Ellis Hails Banyana ‘Statement Win’

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis said her side’s 4-0 drubbing of Mali was a statement of the character of the team at the WAFCON tournament in Morocco. The defending champions scored twice in each half in their final Group C encounter on their way to topping the pool with seven points and setting up a quarter-final clash with Senegal. Ellis said the first two games weren’t a true reflection of her team and that how they responded on Monday was pure joy and they will use it to fuel themselves further in the competition. “Look, we knew the

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Chiefs vs Zwolle Starting XI

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their starting line-up for this evening’s fourth preseason friendly against PEC Zwolle at Meppel. The Glamour Boys are yet to pick up maximum points since their preseason tour of the Netherlands got underway. They lost their opening tie 2-1 to Vitesse Arnhem and then got trounced 4-0 by FC Utrecht. Despite showing a spirited performance in their last clash, the Glamour suffered another defeat narrowly doing down 1-0 to NEC Nijmegen. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi will now be hoping that his charges have a better understanding of his requirements as well as how they gel with

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Maart Breaks Silence On Chiefs Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has broken his silence after his move from Amakhosi to SV Ried was confirmed on Tuesday. Maart, 29, has joined the newly-promoted Austrian Bundesliga side on a two-year deal with an option to extend. He says he is excited for his first European experience, and is looking forward to the atmosphere created by the club’s fans. “This is a huge chance for me to play in Europe,” he told Ried’s media team. “I’m looking forward to this new experience. I want to show my best in every game, and also be a strong part

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Official: Chiefs Captain Maart Completes Euro Transfer

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Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has completed his transfer to Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried ahead of the 2025/26 season. In a surprising turn of events, after committing to a new two-year deal, the midfielder, who turns 30 this week, has completed a dream move to Europe with the newly promoted Austrian top-flight outfit. Maart was close to making a return to Sekhukhune with his contract due to expire this month, but was convinced to continue at Chiefs, with the technical team holding belief that he can remain an important part of their squad. However, with an offer for the

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Folz Set For New Adventure With CAFCL Club

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Romain Folz is set to be appointed as new head coach of Tanzanian giants Young Africans Sports Club. Folz, 35, is returning to CAF Champions League football with a sensational move to the East African giants who just secured a clean sweep of domestic silverware in the 2024/25 season. It’s believed the club President Hersi Ally Said received a glowing endorsement from FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger during their time together at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. Sources within the club have confirmed they are expecting his arrival this week, to

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Former Stellies Forward Assessed By Chippa

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Chippa United are in the process of assessing former Stellenbosch FC attacker Thulani Mini. Latest information received states that the Chilli Boys are having a look at Mini after he mutually parted ways with Stellies having joined them a season ago and are looking to bring him back.  The attacking winger didn’t have much impact during his time in the Cape Winelands senior team but played a huge role in the reserve side, helping the side to win the DStv Diski Challenge league title. The 24-year-old played just over 75 minutes on the senior side of Stellenbosch and played most

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Edition 213 – Pirates Signings & Hunt

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The 213th 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 closer at the new recruits at Orlando Pirates, and whether Abdeslam Ouaddou’s team have enough to challenge Mamelodi Sundowns in 2025/26. Bra Jakes also caught up with new Durban City head coach Gavin Hunt, who celebrated his 61st birthday last week. While one of the country’s most experienced coaches, this will be Hunt’s first job on the East Coast. Lethabo Kganyago speaks to one of the Banyana

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Nkota’s Pre-Season Fixtures Revealed

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New Ettifaq Club signing Mohau Nkota is gearing up for five high-profile preseason fixtures against two Spanish teams, two Portuguese outfits and one UAE side from next week. The 20-year-old attacker sealed a big money move to the Saudi Pro League outfit on Sunday, with Orlando Pirates confirming that it was a permanent transfer for the speedy winger who had a dream debut season eSgodini. Nkota’s no-show during Pirates’ two preseason matches out in Spain raised a few eyebrows but no one really predicted it would be because of a pending transfer where he will now be rubbing shoulders with

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Footballer Of The Season Nominees Confirmed

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The Premier Soccer League have announced the three nominees for the Footballer of the Season award. Mamelodi Sundowns’ Lucas Ribeiro is widely seen as the favourite to lift the accolade after also securing the PSL Golden Boot with 16 goals. In addition, he also assisted nine more goals as Sundowns secured their eighth successive league title. Ribeiro is challenged by Relebohile Mofokeng, who despite his young age, had an incredible season for Orlando Pirates. The 20-year-old scored five goals and set up eight more in the league. Meanwhile, Keletso Makgalwa also had a brilliant season at Sekhukhune United. The former

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