Mohafe Reveals Decision Behind Mashiane

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe says it was very tempting to convert Levy Mashiane into a striker due to his unique qualities. The former Royal AM winger was among the new faces who started for City in their 2-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in their MTN8 quarter-final on Saturday afternoon. And he showed glimpses of his potential in the role, with his lanky frame, and impressive touches to bring his teammates into the game. “With Mashiane it’s a player who has played almost his all his career as a winger, I found it very tempting to use him as

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Edition 216 – Cupido & Cardoso

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The 216th 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 looks ahead to the start of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership and asks Gordon Igesund and Happy Jele whether Mamelodi Sundowns can be stopped from winning a NINTH consecutive league title? Lorenz Köhler, meanwhile, brings us an interview with Mamelodi Sundowns’ defender Keanu Cupido, who spoke about his goals and ambitions for this season. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, looks back at Banyana Banyana’s disappointment at the WAFCON, with insight from

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Mariko Breaks Silence On Pirates Move

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New Orlando Pirates signing Abdoulaye Mariko says he felt a sense of great pride and emotion after making his debut for the Buccaneers. Mariko was snapped up during the off-season, signing from Malian giants Djoliba FC as one of coach Abdeslam Ouaddou’s new arrivals. The 22-year-old introduced himself to the club’s fans in front of a packed-to-rafter Orlando Stadium coming on in the 70th minute for Sipho Mbule and did not disappoint as they dispatched Polokwane City 2-0 to reach the MTN8 semis. Mariko described taking to the field in front of a huge South African audience as being clued

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Orbit Coach On City Appeals & What Saleng Brings

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Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye says he wasn’t worried about Cape Town City’s court appeals as his side earned their right to be in the Betway Premiership, while Monnapule Saleng will add leadership skills to his squad. Orbit joined the elite league via the promotional playoffs, upsetting the Citizens who were seen as the favourites in the three-team mini tournament. City have since tried to get reinstated over a case involving Marumo Gallants and the improper registration of Monde Mpambaniso. However, Gallants were only fined R200,000 – R100,000 which was suspended and not docked any points by the PSL prosecutor

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Basadien Reacts To Sundowns Debut

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New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Fawaaz Basadien has described his first game for the club as a ‘dream debut’. Basadien completed a big money move to Masandawana during the current transfer window from Stellenbosch FC, becoming the third player from the Cape Winelands outfit in as many seasons to join the Betway Premiership champions after Iqraam Rayners and Jayden Adams. The 28-year-old left-back was a 78th-minute introduction for Zuko Mdunyelwa as they thumped Richards Bay 4-0 to reach the MTN8 semis. Basadien has since spoken about making his debut for his new employers making mention of how his new colleagues integrated

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Sundowns Ladies Learn CAFWCL COSAFA Opponents

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Two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have been drawn in Group A at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers conducted on Tuesday morning. The qualifiers will be hosted in South Africa at the University of Johannesburg’s AW Muller Stadium from 22-31 August 2025. The five-time Hollywoodbets Super League champions will have to see off competition from Zesco Ndola Girls FC of Zambia, Ntopwa FC of Malawi and Namibian representatives Beauties FC in their pool. Group B consists of last year’s runners-up Gaborone United from Botswana, Young Buffaloes of Eswatini and Kick4Life WFC from Lesotho, while Group C is

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MC Alger In Talks For Mailula Loan From Toronto

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Algerian giants MC Alger have made an approach to FC Toronto over South African forward Cassius Mailula where he could reunite with Rulani Mokwena. Mokwena was instrumental in the rise of Mailula from the DStv Diski Challenge into the senior side at Mamelodi Sundowns and his breakout season saw him score 15 goals, with four assists in 31 games across all competitions. It led to a place in the senior national team and eventually a lucrative move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Toronto – where things didn’t quite go to plan as the club struggled in the league and

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Ribeiro Pushes For Qatari Switch

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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa was a notable absentee for their season opener, with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season poised to leave the club. Costa, 26, scooped the most coveted individual accolade at the 2025 PSL awards, along with the Players’ Player of the Season, Golden Boot and the Goal of the Season. He also won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Goal of the Tournament, for his solo-effort against Borussia Dortmund which shone the light on his obvious ability, on the global stage. Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense, who ousted Sundowns in their group,

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Mokwena Pleased With MCA Prep In Tunisia

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MC Alger secured a morale boosting 3-0 pre-season win over Sporting Ben Arous in Tunisia, as the start of the Algerian Ligue 1 draws closer for new head coach Rulani Mokwena. Last week it was confirmed, MCA will face Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad on the opening day of the season on 23 August, in a blockbuster fixture for the champions against the side who finished third in the league. In their previous fixture in Tunisia, they drew 2-2 with domestic rivals CS Constantine, while their first friendly ended without goals, but Mokwena has been left pleased with what they have

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