Doctor Picks Coach Of The Season

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo believes there is no debate around Miguel Cardoso being the frontrunner for the Coach of the Season award. The Portuguese took over Sundowns from Manqoba Mngqithi in December and guided them to their eighth successive league title with a game to spare. Despite the 2024/25 campaign having two games less, due Royal AM’s situation, Sundowns broke several records along the way and became the first ever side to win all their home games. Out of 21 games in charge, Sundowns won 18, drew one and lost just two, scoring 49 goals and

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Edition 205 – Thapelo Morena & CAFCL

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The 205th edition of iDiski Times has arrived, and it’s packed with must-read stories ahead of one of the biggest showdowns on the continent — newly-crowned Betway Premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, face Egypt’s formidable Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League final. In this issue, Matshelane Mamabolo takes us on a journey through history, revisiting every CAF Champions League final featuring South African clubs. He speaks to the legends who lived those iconic moments, while Lorenz Köhler taps into the mood in Egypt — exploring Pyramids’ ambitions and the growing North African respect for Sundowns. Matshelane also catches up with

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Pirates Complete Exciting Signing For 2025/26 Season

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Orlando Pirates have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Masindi Nemtajela from Marumo Gallants ahead of the 2025/26 season. Nemtajela, 23, has been one of the standout performers for Gallants this season who could still secure a top eight spot in the league with their final league clash against Magesi on Saturday. Capable of playing as six or an eight, the diminutive talent has eased into the top-flight surroundings after initially breaking into the professional ranks in the second tier with Gallants last season, having previously spent time with Senaoane Gunners. Having attracted the interest of Kaizer Chiefs and Sekhukhune

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Pirates Suffer Rele Blow For SuperSport Clash

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Orlando Pirates influential winger Relebohile Mofokeng will miss this evening’s Betway Premiership clash against SuperSport United due to suspension. The 20-year-old has been instrumental for the Buccaneers this campaign, racking up 12 goals and 14 assists in all competitions this campaign with Pirates set to finish in second place. Mofokeng picked up his fourth yellow booking of the campaign in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium. The Bafana Bafana international will then return for Pirates’ last two league clashes against AmaZulu on 24 May away from home and then Magesi FC eSgodini on 28 May as

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Nabi Makes Plea With Chiefs Fans

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has pleaded with the club’s fans to come out in numbers for their final home match where they want to seal a top eight finish. Amakhosi are without a win in eight successive league games but could still secure qualification for next year’s MTN8 should they beat Polokwane City at home in their final game of 2024/25. The Nedbank Cup champions are currently in ninth spot on 31 points and would be guaranteed to overtake Chippa, who finished their games with 31 points, as well as Rise & Shine who sit on 33 points.

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Khanye Makes Bold Downs Claim After 8th Title In A Row

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a bold claim that Mamelodi Sundowns can stretch their dominance to 12 consecutive league titles because of the structure they have. Sundowns were crowned the 2024/25 Betway Premiership champions this past weekend with 73 points and a record breaking 65 goals. The title was their 15th overall and eighth in a row something no one in South African football has achieved. Khanye put his head on the block saying he knows that Sundowns laid a good foundation with the financial investments, development and retaining the DNA of the club by absorbing club’s legends.

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Pirates Loanee Wins League In Africa

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Orlando Pirates loanee Gilberto won the Girabola with Petro de Luanda with one game to spare. Gilberto arrived at Pirates at the beginning of the 2024/25 season with high expectations but struggled for game time under Jose Riveiro making just 12 appearances in all competitions. The 23-year-old re-joined Luanda on loan in January, and has helped the Angolan giants to defend their league title. On Sunday, Petro beat Sagrada Esperance 1-0 to move to 65 points – five ahead of second-placed Wiliete to secure their 19th Girabola title. Former Cape Town City goalkeeper Hugo Marquez was also part of the

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Tinkler On CAF Target After Chiefs Draw

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Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler admits he’s not entirely satisfied having come away with just a point against Kaizer Chiefs as that messes with his targets to finish in the top three and qualify for the CAF inter-club competition. Tinkler’s charges could not protect a lead in their penultimate league game of the season against Amakhosi in their backyard having to settle for a draw in a game that had big implications on their log standings. The result along with that of Stellenbosch FC’s 2-1 victory over SuperSport United meant the Limpopo side dropped to fourth place with 46

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Durban City Coach Puzzled By Trophy Snub

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Durban City head coach Simo Dladla feels rather bizarre not lifting the trophy on the final day of the Motsepe Foundation Championship after the PSL confirmed there will be no trophy handover pending outcome of a DC case. City beat Cape Town Spurs 1-0 on Sunday to relegate them to the ABC Motsepe League to open up a five-point gap at the top after ORBIT College played to a goalless draw with relegated Leruma United. The game was played under protest after the Urban Warriors submitted a protest letter before the game stating that Durban City player Saziso Magawana was

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