Mosimane’s Esteghlal Snap Up Former CT City Striker

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Pitso Mosimane‘s Esteghlal have signed former Cape Town City striker Masoud Juma as a free agent. Juma joined Esteghlal on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabia first division side Al-Jabalain FC in July this year. The 28-year-old had a short spell with Betway Premiership side City where he made eight appearances and scored one goal for the Cape Town-based side. The Kenyan international was announced by Esteghlal FC as a free agent. This is his 12th team of his career. The Persian Gulf Pro League side is currently sitting eighth in the league table with 14 points after 11

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Links Scores 1st Leg QF Winner v Brondby

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AGF Aarhus winger Gift Links scored a crucial late winning goal against Brondby FC in the Oddset Cup quarterfinal first-leg. Links continued with his hot form last night when AGF narrowly beat Brondby1-0, scoring in the 76th minute to put them at the advantage going into the second leg. Last season, they went as far as reaching the final but lost to Silkeborg by a solitary goal. The South African is having one of his best seasons with the Danish side as he is currently sitting on a seven-goal contribution this season. The second leg will be played in six

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Official: Truter Lands New Job After Bay Exit

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Brandon Truter has made a return to Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Upington City after his unceremonious exit from Richards Bay FC. The former Natal Rich Boyz mentor started the season out in KwaZulu-Natal, but a string of poor results saw ‘Brakkies’ and the club go their separate ways. They won just one match in 10 outings which has left them lingering rock bottom of the Betway Premiership table. On Monday, City welcomed Truter back to the club, announcing via a statement that he would be taking over from Thulani Nkosi. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA

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Bantwana Suffer U17 COSAFA Cup Elimination

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South Africa have been eliminated from Cosafa U17 Girls Championship after a narrow 1-0 loss to Madagascar on Monday morning. After starting the tournament like a house on fire, beating Malawi 4-2, Bantwana then hammered Namibia 5-0 in their second match. They needed just a point in their final group clash against the Islanders but surprisingly failed to get the result they needed as they bowed out. Even the opportunity of qualifying as second best in the group went throughout the window as neighbours Lesotho had a better goal difference. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA

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SA Attacker Scores & Assists In CAFCC To Continue Fine Form

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Former Sekhukhune United forward Abednego Mosiatlhaga produced a stellar performance for Angolan side Bravo de Maquis with a goal and assist in their 3-2 win over CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup this past weekend. ‘Nigo’ joined Maquis in February 2024 and was named Player of the Month in November after scoring three goals and providing two assists in the Girabola. Since then, the South African tricky winger hasn’t taken his foot off the paddle as he produced a stellar performance in match-day two. The 30-year-old opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Cristo equalized for the visitors.

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Mohafe Makes Bold Statement After Beating Sundowns & Chiefs

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Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has admitted that his side’s Betway Premiership results against Mamelodi Sundowns, TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at home have been the most special so far this season. Rise and Shine stunned the defending champions 1-0 in October, drew 1-1 with the Rockets at home before humbling Amakhosi 2-0 on Sunday which moved his team third on the log with 17 from 10 matches. Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi made a statement that Mohafe is the next big thing in South African football coaching after their loss to City. Speaking to the media after the match, Mohafe

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Rele Bags Another Award

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2024 continues to be a good year for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana winger Relebohile Mofokeng, after he was named as Sportsperson of the Yeat at the annual GQ Awards. The 20-year-old has had a sensational year for both club and country, and has also made a big impression off the pitch. On Sunday he and Springbok Eben Etzebeth were both recognised by GQ Magazine for their year in sport. “Sportsperson of the Year: @relebohile_ratomo_15 is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and winger for Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team,” GQ said on social media.

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Nabi Fumes At Referee

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi was left less than pleased with the officiating as his team lost 2-0 to Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership on Sunday afternoon. It was a frustrating day for Nabi and his team, who had the lion’s share of possession and chances, but it was the home team who seized on their limited opportunities while frustrating Chiefs. Nabi though was also less than happy with the officiating of Eugene Mdluli and his team, as he felt his team should have been awarded at least two penalties, and that there should have been a red card

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Defeat For Davids’ Simba In Algeria

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Fadlu Davids’ Simba team fell to a 2-1 defeat to CS Constantine in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage fixture at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui in Algeria on Sunday evening. It was a battle for the top spot in Group A with both teams having won their opening games. While the home team had the early chances, Davids would have been delighted to see Mohammed Hussein put the Tanzanian giants into the lead from a tight angle in the 25th minute, scoring from a cross-come-shot that floated over the goalkeeper. It gave Simba the score advantage at half-time, despite Constantine having

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