Nabi Pleased With Opportunity Ahead Of Massive Sundowns Challenge

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi said it was important for his players to have team bonding session ahead of their clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. Chiefs take on the league leaders in Tshwane this weekend at the back of losing to their rivals SuperSport United 4-1 at FNB Stadium last week. With morale suffering a blow, losing a game, they expected to continue their form into – a change of scenery after training was provided for the squad. “Honestly, this is a big opportunity for [us] because [had] a very bad result in the last game and before the big

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Edition 193 – Doctor, CAFCL & Dr Ellis

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The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Matshelane Mamabolo speaks to the legendary Doctor Khumalo about Kaizer Chiefs, their new signings and prospects for the remainder of the season. Bra Jakes also looks at the CAF Champions League prospects for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns after the draw, and hears from Hlompho Kekana and Sead Ramovic. Meanwhile, Lethabo Kganyago chatted with Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis as a big year approaches for the national women’s team. It’s also a busy year for our junior national teams, and Rob Delport caught up with former Bafana Bafana

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Khanye – This Downs Star Reminds Me Of Iniesta

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has hailed Mamelodi Sundowns starlet Jayden Adams for his football intelligence comparing him to legendary Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta. Adams, 23, has already nailed down a regular starting berth since his big money move from Stellenbosch FC in January 2025, netting three goals with an assist in 14 outings in all competitions for the Tshwane giants. The former former Kaizer Chiefs winger reckons that Adams makes Sundowns’ midfield tick because he also complements Teboho Mokoena and Marcelo Allende in the engine room. “I’ll confirm today, Sundowns have the best, best central midfielders,” Khanye said on

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Zungu Breaks Silence On Vilakazi’s Shock AmaZulu Exit

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AmaZulu FC Chairman Sandile Zungu has broken his silence on co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi’s abrupt departure from the club having worked closely with Arthur Zwane. ‘Kanu’ tendered his resignation at Usuthu on Monday, citing personal issues that are distracting him from doing his job at the club, bringing to an end a stint that began in October 2024 when they took over the hotseat after Pablo Franco Martin was given the boot. Vilakazi was promoted to the first team after being in charge of AmaZulu’s DStv Diski Challenge squad having left Richards Bay. Zungu opened up that they gave Vilakazi his

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Ncobo Gives Verdict On Mosele Winner

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Former FIFA referee Ace Ncobo has given his verdict on Goodman Mosele’s winner for Orlando Pirates over Cape Town City. Mosele came off the bench after a long injury layoff, as his side were trailing 1-0 to the Citizens. However, five minutes after his substitution Tshegofatso Mabasa equalised before Mosele found the much-celebrated winner in the 87th minute. There were question marks whether Mosele was initially offside as the cross came into the box, and Ncobo insisted he has to trust the judgement of the assistant, as there is no conclusive tv footage. “I don’t have a good enough angle

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Chiefs Confirm Talisman To Miss Epic Downs Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that attacking midfielder Gaston Sirino will miss their highly anticipated Betway Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend. Sirino will be serving suspension after being shown a red card in their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of SuperSport United last week. The Uruguayan has been a mainstay for Amakhosi this term, scoring three times and providing a further five assists in 15 outings across all competitions though his progress has also been halted by injuries. “Chiefs will be without Gaston Sirino in this match after he picked up a red card in Amakhosi’s last match,

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Hunt – What Really Went Wrong At Chiefs

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt has opened up about his experience at former side Kaizer Chiefs saying he was left disappointed. Hunt parted ways with Chiefs in May of 2021 following a poor run of results less than a year into his contract having taken over from Ernst Middendorp. When he left Amakhosi it was mid-season, and they were in 11th position and in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.   Hunt explained to iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo in edition 192 of the newspaper that he held the club higher from his playing days however believes

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Broos Addresses Tau’s Move From Al Ahly After Calls For Exit

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is hopeful Percy Tau rediscovers his form after leaving Al Ahly for Qatar SC. Tau, 30, left Ahly for the Gulf in January in a reported R3-million transfer as the club looked to refresh their attack with new foreign recruits. The South Africa national team vice-captain was also eager for a lucrative move to the Qatari Stars League with the aim to regain his form for Bafana Bafana and be in peak condition for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He’s since started three games for

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Bhele Makes Khune Admission

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Former Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs striker Siyabonga Nomvethe has admitted that Itumeleng Khune is the one goalkeeper that gave him a bit of a tough time during his playing days.   Nomvethe was reminiscing about his glory days with iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 192 of the newspaper where he said the former Chiefs and Bafana keeper was lucky to not have collected his balls inside the net. However, he said Khune knows he was also tested by the PSL all time goal scorer and just had luck. “There are many, but the only one goalkeeper that

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