Hunt’s 1000th Halted

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The match between SuperSport United and Golden Arrows on Sunday evening was called off at half-time with no floodlights working at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. SuperSport took an early lead through Christian Saile and looked to be in control in what is Gavin Hunt’s 100th match as a top-tier coach. But the game was halted in the 22nd minute, with the lights failing. While the match resumed, and Arrows were able to find an equaliser via Velemseni Ndwandwe, the game was called off at half-time, with the lights still not working.

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Frustrated Rulani Not Happy After Wydad Drop Points 

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Rulani Mokwena said it was a difficult day for him personally after Wydad Athletic Club dropped two crucial points in a goalless stalemate against CODM.  Wydad had a five-match winning streak heading into the match, a feat they last achieved in 2019. The Red Castle had an opportunity to extend their winning streak to six matches and keep their hopes of returning to the CAF Champions League alive.  Unfortunately, a goalless draw against CODM left Mokwena visibly frustrated after the game. The South African mentor returned to the dugout for the first time since his grandmother’s passing.  “I don’t like

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Durban City Drop Points, Spurs Remain In Red Zone

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Baroka pulled off a stunning upset against Durban City, while Cape Town Spurs remains in the relegation zone following a goalless draw against JDR Stars. The Motsepe Foundation Championship weekend commenced on Friday with Highbury FC thrashing title contenders Milford FC 5-1 in the Eastern Cape. Koketso Sekgodiso opened the scoring, Matome Mabeba doubled the lead from the penalty spot just before halftime, and Tsepo Cetywayo made it 3-0 at the beginning of the second half. Thokozani Ngubani scored a brace to make it 5-0. Midfield maestro Mthetheleli Mthiyane scored the solitary goal for Milford. Relegation-threatened Venda FC played to

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Monare – Jomo Said We’re Better Than Jali & Manyisa

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Sekhukhune United midfielder Thabang Monare has revealed that Jomo Sono once compared his partnership with Linda Mntambo at Jomo Cosmos to that of Andile Jali and Oupa Manyisa when the latter pair were still at Orlando Pirates. Monare spoke to IDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 191 where he was asked about his best midfield partner. The 35 year old narrated that he has good partnerships over the years as the country is best with midfielders and went on to tell the tale of how Sono believed in his players to point of making the said comparison. Check out

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McCarthy Set To For Kenya Job

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Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has agreed terms in principle to become the new head coach of the Kenya national team. Having left his role as a first-team coach at Manchester United, McCarthy has been linked with several new jobs to return to his desired roles as a head coach. During his time with the Red Devils, he worked as a strikers’ coach primarily during the tenure of Erik ten Hag. Links with a return to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) where he enjoyed stints with Cape Town City and AmaZulu were rife, while talks of a potential switch to

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Teko – What Makes Mshishi So Special

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Teko Modise has described influential midfielder Themba Zwane’s talent as rare and untouchable as he nears full recovery from injury. Mshishi suffered an Achilles injury while on national duty which has kept him out of action for about six months with most believing he may return to action later in the season and hopefully for the latter stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers having been an integral part of the team. iDiski Times senior writer Matshelane Mamabolo penned a feature in edition 191 of the newspaper on the buzz about Mshishi’s return and what

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CT City Defeat Sundowns, Chiefs Remains In Touching Distance

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Western Cape teams dominated Tshwane teams and kept the DDC League title race wide open, while Kaizer Chiefs secured a crucial three points away from home. Cape Town City battled Mamelodi Sundowns at Malta Sports Ground on a hot morning. Cee-Jay Bezuidenhout scored a brace and Dhakier Lee was also on the scoresheet. Sundowns scored two late goals, but that wasn’t enough to secure points for them, and they remained in third place.  In the Winelands, league leaders Stellenbosch FC beat SuperSport United with Cheswyn Philander opening the scoring for Stellies inside the 34th minute before Faiz Abrahams doubled the

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Cardoso – We Need To Focus On Our Job

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has said the Betway Premiership leaders will focus on their own journey, and not look over their shoulders at those chasing them. Sundowns beat Galaxy 4-1 on Saturday to move 12 points ahead of second-placed Orlando Pirates, who had also won earlier on Saturday, beating Cape Town City 2-1. It is a significant gap, however Pirates have played three fewer games, but this is something that is not worrying Cardoso. “I didn’t look the the schedule of Pirates, I don’t know,” Cardoso told the media after the Galaxy win. Check out the latest Betway Premiership

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Riveiro’s Personal Little Fixture Wish

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Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro admits that he personally wishes all teams had played the same amount of fixtures to give a more realistic view of what the table should look like. Pirates are currently 12 points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership, a significant lead, but Pirates have three games in hand. Both Pirates and Sundowns won their league games on Saturday, beating Cape Town City and TS Galaxy respectively. While Riveiro says those games in hand are not guaranteed points, he feels it would be a truer reflection of the league scenario if they and

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