Official: Siwelele Announce New Coach

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Betway Premiership outfit Siwelele FC have announced Lehlohonolo Seema as the club’s new head coach. The former Sekhukhune United coach returns to the club where he made a name for himself as a player and coach albeit it being in a different format after they purchased SuperSport United’s topflight status. Seema is said to keep hold of assistant coach Andre Arendse as part of his technical set-up after he saw out the team’s final games last season which saw them avoid relegation. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the

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Chiefs Talent Reveals Team’s Target For 2025/26 Campaign

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Young Kaizer Chiefs striker Naledi Hlongwane has affirmed that they are targeting a top three finish in the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. Amakhosi finished the previous term in a low ninth spot, missing out on the MTN8 for the second season running, though they capped off a disastrous campaign with the Nedbank Cup crown. ALSO READ: Nabi Gives Verdict On New Signings & DDC PlayersMonyane Optimistic After Chiefs Pre-Season In Netherlands The 20-year-old striker who looks set to feature for the senior side next season maintained that they have shifted their focus and wish to crack one of the

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Benni – If You Mess With My Players, You Mess With The Lion

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Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy says he will leap to the defense of those around him especially his players when a need arises because he understands people aren’t built the same way. McCarthy is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve even during his playing days and is one not scared of confrontation even on the touchline. Most his outbursts weren’t even about him but his players and his support staff. He told iDiski Times editor Rob Delport in edition 211 of the newspaper that he is fair game and doesn’t mind if people come at him

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Ronwen – Tough Losses Hurt

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has admitted that the lessons learnt by his side this past season hurt, especially because of how close they came to lifting trophies. Masandawana played 50 matches in the past campaign but only had the Betway Premiership title to show for after being eliminated in the MTN8, Nedbank Cup tournament at the semi-finals stage, lost the Carling Knockout Cup final to newcomers Magesi FC, and were pipped to the CAF Champions League crown by Pyramids FC and did not get out of the group at the on-going FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Williams

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Pirates Win First Friendly In Spain

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Orlando Pirates have finished their pre-season tour in Spain with a 2-0 win over LaLiga 2 side Granada. New Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou picked an experimental line-up, with none of Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa and Evidence Makgopa starting, while Oswin Appollis didn’t make the squad. Most parts of the first half both sides cancelled each other out, with Granada having a few decent opportunities but failing to beat Sipho Chaine. Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who captained the side again, found himself free in front of the goalkeeper just before half-time but he dragged his shit wide. Ouaddou changed nearly

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Nabi Gives Verdict On New Signings & DDC Players

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has given his verdict on the club’s new signings and DDC players that were on the tour in the Netherlands. Amakhosi lost four of their five pre-season friendlies, only beating PEC Zwolle and returned to South Africa on 20 July. Along with the squad were new signings, Thabiso Monyane, Nkanyiso Shinga, Ethan Chislett and Flavio Da Silva, with Nabi insisting Chiefs will reach a higher level with the new players. “They need to fully jell with the group,” Nabi told Chiefs media team. “However, they are all adapting nicely, and they start to understand

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Banyana Through To WAFCON Semis

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Banyana Banyana progressed to the semi-finals at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of nations (WAFCON) following a 4-1 win over Senegal in a penalty shootout after a  goalless draw in the quarter-finals on Saturday night. The defending champions topped Group C with three points on their way to the knockout phase, while Senegal were third best finishers from Group A.   Banyana made one change from the side that defeated Mali 4-0 bringing in Sibulele Holweni ahead of Amogelang Motau in the starting line- up. Banyana had chance to break the deadlock in the first half through Karabo Dhlamini after five

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The Bold – These Three Pirates Players Impressed Me

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Former Orlando Pirates striker Phumudzo Manenzhe has revealed which three players impressed him during the Buccaneers’ pre-season tour of Spain. ‘The Bold’ and his SuperSport TV colleague Thomas Mlambo travelled along with Pirates to Spain and broadcast all four games of Bucs’ pre-season. They finished the tour with a 2-0 win over Granada, after back-to-back draws with Las Palmas (0-0) and Pafos (1-1) and a 2-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers. However, Manenzhe believes goalkeeper Siyabonga Dladla, midfielder Cemran Damsin as well as new signing Sipho Mbule stood out for the Sea Robbers. “If you ask me for players that impressed

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Banyana Starting XI Vs Senegal Announced 

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Banyana Banyana and Senegal have announced their starting line-ups for their Women’s African Cup of Nations quarter-final. Banyana had a good run in the group stages, topping Group C after winning two games, beating Ghana and Mali, while playing a draw with Tanzania. Desiree Ellis’ side have managed to score seven goals after their rousing 4-0 over Mali, and they conceded just one goal in the 1-1 draw with Tanzania. Meanwhile, Senegal came third in Group A – they started their tournament with a 4-0 over DR congo but then lost 3-2 to Zambia and 1-0 to Morocco. South Africa

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