Mphela On Which Pirates & Downs Star Impressed Him

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Former Bafana Bafana striker Katlego Mphela has been left impressed by Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng and Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lucas Ribeiro. Mofokeng, though enduring a dip in form, started the season how he finished the previous one, on fire while Ribeiro is the top goalscorer in the Betway Premiership this season. Mphela told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 195 of the newspaper that he still rates the youngster though there could be a couple of factors contributing to his current state and the pressure of having to always step up. “If we were talking two months back,

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Barker Reacts To Benni’s Onyango Selection 

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has praised coach Benni McCarthy for selecting defender Brian Mandela Onyango in the Kenyan national team. McCarthy named his first Kenya national team squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon with the former Manchester United striker coach including the Stellenbosch defender. The 30-year-old was last named in the Harambee Stars squad back in 2023 for international friendly matches with Barker saying Benni had done the right thing for naming Onyango in the squad. “I think Benni has done the right thing, Brian offers character and leadership. He is one

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Cheeseboy On Positions Pirates Must Reinforce

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang Mokoena has identified four positions his former side need to reinforce after no signings in January. Pirates released some players in January with no incomings for the second round of the campaign where they are involved in the title chase, the defense of the Nedbank Cup and the knockout phase of the CAF Champions League. ‘Cheeseboy’ told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 195 of the newspaper that four areas should have been considered in January and can still be looked into in the future. “I think going to the market, I think a

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Coach Vela Announces 30-man U17 AFCON Prelim Squad

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Coach Vela Khumalo has announced a 30-man preliminary squad for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Morocco from 30 March – 19 April 2025. Amajimbos have been pitted in Group B alongside Burkina Faso, UNIFAC1* and Egypt. Notable inclusions are the likes of Emile Witbooi of Cape Town City, Kaizer Chiefs’ Neo Bohloko and Selwyn Stevens of Mamelodi Sundowns. Check out the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures and the updated log in our match centre. Here’s the 30-man squad: The final squad will be announced on Wednesday, 19 March 2025.

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Mphela – Big Difference Between Downs & Pirates In Title Race

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs striker Katlego Mphela says the difference between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the title race is depth. The two sides lie in first and second place respectively on the Betway Premiership table however the defending champions enjoy an 18-point lead at the summit with 58 points from 22 matches while Pirates have four games in hand. ‘Killer’ spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 195 of the newspaper about the title race, revealing that he is one of those who believe that the race is done despite the mathematical shot Pirates has,

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Chiefs Extend Top Lead & Stellies Stay In Touch

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Kaizer Chiefs picked up another vital win to maintain advantage over second-placed Stellenbosch FC who also recorded a win in Saturday’s DStv Diski Challenge encounters.  Aden McCarthy opened the scoring for Amakhosi with a penalty in the 37th minute before in-form attacker Naledi Hlongwane made it 2-0 in the 58th minute to seal the victory for the log leaders who moved to 48 points after 20 games, with a game in hand.  A late second-half goal from Tauric Gamaldien was enough for Stellenbosch to seal the three points against Magesi FC. The Cape Winelands side remained in second place with

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Human – Why I Chose AmaZulu Over Chiefs

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AmaZulu attacking midfielder Rowan Human has revealed why he chose his current club over Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs saying his family’s concerns played a part. Human had an opportunity to go play abroad when he was much younger and upon his return to the country joined Maritzburg United where he spent two years. There were reports prior his move to Usuthu that Amakhosi were courting him. The 24-year-old confirmed this to iDiski Times senior journalist Lorenz Köhler in edition 195 where he revealed that his parents feared he might get swallowed by the Joburg lights and the enticement of working

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Billiat Bags Nomination At Zim Sports Awards

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Khama Billiat has been nominated in the category of “People’s Choice” award at the Zimbabwe’s Sports Awards. The awards make a return after a five-year hiatus with the ceremony set to be held on Sunday, 30 March 2025, at Cresta Lodge in Msasa. Since making a return to his native Zimbabwe, first with Yadah FC, before being recently snapped up by Scottland FC, Billiat seems to have returned to his old self by finding the net on a regular basis. At the end of last season, the 34-year-old had netted an impressive 13 goals with 11

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Mokoena – Saleng Saga Impacted Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Moroka Swallows midfielder Lebohang Mokoena believes the Monnapule Saleng saga has had an impact on Pirates losing steam in chase for the league title this season. Saleng has been the subject of headlines since having what his management team called “significant issues” with the club, and the situation has seen him side-lined since December 2024.   The winger was also part of the Bafana Bafana CHAN squad that played Egypt in the first leg of the qualifiers but was recalled before the second leg. Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has also recently commented on the

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