‘Why Mbule Signing Was Important for Pirates’

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Orlando Pirates legend Albert Bashin Mahlangu has spoken about the stand-out signings by his former side ahead of the new season, saying Sipho Mbule and Oswin Appollis will bring something dynamic to the team. The former striker is renowned for his scoring prowess via thunderous shots in the late 1980s until the mid-90s. He spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo where he mentioned how much Mbule is needed in the Pirates midfield as another option. Mahlangu was also part of the welcoming party for the new arrivals at Pirates and he revealed he spoke with the former Mamelodi

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Junior & Tso Predict Pirates MTN8 QF

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IDiski TV analysts Junior Khanye and Benedict Tso Vilakazi have predicted the opening round of the MTN 8, with both of them giving Orlando Pirates a win over Polokwane City. Three time champions Pirates who finished second in the league last season welcome Polokwane City who ended in seventh place at a sold out Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. For the former Kaizer Chiefs winger the Buccaneers will win 2-1 with new signing Sipho Mbule on the score sheet with a rocket goal. Khanye is not expecting City to get out of Orlando alive unless they drag the game to

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Sibisi – Never In My Wildest Dreams…

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Newly appointed Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says it’s a dream come true to lead the club he supported growing up. Sibisi is entering the peak of his career at the age of 29, as the new Pirates captain after the retirement of Innocent Maela and freshly crowned Betway Premiership Defender of the Season in a whirlwind 48 hours. Having joined Pirates three years ago from Golden Arrows, he’s emerged as a leader, a model professional and a pillar of consistency for the Buccaneers and South Africa national team with 16 caps to his name and a bronze medal from

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Official: Former Downs Winger Mendieta Lands New Club

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Junior Mendieta has returned to Greece after joining Asteras Tripoli. Mendieta, 32, had left Sundowns in July last yera to join Volos NPS but was snatched up by Saudi side Al-Faisaly – then coached by Pablo Franco Martin – in January. However, he has now returned to Greece to link up with the Super League side. “I am very happy for the opportunity I am given to play for Asteras,” he stated. “At the same time, I am grateful to the people on the team. I have a lot of desire to continue developing in Greek

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Figo Sets Challenge To Makgalwa

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Sekhukhune United captain Linda Mntambo says Keletso Makgalwa has been a source of pride for the club but he can’t rest on his laurels for the upcoming season. Makgalwa has long been touted as a future star of South African football but his career looked to be spiralling into obscurity after several loans from away from Mamelodi Sundowns, before dropping down to the second-tier with Upington City. But he emerged as one of the leading performers in the second tier and return to the Premiership with Sekhukhune, where he scored six goals with 11 assists in 32 games, and earned

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Sibisi On Mbokazi Leadership Decision

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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says the decision to award Mbekezeli Mbokazi a role as vice-captain is not a surprise. The teenager has enjoyed a meteoric rise, from starting the season in the DStv Diski Challenge, winning the U20 Cosafa Cup, to his promotion to the senior team, senior national team debut and winning the Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award. He went on to feature 19 times in the first team and wore the captain’s armband in their recent pre-season friendlies in Spain, which signalled to onlookers of a potential leadership role as Pirates restructure after the retirement of

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Cupido On Costa’s Potential Sundowns Exit

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Keanu Cupido says Lucas Ribeiro Costa will be sorely missed, amidst strong links with an exit in the current transfer window. Brazilian Serie A side Fluminense have made an approach to Sundowns, while Qatar SC have also engaged in talks in what could be a money-spinning move for the Brazilian that would be too good to ignore, despite the lure of playing in his homeland. Sources have confirmed that Costa is open either move, while Sundowns are also ready to offer him a new contract, should no move officially materialise before the end of the current window.

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Sekhukhune Signing Spree Continues

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Sekhukhune United have unveiled the signing of right-back Medupi Thokolo from Casric Stars ahead of their season opener this weekend. The promising defender joins as their 11th signing of the current window as Eric Tinkler’s side looks well stocked for the 2025/26 season, as 11 have also left, two of which were loanees, Katelgo Otladisa and Sipho Mbule. Thokolo was an instrumental part of the Casric squad that finished third in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and unfortunately fell short in the promotion playoffs against Orbit College and Cape Town City – with the latter falling to relegation. Babina Noko open

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PSL Makes MTN8 Announcement

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The PSL has confirmed that the MTN8 semi-final draw will be conducted after the quarter-final clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday. The Wafa Wafa competition gets underway on Saturday with defending champions Orlando Pirates taking on Polokwane City at Orlando Stadium. Sekhukhune United and TS Galaxy then clash in the later encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane before Sunday’s match-up between Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu at DHL Stadium. Here’s the draw procedure: Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the

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