Larsen Provides Motupa Update Ahead Of Chiefs Clash

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Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen has confirmed that former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Gift Motupa has suffered a hamstring injury as they prepare for Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday. Motupa joined Magesi at the beginning of the season following his short stint at Baroka FC with the 30-year-old so far just making two appearances against Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City before suffering a minor set-back. With the likes of Wonderboy Makhubu, who is on loan from Babina Noko, Edmore Chirambandare, Rhulani Manzini, and Menzi Ndwandwe leading the attacking line, Larsen emphasized that Motupa will have to work hard to get into

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Jordaan And Cosafa Leaders Make Major Annoucement

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The President of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Dr. Danny Jordaan has made an announcement ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. SAFA called a media press conference on Wednesday at the SAFA House headquarters in Nasrec, with the FA Presidents of Malawi (Fleetwood Haiya), eSwatini (Peter Simelane), Zambia (Andrew Kamanga) and Botswana (Tariq Babitseng). Jordaan’s vice presidents, Bennet Bailey, Linda Zwane and Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao were also in attendance as they announced their endorsement of Dr. Patrice Motsepe to run for a second term as President of the Confederation of African Football. “It’s

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Tinkler Reveals Approach Ahead Of Crunch Sundowns Tie

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Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler is targeting maximum points against Mamelodi Sundowns, saying he won’t be changing his approach. City missed an opportunity to break into the top eight after a goalless draw against newcomers Magesi FC and now have Sundowns lined up before traveling to Durban to face Richards Bay in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals. Tinkler bemoaned not being able to collect maximum points against Magesi and has now boldly said there’s no other way but to go for maximum points against Sundowns. “Why would I have a different approach? Tinkler told iDiski Times. “Remember what I

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Exciting Stellies Talent Signs Pro Contract

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Stellenbosch FC youngster Tylon Smith has signed his first professional contract with the club at the age of 19. The towering centre-back, who is a local Stellenbosch boy hailing from Jamestown, has been rewarded for his efforts with the DStv Diski Challenge squad where he played part in their Engen Knockout, Engen Champ of Champs, and DDC triumphs last season. Despite having already featured for the senior side as an unused substitute during Stellies’ Nedbank Cup encounter against Milford FC last season, and the recent CAF Confed Cup matches against Nsingizini Hotspurs and AS Vita, the Amajita defender, only just

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Riveiro On Mofokeng Form & Pirates Depth

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says it’s a luxury to have the quality he has in his squad as they grapple with several injuries in their congested fixture schedule. Pirates beat TS Galaxy 2-0 in a hard-fought encounter in Mbombela on Tuesday evening with the squad without Tapelo Xoki, Olisa Ndah, Monnapule Saleng, Deano van Rooyen and Patrick Maswanganyi due to injury. But it hasn’t affected their form in the league, with six wins from six games, as Thalente Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng scored against the Rockets, with the latter, in particular, in supreme form of late. “He’s contributing

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Bundesliga Side Inspire Youth At Totalsport Safe-Hub in Alexandra

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A coaching team from Bundesliga club 1.FSV Mainz 05 visited Totalsport Safe-Hub in Alexandra for a special training day, organised in partnership with Bundesliga collaborator AMANDLA Safe-Hub. Former Mainz 05 player and academy coach Joerg Conrad, along with his team, engaged and inspired over 80 young players. Boys and girls aged 8 to 16 from ANFLA enjoyed a variety of competitive games and developed technical skills in a dynamic, play-based environment. This visit marked Mainz 05’s second trip to Safe-Hub Alexandra this year, following former Mali national player Bakary Diakité’s appearance in May. Adding to the unique experience, participants joined

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Ellis Hails Banyana Despite Narrow England Loss

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis was impressed with her side’s performance despite going down 2-1 to England in a friendly international on Tuesday night. The African champions gave a good account of themselves in a highly competitive match against the European champions in their back yard as they continue to prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Banyana created better chances in the game especially in the second half but were let down by their decision making and final touch in the final third. Ellis admitted the performance was a much better cry

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Seema Reveals What Mbule Did With R100k Carling Cheque

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Sekhukhune United head coach Lehlohonolo Seema has hailed “genuine guy” midfielder Sipho Mbule for his great gesture after he split his R100,000 Carling Knockout Cup winnings amongst the players. “The Master Chef”, who is currently on a season-long loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, opened his goalscoring account for Babina Noko on Tuesday night in their 2-0 Betway Premiership win over Richards Bay. Speaking to the media after the match, Seema has been raving about Mbule since his arrival at the club and how he has integrated himself into the group. “He has done something that you can see he’s a genuine

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Riveiro Lauds Pirates Mentality After Galaxy Win

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has lauded his side for showing mental strength to overcome TS Galaxy who he felt dominated them at stages of the game. Pirates made it six wins from their opening six league games to move six points ahead of second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns, who face Cape Town City this evening. Thalante Mbatha and Relebohile Mofokeng scored goals in each half, in a thrilling game in Mbombela where the Rockets suffocated the Buccaneers with their high-pressing for most of the game. “It’s the game we expected, every time we come to Mpumalanga to face Galaxy it’s

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