Stellies Star Poised For Pirates Switch

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Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sihle Nduli is poised to join Orlando Pirates next season, upon the expiry of his contract with the Cape Winelands outfit. Nduli, 29, has been subject of interest from Gauteng since establishing himself as one of the key figures at Stellenbosch over the last two seasons. The exit of Sibongiseni Mthethwa to Kaizer Chiefs quickly elevated his importance in Steve Barker’s set-up and became a commanding presence at the base of their midfield. This season, he’s been an ever-present figure with 41 appearances to his name and the only goal he netted, fired them into the semi-finals

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Cele – Why I Jumped At Chiefs Offer

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Thabo Cele has revealed why he jumped at the opportunity to play for his childhood club, saying he is living his dream. Cele joined Amakhosi in the second round of this current campaign on a three-and-a-half-year deal and has played 11 league matches and has become an important part of the side’s attacking department though he’s been interrupted by injuries. The 28-year-old has spent most parts of his career in Europe though he couldn’t make into the top leagues. He spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 203 of the newspaper where he admitted

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CTC Set For Shock Serero & Mokotjo Decisions

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Cape Town City are in discussion to part ways with Kamohelo Mokotjo and Thulani Serero at the end of the season, while goalkeeper Elson Sithole already left the club.  City have been struggling throughout the season and currently find themselves in an unfamiliar position, looking set to be going to the playoffs.  This publication established that former Orlando Pirates reserves keeper Sithole already left City after only making one appearance this season, which was in the Nedbank Cup against Sekhukhune United.  Serero didn’t have much impact since making his return to the club under Muhsin Ertugral. The former Ajax Amsterdam

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Ncikazi On Riveiro Exit Ahead of NBC Final

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has hailed the work and attitude of Jose Riveiro, saying he is the perfect person to bring all different departments of the club together. The Spanish coach has opted not to extend his contract beyond June 30, and only has six games left in the Pirates dugout. Arguably the most important comes this Saturday when Riveiro’s side face Kaizer Chiefs in a Soweto Derby in the Nedbank Cup final – ahead of the match, Ncikazi has hailed the work of the Spanish mentor. “Coach Riveiro is a very unique individual, more than a coach,

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Kaze On Who Has NBC Favourites Tag

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has insisted Orlando Pirates are the clear favourites going into Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final and the pressure to win is on their shoulders. Amakhosi are in the Nedbank Cup final for the first time in six years, when they lost to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila Football Club. However, the Glamour Boys are the still the record champions of the competition, having won the Ke Yona Cup and it’s predecessors (ABSA Cup, Bob Save Super Bowl, Mainstay Cup, Benson and Hedges Trophy, and Life Challenge Cup) 13 times, while Pirates have lifted 10 trophies. However, the

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Majoro – The Three Forwards Impressed Me This Season

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Former Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has named Peter Shalulile, Iqraam Rayners and Relebohile Mofokeng as the attackers that have impressed him so far this season. Shalulile has scored six goals in 22 league games for Mamelodi Sundowns, however clocked 100 goals in yellow while also closing in on Siyabonga Nomvethe’s all-time goal tally. His teammate Rayners in his first season at Chloorkop is competing for the golden boot, as he currently sits in second position on the top goal scorer charts with 12 goals in 23 league appearances, while he and Shalulile have also helped

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Edition 203 – Sirino & Cele

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The 203rd edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week it’s a back-to-back SOWETO DERBY SPECIAL ahead of the NEDBANK CUP FINAL.  Ahead of Saturday’s showpiece at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Lorenz Köhler caught up with Gaston Sirino, who is hoping to win his first silverware with Kaizer Chiefs to add to the many medals he won at Mamelodi Sundowns. Matshelane Mamabolo, meanwhile, spoke to another new Kaizer Chiefs player, midfielder Thabo Cele, about this opportunity to play for the club he dreamt of playing for as a kid. Lethabo Kganyago, meanwhile, chatted to two former players. She

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Mofokeng Stars Off The Pitch

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In the second episode of adidas’ ‘Plus One Effect’ campaign, Relebohile Mofokeng is featured, showing the supporters who shaped their journeys from the sideline. The 20-year-old has been setting the South African football scene after bursting onto the scene in the 2022/23 season. This campaign he has scored 12 goals and set up 13 more, with five of his strikes coming from the CAF Champions League. Mofokeng’s success on the pitch is built on strong pillar off the pitch – his parents Naomi and Sechaba – and that’s why the Pirates starlet was picked as of the stars in adidas’ new

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Cardoso Identifies Clear Footballer of the Season Candidate

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Lucas Ribeiro Costa is a clear candidate for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season award. Costa, 26, has been one of the standout players for Sundowns who has scored a record 57 goals in just 25 league games this season, with the Brazilian contributing 20 of those, with 13 goals and seven assists. However, he’s now gone five games without a goal in the league, but that hasn’t stopped Cardoso from backing him for the highest individual accolade in South African football. “He will probably be elected Player of the

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