Mbule To Miss Clash Against Sundowns

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Sekhukhune United coach Lehlohonolo Seema is set to ring changes with on-loan Sipho Mbule ruled out to face his mother club Mamelodi Sundowns due to both parties’ loan agreement. Mbule joined Babina Noko on the last day of the Premier Soccer League transfer window on a season-long loan from Sundowns. Since then, the 26-year-old has been marvellous for United scoring one goal and won the Man Of The Match award against Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 16, walking away with a cool R100,000. Due to a loan agreement between United and Sundowns, Mbule will miss Saturday’s

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Ekstein – Biggest Lesson I Learnt In Europe

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AmaZulu midfielder Hendrick Ekstein has revealed discipline as one of the biggest lessons he learnt in Europe. Ekstein spent five years at Kaizer Chiefs between 2014 and 2019 before moving overseas. He enjoyed a two-year stint abroad first time out with Sabah FC in the Azerbaijan Premier League in 2019, scoring three goals in 13 appearances and at Sabail FK in the 2020/21 season, played 26 matches also scoring three goals. The former Amakhosi man spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 182 of the newspaper, where he said there are a lot of distractions for footballers especially

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Breaking: PSL Star Nominated For FIFA World XI

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Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has been nominated for the FIFA The Best awards as one of the candidates for the World XI. The nomination comes after Williams was already nominated for the Ballon d’Or Yashine trophy. Williams is the only player based in Africa among the 11 goalkeeper nominees, but missed out on the selection for The Best Goalkeeper of the Year nominees. The 32-year-old won the African Football League with Sundowns, and was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament, he also lifted the DStv Premiership, where he was named Goalkeeper of the Season and PSL Footballer of the

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Nabi On Referee Red Card Decision And Resurgent Maart

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has bemoaned the red card decision against Reeve Frosler and lauded the work ethic of captain Yusuf Maart. In two debatable yellow cards at the start of each half, Reeve Frosler saw his marching orders as early as the 47th minute in Chiefs’ 2-1 win over Richards Bay in Polokwane. The second bookable offence saw Nkosikhona Ndaba slip and his head made contact with Frosler’s boot who was attempting to clear the ball. “The referees, I don’t want to make comments, you will see by yourself on the foul? It was not even a

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Ndoro – It Was Witchcraft

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Former Zimbabwe and Premier Soccer League star Tendai Ndoro has suggested it was witchcraft that led to his serious illness that had many concerned about his health. Ndoro arrived in South Africa in 2013 with Mpumalanga Black Aces after starring in the Cosafa Cup with the Warriors and Chicken Inn. His prolific form earned him a move to Orlando Pirates before going on to have stints in Saudi Arabia with Al-Faisaly, Ajax Cape Town, Highlands Park and Al-Orouba in Oman. However, back in 2021, there were major concerns about the striker as images of him surfaced on social media painting

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Costa Feels Liberated Under Mngqithi System

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa says he is thriving under the tactical system of Manqoba Mnqgtihi which provides him with more creative freedom. The Brazilian has been in sublime form since the start of the 2024/25 season, as the key figure the team is built around. Playing in a hybrid 10, right inside forward role, it slightly altered from the false nine, or advanced forward position he occupied last season. “Well, this season, with the help of coach Manqoba, who I have sincere respect for and appreciation for the work he’s been doing towards me personally and the team,”

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Mayo Reveals 24/25 Goals Target

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CR Belouizdad striker Khanyisa Mayo is aiming to score double figures in his first season in Algerian Ligue 1. Mayo, 26, completed a surprise move to Algerian giants CR Belouizdad ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The former Cape Town City forward spoke with iDiski Times before his side’s CAF Champions League clash against Orlando Pirates on the matchday one and explained that he is targeting to score at least double figures this season. In the last two Betway Premiership campaigns, Mayo scored 22 league goals, 12 in 2022/23 when he shared the Golden Boot with Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile,

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Latest FIFA Ranking Revealed

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The latest FIFA ranking has been revealed with Bafana Bafana climbing back into the top 10 in Africa. Hugo Broos’ men picked up two crucial wins during the recent international break, beating Uganda 2-0 away from home before defeating South Sudan 3-0 at Cape Town Stadium. The latest wins saw Bafana climb three spots into 57th worldwide and back into the top in Africa. Morocco have remained the highest-ranked African nation and sit in 14th overall, while Senegal follow in second among the CAF teams and 17th overall. Egypt (33), Algeria (37) and Nigeria (44) round out Africa’s top five,

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Ahly Star Promises Fans Third Consecutive CAFCL Title

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Al Ahly club-record signing Hussein El Shahat has issued a bold promise to the club’s supporters for the 2024/25 CAF Champions League campaign. The Egypt international winger joined the Red Devils from Al Ain in January 2019 in a club record €4.4M (R85-million) transfer and has since become an integral part of the squad. He’s won 17 trophies, which included four Champions League crowns and he’s now suggested that his fifth is incoming this campaign. Al Ahly is in Group C alongside CR Belouizdad, Orlando Pirates and Stade d’Abidjan, who they beat 4-2 in Cairo to open their group stage campaign

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