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Ngezana Reveals Where He Wants To Play In Future

Featured, International, SA Stars Abroad

FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana has described leaving his family in South Africa to fulfil his European dream as a “tough time at first”. Ngezana faced a lot of criticism before settling in Romania as he was labelled as not good enough for the league both by local and Romanian media. The 27-year-old took time to settle, and when he did, he hit the ground running as he had a good first season with the Romanian giants winning the Superliga, and Super Cup and qualifying for the Europa League. During the night of the Fanatik Gala dinner awards, Ngezana was named

Would He Work With Pitso Again? Manqoba Responds

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has addressed whether he would consider reuniting with Pitso Mosimane in the future. Mngqithi and Mosimane worked together at Sundowns for over seven after Mosimane had recruited the former Golden Arrows coach to be his assistant. He and Rulani Mokwena then succeeded Mosimane after his exit to Al Ahly. Mosimane has gone on to several other jobs abroad, recruiting his own technical team over the years. After his exit from Sundowns, Mngqithi spoke to Robert Marawa on Marawa Sports Worldwide, and one of the questions brought up was whether he would ever work with

Mayo Continues Scoring Form In Algeria

African Football, Featured, SA Stars Abroad

South African striker Khanyisa Mayo continued his fine form in front of goal, scoring for Algerian giants CR Belouizdad in their convincing 3-0 victory over Saoura on Tuesday afternoon. This was Mayo’s second goal in his last three starts for the former Cape Town City marksman in all competitions. He also scored in their 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League two weeks ago. Abderrahmane Bentahar had given the hosts the lead in the 49th minute before Aimen Mahious doubled his side’s lead in the 52nd minute. Mayo then rounded off the scoring for Belouizdad in the

Zungu – Why I Joined Usuthu

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local, Transfer Centre

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu has explained why he made the switch to Usuthu. Zungu, 32, was unveiled by AmaZulu on Tuesday alongside Sandile Mthethwa. He had been a free agent since leaving Sundowns at the end of last season and had been linked with a move to Wydad Athletic Club. But despite training under Rulani Mokwena, a deal couldn’t be agreed and he has now moved to KZN, explaining the pull of the coaching duo also played a role. “My personal goal is to help the team climb as high as possible on the log table, assist the

All FIFA Awards Winners Announced

Featured, Uncategorized

The 2024 FIFA The Best Awards were held at a gala dinner in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday evening with Brazil & Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona and Spain walking away with the coveted Best Men’s and Best Women’s FIFA awards, respectively. The FIFA awards are the last set of awards for 2024 after the CAF awards took place on Monday, while the Ballon d’Or was handed out in October. Unlike for the Ballon d’Or, where Ronwen Williams came in ninth place among the goalkeepers for the Yashine trophy, there is no South African player nominated

Official: AmaZulu Sign Former Pirates Player

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local, Transfer Centre

AmaZulu FC have announced the signing of Sandile Mthethwa on a free transfer. The former Orlando Pirates defender parted ways with the Buccaneers last week, becoming a free agent. However, just days later he was unveiled by AmaZulu alongside Bongani Zungu. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone.

Official: Zungu Lands New Club After Downs Exit

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

AmaZulu FC have announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Bongani Zungu on a free transfer. Zungu, 32, has been without a club since parting ways with Masandawana upon the expiration of his contract on 30 June 2024. The forgotten Bafana Bafana midfield hardman was due to pen a contract with Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca where he wasd set to reunite with his former mentor from Chloorkop, Rulani Mokwena, but the two parties failed to agree on terms. On Monday evening however, Usuthu announced the signing of Zungu on a permanent deal with the player expressing his delight at

Khanye Questions Nabi Credentials

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes it is time for the powers that be at the club to have honest conversations about head coach Nasreddine Nabi. This is after the side’s 1-1 draw away at TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Monday which sees Amakhosi currently on a three-match winless streak following the 2-0 defeat to Polokwane City and a 2-2 draw with Royal AM despite having taken a two-goal first-half lead. The string of results has seen Chiefs drop to ninth place in the Betway Premiership with 12 points from nine outings, with Khanye believing the Tunisian

Zamalek Coach Lands New Job Swiftly After Shock Exit

African Football, CAF Confederation Cup, Featured, Transfer Centre

Jose Gomes has parted ways with Egyptian giants Zamalek after a remarkable period with the side. Gomes was appointed as Zamalek’s head coach 10 months ago with the hope of reviving the sleeping giant of Egypt. The Portuguese mentor led the White Knights to qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup and left them sitting top of Group D in the tournament. Zamalek are currently sitting second in the Egyptian Premier League with nine points after four matches. “It is with a heavy heart and tears streaming down my face that I write these words,” Gomes said in a heartfelt statement.