Zwane Makes Honest Assessment Of His Own Performances

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Samkelo Zwane admits that they haven’t had a run of consistency despite a promising start to the campaign, while adding that he has let himself down. The 23-year-old hard-tackling midfielder was a regular in head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s team when the 2024/25 term got underway racking up 11 appearances with a single assist but has since fallen down the pecking order behind the likes of Yusuf Maart and Thabo Cele in the Chiefs engine room. Speaking to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 199 of the newspaper, the Amakhosi youth graduate is disappointed that he was

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Riveiro Impending Exit Compared To Krol

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro’s exit could be on a historic high, much like Ruud Krol, according to one of the players during that generation, Dikgang Mabalane. Krol departed Pirates after winning the MTN8, Telkom Knockout and league title in his final campaign, while Riveiro is on course for the Nedbank Cup, CAF Champions League and the MTN8 already secured. It’s a major outside chance for the league, with a collapse needed from Mamelodi Sundowns, but the similarities between the exits could be similar, the former player under Krol suggested. “I wish I knew the reason for that [his

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Edition 200 – Khune & Mofokeng

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The 200th edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Matshelane Mamabolo looks at why Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng is becoming one of the most popular football stars in the country. Lethabo Kganyago caught up with the man who once certainly held that title, and for many still does, former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.  There was certainly no bigger star in his day than former Kaizer Chiefs ace Teenage Dladla and Bra Jakes caught up with one of the true legends of the game. Rob Delport meanwhile took a closer look at someone who is set

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Chiefs Striker Lauded For His ‘Arrogance’

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Kaizer Chiefs striker Wandile Duba has been lauded as a player with great potential and ‘arrogance’ amid his breakthrough season with the first team. Duba has long been touted as a future star of Amakhosi, after starring in the development ranks and the junior national teams of South Africa and is now slowly emerging into a key figure in the starting XI. He’s currently the leading scorer with six goals in all competitions this season, at the age of 20, as he was eased into the nine role, having been fielded as an inside forward and right winger at the

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Mendieta Scores Brace In Saudi

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch playmaker Junior Mendieta scored his first brace in Saudi Arabia for Pablo Franco Martin’s Al-Faisaly. Mendieta joined the Saudi Yelo League side in the January window as a free agent after parting ways with Greek Super League side FC Volos. Lured to the Gulf by the former AmaZulu head coach, who has been a keen admirer of his talents, they are fighting for survival this season. The Argentine scored his first goal for the club in his second start in the 1-1 draw against Al-Jubail and has now netted a brace at Al-Jandal. The victory

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Khune Shocked By Khuzwayo ‘Attack’

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Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has reacted with shock by claims from former teammate Brilliant Khuzwayo that the former got favours from coaches during their time together at the club. The two competed for the number one jersey at Chiefs between 2012 and 2018 with Khuzwayo playing second fiddle to Khune who was also a regular for Bafana Bafana. The 35-year-old, who made less than 30 appearances for Amakhosi, caught many by surprise with recent comments in the media interviews saying he felt that Khune was a fan favourite and there were some injustices in selection. ‘Spiderkid’ spoke to

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Okocha Sends Club World Cup Message Downs & Co.

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Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha believes the four African teams, including Mamelodi Sundowns, should take the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as a learning curve. Masandawana are one of the four African teams who qualified for the newly-invented tournament and have already secured R174 million ($9.55 million) in participation fees. With Sundowns drawn in Group F alongside Fluminense, Ulsan HD and Borussia Dortmund, Okocha was speaking about the tournament during the Bundesliga Media Visit in Germany. When asked what the South African champions should expect from their clash with the Bundesliga side, Okocha admitted all four African teams should enter the

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Barker Hails Basadien After Bafana Exploits

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has hailed defender Fawaaz Basadien after his Bafana Bafana exploits. Consistency in Basadien’s performance is paying off after he started the season on a good note – scoring, assisting and keeping clean-sheets at the back. The left-footer finally earned his second and third start in the Bafana Bafana starting lineup after Aubrey Modiba was withdrawn due to personal reasons. The Stellenbosch defender grabbed the opportunity with both hands and managed to do what he does best, which is to lay an assist against Benin away from home. Speaking in an exclusive interview in the

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MTN8’s Goals for Charity Creates Lasting Impact Beyond The Pitch

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MTN8 continues to make a profound difference off the field through its Goals for Charity initiative, reinforcing MTN’s belief that real change starts from within. More than just a donation, this initiative embodies MTN’s brand philosophy – “Today We Make Moves”- inspiring South Africans to recognise that the power to progress and create impact lies within them. In partnership with five-time MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates, MTN has proudly donated R80 000 to the Zodwa Khoza Foundation (ZFK), a foundation dedicated to uplifting communities through education, healthcare, and social welfare. “This contribution is a testament to MTN’s commitment to breaking downbarriers

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