Seema Makes AmaZulu Claim Ahead Of Tricky Clash

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema is expecting a tough match against AmaZulu ahead of this evening’s Betway Premiership meeting at the King Zwelithini Stadium. Both sides are coming from draws in their opening fixtures of the year against Polokwane City and Golden Arrows respectively. Babina Noko currently sits in fourth position on the Betway Premiership table with 17 points from 10 matches while Usuthu are 12th with 13 points from 11 outings. In the sides’ past seven meetings, AmaZulu has won four times, while Sekhukhune claimed one victory and the two other games ending in draws. Seema is aware

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MaMkhize Breaks Silence On Royal AM Payment Issues

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Royal AM president Shauwn Mkhize has confirmed that the club have not paid their players and personnel for December 2024 because the club is currently under curatorship by SARS. The KwaZulu-Natal based side have been affected by the current South African Revenue Services (SARS) conflict of Mkhize, which resulted in officials and police raiding several properties owned by Mkhize in November last year.  The club has also been hit by a FIFA transfer ban over the outstanding payment of Samir Nurkovic, who the club owes R15 million in salaries (plus interest). Royal AM’s issues were brought to light by SABC

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De Jong Looking To Take CAFCC Form Into Chiefs Game

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Stellenbosch FC midfielder Andre De Jong is hoping the team will take their CAF Confederation Cup form into tonight’s game against Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium. Steve Barker’s team have spent the past week in Gauteng, having to play their CAFCC games at Loftus Stadium due to the unavailability of the DHL Stadium, the only CAF-approved stadium in the Western Cape. Chiefs actually played in Cape Town last Sunday, in the 1-0 loss to Cape Town City, while at the same time Stellies were beating CD Lunda Sol 2-0 at the same time in Tshwane. They will host Stade

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Bafana Opponents Appoint New Coach

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Nigeria have confirmed the appointment of Éric Chelle as their new head coach with qualifying the West African nation for the 2026 World Cup already set out as his first big task. Chelle most recently coached Mali for two years and aided them to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they lost to hosts and eventual winners Ivory Coast on penalties. The 47-year-old is looking to spearhead the mighty Super Eagles to next year’s FIFA World Cup in the Americas where they are in Group C alongside Bafana Bafana, having had a disastrous start. Nigeria sits

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Are Chiefs Making Progress Under Nabi? Bvuma Responds

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Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma believes that the club has improved a lot under head coach Nasreddine Nabi as compared to the previous seasons. Amakhosi find themselves seventh in the league table with 15 points after 11 games having collected four wins. The season hasn’t gone the way the supporters would’ve thought and the pressure is mounting on players. Despite the results, Chiefs have been rated as one of the teams that creates lots of opportunities than any other Betway Premiership sides but have time and again failed to convert those chances. Bvuma believes that they are in good progress

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Official: Banyana Star Completes Move To Mexico

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Banyana Banyana star Hildah Magaia has completed a move to Mexican side Club Tijuana. The 30-year-old completed the switch after her loan at Kansas City Current from Mazatlan came to an end. She previously had a successful stint in Mexico after joining the Liga MX Femenil in January 2024, helping them climb off the foot off the table. The ‘Bread Winner’ has now moved to a stronger side, who has established itself as one of the most competitive clubs in the league. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. She joins

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Tso – This Bucs Star Reminds Me Of Bale

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Benedict Vilakazi says young attacking midfielder Mohau Nkota reminds him of former Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale with his speed and power. Nkota has enjoyed a sensational time with the Buccaneers first team since being promoted from the development side and has become an influential member in attack. The 20-year-old was once again key when Pirates defeated Ivorian side Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League, creating two of their three goals scored in Orlando over the weekend. Tso was impressed, however, said Nkota needs to work harder in areas he is strong and

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Edition 186 – Basadien, Ngezana & Ighodaro

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The latest edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week Rob Delport had an opportunity to talk with Bafana Bafana and Stellenbosch’s star defender Fawaaz Basadien. Lethabo Kganyago spoke with Mamelodi Sundowns’ Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro who is currently on loan at AmaZulu. Lorenz Köhler meanwhile continues his conversation with Bafana Bafana and FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana. Lethabo caught up with former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett, who has some strong views on the future of SA football. Finally, we take a closer look at Cape Town City’s journey with Eric Tinkler leaving the club at the end

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Ncikazi Previews ‘Tough’ City Clash

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Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has identified Cape Town City as a tough opponent with new energy from their new coach ahead of this evening’s clash. Pirates travel to the Mother City for the second time this season but for a three-points battle this time around. Early in the season Pirates faced City at Athlone Stadium in the MTN8 semi-final first leg and were held to a 1-1 draw. Cape Town hasn’t been a good place to visit for Pirates in the past few years as they’ve only won once in 10 meetings, even so, they will look for

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