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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Sundowns Star Lauds Emerging Talent

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema admits he’s been impressed by the new crop of youngsters emerging in the squad. Sundowns have dominated the domestic scene over the past decade as they chase their eighth consecutive league title, and in this process, one of the criticisms against them has often been inflated squads with limited opportunities for youngsters. While the critics may have been debatable with several young talents emerging from Masandawana, directly, or indirectly when leaving the club, this season, there’s been no debates about the exciting players pushing for places in the starting eleven. Kutlwano Letlhaku, Siyabonga Mabena, Asekho

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Khanye Points Out Chiefs Positives Under Nabi

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye highly rates coach Nasreddine Nabi’s work so far but believes Kaizer Chiefs will only finish in the top eight this campaign with no trophy. Amakhosi have endured a tough decade without any silverware and brought in Nabi to reawaken a sleeping giant this season. The side was knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup and sit in eighth position on the Betway Premiership log with seven points in five matches. Khanye says the coach has done a great job in reviving the players’ character, believing in young players and improving the speed in which they

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Motaung Sends Message To Chiefs Fans Ahead Of Latest Event

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Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has expressed gratitude to the club’s supporters ahead of the Home of Legends Cup in the Eastern Cape. With the international break upon us, Chiefs will take part in the event created by the Mandela Bay Development Agency which sees Mamelodi Sundowns, Golden Arrows and hosts Chippa United also in the one-day extravaganza in Gqeberha on 16 November. ALSO READ: Chiefs Sink City To Go Level With Stellies‘Chiefs Won’t Be Real Madrid Over Night’ “We’re delighted to be part of this initiative,” Motaung said ahead of the tournament this weekend. “We’ve been

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Ribeiro On Chances Of Playing For Brazil

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Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa admits that it’s tough for him to break through into the Brazil national team because of top player quality in the side. Ribeiro has been phenomenal for Sundowns since making his move from Belgium’s second division side SK Beveren, winning the league title and African Football League in his debut season. Since arriving at Chloorkop, he has scored 23 goals in all competitions and this season it seems like he has settled well. Despite his top performances and winning Man Of The Match awards, he hasn’t been called up for the Brazil national team.

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Official: Man Utd Make Van Nistelrooy Decision

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Manchester United have announced the departure of interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, who will not form part of the technical team of Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese tactician will start his reign at Old Trafford this week, pending a work permit after arriving in Manchester on Monday. Read: How To Watch EPL, PSL, Carling & Nedbank Cup For Just R69 Van Nistelrooy had been in charge of the team over the last four days since the sacking of Erik ten Hag, while Amorim still took charge of Sporting’s tricky games against Manchester City and Braga, celebrating rousing 4-1 and 4-2 wins.

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Tso – This Downs Star Must Join Pirates

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Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi says that he fancies Neo Maema in Orlando Pirates colours as he’s a missing link in their attacking department. Vilakazi admits that he is a big Maema fan and understands his role at Sundowns however states that the 28-year-old would be better suited playing alongside Patrick Maswanganyi in the Buccaneers midfield. The former Orlando Pirates captain also believes that with the support of youngsters like Relebohile Mofokeng and Mohau Nkota on the sides the club can be a menace upfront. ‘Tso’ believes this combination can even help Jose Riveiro’s charges reach the CAF

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Khumalo Details How He Outsmarted CT City

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Kaizer Chiefs DStv Diski Challenge head coach Vela Khumalo admits their change in approach where they switched to a 4-2-3-1 system paid dividend in their huge win over Cape Town City. City had gone for over a year without suffering a defeat at home but that all changed this past weekend as Khumalo’s charges put in an impressive display to run out comfortable 3-0 victors. Amakhosi went into the break with a comfortable 3-0 lead with Khumalo explaining to iDiski Times how the downfall City was planned tactically. The change of formation from a back three to a back four

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Broos Makes Shock Bafana Admission

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has insisted he will resign next week Tuesday if his side won’t qualify for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Belgian tactician has done well in restoring faith in Bafana after guiding the national team to their first medal since 2003 after claiming the bronze at the last AFCON. Bafana would qualify for back-to-back AFCONs with another win from their last two qualifiers in Uganda and at home against South Sudan. Broos expressed his confidence in his squad, and insisted it would be a shame if they wouldn’t finish the job after collecting

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