Club World Cup Individual Awards Winners Announced

, ,

After Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, the Blues also walked away with two individual awards. The Blues played a fantastic first half against the UEFA Champions League winners, who were the seen as clear favourites by many after dismantling Real Madrid 4-0 a few days ago. Cole Palmer with a brace and new signing Joao Pedro handed Chelsea a 3-0 first-half advantage and PSG were never able to come back into the game. After his brace in the final, while assisting the third as well, Palmer won the Player of the Tournament. Meanwhile, his

Read more

Official: Mokwena Lands New Club

, , ,

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has been unveiled as new head coach of Algerian Ligue 1 champions Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena returns to coaching with the Algerian giants who won the league and Super Cup this past season and succeeds Tunisian Khaled Ben Yahia who parted ways with the club upon the expiry of his short-term contract, as first reported by iDiski Times. The 38-year-old spent last season at Wydad after his exit at Sundowns, but parted ways with the club after the end of the Botola Pro season after they missed out of the

Read more

Ouaddou Hails Pirates Star In Pafos Draw

, ,

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has given props to tough tackling defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi following his solid performance in their second preseason game. Mbokazi, 19, started alongside Nkosinathi Sibisi, Dean van Rooyen and Deon Hotto in a back four as they played to a 1-1 draw against Pafos FC with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring the equalizer. In his post-match interview with SuperSport TV analysts Thomas Mlambo and Phumudzo Manenzhe, Ouaddou was impressed by the ‘TLB’ and sees him as an important part of his squad next season. “Mbokazi is one of the big men of the team,” Ouaddou said. “He’s

Read more

Nkota Sends Farewell Message

, , , ,

Mohau Nkota has sent a heartfelt message to Orlando Pirates and the coaches who played a role in his development as he embarks on the next chapter in his career in Saudi Arabia. Nkota’s sale to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq was announced by Pirates on Sunday, with the deal subject to a medical. Nkota has reportedly signed a three year deal with the Middle Eastern club. “As I close this chapter of my life, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude. To Coach Mandla Qhogi and Mxolisi Mngomezulu, thank you for giving me the opportunity

Read more

Mdu – What I Learned From Bafana Call-Up

, , ,

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Mduduzi Shabalala has reflected on his time with the Bafana Bafana COSAFA squad, describing it as a confidence booster. The 21-year-old had a challenging season with his club though they managed to win the Nedbank up and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Though he had been a star of his class in his junior years becoming a regular in the national junior sides, he has struggled to break into the senior national squad. However, Shabalala received an opportunity to be part of Vela Khumalo’s 2025 COSAFA side that finished as runners-up in Bloemfontein and

Read more

Amajita Crowned COSAFA Region 5 Youth Games Champions

,

South Africa’s U20 senior men’s team have been crowned COSAFA Region 5 Youth Games Champions after they hammered Malawi 3-0 in the final at UNAM Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia on Sunday afternoon. Amajita were dominant from the get go and were on the scoresheet as early as the fourth minute through Njabulo Mzimela. The second period was no different as the South Africans doubled their lead in the 66th minute with Simphiwe Mlondo making it 2-0. In the 75th minute, it was game, set and match as Omphemetse Sekgoto added Amajita’s third to all but seal their dominant display of

Read more

Appollis & Rele On Their Newfound Pirates Combination

, ,

Orlando Pirates attacking duo Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis seem to be gelling already after they both starred in their 1-1 draw against Pafos FC. Already being dubbed the ‘terrible twins’, Mofokeng and Appollis combined well together as the Buccaneers rallied from a goal down to hold the Cyprus Champions. Speaking to analysts Thomas Mlambo and Phumudzo Manenzhe, the two players, who are also teammates in the Bafana Bafana squad dissected their execution. “Eish! Composure,” Mofokeng told SuperSport TV. “I was thinking of passing but then I saw him reading it then I took a touch in front of him

Read more

Banyana Seal WAFCON Quarters Berth

, , ,

African champions Banyana Banyana have qualified for the WAFCON knockout stages without kicking a ball. South Africa’s qualification comes after they drew 1-1 with Tanzania while the tie between Mali and Ghana also finished by the same scoreline. This means Desiree Ellis’ charges progress by virtue of topping the group having a superior goal difference of +2 and can only finish second regardless of their outcome in their final group match against Mali. “African Champions Banyana Banyana are still on track to defend their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after they secured a place in the quarterfinals

Read more

Official: Pirates Make Huge Transfer Announcement

, , , ,

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the permanent transfer of Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League. The 20-year-old attacker had a standout debut season in the Pirates first team contributing with 12 goal contributions in 39 matches. The Buccaneers made the announcement shortly after their 1-1 draw against Pafos FC in their second preseason match on Sunday morning which Nkota played no part in. The move is subject to Nkota agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below

Read more