Stellies & Pirates Starting XIs Announced

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Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates have named their respective starting line-ups for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash at Athlone Stadium. It’s been two weeks since Stellenbosch held Sundowns to a 1-1 draw, raising Pirates’ title hopes, and the Cape Winelands side will aim to cause another major disruption in Pirates’ quest for the league crown when the two sides face off. At the very same time, Stellies aim for a top-eight finish as they are three points behind eighth-placed Lamontville Golden Arrows. The last home game for Stellies was a 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United and they will draw inspiration

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Hunt Reveals Factor They Banking On To Beat Pirates

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt hopes the weather plays a role this evening as they lock horns with title challengers Orlando Pirates. It’s been a rainy and cold weather down in Cape Town in the past few days, and Stellies understands that this weather could help them a lot when they face the Buccaneers. The Cape Winelands side aims to bounce back after suffering a late 1-0 defeat against Polokwane City 10 days ago. The defeat saw Stellies missing an opportunity to get closer to the top eight spot as they remained in 10th place just three points behind

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Vilakazi On Life As A Relegation-Saving Coach

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Chippa United coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has addressed his growing reputation as a specialist in steering teams away from relegation trouble. Vilakazi, also known as Kanu, previously guided Richards Bay to safety via the PSL promotion/relegation playoffs after they finished second from bottom in the 2023/24 season. He now faces a similar challenge with the Chilli Boys, who sit 13th on the table with 24 points from 26 matches. Despite their position, Vilakazi remains confident his side will avoid the drop, citing the squad’s potential. He added that he hopes to one day lead a team competing for league titles and

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Kadodia Reflects On City’s Historic Nedbank Cup Triumph 

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Durban City chairman Farouk Kadodia has reflected on his side’s historic Nedbank Cup triumph following their victory at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday evening. The Citizens secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over TS Galaxy in the final, marking a significant milestone as they lifted their first major trophy. The achievement is even more remarkable considering this is their debut season in the top flight, having only gained promotion at the start of the campaign.  The KZN outfit has had a strong showing in the Betway Premiership, where they currently occupy seventh place with 36 points from 26 matches.

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Petersen On The Driving Force Behind His Resurgence

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has opened up about the driving force behind his impressive turnaround, dating back to last season’s Nedbank Cup final.  Amakhosi have struggled with goalkeeping stability since long-time number one Itumeleng Khune began to struggle with age and persistent injuries prior to his departure.  While Bruce Bvuma was often the man trusted between the posts, inconsistent form occasionally left the defence vulnerable.  Many were surprised when Petersen was handed the gloves for the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates, but he seized the opportunity with a standout performance.  Since then, he hasn’t looked back, cementing his

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16 Fans Who’ll Go To The World Cup Announced

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The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has announced the winning supporters of the 𝙈𝙯𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. The competition had been launched by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture after some controversy over superfan Mama Joy’s recent trips to international tournaments came to light, with McKenzie claiming her last trip to the Rugby World Cup cost over R800 000. Instead, McKenzie and his team opted to give multiple fans an opportunity for a trip of a lifetime, with applications open via the department’s website until Sunday, 3 May. On Tuesday, McKenzie announced

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Ncikazi Makes Confident Claim Ahead Of Tough Stellies Clash

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Despite admitting of the tough conditions that awaits them in Cape Town, Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi reckons they will overcome Stellenbosch FC. The two sides lock horns at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday evening in the Betway Premiership with both teams aiming to achieve respective objectives. The Buccaneers are looking to gain ground on the log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who have opened up a five-point gap at the summit. Stellies on the other hand are eager to continue their ascent up the log standings as they look to break into the top eight bracket with four matches to go.

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Mshishi Reflects On The South American Influence At Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane says the influx of South American talent at the club in recent years has been important to add further quality to an already star-studded squad. Sundowns, over the years have enjoyed some of the finest South American talent to step foot in South Africa, dating back to the times of Rafael Dudamel, José Torrealba, Jorge Acuna to the more recent Ricardo Nascimento, Gaston Sirino and Lucas Ribeiro – with the latter one of the most impactful, having won the Premier Soccer League Footballer of the Season before a controversial exit. Currently, Colombian forward Brayan Leon

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Edition 254 – Mofokeng & Appollis

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The 254th edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. At just 21, Relebohile Mofokeng is proving to be one of the biggest stars in South African football in many a year, and Matshelane Mamabolo spoke to Teboho Moloi and Lebohang Mokoena about how the Orlando Pirates star ranks compared to some of those previously touted as the next big thing. It has also been an incredible year for Oswin Appollis since he joined Orlando Pirates, and Rob Delport caught up with the Capetonian to look back

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