Official: PSL Club Confirms Coaching Exit

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Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars have confirmed the exit of head coach Sundra Govinder with immediate effect. Govinder has resigned from his role with the club in seventh place in the second-tier, this after falling at the promotion/playoff hurdle last season. “We sincerely thank Coach Sundra for his unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the team. We wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” the club statement read. “In the interim, Coaches Selaotse Mosala and Hassan Falayajo will take charge of the team, working closely with our existing coaching staff as we commence the search for a

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Khumalo Sets Ambitious Targets For Amajimbos

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South Africa U17s open their 2024 TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON COSAFA qualifiers in Group C against Botswana at UJ Stadium on Thursday afternoon with coach Vela Khumalo confident of winning the tournament. Amajimbos are in the same group as Comoros and Mauritius as well. Ahead of the opening fixture, Khumalo says his team has done enough in preparation and also trusts in the players selected to do the job. The top three sides from the groups plus the best runner-up up will go to the knockout phase of the competition and the finalists will go to the U17 AFCON. Though

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Makhanya Elated By Influx Of Young Talent In PSL

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Orlando Pirates reserve team coach Joseph Makhanya says he’s pleased about the returning trend of young talent being afforded opportunities in the top-flight. This season, there’s been a noticeable influx of DStv Diski Challenge graduates flourishing in the senior teams at various top-flight clubs. In Pirates’ case, Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota have become key figures in Jose Riveiro’s starting line-ups, who worked under Makhanya for a couple of seasons after being lured to the club. “I’m happy things have taken this turn again [influx of youngsters] because you know at the highest level, it’s about winning, so at some

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Jele Reveals Chiefs Wish

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Former Orlando Pirates defender Happy Jele says his wishes to see Kaizer Chiefs do well as it makes the league competitive. Mamelodi Sundowns have dominated the domestic scene in recent seasons and completed an unprecedented record seven league titles in a row, while Pirates have emerged as the domestic cup kings. The two sides are also in the group stage of the CAF Champions League while Amakhosi have endured a dry spell for almost a decade. Jele spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 183 of the newspaper where he noted the evolution of the league and teams

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CAF Announces Shortlists For Women’s Awards

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South Africans are still in contention in five of the seven women’s football categories for this year’s CAF Awards after the shortlists were announced on Wednesday. Amongst the team awards, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are still in the race for the Club of the Year, while Banyana Banyana are on the shortlist for National Team of the Year. Sundowns’ goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is still in the race for the Goalkeeper of the Year, while her 20-year-old Sundowns and Banyana teammate Nthabiseng Majiya remains in contention for the Young Player of the Year. UWC Head Coach Thinasonke Mbuli (who is also Banyana

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McCarthy – The Truth About Benni Connection

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy has shed light on the connection with Bafana Bafana legend Benni and their last name, McCarthy, which is of Irish origin.   Fabian is from Vryburg in the North West while Benni is from Cape Town. Throughout their careers they have been confused as blood brothers because of their last name. The former Kaizer Chiefs man explained to iDiski Times editor Rob Delport in edition 183 of the newspaper that there is a generational genetic connection between his and the former Manchester United first team coach’s grandparents adding that the family

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8 MFC Teams Book Their Places In Nedbank Cup

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Eight Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs, including league leaders Milford, have booked their place in the last 32 of the Nedbank Cup. The eight second-tier teams will join eight teams from the SAFA leagues and the 16 Betway Premiership clubs in the main competition. Interestingly seven of the eight ties were won by the away teams. On Tuesday, MFC league leaders Milford booked their place in the round of 32 with a 2-0 away victory over Upington City, with Tshepo Liphoko and Thobela Sikhakhane scoring first-half goals. In fact, on Tuesday, all the away teams were victorious. Mziwokuthula Zimu scored the

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Mosimane Questions Officiating Against His Former Club

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Esteghlal FC head coach Pitso Mosimane was left unimpressed by Chinese referee Ning Ma, who gave them a red card & awarded two penalties in their AFC Champions League clash against Al Ahli Saudi. Mosimane was introduced to Saudi Arabian football by Ahli when they appointed him as their head coach two seasons ago during their time in the second division. The South African mentor woke the sleeping giant and won them promotion to the elite league. The former Bafana Bafana coach explained that it is emotional to return to face Al-Ahli, but they are people of business and was

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Zothwane – Why Larsen And I Didn’t Celebrate Winner vs Sundowns

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Magesi assistant coach Papi Zothwane says the surreal experience of the late winner against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout final was a shock to their system. The iconic former Bafana Bafana international was one of the finest playmakers in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in his generation but failed to win a trophy over his career. His first taste of silverware came in incredible fashion of the all adage; David beating Goliath, in reference to Magesi toppling the all-conquering Sundowns last week. The Brazilians took the lead through Iqraam Rayners and the Premiership rookies fought back via Tshepo Kakora

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