Hunt Opens Up On Middendorp Relationship At Durban City

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Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt has cleared the confusion between his role and what Ernst Middendorp’s responsibilities will be at the club. The former SuperSport United mentor was named as City’s new coach following their promotion to the Betway Premiership after being crowned Motsepe Foundation Championship winners. His move to Durban also coincided with Middendorp re-joining his former side though they have since changed their name from Maritzburg United. The German tactician left his head coach role following Cape Town Spurs’ relegation to amateur football. Speaking to iDiski Times, Hunt clarified that though they will be somehow working together,

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Ellis Reacts To Banyana Horror Injury

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the serious injury of Gabriela Salgado really affected many of her players, but she couldn’t give a media update on her player just yet. Salgado had to be stretchered off in the 87th minute after picking up a serious injury, which left many of her teammates visibly in shock and tears. Things went from bad to worse for Banyana when Nigeria scored an injury-time winner to eliminate the defending champions from the tournament. “I think from the reactions of the players it definitely was bad, I haven’t seen the medical report yet,” Ellis

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Banyana Lose To Nigeria in The WAFCON Semis

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Banyana Banyana lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Tuesday. The Super Falcons drew blood first from the penalty spot through captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the first half which was cancelled by Linda Motlhalo’s spot-kick in the second and the winner coming from Alozie in injury-time. There were two changes in the Banyana line-up from the win over Senegal. Bongeka Gamede and Gabriela Salgado started ahead of Sibulele Holweni and Hildah Magaia, while Amogelang Motau was out of the match day squad. The game kicked off

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Sundowns In Talks To Sign Bafana Defender

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Mamelodi Sundowns are in talks to sign Bafana Bafana defender Khulumani Ndamane from TS Galaxy. Ndamane, 21, was one of the breakout stars of the 2024/25 season when he joined Galaxy from Kaizer Chiefs and went on to break into the senior national team and make his debut in the 0-0 draw over Tanzania last month. The towering left-footed centre-back was touted as a prospect to lookout for by national team head coach Hugo Broos months prior to his debut call-up but his missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers due to not having a passport at the

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Former Chiefs Striker Continues To Shine

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Efmamjjasond González has continued his goalscoring exploits since joining Chinese League 1 side SJZ Gongfu.  González recently joined SJZ Gongfu from Bolivian side Always Ready FC on a one-year deal after the 26-year-old scored 12 goals in 16 matches. The Colombian striker failed to score a single goal during his loan stint at Naturena which prompted Chiefs not to sign him permanently though he has since enjoyed being a goalscoring machine in front of goal.  He has already scored two goals for Gongfu in two games and is proving to be a pivotal signing for the

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Banyana & Nigeria Starting XIs Confirmed 

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Banyana Banyana and Nigeria have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening’s WAFCON semi-final clash at Larbi Zaouli Stadium.  It’s a battle of the titans as defending champions Banyana face rivals the Super Falcons with South Africa coming into this game after knocking out Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in 120 minutes while Nigeria hammered Zambia 5-0 in the other quarterfinals clash.  Banyana scored seven goals so far and conceded only one goal which was against Tanzania in their 1-1 draw in the group stages and Nigeria scored nine goals and they are yet to concede

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Former City Man Joins Liverpool

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Former Technical Scout & Head of Special Projects at Cape Town City, Dylan Nathan Greenberg has completed a major career switch and joined Premier League champions Liverpool. Greenberg had been with the Citizens for the past few seasons, going through different roles, starting as Scouting & Performance Analyst intern in July 2021. He also worked for City’s DreamClub 100 project, and was promoted to Technical Scout & Head of Special Projects in 2024. However, he has now made a major switch to Premier League giants Liverpool as Global Talent Scout. “I am thrilled to share that I have officially joined

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‘It’s Like Chiefs Vs Pirates’

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says her charges don’t need any extra motivation coming up against the Super Falcons comparing the rivalry to the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. South Africa and Nigeria renew their rivalry in the highly anticipated WAFCON semifinal this evening. Banyana dethroned Nigeria as the African queens in the last edition and delayed Nigeria’s mission X in the process. The Falcons also denied South Africa’s qualification for the Paris Olympic Games and Nigeria are yet to concede in this tournament while South Africa have conceded once. Ellis was asked if she

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Chivaviro Wanted In PSL & Africa

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro is still a wanted man after his Amakhosi exit, with three clubs from the Premier Soccer League and Tanzanian side Azam after his services. Chivaviro, 32, has scored 26 goals in 75 games over the last three seasons for Chiefs and Marumo Gallants respectively, and his profile has continued to attract suitors. Having parted ways with Chiefs upon the expiry of his contract, this publication understands Chivaviro is currently engaged in talks with Chippa United. In addition, TS Galaxy have tabled an offer, while Siwelele FC and Azam remain in contention as the latter

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