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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Chippa Dealt Suspension Blow Ahead Of Chiefs Visit

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Chippa United will do battle against Kaizer Chiefs in this weekend’s Betway Premiership with the exception of defender Azola Ntsabo who is suspended after accumulating his fourth yellow card of the season. A contention for top eight spot will be at stake when the Chilli Boys host Amakhosi at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with the Eastern Cape-based side currently sitting in ninth position with two games in hand on Chiefs who are just a point above in eighth place. The 26-year-old has put in stelling performances in the past three games and helped the side to keep two clean

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‘I Had My Best Pre-Season Ever In SA’

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FC Augsburg striker Samuel Essende has looked back at the club’s pre-season camp in South Africa filled with excitement, saying it was “the best” pre-season he has experienced. The Bundesliga side visited Mpumalanga ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, which was the club’s first ever camp outside of Europe after being invited by TS Galaxy and the Mpumalanga International Premier’s Cup. But Augsburg went over and beyond to not just visit South Africa, instead leaving a lasting impact, visiting local schools, visiting Kruger National Park, while also starting a project with Football4WASH with Viva con Agua. For the players and management,

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Riveiro On Pirates’ Mentality In All Matches

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has emphasised that their mentality needs to remain the same if they want to be successful on all fronts including the Nedbank Cup. Pirates are still in with a mathematical shot in the league title race, still on course to reach the final of the CAF Champions League while also chasing a hat-trick of Nedbank Cup trophies after narrowly seeing off Marumo Gallants 1-0 in the semis this past weekend. Riveiro says the mentality remains the same in all competitions with no complaints. “We are not competing in a league where you can say,

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Nigeria Star – Anything Is Possible

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Nigeria defender Frank Onyeka has remained hopeful to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the Super Eagles indifferent form in the qualifiers so far. Bafana Bafana are currently leading Group C in the World Cup qualifiers with 13 points from six games, while the Super Eagles – who were seen as favourites in the group – only have seven points. But with four games left to play and a direct clash with Hugo Broos’ men, Onyeka has remained positive about his side’s chances. “Anything is possible,” he said when asked by iDiski Times about Nigeria’s chances during a

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Long-Serving Sundowns Staff Leaves Club

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Mamelodi Sundowns‘ long-serving analyst and scout Duan Baker has officially left the club after his contract expired.  Baker has been at Sundowns for four years after joining them from Ajax Cape Town (now, Cape Town Spurs). The technocrat won nine trophies in Sundowns colours including the prestigious CAF Women’s Champions League, with Sundown’s ladies team and four Betway Premiership titles with the males team. Baker announced his departure on his social media platforms and was thankful to the Sundowns board for giving him the opportunity to be part of the history makers at the club. Barker is known of scouting

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Was Du Preez Offside? Hlungwani Delivers Verdict

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani believes that Kaizer Chiefs‘ second goal against Mamelodi Sundowns should not have stood and that Ashley Du Preez should have been flagged offside. Sundowns fans were felt hard done by Chiefs’ 89th-minute winner which appeared to have been scored from an offside position which was not picked up by second assistant referee. “The Principal” has since delivered the verdict that the score should have remained at 1-1 because Du Preez gained an advantage by being closest to the goal than Sundowns’ last man. “We see a goal scored. Offside law says when a player is

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Pirates Closing In On Exciting Bafana Talent  

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Orlando Pirates are edging ever closer to the signing of Chippa United and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sinoxolo Kwayiba.  Kwayiba has been one of the most exciting players in the Betway Premiership having made 22 appearances this season in all competitions for the Chilli Boys, scoring seven goals with a single assist.  The 25-year-old has won several Man-of-the-Match accolades in the Chippa colours this season which earned him a call-up to Hugo Broos’ Bafana squad where he made his debut against Congo Brazzaville in a 5-0 victory at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.  iDiski Times has established that Pirates and Chippa

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Doc Reacts To Chiefs’ Shock Win Over Sundowns

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo admits that he had to pray to his ancestors in order for his former side to prevail past Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend. The Glamour Boys pulled off a shock victory over the ever-dominant Tshwane outfit to advance to the final of the Nedbank Cup where they will take on fierce rivals Orlando Pirates at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban next month. After having already beaten Chiefs three times this season, a 4-0 thrashing in the Carling Knockout Cup followed by 2-1 and 1-0 wins in the Betway Premiership, Sundowns were expected to once

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