Pirates Star Misses Out On World Cup Squad

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Orlando Pirates forward Andre De Jong was not included in New Zealand’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. De Jong, 29, joined Pirates in January and cited one of the reasons to be more visible for the national team coach Darren Bazeley. However, it seems his lack of game-time at the Buccaneers, where he has made 11 appearances – just four starts, since his switch from the Cape Winelands has now counted against him. Despite making the last three New Zealand squads, making three appearances off the bench, Bazeley opted against including the forward. It’s only New Zealand’s

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Cardoso – Red Carpet Was Rolled For Pirates

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso claims that the red carpet was rolled out in favour of title rivals Orlando Pirates who look likely to end Sundowns’ reign in the league this season. Sundowns lost 3-2 to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium in their final league match of the season on Tuesday, dashing their title defense hopes. They remained on top of the Betway Premiership standings with 68 points, three points ahead of Pirates who have two games in hand. While rounding off his side’s league campaign after the Galaxy loss, the coach said he doesn’t think it was a really

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Zwane Compares Pirates to Arsenal

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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane believes Orlando Pirates deserve to be rewarded for their consistency, noting that the club has been “knocking on the door” for several seasons with consecutive second-place finishes.   The Buccaneers currently require just three points to leapfrog Mamelodi Sundowns and officially clinch the Betway Premiership title. While Sundowns have already completed their fixture list, the “Sea Robbers” have two games in hand against Durban City and Orbit College.  Following the Brazilians’ shock 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy on Tuesday, a victory for Pirates against City this Saturday would secure the championship with a game to

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Mbokazi’s MLS Salary Revealed

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The Major League Soccer have revealed their salary guide for 2026, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi earning R10.78 million per season at Chicago Fire. Mbokazi, 20, left Orlando Pirates in January, to make the switch to the MLS side to take the next step in his career after a stunning breakout campaign. At Chicago, Mbokazi has a base salary of $593 000 (R9.75 million) and a guaranteed annual compensation of $655 620 (R10.78 million) per year. With this salary, Mbokazi is among the club’s top 10 earners, sitting in ninth position, with 2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner Jonathan Bamba being the

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Chiefs Receive Boost Ahead Of Penultimate Season Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will be able to call upon the services of Siphesihle Ndlovu when they take on fourth placed AmaZulu this weekend at Moses Mabhida Stadium. After confirming a third-place finish, with 51 points, seven ahead of Usuthu with two matches remaining, Chiefs will be aiming to finish the campaign strong after reaching a points milestone last achieved when finishing runners-up in the league six years ago. Influential midfielder Ndlovu is likely to return into his midfield role alongside Lebohang Maboe, after serving his one-match suspension for the accumulation of four yellow cards.

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Tso – CAFCL Title A Must Win For Cardoso Now

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iDiski Times analyst Benedict Vilakazi has made bold statement that Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso must win the CAF Champions League final if he wants to keep his job. ‘Tso’ said this after his former side wrapped up their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign with a 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday. The result is not the best for the eight-time consecutive champions as their nearest rivals Orlando Pirates is right on their heels with two games in hand. If Pirates clinch the title, it will mean a barren season for the Brazilians on the domestic front.

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Okon Bundesliga Dream Going Down To The Final Day

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Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon’s Bundesliga promotion dream will go down to the final day of the season after back-to-back draws in the league, leaving them in third place. With Schalke already confirmed as league champions and promoted, the second promotion spot and third place, which takes the side to the play-offs remain up for grabs. SV Elversberg currently occupy second, level on 59 points with Hannover, due to a superior goal difference of six goals more – while fourth placed SC Paderborn, also on 59 points, have six goals less. With fine margins, a win for Hannover in their

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Major Update On Jurgens Future After Sensational Season

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Durban City have secured the services of Kyle Jurgens on a permanent deal who has attracted major interest after an impressive loan spell from Stellenbosch FC. Sources have indicated the two parties agreed financial terms after City took up the option to buy him from Stellenbosch that was in place when the initial loan was negotiated in July. It’s believed he agreed a three-year deal, which proved to be a major coup for City, as it’s known that Sundowns made contact with Stellenbosch over the midfield talent – however, the player was not keen on a loan move to the

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Junior Rates Ronza’s Performance In Shock Defeat To Galaxy

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye reckons that Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is going through one his worst slumps and that if he was Hugo Broos, he wouldn’t select him for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Khanye’s comments come after Sundowns’ 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy in their last league match on Tuesday, a result that also dealt a blow to the side’s chances of defending their league title. The goals leaked against Galaxy made it eight conceded in the last three matches for the Bafana Bafana international who has managed 13 league clean sheets this season. Khanye expressed his

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