Exclusive: Magesi Set To Appoint Co-Coaches

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Magesi FC are set to appoint co-coaches in Papi Zothwane and Jacky Ledwaba as new duo to lead the club after the exit of Clinton Larsen Zothwane joined Magesi at the beginning of the season, working under Larsen as an assistant coach alongside Ledwaba. The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder had spells with mostly Motsepe Foundation Championship teams like Black Leopards and Uthongathi before they sold their status. Larsen had announced his shock departure on Saturday afternoon following the 3-0 drubbing against the Carling All Stars team. iDiski Times understands that Dikwena Tsa Metsi are set to appoint the Zothwane and

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KG Names Former Man Utd Winger As Best He’s Played With

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Golden Arrows co-coach Kagisho Dikgacoi has named former Manchester United striker Wilfred Zaha as one of the best players he’s played with. Dikgacoi spent six years in England in the Premier League and Championship between 2009 and 2014 and shared a dressing room with Zaha at Cardiff City and Palace. The former Bafana Bafana midfielder spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 184 of the newspaper, conceding that he has shared the dressing room with quite a number of good players with Zaha standing out from their time at Palace. “I could mention a lot that I’ve played

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Mkhulise Speaks Highly Of Zungu

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sphelele Mkhulise has reserved special praise for new AmaZulu midfielder Bongani Zungu ahead of Wednesday’s clash, warning his to have their guard up. Usuthu recently announced the signing of Zungu on a free transfer following his exit from Sundowns at the end of last season. His addition to the squad could help them move the KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit up the league table as they currently occupy an uncomfortable 13th place. The 32-year-old could make his AmaZulu debut on Wednesday against Sundowns though Usuthu co-coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi mentioned that Zungu is not fully fit as he last played a

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Riveiro Reflects On 2024 Carling All-Stars Squad

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PSL All-Stars head coach Jose Riveiro has credited his charges for creating an unforgettable two-day experience following their 2024 Carling Black Label Cup final triumph this past weekend. The Spanish mentor was in the dugout eSgodini as he witnessed the All Stars side ran riot over Magesi FC with a resounding 3-0 victory courtesy of Kaizer Chiefs sensational duo Naledi Hlongwane’s brace and Samkelo Zwane’s solitary strike. Speaking in media presence, Riveiro said his charges were awarded for their efforts at the end of the day because of how they executed the match. “It was an excellent first-half performance,” Riveiro

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Koller – What I Told Players Ahead of 2nd Half Rout

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Al Ahly coach Marcel Koller has revealed what he told his players at half-time of their 6-1 riot over CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League on Sunday. The Egyptian side conceded first inside 21 minutes and levelled just as they went into the break only to return and annihilate Belouizdad before they netted five second-half goals. The result saw Ahly move to the top of Group C with seven points, followed by Orlando Pirates in second place with five points, while the Algerian side remained in third place with three points and Stade d’Abidjan at the bottom of the

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Hlongwane Praises Riveiro

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Rising Kaizer Chiefs starlet Naledi Hlongwane has heaped huge plaudits on Jose Riveiro after the Carling Cup final triumph, thanking him for trusting and believing in him. The 19-year-old striker was one of the standout DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) players who stole the show at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, netting a brace in their 3-0 win over Magesi. “We started training on Thursday, and all I could say is that he’s a great coach,” Hlongwane told the media. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. “I could say that he showed

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Tau Scores As Al Ahly Hammer Belouizdad

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Percy Tau was on target as Al Ahly hammered CR Belouizdad 6-1 in the CAF Champions League on Sunday. The Egyptian giants hosted Khanyisa Mayo’s side in a catch-up game and conceded first when Aimen Mahious in the 21st minute. But Wessam Abou Ali equalised in injury-time of the first half before Al Ahly ran riot in the second half. Abou Ali completed his hat-trick, Hussein El Shahat, Emam Ashour and Tau scored five unanswered goals to hammered the Algerian giants. Al Ahly moved to the top of Group C, with seven points from three games, followed by Orlando Pirates

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Riveiro On Mokone & Mbokazi Chances

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says the defending pair of Jabulani Mokone and Mbekezeli Mbokazi have a chance to be in the Pirates first team however they need to be patient. The two have been the rock of the Buccaneers development side in the DDC with Mbokazi also catching the eye of the national U20 team coaches where he was also part of the squad that qualified for the 2025 U20 AFCON. The pair was also part of the PSL All Stars team that defeated Carling Knockout champions Magesi FC in the Carling Black Label Cup at Orlando stadium

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Khanye Assesses City & SSU Struggles

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Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has discussed what he believes are the struggles at Cape Town City and SuperSport United this season. Despite finishing in the top 8 last campaign, the sides have had indifferent starts to the current season, with the Citizens lying in 10th position on the Betway Premiership log with 11 points and SuperSport in fifth with 15 points from the same number of games. Khanye believes City’s biggest challenge is that the side hasn’t really replaced the players they lost in key positions. However, he has faith in Eric Tinkler to turn things around once

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