Petersen Opens Up On New Chiefs Players & DDC Youngsters

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen is excited and looking forward to rubbing shoulders with the club’s new signings as well as the DDC graduates ahead of the new term. Amakhosi are currently in the Netherlands as they sharpen up for the upcoming campaign with four high-profile friendly matches lined-up. Petersen, who is no stranger to the Netherlands surroundings, having traveled there during his Ajax Cape Town junior days, admitted that his was excited about the new guys and more minutes for the club’s graduates as well. “Especially, the younger boys. We know most of them. We’ve seen them play and

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Reason For Ronaldo Missing Jota’s Funeral Revealed

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the joint funeral of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his footballer brother Andre Silva caused shockwaves in their homeland of Portugal. Instead, the Portuguese captain is said to have been spotted on the island of Gondomar holidaying in two upmarket destinations on board his £5.5million 88-feet long Azimut Grande yacht. According to experts and teammates, ‘CR7′ deliberately avoided attending the funeral in the fear of being a high-profile person who would cause distraction overshadowing the brothers’ farewell ceremonies. Top Portuguese journalist Antonio Ribeiro Cristovao expressed his dissatisfaction at Ronaldo’s absence saying: “He is the captain of

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Khoza – We Have Shown What’s Possible

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Malibongwe Khoza says as an academy graduate, him and those before him have shown what’s possible at the club. Khoza, 21, has been one of the breakout stars of the season, having nearly joined Cape Town City ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, before Sundowns came in with a new contract offer and official promotion from the DStv Diski Challenge squad. And the promising defender has not looked back since, making a real impression in pre-season before making 30 appearances in the senior squad across all competitions, with two goals to his name, showing his immense potential in

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Moloi – Dr Khoza Must Do To Mbule What He Did With Jabu Pule

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Orlando Pirates legend Teboho Moloi believes that there is no better club for Sipho Mbule like the Buccaneers as the chairman knows how to rein in players like him. Mbule’s transfer to the Buccaneers has been a subject of conversation especially following reports of his off-field disciplinary issues. The 27-year-old parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired and his behaviour said to have also played a part. Moloi told iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 211 of the newspaper that there have been players in the past with the same challenges as Mbule including himself and

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Official: Arsenal Announce First 25/26 Signing

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Arsenal have announced the signing of Spain international Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad on a long-term deal. The 26-year-old midfielder will wear the number 36 shirt after making 236 appearances in all competitions at first-team level after being promoted from Sociedad’s academy. Zubimendi becomes Mikel Arteta’s first summer signing with more arrivals expected in the coming days as the Gunners look to finally get their hands on the English Premier League crown after finishing second in their past three campaigns. Did you know that the iDiski Times Digital Newspaper is completely free! Download it now by clicking the button below

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Official: Keet Makes Shock City Decision

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Darren Keet has parted ways with Cape Town City after four years at the club following their relegation. The Citizens were relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship after they failed to secure their topflight status via the PSL Promotion playoffs with Orbit College gaining promotion at the expense of the Mother City club. Keet, 35, has been heavy linked with a move to Sekhukhune United in recent times as he looks to reunite with his former mentor Eric Tinkler with the pair having worked together during their Citizens days. Keet took to his social media to confirm his departure from

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Ronwen Compares African Clubs To CWC Elite

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams has made comparisons between African football to the world elite saying the margins have become smaller. This is after Sundowns and three other African sides Al Ahly, Esperance de Tunis and Wydad AC were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA albeit with some impressive performances.   Sundowns came third in Group F with four points in three matches narrowly missing out on the last 16 round. Ahly finished bottom of Group A with two points while Esperance finished third in Group D with three points and Wydad came last

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Lilepo Reveals His Nickname Given By Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite Glody Lilepo has accepted the nickname “Lollipop” given to him by the club’s fans. The 27-year-old attacker became an instant hit at the Naturena-based outfit since been snapped up from Valenciennes FC in France during the January transfer window. Lilepo scored six goals with a single assist in 19 outings across competitions to finish the season as the club’s top goalscorer as well as capturing the Nedbank Cup. “I didn’t know, but when I googled it, I found out they call me Lollipop. I know it means sweets,” he told the club’s YouTube page. “It’s a

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Official: Sundowns Confirm Duo Exit

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Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that they have parted ways with Lebohang Maboe and Rivaldo Coetzee ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Maboe spent last season on loan at SuperSport United and impressed but will now look for new employers after the club was put up for sale with its topflight status bought by Siwelele FC. The former Maritzburg United attacker featured in 183 outings scoring 20 goals with 23 assists and 12 trophies in his seven-year stay at Chloorkop. Coetzee on the other hand struggled to get regular game time after recovering from a long-term injury. During his eight years at

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