Makaab Gives Ndah Injury Update

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Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has given an indication that it’s all systems go for Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah who had been sidelined with an injury since September 2024. The 27-year-old centre-back suffered a tibia fracture in the league match against Polokwane City and was ruled out for the duration of 2024 and did not fully recover until the curtain came down on the 2024/25 season. Responding to a question posed on his X account on Ndah’s recovery, Makaab had this to say about his client: “Yes, let’s hope he has an injury free season, all good to go

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Sekhukhune Make Important Announcement

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Sekhukhune United have announced the contract extensions of five senior players. Babina Noko have been quiet about their transfer dealings so far but have now confirmed that several senior players will remain at the club after penning new deals. Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Linda Mntambo, 36, earned himself a new deal, as did 36-year-old Daniel Cardoso. Right winger Vusimuzi Mncube, 31, centre-back Tresor Tshibwabwa, 26, and striker Chibuike Ohizu, 28, also penned new deals for Eric Tinkler’s side. Last season, Sekhukhune finished in fourth place, just two points behind Stellenbosch FC in third, who qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup. Did

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SAFA Breaks Silence On Banyana Downing Tools & Latest Agreement

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has released a statement on Banyana Banyana players downing tools over monies owed to them which has since been resolved and agreed upon. Reports emerged that the defendong WAFCON champions refused to train upon their arrival in Morocco due to unpaid monies. ALSO READ: Ellis On Kgatlana Absence From WAFCON SquadBanyana Star Announces Shock Decision Vice-President Linda Zwane and CEO Lydia Monyepao managed to get in touch with the Banyana camp, with Zwane making a commitment to resolve the matter so that the players can have a strong start to their title defence. “The

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Ndlanya – Why I’d Pick Rele Over Ribeiro For FOTS

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Former Orlando Pirates striker Pollen Ndlanya believes that the contest for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership Footballer of the Season accolade is between Relebohile Mofokeng and Lucas Ribeiro. 20-year-old Mofokeng was key in the Pirates attack this past season where he has scored five goals with eight assists as his side finished second in the league. Brazilian-born Ribeiro was a star for Mamelodi Sundowns as they clinched their eighth successive league title with a record 65 goals, 16 scored by the 26-year-old on his way to securing the Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot. ‘Trompies’ spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo

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Banyana Settle In Morocco

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Defending champions Banyana Banyana have arrived and settled in their base in Morocco ahead of the start of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament next week. Banyana travelled to the North African country this past Tuesday and landed on Wednesday, with less two players less as Jermaine Seoposenwe and Kgaelebane Mohlakoana will join the squad a little later from their clubs. South Africa will start the defense of their crown against the Black Queens of Ghana on Monday, 7 July in Group C, followed by the match against Tanzania on 11 July before they conclude the group stage against

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Mashamaite Reveals Which Four Players Impressed Him In 24/25

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite has named four players that have impressed him from the recently concluded Betway Premiership season. The Mamelodi Sundowns attacking duo of Lucas Ribiero and Iqraam Rayners, Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng and Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane have made Mashamaite’s list as he considers them for the Player of the Season accolade. However, the 2014/15 Footballer of the Season winner maintains that Ribeiro has brought a different flair to the local game and was dominant not just with the goals he scored but the manner in which he scored them. “There are four players

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Sebola – Ouaddou Must Overcome This Pirates Challenge

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Former Orlando Pirates striker Andries Sebola believes that new head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou should avoid a negative start at the club as he will be under pressure. Ouaddou was named as the Buccaneers head coach last week replacing Jose Riveiro who had an impressive two-and-a-half-year stint where he won five domestic league trophies, finishing second in the league twice while he also reached the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. Sebola spoke to iDiski Times editor Rob Delport in edition 210 of the newspaper where he admitted he doesn’t know much about the former Morocco international however warned that the

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Official: Magesi Make Shock Da Gama Decision, Release 10

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Magesi FC have announced that they have parted ways with head coach Owen Da Gama as well as 10 players ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The exit of ODG has raised quite a few eyebrows especially after he saved them from relegation as they eventually finished in 13th position. One of the most notable casualties is former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Gift Motupa who joined the club at the beginning of last season in order to aid them secure their topflight status in their debut season. On Sunday morning, the Carling Knockout champions confirmed that they had indeed

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Rele’s Dad – My Wife Saw His Talent First

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Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng’s father Sechaba Mofokeng has revealed that his son’s talents and potential were first seen by the player’s mother. The 21-year-old has impressed since his promotion from Pirates’ development ranks two seasons ago. He has been integral part of the side’s attack helping them to a second place finish in the league last season, the MTN 8 victory and reaching the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League and the finals of the Nedbank Cup. His father spoke to IDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 209 of the newspaper where he said Mofokeng’s mother saw

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