Edition 255 – Mosimane & Davids – CAFCL

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The 255th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. It’s time for the Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR, and Matshelane Mamabolo spoke to former Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane, who is no stranger to winning the CAFCL after lifting the trophy three times.  Bra Jakes also chatted to Raja Athletic coach Fadlu Davids, to get a perspective from Morocco, about AS FAR. Kruger United’s promotion to the Betway Premiership was secured last week, and Lethabo Kganyago caught up with former

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Downs Suffer Huge Suspension Blow Ahead Of Galaxy Tie

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Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau has been hit with a suspension after picking up his fourth yellow booking of the campaign in the high scoring clash against Siwelele FC. ‘Sailor’ will join teammate Jayden Adams on the PSL naughty list with both players now ruled out for Masandawana in their last league meeting of the current season. This was Mudau’s eighth yellow card this term, picking it up in the 83rd minute as Sundowns hammered the Bloemfontein-based outfit 7-4. Miguel Cardoso’s charges had opened up a six-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates before the Buccaneers reduced the deficit to three

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Barker’s Simba Romps To Emphatic Win

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South African tactician Steve Barker’s Simba SC made yet another statement to their title aspirations as they hammered Tanzania Prisons 4-0 in the Tanzanian Premier League on Sunday night. The win sees The Reds of Msimbazi cut the points on leaders Young Africans to five after 22 matches. It has already been a memorable past few days for Barker who secured his first trophy at the club since his shock move to the East African giants from Stellenbosch FC in December 2025. Barker guided Simba to victory over bitter rivals Young Africans in the Muungano Cup final last month which

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Links Inspires Aarhus To League Glory, Maseko Sees Red 

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Gift Links made a massive impact this past weekend, helping Aarhus clinch the league title, while Thapelo Maseko endured a tougher outing, seeing red in Cyprus. Links was the standout performer in Denmark, providing a crucial assist as Aarhus defeated Brondby 2-0 to secure the 2025/26 Danish Superliga Championship. Meanwhile, in Cyprus, Thapelo Maseko was given his marching orders as AEL Limassol suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Ol. Nicosia. His South African teammate, Luther Singh, was absent from the matchday squad for the third consecutive game.  Elsewhere in the Cypriot league, Mihlali Mayambela saw 12 minutes of action in Omonia’s 1-1 draw with AEK Larnaca. In

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Khalil Explains Surprise Morris Appearance

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has opened up on a rare feature for striker Tashreeq Morris in their hard-fought win over Sekhukhune United. The 31-year-old towering marksman made his first Betway Premiership appearance of the season coming on in the last five minutes to score his first goal for the club. Morris sneaked in at the far post to tap into an empty net from Glody Lilepo’s cross to make it 1-0 for Chiefs in the 86th minute. Another substitute in Mfundo Vilakazi then converted a 90th minute penalty after Lilepo was brought down in the box to secure

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Chiefs Leave It Late To Secure CAFCC

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Kaizer Chiefs secured CAF Confederation Cup football for next season after leaving it late to beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening. The result means they live to fight another day in terms of securing third place as they remained in the spot on the log with 49 points while Babina Noko stayed in fifth place with 43 points from the same number of games also with a mathematical shot at ending in third. The opening minutes of the game didn’t offer much in terms of goal scoring opportunities from both sides. It was Chiefs

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Mngqithi – This AmaZulu Star Should Be With Bafana

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has revealed an AmaZulu FC star whom he believes should be in the Bafana Bafana squad. Mngqithi was speaking after Abafana Bes’thende drew 1-1 with Usuthu in a Betway Premiership match on Wednesday evening. ALSO READ: Mngqithi Voices Worries Over Bafana’s Weak Spot Ahead Of WCCisse Attracting Heavyweight Interest As European & African Giants Circle He spoke highly of several players from teams in the KZN province, saying they performed well this season and competed strongly in the league. He specifically commended Nkosikhona Radebe, suggesting the defender should be providing cover at right-back for the

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Appollis Reacts To Thumping Pirates Win

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Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis has reacted to his Man of the Match award in his side’s 3-0 victory over Magesi FC in the league crediting his teammates for a good fight on the night. Appollis contributed to Pirates’ opening goal at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday and also scored the winner from the penalty spot to help the Buccaneers seal an important victory. The win ensured they closed in on Mamelodi Sundowns in top spot on the Betway Premiership standings by three points and a game in hand. Meanwhile, the goal was the April Player of the Month’s

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Sekhukhune & Chiefs Starting XIs Confirmed

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Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs have named their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership meeting at the New Peter Mokaba stadium. While Amakhosi will be playing their sixth consecutive away game, Babina Noko will be looking to build on their positive result last time out. Sekhukhune claimed an inspiring 3-1 win over Chippa United in the last match and will be hoping to get maximum points again which will see them leapfrog AmaZulu into fourth spot. Led by Paulos Masehe and Andre Arendse, the hosts will miss the attacking prowess of veteran striker Bradley Grobler who is currently

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