Nurković Breaks Silence After SSU Move

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Newly signed SuperSport United striker Samir Nurković has expressed gratitude upon sealing a move to Tshwane and looks forward to once again be reunited with “best coach” Gavin Hunt. Nurković, 32, joined Matsatsantsa following is departure from TS Galaxy on a one-and-a-half-year deal, and will reunite with Hunt having previously worked together during their time at Kaizer Chiefs in 2020/21. The towering Serbian striker netted 21 goals with 10 assists in 78 games during his time at Naturena, and hopes to replicate his goalscoring form under “best coach” Hunt. “I feel optimistic and excited about working under Coach Gavin Hunt

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‘Khama Was The Missing Ingredient’

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Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has admitted that winger Khama Billiat was the missing ingredient in the side as they secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations. The Warriors qualified with a match to spare sitting in second position in Group J with nine points from five matches, two points behind group leaders Cameroon from the same number of games. Billiat had retired from international football in 2021, two months before the start of AFCON, saying he was making way for new talent to blossom and serve the country. However, he changed his mind this year before the qualifiers

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Mokoena – Why I Was Emotional When Baxter Left Bafana

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has extended gratitude to Stuart Baxter for changing his life by giving him his first national team call-up. The Mamelodi Sundowns man came through SuperSport United’s academy and made his Premier Soccer League debut at the Tshwane outfit. He also played for South Africa’s U20 & U23 junior national teams. The 27-year-old made his South Africa senior national team debut in March 2018 under the leadership of the former Kaizer Chiefs coach. Since then, Mokoena has played 34 times for the national team, and could earn his 35th cap if he plays against South Sudan

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Dortley Aims To Bring Back Glory Days At Chiefs

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Bafana Bafana defender Rushwin Dortley is hoping to continue his good club form and aid Kaizer Chiefs bring the back glory days in order to stake his claim in the national team. Bafana have already secured their ticket at next year’s AFCON in Morocco with a game to spare with South African players now looking to fight it out in order to be part of the final squad that will represent South Africa. The towering Kaizer Chiefs centre-back understands that just because you were part of the squad during the AFCON qualifiers doesn’t guarantee you a spot in the team

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Khune On Constant Williams Comparisons And Ballon d’Or

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has lauded Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and his progress to be recognised on the world stage. Khune is arguably one of the finest goalkeepers the country has ever produced, and Williams bided his time behind the iconic former Chiefs stopper for several years before making the number one shirt his own. Since the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Williams has been the undisputed number one for the country and his career has reached incredible heights once he made the move from SuperSport United to Mamelodi Sundowns. “He’s a great guy on and

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Benni’s Advice To Witbooi Amidst Chelsea Trial

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Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy has offered advice and encouragement to 16-year-old Emile Witbooi during his current assessment with Chelsea. The Cape Town City teenager is currently spending a month in London at Chelsea, being assessed by the club. McCarthy, who starred in the English top-flight with Blackburn Rovers, and is the all-time record scorer for the country, weighed in on the situation.  South Africa’s only footballer to win the UEFA Champions League, has said that Witbooi is at the perfect age to step into the next stage of his career, and said that he must be mentally prepared and

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Ramovic On Dithejane’s Bundesliga Links

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Former TS Galaxy head coach Sead Ramovic says talented attacker Puso Dithejane is good enough to play in top European leagues. Dithejane joined the Rockets last November following the termination of his contract at Kaizer Chiefs development side. The 20-year-old had also been training with the Amakhosi first team at the time of his departure, but he has since settled at Galaxy and was part of their team that finished sixth in the league last season and reaching the Carling Knockout Cup final. Dithejane is said to have attracted the attention of Bundesliga side FC Augsburg who had a pre-season

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Mokoena Explains His Celebration Against Congo

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena admits that his celebration in the 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville was sparked by a full crowd capacity as he’s not used to playing in a full stadium. Mokoena has been key for Bafana Bafana’s qualification to the AFCON that is set to take place in Morocco next year. The 27-year-old played all the qualifying matches so far and scored two goals, both coming against Congo. The former SuperSport United midfielder has been playing different roles in his football career but mostly all in the midfield. Mokoena explained that he doesnt worry much of where

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Why DDC Soweto Derby Was Called Off

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The highly anticipated DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates was called off due to bad lightning, according to Match Commissioner Patrick Marametsi. Amakhosi were looking to claim top spot while the Buccaneers were on course to claw themselves into the chasing pack as the reserve league continues to heat up. The match was scheduled for a 15:00 kick off on Sunday afternoon but was delayed at least three times before eventually been abandoned at 15:45. After several delays, Marametsi eventually confirmed that after consulting with the referee, they came to a conclusion to call of

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