Bafana Defender Still On The Hunt For New A Club

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Bafana Bafana defender Siyanda Xulu is still in search of a new club as the hunt continues with the current campaign already underway. Xulu,32, parted ways with SuperSport United five months ago after spending one season with the side. He was part of Hugo Broos’ squad that finished third in the AFCON earlier this year in Ivory Coast but now faces a conundrum of having to watch the continental showpiece from his couch. The experienced defender played in Europe for seven seasons, turning out for the likes of FC Rostov, which he won the Russian Cup with, Hapoel Tel Aviv

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Zwane Quashes AmaZulu Relegation Concerns

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AmaZulu co-head coach Arthur Zwane has brushed off suggestions they are in a relegation fight this season, stating it’s very early days in the season. Usuthu parted ways with Pablo Franco Martin after three consecutive defeats to start the season before the appointments of Zwane and Vuzumusi Vilakazi as a coaching duo. Vilakazi, who has earned himself an impressive reputation after stints with Golden Arrows and Richards Bay, was elevated from the DStv Diski Challenge squad, while Zwane was lured from the Kaizer Chiefs academy. While their opening game ended in defeat against Orlando Pirates, they managed to secure a

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Pirates Give Update On Big CAFCL Clashes

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Orlando Pirates have confirmed the details for their first round CAF Champions League group stage fixture, with the highlight a home match against record champions Al Ahly. The Buccaneers return to the group stages of the competition for the first time since 2018/19. However, the Buccaneers have been drawn in what many would call this year’s ‘Group of Death’ alongside Al Ahly, Algerian giants CR Belouizdad as well as Ivory Coast’s Stade d’Abidjan. The Sea Robbers, who won the competition in 1996, will start their group stages on 26 November away to Khanyisa Mayo’s Belouizdad (21:00), followed by a home

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Broos – Why Tau Isn’t With Bafana

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his decision to once again exclude talisman Percy Tau from his squad, advising the Al Ahly man to switch clubs in order to nail down a regular starting berth again. Tau, 30, has not featured for South Africa since the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash against Zimbabwe back in June 2024 and was again omitted from the back-to-back 2025 Afcon qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville in Gqeberha (Bafana won 5-0) and Brazzaville (1-1). Speaking to the media ahead of this Friday’s clash against Uganda away, the Belgian tactician reckoned the best way

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Edition 180 – Khune, Appollis & Ramovic

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The 180th edition of iDiski Times is now available, and we bring you an interview with Itumeleng Khune as Lorenz Köhler had a conversation with the former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper. Ahead of Bafana Bafana’s crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan, Rob Delport chatted to Bafana and Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis. Following Sead Ramovic’s resignation from TS Galaxy, Lorenz spoke to the Bosnian coach about the decision he made. Sinethemba Makonco previews this weekend’s DStv Diski Challenge Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Lorenz meanwhile also caught up with SuperSport United defender Ime

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Carling All Stars XI Update

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The first Carling All Stars XI has been revealed, including four Kaizer Chiefs players, four Orlando Pirates stars and three from Mamelodi Sundowns. With the Carling Knockout final around the corner, the voting for the Carling All Star XI, which will take on the winners of the Carling Knockout Cup has officially opened. Last season, the Carling All Stars beat Carling Knockout winners Stellenbosch FC 2-1 thanks to two early goals by Mfundo Vilakazi and Ashley Du Preez. The game was sort of the breakout match for Obrigado, while Itumeleng Khune walked away with the Man of the Match award.

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Home Of Legends Cup Fixtures Confirmed

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The fixtures for the Home Of Legends Cup one-day tournament that is set to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have been confirmed, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs avoiding each other initially. Chiefs, Sundowns, Chippa United, and Lamontville Golden Arrows will contest in the inaugural Home Of Legends Cup on 16 November at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. There had been drama between The Chilli Boys and the tournament organisers, which initially saw Cape Town City replacing them but a few days later United was recalled to the tournament after they solved their issues. The first semi-final

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FIFA Make Important Club World Cup Announcement

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FIFA have confirmed the draw for the 2025 Club World Cup which will take place on 5 December 2024. The extended 32-team tournament is set to take place in June and July 2025, but draw will take place in three weeks’ time, when each team will be placed in one of the eight groups, consisting of four teams. The draw will take place at 13:00 local time in Miami, and 20:00 SA time. Mamelodi Sundowns are one of the four African teams who qualified for the tournament, while 31 of the 32 teams have already been confirmed after Lionel Messi’s

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Pirates Loanee – I Can Also Be Lorch In Two Years

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Siphelo Baloni says he is remaining patient with himself and the loan process as things can still turn around for him, the same way as players like Thembinkosi Lorch in the future. The 25-year-old midfielder is on a season-long loan at Chippa United from Orlando Pirates after struggling to nail down a regular starting berth at Mayfair. He has played six matches for the Chilli Boys so far with a goal and assist. In his interview with iDiski Times senior writer Velile Mnyandu in edition 179, Baloni acknowledged how loans have been beneficial to some of the best players in

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