Cardoso Makes Rallying Plea To Sundowns Supporters

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has urged the club’s supporters to start filling up the stadiums for the business end of the 2024/25 season. Sundowns have moved 15 points clear of second placed Orlando Pirates and could go 18, albeit with five games more played – should they beat Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. Sections of the local football fraternity have suggest Masandawana are cruising to an eighth successive league crown but Cardoso took a different approach when asked whether it’s wrapped up after 19 games in the league. “My word to our fans; please fill our stadium every match,

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Stellies Issue Statement On Chiefs’ NBC Fixture Venue

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Stellenbosch FC have released a statement regarding their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal fixture against Kaizer Chiefs which will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. On Friday morning, the PSL released venues, kick-off times and dates for the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals, and surprisingly, the Stellenbosch versus Chiefs fixture will be played outside Western Cape due to the unavailability of the stadia in the Western Cape Province. The Cape Winelands have unfortunately forced to move their home match out of the province with three stadiums in the Western Cape unavailable due to various reasons. “It is with regret that Stellenbosch FC

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Zwane On Vilakazi’s Shock AmaZulu Exit

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AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane admits that he faces a daunting task after the exit of Vusumuzi Vilakazi but believes the current remaining coaches have what it takes to carry on.  Some shocking news earlier this week came from AmaZulu when this publication broke the story of Vilakazi stepping down as the co-coach of the club barely five months in charge, leaving Zwane as the sole head coach.  The news came as a surprise, especially since AmaZulu has been doing impressively well in the league following a disastrous start to the season. They find themselves in sixth position with

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PSL Makes Important Nedbank Cup Announcement

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The PSL has confirmed dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2025 Nedbank Cup quarterfinal fixtures on the weekend of 08 and 09 March 2025. The cup of dreams last eight fixtures gets underway with defending champions Orlando Pirates away to SuperSport United at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 08 March 2025, with the match scheduled for 15h00. Stellenbosch FC then take on Kaizer Chiefs later that evening at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with kick-off set for 18h00. Last season’s runners-up, Mamelodi Sundowns, will be at home with the winner of the Milford FC and Sekhukhune United match

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Broos On Nigeria Struggles As World Cup Qualifiers Return

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has suggested new Nigeria coach Éric Chelle will have a tough task to qualify Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After four games played in Group C; Rwanda, South Africa and Benin are joint top with seven points each, followed by Lesotho on five, Nigeria on three and Zimbabwe on two. The Super Eagles have yet to win a game and with Bafana taking on Lesotho and Benin in the upcoming qualifiers, they will be aiming to steer clear of the West African giants who beat them in the semi-finals of the 2023

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Chiefs Given Huge Injury Boost For Downs Tie

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Edmilson Dove will be available for this weekend’s Betway Premiership blockbuster against Mamelodi Sundowns after fully recovering from injury. Dove is yet to feature for Amakhosi this season having been sidelined since the club’s pre-season training camp in Turkiye after he ruptured his Achilles tendon. The 31-year-old will be hoping to get a run-out on Saturday following the departure of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe while he is set to compete with Bradley Cross and Happy Mashiane for the left-back slot. Speaking to the club’s website, the Mozambican international expressed gratitude to the club and medical staff

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Doctor On Mofokeng’s Barca B Links

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo believes Relebohile Mofokeng should not hesitate to join FC Barcelona’s B, if there is any real interest after rumours earlier in the season. Mofokeng has been one of the standout players for Orlando Pirates this season, and he was linked with the Spanish giants by some in the local football fraternity. Even though those talks have long dried down, and the 20-year-old last wanted by Egyptian giants Zamalek, Khumalo has discussed a potential move to Spain with iDiski Times journalist Matshelane Mamabolo. “Come on guys! As a nation, when are we going

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Cardoso – Another 20 Minute Session Ahead Of Chiefs

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed there will not be much time to prepare for his side’s clash with Kaizer Chiefs, saying he will again have a 20-minute tactical session like ahead of their win over Orlando Pirates. Sundowns are currently mounting a mammoth fixture program, and will go into their ninth game in February when they will host Amakhosi on Saturday. Cardoso revealed that his side only arrived at 3AM on Thursday morning after their 4-2 win at Sekhukhune United, with his playing squad been given the day off, while some of the squad players trained. On

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Rulani Hits Out At Refereeing Mistakes

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Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena hit out at refereeing mistakes which costs his side six to seven points this season after the Video Assistant Referee ruled out a goal in his side’s goalless draw. Mokwena’s five-match winning run with Wydad came to an end after they were held to a goalless draw by CODM Meknes on Saturday. After the match, the South African tactician appeared quite disgruntled in his post-match presser, admitting he himself made several mistakes that led to the draw. However, he also questioned a decision from VAF to rule out a goal by Zakaria Fathi late

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