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Cardoso – The Difference Between North- & South African Football

African Football, CAF Champions League, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has outlined the difference between Northern- and Southern African football, saying they are both passionate environments though he likes the atmosphere in the North more. Cardoso worked at ES Tunis in 2024 where he led the side to the CAF Champions League final before leaving and later joining Sundowns. The Portuguese mentor has spent two seasons with Masandawana where he won the Betway Premiership title and reached the final of the continental tournament in his first term. But he went on to secure the side’s second Champions League title in 2026. Both deciding legs of

Al Ahly Make Coach Decision

African Football, CAF Champions League, International

Al Ahly have parted ways with head coach Jess Thorup after missing out on the CAF Champions League. The Egyptian giants started the 2025/26 season with former Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro at the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the Spaniard only lasted for seven games and was sacked after just three months and opted to bring in Danish coach Thorup. The former Augsburg coach started off well, with six wins in eight games and lifted the Egyptian Super Cup, beating rivals Zamalek 2-0. However, things didn’t continue as rosy afterwards, as they then lost five of their next

Ettifaq Give Nkota Update

International, SA Stars Abroad

Saudi Arabian Pro League side El-Ettifaq have confirmed that Mohau Nkota had to undergo a knee surgery. Nkota, 21, joined the Saudi giants ahead of the 2024/25 season and had a lively start at his new club. However, Nkota’s second half of the season turned out more difficult after he suffered the loss of his father in February, which saw him miss a few games. In March, he was in and out of the squad, but he had returned to the line-up in April, starting four of the club’s five games. Unfortunately, though, he picked up an injury late in

Lethlaku – What Cardoso Told Me When I Wasn’t Playing

Betway Premiership, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Kutlwano Letlhaku has revealed what coach Miguel Cardoso told him when he was struggling for game-time earlier this season. Letlhaku, 20, spent some time playing in the reserve team in the DStv Diski Challenge this campaign when he found minutes with the first team hard to come by. The young left-footer made 18 appearances across all competitions, featuring predominantly during the second half of the campaign, including both legs of the CAF Champions League final. Letlhaku revealed that Cardoso advised him never to take playing in the reserves for granted, alerting him that his contributions would be

Zwane Reveals Ambitious Sundowns Targets

Betway Premiership, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane has revealed his ambitions at the club after signing a new deal. Zwane, 36, extended his contract by one year with an option to renew for another last week, extending his 15-year stay at the club. Mshishi arrived at Sundowns as a 21-year youngster and has gone on to become one of the most decorated players at the club. He has won 15 major trophies with the Brazilians including nine league titles, four domestic cups and two CAF Champions League trophies. He is one of only two players at the club to achieve two CAFCL

Mobbie Set to Return To Former Club

Betway Premiership, Local

Siwelele have lost out on the services of Nyiko Mobbie, who is set to return to Sekhukhune United ahead of the 2026/27 season. Mobbie, 31, was part of the Siwelele takeover, after the club acquired the status of SuperSport United and after suffering an injury mid-way through the campaign became a key part of their defence. Having racked up 18 appearances in the league in central defender and right back roles, Mobbie was viewed as a key part of their plans but suffered a technical error and missed their deadline to activate his option. iDiski Times have been informed Sekhukhune

Kaze In Advanced Talks With PSL Club

Betway Premiership, Local, Transfer Centre

Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze is in advanced talks with Sekhukhune United to become their next head coach to be the official successor of Eric Tinkler. Kaze and Chiefs ended their relationship upon the expiry of his contract with Khalil Ben Youssef, Majdi Safi, and Ilyes Mzoughi following suit. While Mzoughi has since joined the Burkina Faso national team, Kaze is now likely to remain in South Africa, with Sekhukhune making an official approach to the Burundian. Babina Noko were strongly linked with a move with AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane, but now looks likely to remain with Usuthu

Mark Williams – What I Told Foster & Makgopa

Bafana Bafana, FIFA World Cup, Local

Former Bafana Bafana striker Mark Williams has revealed that he has spoken to forwards Lyle Foster and Evidence Makgopa about blocking out noise at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Williams, a member of the Bafana 1996 AFCON-winning squad was at the team’s farewell concert this past weekend which was preceded by the international friendly against Nicaragua where Foster was booed by some fans at Orlando Amstel Arena. The 25-year-old Burney striker missed a penalty that could have broken the deadlock in the game that finished goalless. Williams defended Foster saying the latter wouldn’t intentionally miss a target. The former Kaizer

Mexico Coach – What Sets Bafana Apart From Other African Teams

Bafana Bafana, FIFA World Cup, Local

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has explained why Bafana Bafana don’t play like a typical African team ahead of their clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The North American side is co-hosting the tournament alongside the USA and Canada, and will kick off the global showpiece against South Africa on 11 June at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Bafana previously got the better of Aguirre during his tenure as Egypt head coach, famously eliminating the hosts in the Round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. Aguirre noted that South Africa differs from other teams on the