Zajmović – How I Ended Up In PSL

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TS Galaxy star Dženan Zajmović has explained how he was lured to the Premier Soccer League unexpectedly this season. Zajmović, 30, has been one of the standout players in the league in what’s been an impressive debut season with the Rockets. The towering forward has directly contributed to 13 goals in 22 games in all competitions, featuring as a 10 and out-and-out nine on some occasions. He was signed just before the start of the 2024/25 season after the pre-season games against FC Augburg and Young Africans in Mpumalanga by then head coach Sead Ramovic and quickly needed to get

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Edition 195 – Human, Cheeseboy & Killer

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The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, we bring you an exclusive interview with red-hot AmaZulu midfielder Rowan Human as Lorenz Köhler chatted to the Joburg-born star. As Orlando Pirates prepare to take on Mamelodi Sundowns this weekend, Lethabo Kganyago brings us exclusive interviews with two former players who are very familiar with this game – Former Sundowns striker Katlego Mphela and former Pirates and Sundowns winger Lebohang Mokoena. With Lehlohonolo Seema the latest coaching casualty as Eric Tinkler replaces him at Sekhukhune United, Matshelane Mamabolo takes a look at the high turnover of coaches

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Du Preez On Scoring Return, Mmodi And Lilepo Trio

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Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley du Preez admits it was a moment to savour to return to the scoresheet after his injury and is enjoying being afforded the chance to play in his favoured role. Du Preez, 27, agreed to sign a new two-year deal with Chiefs upon the return from his recent injury and celebrated with a winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Magesi. “It’s not nice to have an injury while the league is on, so coming back from it, it was first to just get back being with the team, it was nice – scoring then, winning

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Roger De Sa Gives Benni Advice

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Former Egypt and Qatar technical team member Roger De Sa has offered some advice to countryman Benni McCarthy as the latter starts his journey as Kenya national team coach. The former Manchester United strikers coach was unveiled as the new Harambee Stars coach on Monday along with his team that includes Vasili Manousakis as assistant, Moneeb Josephs as goalkeeper coach and Pilela Maposa as performance analyst. De Sa spoke to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in a feature on McCarthy’s arrival in East Africa in edition 194 with De Sa saying it was a perfect time for McCarthy to

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Cardoso Waxes Lyrical Over Sales

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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Arthur Sales is a skilful finisher that can change the game whenever called upon, according to his head coach Miguel Cardoso. Sales arrived at Sundowns under enormous expectation due to his reported €3.2-million price tag from Belgian club SK Lommel. While he’s not established himself as an immediate starter, the 22-year-old Brazilian has made use of his chances afforded to him with with five goals and seven assists in 25 games, primarily coming from the bench. “Artur has been quite positive and impactful over the game, it’s a player we know that when he enters, usually he

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Ngezana’s European Dream Ends

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The UEFA Europa League journey of Siyabonga Ngezana and FCSB came to an end on Thursday after they were knocked out by Olympique Lyon. Ngezana and FCSB had already played three rounds of UEFA Champions League qualifiers before dropping to the Europa League. During the Europa League league phase they finished in 11th spot and had to go into a knockout phase play-off, where they beat Greek giants PAOK 4-1 on aggregate. However, Ligue 1 side Lyon were too strong for the Romanian giants and eliminated them 7-1 on aggregate. On Thursday, they lost the second leg 4-0, ending all

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Nabi Not Considering Lilepo Switch

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says he won’t consider moving Glody Lilepo into a more central striker role as it’s not his natural position. The 27-year-old DR Congo international winger has become an instant fan-favourite at Chiefs since his January transfer from French club Valenciennes in a reported R9m deal. With three goals and one assist in his first eight games, Lilepo has emerged as one of their key attacking threats and his imposing figure has raised questions if he could fulfil a role as the number nine in the squad, given their lack of consistent goalscorers. “His first position

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Broos – Why I Recalled Adams

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Bafana-Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says all is forgiven regarding Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams’ previous transgressions and he believes the player has learnt his lesson. Adams was recalled to the senior national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin next week. This is after being dropped from the squad that faced Congo Brazzaville in the AFCON qualifiers last year for disciplinary reasons while still in the colours of Stellenbosch. Broos emphasised that the move to drop Adams was never meant to hurt the 23 year old and that his displays at Chloorkop so

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Riveiro On Title Race – Still A Lot To Play For

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Orlando Pirates head coach José Riveiro maintains there is still a lot to play for as far as the league title chase is concerned. Log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns stretched their lead at the summit to 18 points with their win over AmaZulu in midweek, while Pirates dropped two points against a 10 men Stellenbosch. The sides meet in a much-hyped top-of-the-table clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday with some people believing the title has already gone to Chloorkop – this is despite the four matches Pirates have in hand. Riveiro believes the Buccaneers are still in it and the stats

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