Mdu Shabalala Lands Major Deal

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Kaizer Chiefs‘ rising star Mduduzi Shabalala has joined PUMA South Africa and become the face of the South African campaign for the new PUMA ULTRA 7 football boot. Shabalala, 22, becomes the latest SA footballer to link up with the German sports article manufacturer. The attacking midfielder, who made his Bafana debut in October 2025, joins PUMA’s local lineup which includes Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane, Iqraam Rayners, Bathusi Aubaas, Malibongwe Khoza, Patrick Maswanganyi, Thapelo Morena, Khuliso Mudau, and Mfundo Vilakazi. “Mdu’s performances last season were impressive, and we believe that we are signing a player that will be in the

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Manqoba Sends PSL Warning After Yanga Move

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This article was brought to you by Rexona  New Young Africans SC head coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes that as good as the moves being made by South African-born coaches outside the shores of the country are, there’s also a risk of brain drain. Mngqithi’s appointment to the Tanzania giants was confirmed this month making him the third coach in the East after Fadlu Davids and Steve Barker, and overall, fourth South African-born coach outside the PSL with Rulani Mokwena in the North with Pyramids FC. Speaking to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo in the latest edition of the newspaper

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Ndlovu On Chiefs’ New Coach & Pre-Season Friendlies

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu says the squad is adapting well to the methods of new head coach Fernando da Cruz as preparations for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season continue. Amakhosi are currently in Spain for their pre-season training camp, with the new campaign set to kick off in just under two weeks. Ndlovu believes the camp has been productive, adding that the team is continuing to get sharper with every session. “It has been a wonderful camp. We are very happy to be here to do some preparation for the new season. We are looking better and sharper each

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2026 World Cup Awards Winners Revealed

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The winners of the individual awards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were announced after the final. After the final of the 104 World Cup games, Spain lifted the trophy, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra-time. La Roja lifted their second World Cup title after 2010 in South Africa, winning seven of their eight matches, with only Cape Verde holding them to a goalless draw. Spain centre-back Pau Cubarsi was named Young Player of the Tournament after his fine performances for a defence which only conceded one goal all tournament. Unai Simón of Spain won the Golden Glove after

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‘Chiefs & Sundowns Wanted Maseko As A Boy’

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Thapelo Maseko’s childhood coach at Vaal Juventus Isaac Mphashane has opened up about the striker’s journey to the professional ranks, saying Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns wanted to sign him as a young boy. Maseko, 22, started his professional journey at SuperSport United Academy, was soon promoted to the first team and eventually moved across town to Sundowns in the 2023/24 season. He spent the last six months of last campaign on loan at AEL Limassol in the Cyprus League having struggled for game time at Chloorkop. He made 15 appearances across all competitions in Cyprus and scored two goals,

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Ribeiro Set To Join African Giants

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lucas Ribeiro Costa is set to join Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis. Sundowns had explored a potential return of Ribeiro after his exit from Cultural Leonessa, but it seems Taraji have won the race for his signature. This publication understands, Ribeiro is expected to land in Tunisia on Tuesday and will put pen to paper on a three-year deal. The Brazilian playmaker made 31 appearances for his Spanish club in a difficult debut campaign, scoring six goals and registering two assists before a mass squad clearout after their relegation at the end of the season. Ribeiro’s

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Mbokazi’s Transfer Value Soars

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The transfer value of Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has soared after his fine performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbokazi, 20, was the youngest player in Hugo Broos’ squad but also one of the top performers as Bafana reached the knockout stages for the first time. He featured for the full 90 minutes in all four matches, as Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico, drew 1-1 with Czechia, beat South Korea 1-0 before losing 1-0 to Canada in the Round of 32. The former Orlando Pirates centre-back received widespread laurels for his performances and was ranked in 10th among

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AmaTuks Appoint New Assistant Coach

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The University of Pretoria, AmaTuks, have roped in former Chippa United defender Msekeli Mvalo into their technical team. iDiski Times understands that AmaTuks roped in Mvalo as the assistant coach to new head coach Michael Loftman for the upcoming season. The former Lamontville Golden Arrows defender has worked as a coach in the lower divisions of South African football, including managing teams like Zizwe United in the ABC Motsepe League. He was also assistant coach to Thinasonke Mbuli as the UWC Ladies before. The beef up on AmaTuks comes after a below-par season in 2025/26 where they finished in 11th

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Phuti – Why I Made Surprise Gallants Switch

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This article was brought to you by Rexona Marumo Gallants new head coach Phuti Mohafe has opened up about on reasons he left former side Polokwane City. Mohafe spent the last three seasons with Rise and Shine, where he started as an assistant coach than eventually promoted to the hot seat. During the period, he also helped the Limpopo side finish inside the top eight for three terms in a row. Under Mohafe’s guidance, City was able to produce mainstay national team players most notably Oswin Appollis who has since joined Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Thabang Matuludi, with two

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