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Hlungwani – Pirates Star Should’ve Been Red Carded

Former FIFA Referee Victor Hlungwani reckons that Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa should’ve received his marching orders for using excessive force during their Betway Premiership clash against TS Galaxy. According to “The Principal”, the Buccaneers’ towering frontman was very lucky to escape punishment despite using excessive force when he struck an opponent with an elbow in the face in the 54th minute. Pirates went on to beat the Rockets 2-0 courtesy of strikes from Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng in either half to maintain their 100% unbeaten league run. Dissecting the incident on SABC Sport’s Soccerzone, Hlungwani was of the

Banyana Dominate COSAFA Team Of The Tournament Despite Final Loss

African Football, Banyana Banyana, Featured

Despite their 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship cup final heartbreak, Banyana Banyana dominate the team of the tournament with five players, with two of them also winning individual accolades. The youthful Banyana side were looking to add a record sixth COSAFA title having won it five times before, but the ‘drought’ unfortunately continued since they last won it in 2021. Maud Khumalo’s second string side went down 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout against Zambia after the match had ended 0-0 in regulation and extra-time. Despite the setback, the hosts can be very proud of this year’s achievement after failing to

Manqoba – Why Sundowns Bought Aubaas

Bafana Bafana, Carling Knockout Cup, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mnqqithi says the signing of Bathusi Aubaas has provided them with a midfielder like no other in their squad. Aubaas, 29, joined Sundowns in August 2023 after starring with TS Galaxy where he managed to earn a place in Bafana Bafana shortly before his move to Chloorkop. Injuries and competition initially limited the towering midfielder to just 23 games in his debut season and while he’s yet to be a key figure in the squad, when called upon this campaign, he’s looked the part. “We brought him to Sundowns because he has very rare physical attributes.

Edition 179 – Sesane & Baloni

Featured, iDiski Digital Paper, Local

The 179th edition of iDiski Times is now available, and Velile Mnyandu chatted with Orlando Pirates defender Thabiso Sesane, who has been ever-present for Jose Riveiro’s league leaders this season. Sticking with Orlando Pirates, Velile talked with Bucs midfielder Siphelo Baloni, who is currently out on loan at Chippa United. Sinethemba Makonco spoke with young Cape Town City striker Jody Ah-Shene about the DStv Diski Challenge, being the top scorer at the COSAFA U20 Championship as Amajita won the tournament. Lethabo Kganyago meanwhile previews UWC and Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ participation at the CAF Women’s Champions League which kicks off this

Chiefs Legend Makes Plea With Amakhosi Over Zungu

Betway Premiership, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs legend Mandla Masango has urged his former club to snap up free agent Bongani Zungu. Zungu, 32, surprisingly left Mamelodi Sundowns upon the expiration of his contract at Chloorkop on June 30 and has been in football wilderness since. The forgotten Bafana Bafana midfielder was recently expected to link up with his former mentor Rulani Mokwena in North Africa at Wydad Athletic Club but both parties are said to have failed on agreeing to terms with Zungu now back in Mzansi. Zungu is a decorated league title winner with Glasgow Rangers in Scotland and has won six other

Latest On SA Starlet’s Chelsea Trial

DStv Diski Challenge, English Premier League, Featured, International, Local

Cape Town City sensation Emile Witbooi has arrived in London to start his four-week assessement with Premier League giants Chelsea Football Club. As first reported by iDiski Times, Witbooi, 16, jetted out to England for a one-month assessment after catching the eyes of the EPL side. Witbooi joined City in January from the School Of Excellence and received his first national team call-up early last year when he went to represent South Africa’s U15 in the UEFA U16 International Development Tournament. The 16-year-old sensation was named Midfielder Of The Tournament and Player Of The Tournament during the SAFA U15 inter-provincial tournament. The

Hlungwani Assesses Blom Penalty, Shalulile ‘Offside’ & Miguel Red Card

Carling Knockout Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs conceding a penalty and being reduced to 10 men were both correct decisions by referee Luxolo Badi, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. ‘The Principal‘ insisted that Badi, who had come under heavy scrutiny for his decision-making in the same fixture a month ago, was on top of his game on the afternoon with three key decisions. The first incident was when Njabulo Blom fouled Lucas Ribeiro in the 18-yard area which resulted in a spot kick for Mamelodi Sundowns, with Hlungwani giving props to the referee for making the correct decision. “There’s a penalty given, some

Chiefs Release Official Statement

Betway Premiership, Carling Knockout Cup, Featured, Local

Kaizer Chiefs have released an official statement on the unacceptable pitch invasions and throwing of missiles during their Carling Knockout clash with Mamelodi Sundowns. Amakhosi lost 4-0 on the pitch, ending the club’s hopes of lifting silverware in 2024. But the unsportsmanship behaviour by some spectators off the pitch also wrote the headlines after several pitch invasions interrupted the game. Chiefs confirmed that three fans were arrested and appeared in court on Monday, with Chiefs recommending that “fans who behave badly are banned from attending football matches in South Africa”. Below is the full statement from Chiefs on supporter misbehaviour,

Komphela – What SA Have Learnt From International Football

Betway Premiership, DStv Diski Challenge, Featured, Local

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has highly praised the DStv Diski Challenge and admitted that South Africa might have learnt from international football where young stars like Lamine Yamal are writing the headlines. The country is in the phase where there’s a lot of talent under the age of 20 or older and we have witnessed South Africa’s U20 qualifying for AFCON U20. Currently, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala is amongst Betway Premiership’s top goalscorers with three goals along with Evidence Makgopa and Sundowns strike duo Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro. A month ago, Relebohile Mofoking decided the MTN8