Tso Names His Team Of The Season

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iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has named his 2024/25 Betway Premiership Team of the Season with champions Mamelodi Sundowns dominating with seven players and the other four from his other former side Orlando Pirates. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams in manning the goals in Tso’s team and in front of him are his teammates Khuliso Mudau at right-back, Aubrey Modiba on the left with the centre-back pairing of Grant Kekana and Pirates’ Nkosinathi Sibisi. The former Buccaneers captain’s midfield consists of Teboho Mokoena, Marcello Allende and Patrick Maswanganyi. His front three includes two Pirates stars in Relebohile Mofokeng on the

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Van Rooyen Opens Up On First Bafana Call-Up

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Orlando Pirates right-back Deano Van Rooyen feels honoured to be part of the national senior team for the international friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique in Polokwane. Bafana host the East African side on Friday evening at the Peter Mokaba Stadium and the Mambas four days later at the same venue. Van Rooyen, who joined the Buccaneers this season from Stellenbosch FC, is one of the four new faces from his club in the squad called up by Hugo Broos. He has enjoyed a good season with Pirates finishing second in the league and reaching the semi-finals of the CAF Champions

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PSL Legend Announces Retirement

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Premier Soccer League legend Vuyo Mere has officially retired from football after 23 years, having spent his final season in the game as a player-coach at TS Galaxy. Mere, 41, first entered the professional scene in 2001 with Hellenic before a glittering spell at Mamelodi Sundowns between 2004 and 2011 and while many thought he’d be slowing down after his exit, he did seven seasons with Platinum Stars and from 2018 he had stints with Bidvest Wits – where he won the league, Moroka Swallows and finally, the Rockets. “To all the people, fans, supporters and the whole football fraternity

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PSL Make Promotion/Relegation PlayOff Annoucement

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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) have confirmed the official dates for the start of the 2025 promotion/relegation play-offs. With Cape Town City now confirmed in the play-offs after finishing 15th, they will contest in a mini-league system against Casric Stars and Orbit College who finished second and third in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. It will now be each side facing each other in home and away fixtures with the one team who finished top being part of 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign, with City having a chance to retain their status or the latter two having the chance for promotion. Durban

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Bafana Lose In COSAFA Opening Match

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Bafana Bafana opened their 2025 COSAFA Cup account with a 1-0 defeat to Mozambique in Group A in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. The home side dominated possession in the opening half, however could not produce a goal on target as they wasted too many chances. Kamogelo Sebelebele had an early chance inside the opening 10 minutes from range but sent the ball over the bar. The visitors had two clear chances, the first from a set-piece that Ime Okon cleared and then in the 14th minute through Antonio Sumbane who forced Thakasani Mbanjwa to make a save. After that it was

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Edition 207 – Pirates & Maphangule

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The 207th edition of iDiski Times has landed — and Matshelane Mamabolo casts a sharp eye over the CAF Champions League final, where Mamelodi Sundowns fell short in Cairo against a relentless Pyramids side. With Jose Riveiro’s departure from Orlando Pirates, the big question looms: Who will take the reins next season? We explore the potential successors and what each could bring to the Buccaneers’ bench. Lethabo Kganyago sits down with SuperSport United skipper Thulani Hlatshwayo, who opens up about a rollercoaster season that saw the club narrowly avoid the promotion playoffs. Lethabo also catches up with Rodney Maphangule, fresh

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Official: Chiefs Confirm Chivaviro Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed Ranga Chivaviro will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of this month. Chivaviro, 32, was one of the marquee signings two seasons ago after he hit 17 goals for Marumo Gallants and helped them reach the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup. However, his stay at Chiefs has not gone according to plan, and departs after his option on his contract was not taken up for a one-year renewal. With nine goals and one assist in 45 games, the club’s technical team advised management to look for a replacement for

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What Motsepe Told Downs Players On CAFCL Final Eve

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Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Thlopie Motsepe delivered an inspiring message to the club’s players on the eve of the CAF Champions League final praising the team’s effort for their journey in the tournament. The Brazilians were on the brink of becoming the first South African team to win Africa’s elite club competition for just the second time but were outdone by Pyramids FC at 30 June Stadium in Cairo as home side ran out 2-1 winners for a 3-2 aggregate score. Motsepe encouraged Miguel Cardoso’s charges to go all out and be proud of themselves for the hard work they put

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Bafana Starting XI vs Mozambique Announced

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Bafana Bafana‘s COSAFA Cup head coach Vela Khumalo has announced his starting line-up for this afternoon’s Group A opener against Mozambique at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Last year, the host nation failed to get beyond the group stages as they finished second on five points. They will however be looking for a better showing this time around with a relatively new side which is dominated by Kaizer Chiefs players and led by Khumalo who recently guided the national U17 side qualify for the U17 FIFA World Cup. Khumalo was part of the Bafana technical team the last time South

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