Dithejane Makes Bold Bafana Claim

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TS Galaxy attacking midfielder Puso Dithejane is eager to force his way back into the national team fold once he’s worked on his confidence. Dithejane joined the Rockets in November 2023 and has only registered one goal in 13 appearances in all competitions this season, revealing he’s not satisfied with his game so far. The former Kaizer Chiefs development player says he is working hard to improve on scoring and providing assists.   The 20-year-old was instrumental for the side when they finished sixth under Sead Ramovic last season. He says the version of himself that he is working on

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Khune On Potential Saile Exit

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Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune believes a move for Christian Saile to Chippa United would be a good step for him. Saile, 25, joined Chiefs in January 2023, but his time at Naturena seems to be coming to an end as Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team are keen to free up at least one foreign spot. He has been linked with a loan move to Chippa, as first reported by SABC Sport, after failing to impress under the Tunisian mentor so far. Saile has only featured in six games this season, two as a starter, but has failed

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Chiefs Coach – Why We’re Not Thinking About Soweto Derby Yet

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has insisted the technical team and squad are only focussed on the next game and not thinking about the Soweto Derby yet. Amakhosi face Babina Noko on Sunday, before the Nedbank Cup weekend, with the exact date of their fixture against Free Agents FC yet to be announced. Nasreddine Nabi will miss both those games, but should be back on the sidelines against Orlando Pirates in the derby, with his assistant stating they’re only focussed on the next game. “For us there is Sekhukhune, after that is cup game,” he said when asked

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Can Pirates Win The CAFCL? Riveiro Responds

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro was very careful in his response if they could go all the way and win this season’s CAF Champions League title. The Buccaneers go into their last group match against defending champions Al Ahly in Cairo on Saturday undefeated having picked up three wins with two draws and topping Group C. The Spanish mentor was very cagey in his response, opting to rather summarize their journey in Africa this campaign instead of entertaining title talks. “Look, like I said before, it’s a day to feel happy for what it’s done. It’s unbelievable to be

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Makaringe on Tinkler Sacking

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Cape Town City attacking midfielder Fortune Makaringe has spoken out about players taking some accountability following the sacking of Eric Tinkler as head coach. The club mutually parted ways with Tinkler after three seasons due to inconsistency of results in this current campaign. The Citizens moved swiftly to appoint former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates mentor Mushin Ertugral who has since collected six points so far from both Soweto giants. Makaringe, who moved to City in June last year, told reporters after the draw of this season’s Nedbank Cup, that players admit to playing a part in the coach leaving

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SAFA Referee Acquires FIFA Badge

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SAFA referee Sikhumbuzo Gasa has officially acquired his FIFA badge.  Gasa was voted as the Premier Soccer League Referee of the Season for 2023/24 following an outstanding campaign he had and recently officiated the Orlando Pirates and Cape Town City clash in the Mother City. The Eastern Cape-born referee has been officiating category A games in South Africa, including last season’s Nedbank Cup final at Mbombela Stadium between Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.  Gasa joins Luxolo Badi, Masixole Bambiso, Jelly Chavani, Akhona Makhalima, Eugine Mdluli, Nonhle Ndlela, Abongile Tom, Cledwin Baloyi, Nandipha Menze, Kgara Mokoena, Kamohelo Ramutsindela, Alphas Sitole, Zakhele Siwela,

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Official: AmaZulu Sign Striker, Confirm 2 Exits

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AmaZulu have announced the signing of striker Elmo Kambindu from Chippa United, while Olwethu Mzimela and Siyanda Hlabangeza have joined Durban City on loan. Kambindu, 31, is the club’s third January signing already following the additions of Bongani Zungu and Sandile Mthethwa. Usuthu unveiled the Namibian international as their latest signing on Tuesday, as previously reported by this publication. “I want to thank the president for bringing me to this wonderful club,” Kambindu stated. “I’m happy to be here and excited to score more goals with the team. The support I’ve received since my arrival has been incredible. “To the

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Hlungwani Gives Verdict On Pirates Penalty Against City

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Former FIFA Referee Victor Hlungwani reckons that Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi should not have been awarded a penalty but instead a foul against him for impeding Cape Town City defender Tshegofatso Nyama. According to “The Principal”, the Buccaneers’ man fouled Nyama by stepping on his feet and was not deserving of the spot kick which Maswanganyi missed after it hit the upright. The Citizens went on to win the tie 1-0 from Darwin Nunez’s second half strike. Hlungwani was of the notion that ‘Tito’ was the one who committed the foul which should’ve been awarded against the Bucs player.

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Khiba Agrees Terms For New Move

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Stellenbosch FC have secured the services of midfielder Thato Khiba from TS Galaxy. The 28-year-old midfielder has agreed to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with an option to extend after the two clubs concluded negotiations of the transfer fee on Sunday. Khiba, who was also chased by Orlando Pirates, was targeted by Stellenbosch in the off-season but made him a priority signing in the current window, with Jayden Adams on the move to Mamelodi Sundowns this week. It marks another progressive step in the career of Khiba, who was lauded by former Rockets coach Sead Ramovic as one of the best

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