Mdaka Reacts To Amajita’s Win Over Botswana

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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has expressed delight in playing personnel after his charges claimed back-to-back wins against Botswana in a friendly international on Tuesday afternoon. After scoring 10 goals and conceding only one against Botswana in the space of two days, Mdaka was left impressed by the performance of the boys, stating that he saw exactly what he wanted to see from his players after making several changes for their second encounter against the Young Zebras. With only local-based players in camp, Mdaka will have a headache when it comes to selecting the final squad for the U20 AFCON

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Alexander-Arnold Makes Shock Liverpool Decision – Report

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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to end his 20-year association with the club after agreeing to join Real Madrid next summer. The 26-year-old has been a long-time admirer of the Spanish giants and looks set to be a future replacement for captain Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vasquez for the right-back slot. According to talkSPORT, Alexander-Arnold has agreed personal terms over a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000-per-week and is set to seal his Bernabeu move on a free after Liverpool rejected an approach from the Spanish club in January. The had been months of negotiations between the club

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Edition 197 – Mabasa & Mokwana

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The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Matshelane Mamabolo speaks to  Bafana Bafana and ES Tunis star Elias Mokwana. Rob Delport chatted to Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa after he signed a huge personal endorsement deal with Under Armour last week. Staying with the national team, Bra Jakes also caught up with Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi.  Meanwhile, Rob and Sinethemba Makonco took a look at the impact the to DStv Diski Challenge has made at the national level, as the U17s and U20s prepare for their respective AFCON tournaments. In our

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Nigeria Coach On Bafana Yellow Card Issue

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Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has remained coy on Bafana Bafana‘s potential points deduction for fielding Teboho Mokoena when he should’ve been suspended against Lesotho. The Super Eagles dropped two points against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening after conceding a late equaliser, while Bafana did their job and collected a crucial 2-0 win away to Benin. The results saw South Africa open a five-point gap to second-placed Rwanda, who also dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Lesotho, and a six-point gap to Nigeria. However, the gap could be reduced if Hugo Broos’ men were found guilty by FIFA for fielding an

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FIFA Confirm Record CWC Prize Money, Downs To Receive Big Pay Day

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FIFA has confirmed the massive participation fees and prize money for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, with Mamelodi Sundowns in for a big payday. Masandawana are one of four African teams to feature in the newly-formed tournament, alongside Al Ahly, ES Tunis and Wydad AC. Sundowns have been drawn in Group F alongside Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense and Ulsan HD, with the tournament set to kick off on 14 June. On Wednesday, FIFA has confirmed the record-breaking prize pool and participation fees for the tournament. “The distribution model of the FIFA Club World Cup reflects the pinnacle of club football

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Official: SuperSport Announce Coaching Changes

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SuperSport United have announced the addition of former player Onismor Bhasera to their technical team after the departure of Gavin Hunt. Hunt was in charge of 97 games in his second stint at Matsatsantsa, winning 36 while losing 35. However, SSU lost five of their last seven league games – a run that saw them drop into the playoff spot. However, last week Friday, SuperSport’s leadership announced the departure of Hunt, just a few games after he reached his 1000th match in senior coaching. A few days later, the club confirmed the addition of their former captain who had left

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Broos Asked About Mokoena Issue & Possible Pts Deduction

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has opted not respond to questions about the issue around Teboho Mokoena after he played against Lesotho despite a yellow-card suspension. The Belgian mentor has guided South Africa to one of their most successful runs in history, with Bafana Bafana currently unbeaten in 18 successive games – a run dating back to January 2021 when they lost their Africa Cup of Nations opener to Mali. Bafana picked up two crucial wins during this current international break to go five points clear of Rwanda in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, there

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Mokwana – What Ronza & Tebza Told Me Before That Assist Vs Lesotho

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Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana revealed that captain Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena told him to take on players like he did against Algeria before providing the assist for the opening goal against Lesotho. Bafana and Likuena went into half time deadlocked in the Group C encounter in Polokwane before the ES Tunis man beat at least four opposition players to set up Relebohile Mofokeng for his first international goal. Jayden Adams then netted the winner to seal a 2-0 victory for South Africa over their neighbours. Speaking to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 197 of the

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Broos Reacts To Crucial Bafana Win In Benin

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his side deserved to win their Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Benin at the Stade Felix Houphouet Bogy on Tuesday night. Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams ‘s goals inspired Bafana to the top of the group with 13 points in six matches with the Cheetahs dropped to third equal on eight points with second-placed Rwanda from the same number of games. Broos felt the opposition wasn’t really threatening while his charges played patiently waiting for the right moments, with the Belgian tactician highlighting the analysis of Benin by his

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