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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Jele Discusses Bucs Title Chances

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Orlando Pirates legend Happy Jele reckons that his former side remain the only team that can dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns for the Betway Premiership title this campaign. Jele, 37, was part of the Buccaneers squad under Julio Leal that last won the club’s championship which was way back in the 2011/12 season. Despite their title drought, Pirates have been dominant in recent cup competitions winning five trophies in the space of two years. “Magents”, speaking to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 183, tipped Pirates to the title for the 2024/25 season on condition that they stay consistent after their

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Nabi Defends Chiefs Players After Shock Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Naby has leapt to the defence of his players after they succumbed to their third defeat of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign to Polokwane City on Sunday. Amakhosi missed the chance to move fourth on the log standings as goals in either half from Oswin Appollis and Mokibelo Ramabu saw Phuti Mohafe’s charges collect maximum points to move up to third. Nabi, who looked rather relaxed besides the latest setback, refused to criticize his players in his post-match speech. “I don’t want to kill the morale of my players today,” Nabi told SuperSport TV. “I

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Durban City Go Top In Championship

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Durban City are the new Motsepe Foundation Championship log leaders as they and JDR Stars overtook Milford who once again failed to collect maximum points. On Saturday, JDR picked up a 1-0 victory over Hungry Lions thanks to a goal from Ishmael Wadi, and that moved them a point ahead of Milford, who could only draw 1-1 at Black Leopards. It was their third league game in a row without a win. Both Cape Town Spurs and Venda Football Club continued their poor form as they lost to Highbury and Baroka respectively, while Casric Stars beat AmaTuks 1-0. Durban City

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Chiefs Shocked In Polokwane

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Kaizer Chiefs succumbed to a shock 2-0 defeat the hands of Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After both sides went on the attack testing each other earlier on in the match, it was the hosts who broke the deadlock through Oswin Appollis in the 17th minute who tapped in on the far post to make it 1-0 to City. In the 20th minute, Yusuf Maart tried his luck from range, but his effort sailed way off target. On the stroke of half-time, Rise and Shine should’ve doubled their lead after

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Stellies Suffer Second CAFCC Defeat

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Stellenbosch suffered a second consecutive CAF Confederation Cup group stage defeat as they lost 3-1 to RS Berkane at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Stellies had to play in Durban due to the unavailability of the DHL Stadium, the only stadium in the Western Cape approved by CAF. The Rugby Sevens tournament was being played in Cape Town, and while spectators were packing in in Cape Town, Mabhida was virtually empty. Steve Barker’s team were hoping to pick up their first points in the group stages, after suffering a 2-0 defeat in their opening game away against Stade

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Chiefs Legend Itching To Become A Coach

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Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy is gearing up to bag his first big coaching gig after admitting that he has sent out his resume to potential suitors. The 47-year-old former tough tackling hardman had a successful football career spanning close to a decade having turned out for the likes of Bloemfontein Celtic, Mamelodi Sundowns, Moroka Swallows, Maritzburg United and Mpumalanga Black Aces. Having most recently acquired his CAF A Licence, McCarthy, in his interview with iDiski Times writer Rob Delport, in edition 183, beamed with excitement as he awaits an opportunity to start coaching. “I’m happy now, I’m doing

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Jele Makes Plea With Pirates Over Riveiro Contract

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele is pleading with his former club to extend Jose Riveiro’s contract for a further two years after proving his worth by winning five trophies in his three seasons. When Riveiro arrived at Pirates, there were many question marks, and many football lovers scrutinized his coaching abilities since he had never coached any big team before. In his first five months with the club, he won the MTN8 and followed that up with the Nedbank Cup, something Pirates haven’t done in a while by winning a trophy double. Since then, the MTN8 trophy has become

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PLK City vs Chiefs Starting XIs Announced

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Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their respective starting line-ups for this afternoon’s Betway Premiership encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Both sides have had contrasting results of late with Rise and Shine winless in their last three outings with Amakhosi winning one and playing to two draws in their last three matches. Phuti Mohafe’s charges recorded a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with TS Galaxy at home and will be looking for a rare upset against a Chiefs side that has picked up four points from their past two matches which was a 2-1 win over Richards

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