‘Rulani Will Be One Of World’s Best Coaches, Not Just In Africa’

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Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has tipped Rulani Mokwena to be one of the best coaches in the world and needs patience in his current job. Mokwena’s career as a coach has been on an upward trajectory having led Mamelodi Sundowns to an unprecedented seventh domestic league title last season and is currently with Wydad in the Botola Pro League in Morocco. Mokwena has however struggled with consistent results and recently made bold claims that if he is deemed to be holding Wydad back, he will ask to be released. Meanwhile, Ouaddou spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in

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Broos On Tau’s Performance After Bafana Win

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is adamant that the best is yet to come from Percy Tau after he made his return to the national team. ‘The Lion of Judah’ was handed a start after taking some time off to deal with personal matters that saw him endure a frustrating end toward his final days at Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The 30-year-old has since made the move to the Gulf to join Qatar SC and has been a regular starter with Broos praising his performance against Lesotho in their 2-0 win at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane

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Mngqithi Discusses Future Beyond 2024/25 Season

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he will stay at the club for as long as they need him to. Mngqithi returned to the club that gave him his first shot as head coach this month having been club-less for four months after his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns. The 53-year-old has been in charge of three games so far and claimed four points from a possible nine to see Abafana Bes’thende in 10th position on the log with 24 points. He told iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 196 that the environment at the club has always

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Mfundo Nets Stunner As Amajita Hammer Botswana

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Amajita romped to an emphatic 6-0 rout over Botswana in a friendly international played at UJ Soweto Campus in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. Lethal striker Jody Ah Shene took just nine minutes to put South Africa 1-0 up with a tap-in after Shakeel April drew the goalkeeper and defenders before grabbing his brace in the 18th minute with a spot kick to make it 2-0. The floodgates opened just seven minutes later as April unleashed a volley inside the opposition box as Raymond Mdaka’s charges took the huge 3-0 advantage into the break. Kutlwano Letlhaku thought he had increased his

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Ellis Reacts To Jane’s 11-Month Injury Return

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says it warms her heart to see Refiloe Jane back in action after being sidelined with injury for 11 months. Jane has successfully returned from a long-term injury that kept her off the field for almost a year. The Banyana captain recently signed for Hollywoodbets Super League outfit TS Galaxy Queens upon her return from Italy with Sassuolo. She has already featured twice, providing an assist but wasn’t included in Banyana’s squad to face Malawi in two friendlies next month. Ellis added that she spoke to her skipper before making the announcement about

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SSU Edge Downs To Keep DDC Title Chase Alive

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10-man SuperSport United edged Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 to claim the Tshwane Derby bragging rights in Saturday afternoon’s DStv Diski Challenge at Dr Molemela Stadium. It was the blue side of the capital that took the lead in the 20th minute from Tumelo Machete who calmly converted from the spot after they were awarded a penalty to make it 1-0. Sundowns clawed their way back into the match and found the equalizer through Oarabile Booysen’s beautiful effort in the 36th minute as the sides headed down the tunnel level on terms. There was not a lot to write home about in

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Moloisane – Difference Between Bafana & Cosafa Squads

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Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane is of the notion that a call up to Bafana Bafana is at a higher level compared to the COSAFA Cup squads. Moloisane has been included in Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers squad against Lesotho, which they won 2-0 on Friday, courtesy of second half strikes from Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams in Polokwane, and Benin in the Ivory Coast four days later. The Stellies man who was previously in the COSAFA Cup squad feels more is expected this time around while crediting the experience from the regional tournament as a leg up to

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Manqoba – They Don’t Have The Depth To Compete With Sundowns

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has highlighted depth as key to other teams being unable to compete with Mamelodi Sundowns. With a 15-point gap between Sundowns and second-placed Orlando Pirates, many believe that the Betway Premiership title is a wrap, though the latter still have a mathematical chance. Speaking to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 196 of the newspaper, Mngqithi has stuck to his guns about a host matters and on contention for honours this season even before his Chloorkop exit. “I also sounded controversial with a lot of people when I said these teams don’t

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Broos On What He Told Bafana Players At HT

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos made mention of positioning and immediate reaction as key elements that guided his side to a win over Lesotho. Despite claiming a deserved 2-0 win in their 2026 FIFA World Cup over Likuena, the visitors made it difficult by being resolute at the back as the sides headed into the break deadlocked at 0-0.   The result took Bafana to the summit of Group C with 10 points, two points from second placed Benin who they face next week in Ivory Coast. Broos said they needed to correct their positioning, fight for the second

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