SAFA Needs Change In Leadership – Radebe

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South African football legend Lucas Radebe says parliament demanding accountability from the South African Football Association (SAFA) was overdue, as he also believes it is time for a new leadership at the association. SAFA appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture in parliament this month to answer to concerns about the FA’s governance and finances. Among the Committee’s concerns were SAFA’s finances, issues of unequal salaries of national team coaches and lack of sponsorships. Radebe says it’s about time people see what’s happening at the association and how much it needs fresh minds. The former Kaizer Chiefs

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Jessica Gives Update On Chiefs Transfers

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has revealed that the club is in process of signing players, who will come along to the trip to the Netherlands. Motaung spoke on the sidelines of Chiefs’ launch of the 2025 Toyota Cup, which will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 26 July, when Amakhosi will face Asante Kotoko. While other clubs like Orlando Pirates have already announced some of their signings, Chiefs have remained mum and only confirmed departures so far. However, Motaung insisted the technical team and management are busy behind the scenes, with some new faces expected

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Williams – We Thought It Would Be Enough

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says coming to the FIFA Club World Cup and playing their usual game offers a sense of pride but admits frustration at not qualifying for the Last-16. Williams featured in all three group games as Sundowns return home on Friday after their Group F elimination, with four points – one win, one draw and one defeat. Having needed to beat Fluminense on Wednesday afternoon, they fell short with a goalless draw and were made to rue the missed chances throughout the tournament, particularly against Borussia Dortmund in the 4-3 defeat but also the Brazilian Serie

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Amajita Star Close To Join Championship Side

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Stellenbosch FC defender Tylon Smith is close to completing a move to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers FC.  Smith, 20, had an excellent U20 AFCON where he was named Player of the Tournament after helping Amajita to win their first ever title. His performances didn’t go unnoticed as he this publication can exclusively confirm that Stellenbosch reached an agreement for an undisclosed fee with QPR for Smith. The 20-year old still needs to agree personal terms with the Championship side, which seems unlikely to be a an issue – once that is completed he is expected to travel to

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Official: Gallants Appoint 28yo Head Coach

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Marumo Gallants have appointed 28-year-old Alexandre Lafitte as the club’s new head coach following the departure of Abdeslam Ouaddou. Gallants had still questioned the resignation of Ouaddou ahead of his move to Orlando Pirates, but have now moved on announced the Stade d’Abidjan coach as their new manager. Lafitte started his coaching journey as youth coach at Tarbes Pyrenees in 2018 and also previously worked as youth coach for French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Last season, Stade d’ Abidjan was his first head coach role and he guided them to their first league title in 56 years.. “Marumo Gallants F.C. confirms

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AmaZulu Aim To Bolster Their Technical Team

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AmaZulu are understood to be interested to add former Durban City coach Simo Dladla to their technical team. This publication has been reliable informed that AmaZulu are interested in bringing Dladla for the assistant coach role under head coach Arthur Zwane. Dladla led Durban City to promotion to the Premier Division but he could not agree onto a new deal after their promotion. Usuthu never replaced Vusumuzi Vilakazi when he left the side towards the end of last season, which left goalkeeper coach Wendel Roberson as the assistant coach to Zwane but now it seems Dladla could fill in the

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Cardoso – There’s A Big Risk Of Losing Players…

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed how the club plans to improve the squad for next season but says their performance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup leads to a risk of losing players too. Sundowns were eliminated from Group F, missing out on the last-16 by one point to Fluminense after their goaless draw against the Brazilian giants on Wednesday afternoon at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. While they won plenty of plaudits, it was the end of Africa at the global event, with all four; Al Ahly, Esperance, Wydad AC and Sundowns all

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Official: Liverpool Announce Third 25/26 Signing

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Liverpool have announced the signing of Hungary international Milos Kerkez on a long-term deal from AFC Bournemouth. The 21-year-old joins the Reds in a deal said to be worth €45 million and becomes the club’s third signing ahead of the new season. The defending Premier League champions have already signed Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, as they continue to boost their squad ahead of 2025/26. “I’m really happy,” Kerkez told his new club. “It’s a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England. I’m

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Sundowns Analyst Joins New PSL Club 

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Lamontville Golden Arrows have secured the services of Mamelodi Sundowns analyst Yardaan Valodia. The importance of backroom staff seems to receive more and more attention in South Africa, and iDiski Times has exclusively been informed that Arrows secured the Yardaan Valodia, who was the analyst at Mamelodi Sundowns. The 20-year old is one of the youngest analysts in the country and was part of Amajita’s technical team that won the U20 AFCON in Cairo, Egypt last month.  Valodia joined Sundowns at the beginning of last season, where he saw his skills and knowledge being tested at highest level of local

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