devin Titus was unlucky not to draw matters level in the 24th minute as his shot beat Brandon Petersen but rattled the post before Sanele Barns also saw his free-kick come off

Read more

‘It’s In Mbule’s Hands’

, , ,

Sekhukhune United captain Daniel Cardoso is among those happy to see midfielder Sipho Mbule getting another shot in reviving his career following reports about his alleged discipline issues off the pitch. Mbule is of the new signings at Orlando Pirates after he was released by Mamelodi Sundowns for the said challenges. The 27-year-old enjoyed a loan spell at Babina Noko last season where despite his contribution on the field was still followed by his demons. Cardoso is one of the players that have spoken about Mbule’s talent previously even saying his former teammate had so much potential he could even

Read more

Maduka Explains Chipezeze’s Absence

, ,

Magesi FC head coach John Maduka has revealed that goalkeeper and club captain Elvis Chipezeze was absent from their season opener against Polokwane City due to work permit issues. Mbali Tshabalala started in the absence of the 2024 Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament and kept a clean sheet in the Limpopo Derby. Maduka said management are busy sorting out Chipezeze’s work permit, and he hopes to have the Zimbabwe international soon though he was also pleased with Tshabalala’s brave performance when they didn’t have any back-up on the bench on the day.   “It’s more of a paperwork which

Read more

Stellies & Chiefs Starting XIs Confirmed 

, ,

Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership season opener at Athlone Stadium. Stellies started the season on a high note after defeating AmaZulu FC 3-2 in the MTN8 quarterfinal last weekend at the DHL Stadium. Steve Barker’s side aim to end the hoodoo against Chiefs which saw them losing all three meetings last season.  Amakhosi aim to began their Betway Premiership season in a good note by getting maximum points, but they will have to do that without their head coach Nasreddine Nabi who’s attending emergency family matters in Tunisia.  Chiefs

Read more

Mshini On Chiefs Readiness For Stellies Clash

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo says they are confident but not over-excited going into this afternoon’s 2025/26 Betway Premiership encounter against Stellenbosch FC. The Glamour Boys were inactive last week due to their failure to qualify for the MTN8 competition while Stellies saw off AmaZulu 3-2 in a thrilling encounter to book their spot in the semis. ‘Mshini’ is adamant that they are ready for the new season after their pre-season camp in the Netherlands though he admitted there’s still plenty of improvement to be done still. “The league is starting soon, and we are focused and ready,” he told

Read more

Official: Liverpool Confirm Shock Striker Exit

, , ,

Liverpool have confirmed the permanent transfer of striker Darwin Núñez to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. Núñez, 26, has reportedly joined the Saudi side in a £53million three-year contract valid until June 2028. The Uruguayan joined the Reds for £85m from Benfica in 2022 but he ultimately struggled to live up to the price tag, scoring just 40 goals in 143 appearances. He won the Premier League title in 2024/25, the EFL Cup in 2024, and the FA Community Shield in 2022. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the

Read more