Barker & Stellies Dream Of Nedbank Final

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After reaching the semi-finals in 2023 and 2024, Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker has targeted reaching the Nedbank Cup final but knows they face a tricky hurdle in Thursday’s Last 16 game against Polokwane City. Stellenbosch booked their place in this round after coming from a goal down to beat Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Kruger United, while Polokwane advanced after beating The Bees from the third tier. Barker says that after getting to the semis in the last two editions of the Nedbank, they really want to go one step further. He also confirmed that they’re only likely to have

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Pitso Breaks Silence On Esteghlal Exit

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has broken his silence on his exit from Iranian giants Esteghlal FC, saying he left because he needed to protect his name. Mosimane, 60, parted ways with the Iranian giants last month, with his representatives MT Sports citing unpaid salaries as reason. The South African tactician was only in charge of 14 games, winning three, losing four, while the rest ended in draws. However, when it looked like Mosimane and his team had found some stability, talks of financial issues and unpaid salaries overshadowed the results, with Mosimane now admitting it

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September On Kwayiba Scoring Again

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Chippa United coach Thabo September is pleased to Sinoxolo Kwayiba rediscovering his goalscoring touch yet again. The 24-year-old scored a brace in Chippa’s 4-1 demolition of Magesi FC in a league game played over two days due to power outage at Seshego Stadium last week. The brace took his tally to four goals having ironically scored twice against the same opponent in November. September also noted that Kwayiba scoring is also good for the national team, while also applauding other players like Sean Ndlovu who also scored his first goal for the Chilli Boys in Seshego. “Brilliant, I think it’s

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Sakala Lands In SA Ahead Of PSL Switch

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Highly-rated Zambia forward Enock Sakala has touched down in South Africa ahead of his expected move to Chippa United. Sakala parted ways with Egyptian Premier League side Modern Sport where injuries prevented the 22-year-old from establishing himself at the club. Prior to his move to North Africa, Sakala was one of the most sought-after talents in Zambia due to his exploits with ZESCO United. Sekhukhune United were among the suitors for his services before his move to Egypt but eventually signed Andy Boyeli from the same league in the off-season. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA

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Serero Transfer Update

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Former Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Thulani Serero is back in South Africa and is set to start training with Cape Town City.  Serero, 34, has been plying his trade abroad for over a decade, turning out for the likes of Ajax, Vitesse Arnhem, Al-Jazira, and most recently Khor Fakkan. Before he left the country, he set the league on fire, winning the PSL Footballer of the Year, PSL Player of the Season, PSL Players’ Player of the Season, and ABSA Premiership Red Hot Young Player in the PSL all in 2011.  ‘Cream’ won three Eredivisie titles and the Dutch Super Cup

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Sebelebele – What Coach Told Us Before Downs Scalp

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TS Galaxy midfielder Kamogelo Sebelebele has revealed what coach Adnan Beganovic told them ahead of their win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday. The Rockets extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions and in the process handed Sundowns their second Betway Premiership defeat of the campaign. Sebelebele produced a Man-of-the-Match performance scoring the all-important goal as Galaxy moved fourth with the 22-year-old also grabbing his first goal this season and expressing gratitude and persistence which paid off while he credited Beganovic’s plan to humble. “I have been knocking in previews games but didn’t have the luck to score,

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Tinkler In Talks With Surprise Betway Prem Side

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Sekhukhune United are on the cusp of recruiting Eric Tinkler as part of their technical team, casting the doubt on Lehlohonolo Seema’s future at the helm. Tinkler’s tenure at Cape Town City ended after three seasons, highlighted by the team’s inaugural CAF Champions League foray, though it was short-lived, ending in the preliminary stages. A spate of poor results led to Tinkler’s exit before the turn of the year, paving the way for Muhsin Ertugral’s appointment as interim head coach. This publication has established that Sekhukhune convened a meeting yesterday to redefine their strategy, prompted by a four-match winless streak

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Mashego Defends Riveiro’s Non-Rotation After Downs Hammering

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Former Orlando Pirates striker Katlego Mashego has defended Jose Riveiro’s ‘non-rotation’ policy after they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend. Pirates were no match to a superior Sundowns outfit who raced into a 2-0 halftime lead before completing the rout in the second period to extend their lead at the top to nine points. Speaking to Thabiso Mosia on Game On, ‘Mahoota’ leapt to Riveiro’s defense for not tinkering with his system as he believes those where the best players the coach had at his disposal on the day. “The coach believes in a certain

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Cardoso Reacts To Surprise Downs Defeat

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach has reacted to his side’s surprise 1-0 defeat to TS Galaxy on Tuesday, lamenting his side’s heavy schedule. Masandawana came into the game on the back of their 4-1 win over Orlando Pirates, with many expecting the defending champions to extend their 10-match winning streak. However, a resilient TS Galaxy proved a stumbling block for Cardoso’s men, with Kamogelo Sebelebele scoring the only goal of the match. “We were dominant all game, TS Galaxy defended all game,” the Portuguese tactician told SuperSport TV. “Obviously we didn’t have the energy that we needed. Fourth match in 72

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