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Riveiro – This Is Pirates Mission Now…

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has wished Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids well for the final of the CAF Champions League and stated it’s the mission of the Buccaneers now to start competing consistently at this level. Following their 3-2 loss to Pyramids at 30 June Stadium, the Spaniard was quizzed whether the all-South African final chance, was a motivator for him and the squad, in which he stated he had no idea of the result between Sundowns and Al Ahly prior to their game. It would have been Pirates’ first time in the final since 2013, where they fell

PSL Make Nedbank Cup Final Announcement

Featured, Local, Nedbank Cup

The Premier Soccer League have announced that tickets for the Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will go on sale on Monday, 5 May. The highly-anticipated clash will see defending champions facing their rivals in a Soweto Derby in Durban. While the Buccaneers could win their third successive Ke Yona Cup, Amakhosi could finally end their trophy drought. With fans keen to get their hands on tickets, the PSL now finally confirmed that the tickets will go on sale just five days before the match. “The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that tickets for the highly

Stellies Star Targets 2026 FIFA World Cup

Featured, FIFA World Cup, International

Stellenbosch FC striker Andre De Jong has admitted that he would like to be in New Zealand’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad though he knows it won’t be easy. The All Whites are one of seven countries to have confirmed their participation at the event to be held by USA, Canada and Mexico topping qualifying Group B in the Oceania qualifiers with nine points in three matches. This is the first time New Zealand will be at the World Cup in 16 years. De Jong, who hasn’t been called up to the national team since 2022, spoke to iDiski Times

Zwane Makes AmaZulu Top-4 Claim

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane admits that they are now living with regrets having not secured fourth spot as they now rely on other teams to lose. After beating their arch-rivals Golden Arrows on Sunday, Usuthu kept their chances of finishing in the top eight, meanwhile top four is more unlikely now after the three points they won against Royal AM was removed due to the latter being booted out of the league. Zwane’s side find themselves in sixth place with 33 points with two games remaining, five points behind Stellenbosch FC who have five games in hand. Their

Davids Hails SA Technical Team After Simba History

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local

Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids has hailed his SA technical team saying the side wouldn’t be where they are without their contribution, but moreover the club for allowing him to bring his trusted men. Davids was appointed head coach of the Tanzanian giants at the start of the season, and he brought along with him a contingent of South African-born backroom staff including Darian Wilken as assistant coach, goalkeeper coach Wayne Sandilands, strengthening and conditioning coach Riedoh Berdien. They have so far helped Simba reach the final of the CAF Confederation Cup and are currently second in their domestic

Riveiro And Gomes On Al Ahly Radar

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Local, Transfer Centre

Al Ahly have shortlisted outgoing Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro and former Zamalek SC boss Jose Gomes as they look to find the successor of Marcel Koller. Koller was relieved of his duties this week after 11 trophies won since his arrival in September 2022 and he received a special send off by the club as a sign of gratitude for his achievements, winning back-to-back CAF Champions League titles, among the triumphs. Several names have already been linked to the club’s hotseat from Carlos Queiroz to former Red Devils coaches, Pitso Mosimane and Rene Weiler. Gomes, formerly with their

Ncikazi – Bucs Focused On Sekhukhune Win, CAF Exit In The Past

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says they have put their disappointing CAF Champions League exit behind them as they target three points ahead of tonight’s Betway Premiership clash against Sekhukhune United. The Buccaneers suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Pyramids FC in the second semifinal at the weekend with their dream of an all-South African final coming to an end. Ncikazi insists that the players are ready for this evening’s tough assignment as they look to further narrow the gap between themselves and Mamelodi Sundowns at the top. “Another important final for our team against a highly competitive Sekhukhune,”

Mayambela Reaches Milestone In Cyprus

Bafana Bafana, Featured, SA Stars Abroad

Bafana Bafana forward Mihlali Mayambela has reached a milestone of 100 matches in Cyprus for Aris Limassol in his third season with the club. Mayambela joined Limassol in the 2022/23 season after making an impact in Portugal for SC Farense and immediately contributed to his side winning their first-ever league title in 93 years. The former Djurgardens speedy winger managed to score four goals and lay four assists in that season. The winning of league also helped the side to qualify for the Europa League. This is his third season in the side and could win his second league title,

PSL Makes Important NBC Final Announcement

Featured, Local, Nedbank Cup

The Premier Soccer League has confirmed that the Nedbank Cup final Soweto Derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will kick off at 15:30. Saturday, 10 May, will see the country come to a complete standstill as the two giants of South African football battle it out for the cup of dreams at the majestic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. While Amakhosi are hoping to finally end their decade-long trophy drought that would also see them back in CAF inter-club competition next season, the defending champions Pirates will be looking to bag their third consecutive Ke Yona Cup. Both