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Downs Draw, Wins For City, Stellies & Usuthu At Bayhill

Cape Town City, Stellenbosch and AmaZulu FC managed to get maximum points in their opening games, while Valhalla United held Mamelodi Sundowns to a surprise draw at the Bayhil Premier Cup. The second day of the tournemant ended with excitement as Mamelodi Sundowns came from a goal down to draw 1-1 against a gritty Valhalla United. Despite a strong performance from the young Brazilians, they were stunned by the local club, who put in a valiant performance against their loftier opponents, with Aden Solomons scoring in the first half. Even though Simphiwe Mdlondlo equalised with just over ten minutes to

Why Pirates Moved Pyramids Game To FNB Stadium

African Football, CAF Champions League, Featured, Local

Orlando Pirates media officer Thandi Merafe has confirmed the Buccaneers moved Saturday’s CAF Champions League semi-final first leg to FNB Stadium due to a church service at Orlando Stadium. Jose Riveiro’s men, who are the only unbeaten side in the competition, will host the Egyptian giants in the first leg of the semi-final on Saturday at 18:00. Some fans were surprised by the news that the game would take place at FNB Stadium and some sensational reports had claimed it’s due to the on-pitch clashes after Pirates’ home match with MC Alger, which resulted in the Buccaneers receiving a R1.3

Chiefs Legend Passes Away

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Simon ‘Bull’ Lehoko has sadly passed away, the club stated on Friday. In his heyday, Lehoko was a defender who played for Chiefs and Vaal Professionals, joining Amakhosi in 1978. He was part of the famous quadruple season, and made over 450 professional appearances. He also represented South Africa in a match against Rhodesia in 1977. He retired at the age of 34 and was working as coach and ran the Simon Bull Lehoko Foundation before his untimely passing at the age of 74 on Thursday. “On the field, his tenacity and strength earned him the nickname

How We Moved On From Chiefs Defeat – Rayners

CAF Champions League, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners says it’s important to focus on the next game after the loss to Kaizer Chiefs this past weekend. Chiefs came from a goal down to defeat Rayners’ side 2-1 in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup and essentially knock Sundowns out of the competition, recording Amakhosi’s only win in four meetings between the clubs this season. Sundowns are now shifting their focus to the CAF Champions League semi-final against Al Ahly with the first leg of the tie on Saturday and Rayners insisted every game is new and met with same energy. “Every match the

Pirates & Sundowns Punished By CAF

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The CAF Disciplinary Board has punished both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns for the recent post-match incidents. This follows the bust-ups on the pitch after the CAF Champions League match against MC Alger on the 9th of April. Pirates were fined USD 70,000, while club official Ezekiel Matebula received a four-match ban (two suspended for a year). Sipho Chaine and Nkosinathi Sibisi, meanwhile, received one-match bans, suspended for a year. “The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Orlando Pirates with misconduct and failure to organise adequate security in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against MC Alger (9 April, 2025),” the statement

Khune Breaks Silence On Retirement Talk

Former Kaizer Chiefs number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune says he has not retired and is keeping fit should anyone want his services. Khune parted ways with Amakhosi at the end of the previous campaign bringing the curtain down on a 20 year old stay at the club having played over 280 games. The 37 year has since expressed his wish to continue playing however has not had luck finding a club. Khune said in edition 200 of this publication’s online newspaper that he’s keeping in top shape for potential suitors. “Only God will decide that it’s over,” Khune told iDiski

Cardoso Honest About Zwane Condition After Injury

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Themba Zwane has been back in full training and is in contention for selection to face Al Ahly in the first leg CAF Champions League semi-final this weekend. Zwane, 35, has been has been limited to just five games in the 2024/25 season due to an injury he suffered whilst on international duty with the South Africa national team, where in the 1-1 draw against Congo Brazzaville in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in October last year. The Achilles tendon tear injury recovery has not been rushed and Cardoso stated,

Mamkhize’s Last Ditch Attempt To Save PSL Status Fails

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Royal AM President Shauwn Mkhize’s last-ditch attempt to fight for their Premier League Soccer (PSL) status has fallen on deaf ears. The PSL was due to hold at Board of Governors meeting on Thursday to confirm the demise of the Royal AM status in the league, and officially expel the club, leading to a 15-team league to complete the 2024/25 season. This due to the failed takeover attempts of the club that has been under curatorship of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) amidst their legal battle against Mkhize over unpaid taxes. It was confirmed internally with the PSL executive

Mhango Reveals Toughest Defenders He’s Faced

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Marumo Gallants striker Gabadinho Mhango has revealed that Tefu Mashamaite, Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Sangweni, Lucky Lekgwathi & Matthew Booth ranks among of the toughest defenders he has faced in his PSL career. Mhango has enjoyed a good career in South Africa playing for Bidvest Wits, Pirates, Swallows FC and AmaZulu having been a thorn for defenders with his scoring abilities where he has scored over 60 goals. The Malawi international spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 199 of the newspaper where he listed the legendary defenders from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, saying in the