Skudu Lands New Job After Retirement

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Former Orlando Pirates, Young Africans and Marumo Gallants winger Mahlatse ‘Skudu’ Makudubela has landed a new job as a video and performance analyst at US Monastir of Tunisia. The news comes just days after the former AS Vita man announced his retirement from playing, having spent the last season at Siwelele FC where he only made one appearance. The 36-year-old former attacker was a journey man in his playing days, even had a short stint in Europe with Karvina FK while locally he has also featured for Mamelodi Sundowns, Chippa United, Highlands Park and University of Pretoria. Skudu is reported

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Pirates ‘In Talks’ With Stellies Over Next Signing

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Orlando Pirates are in talks with Stellenbosch FC over the signing of young goalkeeper Dublin Boon, iDiski Times can confirm. Boon, 21, joined the Cape Winelands-side from Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand in August last year, and was mainly used as back-up keeper for the club’s DStv Diski Challenge side. He was understood to be included in a major swap deal which would’ve seen Boon and Faiz Abrahams join the Buccaneers and Kabelo Dlamini move the other direction – however, the deal collapsed due to Dlamini opting against the switch. While Abrahams has now been linked with a loan move

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Four SA Members Of Manqoba’s Technical Team Confirmed

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Young Africans SC have confirmed the arrival of four South African members to Manqoba Mngqithi’s technical team at the Tanzanian giants. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows coach joined Yanga in the beginning of the month, in what is his first stint abroad. Mngqithi will be tasked with adding more silverware to Yanga’s illustrious trophy cabinet. after replacing Pedro Gonçalves following the Portuguese coach’s departure at the end of the 2025/26 season. Young Africans still won the league, with two points ahead of Steve Barker’s Simba SC, but the latter won both domestic cups – the CRDB Bank Federation

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SA Coaches Battle In Tanzania Confirmed

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Manqoba Mngqithi’s Young Africans and Steve Barker’s Simba SC first battle in the NBC Premier League has been confirmed. The date for the next Kariakoo Derby between Simba SC and Young Africans has been set, and is expected with much excitement. These two sides will face each other on 10 October; with the Tanzanian giants being led by two South African coaches, Mngqithi and Barker, for the first time. Barker has already been involved into three Kariakoo Derbies last season, winning one and drawing two. This time it will hit different as he will face his fellow countrymen in Mngqithi

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Lekgwathi Shares Thoughts On Rele’s PSL Awards Nominations

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Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi says Relebohile Mofokeng’s nominations for last season’s PSL Awards are well deserved. The Royale Union Saint- Gilloise attacker enjoyed a successful 2025/26 Betway Premiership season with Pirates, helping them to four trophies that also included the league title. The 21-year-old scored 10 goals and provided eight assists in 27 league matches while featuring eight times in domestic cups where he got one goal in the Carling Knockout Cup. His exploits earned him four nominations – the PSL Footballer of the Season, Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Midfielder of the Season and

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Mokoena – What Rele Must Do To Succeed In Belgium

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This article was brought to you by Rexona. Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena has given sound advice to Relebohile Mofokeng following his high-profile move to defending Belgian Cup champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Mofokeng recently concluded a four-year deal to the Jupiler Pro League outfit following an impressive clean sweep season with Orlando Pirates. The 21-year-old was instrumental in Pirates’ treble success which includes a Betway Premiership title, Pirates’ first in 14 years. The attacker also impressed with Bafana Bafana at their historic outing at the 2026 FIFA world Cup where the team qualified for the second round for the

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Chiefs Youngster Reserves Advice For Budding Footballers

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Having undergone his second pre-season with the senior squad, Kaizer Chiefs youngster Kabelo Nkgwesa has outlined a few pointers on how other up-and-coming footballers can make it professionally. Nkgwesa, 19, featured in Amakhosi’s first friendly match of their pre-season tour in Alicante, Spain, getting 20 minutes as they played to a 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers. The talented left-back was part of the Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge squad of 2024/25 that won the reserve league title and having had a taste and insight into top level football during pre-season, Nkgwesa encouraged other players why it’s possible. “This is

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Mokwana Mulling Over Next Move As Esperance Exit Nears

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South African winger Elias Mokwana is closing in on his next transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season with an exit from Esperance Sportive de Tunis imminent. Mokwana, 26, spent last season on loan in the Saudi Pro League with Al Hazem where he was a regular, scoring one goal with three assists in 26 games. That after an impressive season in Tunisia where he scored seven goals with four assists in 38 appearances, but with the club moving into a new direction – Mokwana is set for a permanent exit Algerian giants MC Alger and JS Kabylie have tabled official

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Raja And Ahli Agree Fee With Chiefs

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Kaizer Chiefs have agreed a transfer fee with Al Ahli Benghazi and Raja Athletic Club for in-demand winger Glody Lilepo. The DR Congo international has made no secret of his desire to leave the club after not settling into life in South Africa, with his family unable to join him since his arrival. Sources close to the deal have confirmed offers were tabled to Chiefs from Al Ahli Benghazi, Al Nasr Benghazi, Asswehly SC, Raja and their fierce Casablanca rivals Wydad Athletic Club. However, only Ahli and Raja have seen their approaches accepted and the player will now decide between

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