Witbooi Secures Major Deal

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Cape Town City and South African youth international Emile Witbooi has officially joined the Nike family, signing a comprehensive boot and apparel deal. Facilitated by the player’s representative agency Roc Nation Sports International, the partnership marks a major milestone for the U17 and U20 national team star. Witbooi has already etched his name into the record books as the youngest debutant in the Cape Town City’s history.  His rapid rise at the domestic level is mirrored by his international breakthrough, where he has become a mainstay for both the South African U17 and U20 national teams. According to the agency’s statement, the deal with Nike,

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Official: Galaxy Sack Coach, Ex-Chiefs Star Takes Over

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TS Galaxy have parted ways with head coach Adnan Beganovic and Technical Director Nermin Bašić just two games away from the Nedbank Cup final. The decision comes after a meeting took place between club President Tim Sukazi and the duo on Monday where it was decided the a mutual seperation will take place after a run of only one draw in nine defeats in their last 10 games. “TS Galaxy FC has parted ways with Coach Adnan Beganovic and his Technical Adviser, Nermin Basic following a string of unfortunate results in the Betway Premiership,” the club stated. Club Chairman, Tim

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Junior Shares Thoughts On Ndamane Mistake

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IDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye says he sympathises with Mamelodi Sundowns defender Khulumani Ndamane after the player’s mistake in his side’s 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch at Loftus Stadium on Wednesday. Sundowns were coming fresh from continental glory, having secured a spot in this season’s CAF Champions League final over the weekend. They were leading the game 1-0 when the 22-year-old brought down winger Chumani Butsaka in the box with five minutes left on the regular clock, conceding a costly penalty. Tshegofatso Mabasa converted on the rebound after Ronwen Williams saved his initial attempt to help Stellies gain a point that

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Lekgwathi Points Out Chiefs’ Dangermen Ahead Derby

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has pointed out Kaizer Chiefs’ danger men ahead of the upcoming Soweto Derby on Sunday. The Buccaneers are the home side for the much-anticipated clash at a sold-out Calabash on Sunday after hammering Chiefs 3-0 in the reverse fixture. Pirates need another win to maintain their top spot in the Betway Premiership, with Mamelodi Sundowns facing Richards Bay on the same day, while Chiefs will aim to cement their third place. Ahead of the upcoming clash, Lekgwathi believes Chiefs’ main attacking threat will come from Glody Lilepo, Mduduzi Shabalala, Wandile Duba and Flavio Da

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Hunt – Why Mabasa Started On Bench

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Tshegofatso Mabasa has explained why he didn’t start striker Tshegofatso Mabasa in their 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns. Hunt, who has been in football for over 20 years and has seen it all, has taken Stellenbosch up the log after finding them languishing in the relegation zone in January. The four-time league winner has set up his Stellenbosch side in an unpredictable way, making regular changes to his starting XI. Against high-flying Sundowns, Hunt opted to start the game without natural striker Mabasa, who came off the bench to score the late equaliser. After the final

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Pitso on Ghana & Libya Links, Shares Future Update

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has addressed recent links to the Ghana and Libya national team jobs and given update on his future. Prior to appointing Carlos Queiroz, Ghana had looked at Mosimane; however, he has revealed that the interest was not concrete. He confirmed an initial inquiry from the Ghana FA and explained that talks were short-lived.  He further expressed a bit of lack of interest in a short-term contract tied only to a World Cup campaign, emphasising that he is looking for a more permanent project rather than a brief stint as a tournament specialist. “I

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Cardoso Comments on Matthews’ Disallowed Goal & Penalty 

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has weighed in on the controversial disallowed goal involving Tashreeq Matthews, as well as the late penalty conceded during their clash with Stellenbosch.  Masandawana were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night after Stellies netted a late equaliser in their Betway Premiership encounter. Prior to the equaliser, Matthews thought he had given Sundowns the lead, but the goal was disallowed for offside, although replays showed he may have been onside. Speaking after the final whistle, Cardoso was cautious with his words regarding the match officials and the PSL,

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Cardoso Reacts to Setback In Title Race

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso reacted after his side dropped crucial points in the Betway Premiership, failing to reclaim the top spot. The Brazilians opened the scoring through Tsiki Ntsabeleng but were pegged back by a late Tshegofatso Mabasa goal as Stellenbosch earned a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A penalty conceded in the closing stages, initially saved by goalkeeper Williams before Mabasa converted the rebound, sealed Sundowns’ disappointment. Cardoso said the team had only themselves to blame, citing missed opportunities and the unnecessary penalty as key factors in the result. “What happened is a game completely under control.

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Late Mabasa Goal Halts Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns shared the spoils with Stellenbosch FC in a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday night in the Betway Premiership. Tsiki Ntsabeleng put Sundowns ahead, while Tshegofatso Mabasa equalised for Stellies late in the game. Miguel Cardoso introduced four changes to the line-up, bringing in Grant Kekana, Aubrey Modiba, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, and Iqraam Rayners to replace Keanu Cupido, Divine Lunga, Jayden Adams, and Brayan Leon. Stellenbosch, meanwhile, made two adjustments, with Omega Mdaka and Langelihle Phili coming in for Asekho Tiwani and Tshegofatso Mabasa. As anticipated, Masandawana dominated possession in the opening exchanges but failed to create

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