Mokoena – AFCON Is Unpredictable

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena says there’s no preference for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw as it’s an extremely unpredictable tournament. The draw will take place this evening in Rabat, Morocco, with South Africa in Pot 2, having been ranked outside the five nations on the continent. Having missed out on Cameroon 2023, they stunned onlookers in Ivory Coast last time around, returning home with a bronze medal, having qualified from a group with Mali, Namibia and Tunisia. But speaking to this publication in the recent launch of the PUMA Future 8 boot, the Mamelodi Sundowns star admitted

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Mohafe Gives Matuludi Update

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Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe is unsure when influential right-wing back Thabang Matuludi will return to competitive action. Matuludi, 26, sustained an injury in the Betway Premiership clash against SuperSport United earlier this month and is expected to be sidelined for some time. Rise and Shine are also sweating over duo Tlou Nkwe and striker Hlayisi Chauke who are also out injured. Speaking after their narrow 1-0 win over Bees FC in their Nedbank Cup last 32 tie, the coach could not divulge if Matuludi would require surgery as well as how long he will be sidelined. “Yoh! I think

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Amorim Rips Into Rashford After Fulham Win

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has aimed an astonishing dig at want-away striker Marcus Rashford after claiming he would rather play his goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital, who is 63, than the United star. Rashford was once again a notable absentee in United’s 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday might, making it 11 games since he last featured after saying he was seeking a ‘new challenge’ away from the club. The United boss confirmed that Rashford’s his attitude in training has not changed, and for that, he will keep overlooking the 27-year-old for selection. “It’s always the same

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Mpheni Coach Makes Bold Chiefs-Pirates Claim 

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Mpheni Home Defenders head coach Sidwell Phuravhavhu has pleaded to be pitted against either Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup last 16 round.  Mpheni is a Limpopo-based side that plays in the ABC Motsepe League and previously qualified for the tournament in 2023 but were eliminated by Chippa United in the last 16 round. In 2024, they failed to qualify but have now returned which has seen them seal passage to the next round in emphatic fashion as they hammered Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hungry Lions FC 3-1 at a packed Thohoyandou Stadium. Phuravhavhu made

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Ex-Chiefs Winger Lands New MLS Deal

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Tsiki Ntsabeleng has secured a new deal with Major League Soccer outfit FC Dallas, the club confirmed. The former Chiefs youth player was scouted by the University of Coastal Carolina while he was playing for UJ and was offered a scholarship. He went on to play for the American College for two years. Ntsabeleng, who is now 26, then entered the 2022 Major League SuperDraft where was taken 28th overall by FC Dallas. Ever since, he has featured in 78 games for Dallas, scoring two goals and setting up five more. The MLS side have now

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Done Deal: Stellies Snap Up Downs Winger

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Stellenbosch FC have finally reached an agreement on personal terms with Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lesiba Nku after the deal had collapsed two weeks ago. A fortnight ago, Stellenbosch was close to signing Nku after reaching an agreement with Sundowns for the move, but the deal collapsed after the player failed to reach an agreement with Stellies. With just one day left before the window transfer closes, this publication has been informed that Stellenbosch re-visited Nku deal and finally reached an agreement with the player. The 28-year-old is set to arrive in Cape Town on Monday afternoon or by latest tomorrow

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Official: Chiefs Announce 3rd Jan Signing & 1 Exit

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced striker Tashreeq Morris as Nasreddine Nabi’s third January signing to bolster their attack, while Christian Saile joins SuperSport United as part of the swap deal. Amakhosi have been criticized for not taking the many chances they have created this campaign having only found the back of the net on 16 occasions in 13 Betway Premiership matches but have conceded the same number of goals (16). Chiefs’ trusted strikers Ashley Du Preez and Ranga Chivaviro have struggled to hit the back of the net on a regular occasion, scoring just five goals between them in the league.

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Breaking: Chiefs Sign Long-Term Target

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of long-term target Thabo Cele after he was released by his Russian club, FC Fakel Voronezh, for compassionate reasons. Cele, 28, had spent the season in Russia, but in a statement released by the club last week, his club confirmed he has been released by the club to go back to South Africa to attend to a family issue.  The club added that according to the agreement, Cele would only be eligible to sign for a club in South Africa for the duration of his contract with Voronezh. Today, Amakhosi announced the signing of

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Official: Chiefs Sign New Striker From Europe

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Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of DR Congo international forward Glody Lilepo. Lilepo, 27, moves to Naturena from French side Valenciennes FC, whom he joined from Sudanese giants Al Hilal in September 2023. The striker will be fondly remembered for his stint under Florent Ibenge’s guidance where he scored five goals in 10 CAF Champions League games before his move to France. On Monday, Chiefs announced the signing of the DRC international via their social media channels. “Chiefs Sign Congolese international, Glody Makabi Lilepo from French club Valenciennes FC from France,” the club stated on social media. Join the

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