Cardoso On Arriving At Chloorkop With Huge Sundowns Squad

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says it’s a challenge to work with a huge squad but praised the professionalism of the players. Sundowns have notably had inflated squads in years gone by and this season is no different with 39 senior players within the current squad. For some it could pose a major challenge to train and prepare squads in short notice which was evident in the high-profile fixture against Raja Athletic Club in the CAF Champions League on Sunday – but Cardoso says the players has been the process seamless thus far. Maintaining morale and spirits is another

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Six In A Row For Davids At Simba

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba SC have won six successive games in the Tanzanian Premier League after beating Kengold FC 2-0 on Wednesday. The Tanzanian giants returned to league football for the first time since 22 November after three back-to-back CAF Confederations Cup games. On Wednesday, Simba beat Kengold 2-0 thanks to two first-half goals by Leonel Ateba to move back into second spot. Simba have now won six league games in a row and 10 out of 12 Tanzanian Premier League games overall, while losing one and drawing one. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news

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Mohafe Downplays Lack Of Squad Depth

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Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe is not looking to bolster his squad ahead of the January transfer window and is satisfied with the depth in his side. City were without injured striker Hlayisi Chauke and the suspended midfield duo of Emmanuel Kambala and Ndamulelo Maphangule in their 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants at the weekend to stay in third spot. The Rise and Shine mentor is adamant that the absence of the above-mentioned players has not disadvantaged the Limpopo side in any way, and if anything, they have highlighted the quality they have on their bench. “As for the

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Chiefs Star Opens Up On Injury Nightmare

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Kaizer Chiefs winger Tebogo Potsane is aiming to finally contribute at the club after having overcome his injury nightmare after eight months on the sidelines. Potsane missed out on Chiefs’ pre-season in Türkiye as he had to remain behind as he underwent his rehabilitation programme. The 31-year-old made his return to the pitch last Sunday, coming off the bench in a 2-0 loss against Polokwane City, and also made a big impact as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Galaxy on Monday. “I’m really happy that the injury is behind me and I can now focus on playing,” Potsane

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Amajimbos Trio Make COSAFA U17 Best 11

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The South African trio of Emile Witbooi, Kamohelo Mareletse and Bokamoso Mokokosi have been included in the 2024 COSAFA U17 Boys Best 11 after reaching the semi-finals. Amajimbos were among the favourites for the title at the recently concluded COSAFA U17 Boys Youth Championships staged in Gauteng but were booted out of the tournament in the last four, thus failing to qualify for the 2025 U17 AFCON, by defending champions Zambia, losing 2-1. Vela Khumalo’s charges had a good run in the group stages, winning all their matches. They hammered neighbours Botswana 5-0 before following that up with a 3-0

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Rashford Makes Shock Man United Admission

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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has in a bombshell interview conceded that he is ready to leave the club for a ‘new challenge’. The 27-year-old has endured a complicated 18 months, and it got even worse for him this past weekend when he was dropped from the match-day squad by Ruben Amorim for the 2-1 Manchester Derby win at the Etihad Stadium. In an astonishing interview posted on social media site X, the United academy product disclosed that he needed to take on a ‘new challenge’, openly speaking about leaving Old Trafford as a ‘when’, and not an ‘if’. The

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Downs & Stellies To Miss Key Players For Mid-Week Clash

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Mamelodi Sundowns will be without Teboho Mokoena and Stellenbosch FC will miss Ismael Toure though suspension for this evening’s Betway Premiership clash. Following a busy schedule with CAF inter-club competitions for both Sundowns and Stellenbosch, domestic action returns when the two sides tussle at DHL Stadium. This will be Miguel Cardoso’s first league game since taking over after Manqoba Mngqithi’s sacking. The Portuguese mentor will have to look for another option in the midfield with Mokoena suspended after receiving his fourth yellow card of the term in the 3-0 win against Sekhukhune United. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for

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Edition 185 – Ngezana & Pirates

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iDiski Times Edition 184 is now available, and this week Lorenz Köhler had an opportunity to talk with Bafana Bafana and FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana. We take a closer look at all of the Betway Premiership team’s performances in 2024 and who has been South Africa’s best club. We bring you part two of Rob Delport’s interview with Gift Links, who talks more about the influences of Benni McCarthy and Teko Modise on his career. David Kappel meanwhile caught up with former Bafana Bafana winger Delron Buckley, who has linked up with his former club Arminia Bielefeld as an ambassador.

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Nabi On Chiefs’ Injury Crisis

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach has addressed the club’s current injury crisis, admitting he believes in the quality within the squad. Amakhosi currently have several players sidelined, after Edson Castillo, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Gaston Sirino, and defenders Dillan Solomons and Bradley Cross, as well as goalkeeper Brandon Petersen all picked up injuries. Chiefs have gone three games without a win, losing 2-0 to Polokwane City, drawing 2-2 with Royal AM and their latest 1-1 stalemate with TS Galaxy. However, Nabi remained defiant despite the first real injury crisis under his helm. “We have a few injuries but that is why a top

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