Mdu – What I Learned From Bafana Call-Up

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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

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Amajita Crowned COSAFA Region 5 Youth Games Champions

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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

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Appollis & Rele On Their Newfound Pirates Combination

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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

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Banyana Seal WAFCON Quarters Berth

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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

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Official: Pirates Make Huge Transfer Announcement

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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

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Rele Scores As Pirates Avoid Defeat

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Orlando Pirates came from a goal down to settle for a 1-1 draw in their second preseason friendly match against Pafos FC at the Marbella Football Center on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou rang five changes with Deano van Rooyen, Kabelo Dlamini, Thalente Mbatha and Yanela Muthuma all making starts. It took just six minutes for the Cypriot champions to get on the scoreboard via João Correia into the top left corner giving Sipho Chaine no chance. Mbuthuma was put through on goal by Dlamini in the 19th minute but put his shot wide before Mbekezeli Mbokazi saw his

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Links Stars Vs Ajax In Pre-Season Showing

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South African winger Gift Links produced an impressive showing against Ajax Amsterdam ahead the new Superliga season. Links, 26, started against the Eredivisie giants and was afforded 30 minutes for some crucial competitive minutes after recovering from a recent injury, a week ahead of the new campaign in the Danish top-flight. After two standout seasons, where Links has arguably developed into one of the key figures in the AGF squad, his consistency in his wing-back position shone again, with 31 touches, , 16/17 passes completed, one key pass and four out his five ground duels won. This has once again

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Official: Sekhukhune Announce Player Return

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Sekhukhune United have announced the return of goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata from Zesco United in Zambia. Nsabata, 31, spent the season out on loan in the Zambian Premier League but will now return to the Betway Premiership ahead of the new season. Babina Noko have also snapped up Manuel Sapunga with Renaldo Leaner already leading the goalkeeping department since the previous term. The club announced Nsabata’s return on Sunday morning. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below or fill in the form to have it sent to you

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Pirates vs Pafos Starting XI Announced

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Orlando Pirates have announced their starting line-up for this morning’s second preseason friendly against Pafos FC at the Marbella Football Center. Despite showing a spirited performance, the Buccaneers saw themselves lose 2-0 to Bolton Wanderers in their first preseason friendly at the same venue on Friday. Head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou will be hoping that his charges apply themselves better this time around as they look to finally piuck up maximum points. Here’s how Pirates line-up: Pirates Starting XI: Chaine, Van Rooyen, Sibisi (c), Mbokazi, Hotto, Mbatha, Dlamini, Mbule, Appollis, Mofokeng, Mbuthuma Subs: Dladla, Mashiloane, Seema, Ndaba, Lebitso, Shandu, Ndlozi, Selepe,

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