Ramovic – Kabini Rise Like Lifting A Trophy

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Former TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic says the rise of Samukele Kabini is like winning a trophy, reflecting on his move to Europe and recent senior international debut. Kabini, 21, joined Galaxy as a free agent from Orlando Pirates’ DStv Diski Challenge squad back in July 2023 under then-coach Ramovic who then entrusted the promising player with the spot in the senior team as a left-back and left centre back. He developed into an ever-present figure in the Rockets starting XI and eventually it earned widespread interest in his services, but Molde won the race, securing him in a

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Tso Likens Ribeiro Goal To Messi & Vini Jr

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iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has praised Lucas Ribeiro’s goal against Borussia Dortmund, likening it to something he’s seen produced by Argentine great Lionel Messi and fellow Brazilian Vinicius Junior.   Ribeiro opened the scoring the seven-goal thriller at the FIFA Club World Cup with a beautiful solo run from inside in his own half to slot past Gregor Kobel for his first goal at the tournament as Mamelodi Sundowns went down 4-3. The result saw them drop to third position in Group F on three points with one match to go and Vilakazi also reckons that the 26-year old’s

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Chippa Appoint New Assistant Coach

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Chippa United have appointed Musa Nyatama as the club’s new assistant for Sinethemba Badela. The Chilli Boys had also approached Mark Mayambela but the former Orlando Pirates winger opted against the opportunity. Meanwhile, Chippa have added former Swallows coach Nyatama to their newly-shaped technical team. “Chippa United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Musa Nyatama as Assistant Coach to Head Coach Sinethemba Badela ahead of the 2025/26 season. “Nyatama being a decorated former footballer himself, brings recent coaching experience from Moroka Swallows Dc and Laruma United FC and is widely regarded for his professionalism, modern football mindset,

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Ellis On Kgatlana Absence From WAFCON Squad

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has played down the absence of Thembi Kgatlana from her final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, saying her team has shown it is not one that relies on individuals. Banyana are in Group C with Ghana, Mali and Tanzania at the tournament starting from 06 -27 July 2025. They head to the North without one of their key players in striker Thembi Kgatlana who withdrew from the side after being named in the first preliminary squad. The South African Football Association (SAFA) announced that the former African Woman Footballer of the Year,

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Banyana Announce Final WAFCON Squad

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final 26-woman squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ellis had already trimmed her preliminary squad to 28 names, with the big surprise absentee being star forward Tembi Kgatlana. On Monday, Ellis announced her much-anticipated final selection, as Banyana ready themselves to try and defend their title from 2022. The African champions have been drawn in Group B with Ghana, Mali and Tanzania at the event starting from 5-26 July. Banyana’s final AFCON squad: GOALKEEPERS: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon DEFENDERS: Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Gabriela

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Mothiba Injury Update 

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an update on striker Lebo Mothiba after he seemed to have pulled a muscle.  Sundowns suffered their first defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in a seven-goal thriller having scored first through Lucas Ribeiro before Dortmund scored four goals to make it 4-1 and eventually win the match 4-3.  All seemed to have been lost up until Sundowns pulled on back through Iqraam Rayners before Cardoso made three changes which influenced the game in a positive way and saw Sundowns scoring the third one via

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Official: Ex-Pirates Assistant Unveiled At European Club

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Former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Sergio Almenara has been unveiled as head coach Jacob Neestrup’s second in command at Danish giants FC Copenhagen. Almenara was part of Jose Riveiro’s technical set-up at the Buccaneers in 2022 before he left his role to join FC Inter as Head of Scouting though his stay there was shortlived. ALSO READ: Former Pirates Assistant Lands New Role In EuropeRiveiro Opens Up On Almenara Exit In March 2025, he took up the Technical Coach role in the Finnish national team, responsible for set pieces. “Up to and after Jens Berthel Askou’s departure, we have worked

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Lorch Reacts To Juventus Display

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Wydad Athletic Club winger Thembinkosi Lorch has reacted to his side’s 4-1 defeat to Serie A giants Juventus, where he scored his side’s only goal. Lorch, 31, had already impressed in his side’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, where his dazzling display received a 7.8 rating – the second highest on the day behind Phil Foden. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates winger continued to make a name for himself at the tournament, scoring with a superb chip against Juve. However, it wasn’t enough to prevent his side’s second loss, which sealed Wydad’s elimination from the tournament after Manchester

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Official: Chiefs Announce Fifth Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane, the club announced. Amakhosi returned to pre-season on Friday, but not all players were present for the initial medical checks. However, as pre-season continues on Monday, the club also continues their squad revamp and have announced the departure of Mdantsane. “Kaizer Chiefs and midfielder, Mduduzi Mdantsane have mutually agreed to part ways,” the club stated. “The 30-year-old player joined Amakhosi from Cape Town City at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. “Last season, in order to accumulate some game-time after recovering from injury, he spent the latter part the campaign on

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