Chiefs Star Replaced In COSAFA Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has been withdrawn from Bafana Bafana’s COSAFA Cup squad with Darren Johnson taking his place. South Africa have been pitted against Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Mauritius in Group A and will open their account against the Mambas at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. Coach Vela Khumalo has expressed delight at the determination shown by the players since they arrived in camp. “I think we are happy that everyone is here, and it was our first session. Remember, with just two days before our [first] match, tomorrow will be the walk through, so

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Latest Mbule Update

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Renowned football agent Mike Makaab has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns did not exercise their options on Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee, who both become free agents. Mbule, 27, had a great first half of the campaign on loan at Sekhukhune United, even catching the eyes of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, who had named him in his preliminary squad. However, off-the-pitch issues derailed his campaign and saw him being dropped from the Babina Noko squad. Sundowns had an option to extend his contract but opted against it, according to Makaab. Similarly, Masandawana also didn’t exercise their option on Coetzee, whose

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Mayele Wraps Up CAFCL Top Scorer In Style

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Pyramids FC striker Fiston Kalala Mayele has won the 2024/25 CAF Champions League top scorer award with nine goals in 13 games en route to their historic title this season, while Orlando Pirates‘ Relebohile Mofokeng made the top five. Mayele has been an integral part of Pyramids success in the Champions League this season, scoring two goals in the quarter-finals against ASFAR, two in the semi-finals against Orlando Pirates and one in the final against Mamelodi Sundowns as they won 3-2 on aggregate. A menacing and tireless goal poacher, during his days at AS VITA and Young Africans, he was

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Broos Confirms Captain For Upcoming Games

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed defender Nkosinathi Sibisi will captain the national team in their upcoming games against Tanzania and Mozambique. Sibisi, 29, has enjoyed a standout campaign for Orlando Pirates and has retained his place in the national team, having been a mainstay since Broos’ arrival. He slotted alongside Siyabonga Ngezana in the wins over Lesotho and Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the previous international break in the absence of injured Rushwin Dortley and Mothobi Mvala. “It’s a little bit of a search but I think with Sibisi we have a good

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Promising SA Talent Set For Chiefs Return

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Promising South African midfielder Steven Mendes looks set to return to Kaizer Chiefs after a season in Sweden with Hammarby Fotbol. The South Africa U17 international joined the academy set-up of the Swedish giants last year and impressed early on and seemingly adapted to life in Sweden. However, it’s been confirmed to iDiski Times the teenager has returned to South Africa and is set to return to Chiefs, where he was one of the standout players in their youth set-up. Mendes is likely to be joining in the club’s DStv Diski Challenge squad upon his return, who just won the

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Official: Gallants Release Surprise Statement On Ouaddou

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Marumo Gallants have released a surprise statement on head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, saying they have received no official notification about his resignation. “The Moroccan tactician had announced his departure via a press release on Saturday, but Gallants have now refuted the news, calling it “unverified reports”. “Marumo Gallants Football Club wishes to clarify recent speculation concerning the status of Head Coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou. “The Club can confirm that it has not received any formal communication or notice of resignation from Coach Ouaddou. In light of this, we will not be making any further comments on the unverified reports currently in

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Final Ruling On Durban City Case Revealed

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Durban City have officially been crowned MFC champions and will compete in the Betway Premiership next season after an arbitration ruling found in their favour, leaving JDR Stars and Cape Town Spurs with no option but to accept the outcome. Just a week ago, the PSL Disciplinary Committee held hearings involving Durban City, JDR Stars, and Cape Town Spurs. The protest, lodged by Stars and Spurs, centred on allegations that a Durban City midfielder had been improperly registered. After two weeks of proceedings, the PSL DC ruled in favour of Durban City. Unhappy with the decision, JDR Stars and Spurs

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Double Delight As Ngezana Earns Huge Plaudits In Europe

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It’s been yet another stellar season for Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana after he was named in the Romanian SuperLiga Team of the Season. The South African international won his second successive league title with Romanian giants FCSB after making 41 appearances in all competitions and scoring one goal. The Bafana Bafana defender played a major role in helping FCSB win their second successive league title which saw him earn a spot in the Romanian SuperLiga Team of the Season alongside five FCSB players. It didn’t end there, Ngezana also won FCSB’ Defender of the Season accolade in back-to-back campaigns

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Cardoso Explains How Pyramids Beat Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Pyramids produced that extra bit of commitment that helped them secure a 3-2 aggregate win in the Champions League final. While he’s been consistent in his opinion of finer details separating teams in the competition, with the level of quality in each squads similar in the knockout stages of the competition, Cardoso felt there was a little bit extra from the Egyptian side. “When I say it’s important to compete in the high level, it’s what I have been saying all season when playing Champions League matches, by the journalists in South Africa,

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