Broos Announces Prelim Bafana Squad

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Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November. Bafana only need two points from the two games in Uganda and at home to South Sudan to book their ticket for next year’s AFCON. Broos’ men currently sit in second place in Group K after winning two and drawing two of their four games so far. They could’ve qualified with a win in the last game in Congo Brazzaville but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw. Bafana will return to action on 15 November, when they will face

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Bafana’s Next Home Venue Revealed

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Bafana Bafana will play their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan at DHL Stadium in Cape Town next month. This publication has reliably learnt that Bafana are set to face South Sudan in Cape Town after many of their home games had taken place in Gauteng over the last few years. Hugo Broos’ team, who are one result away from booking their place at next year’s finals, will face Uganda away in the first of their two final qualifiers on 15 November, before hosting South Sudan four days later. It will be the first Bafana game

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Makhanya Earns Praise After Stellar Showing In MLS Next Pro

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South Africa youth international defender Olwethu Makhanya has earned praise for his display as he steered Philadelphia Union II into the Eastern Conference finals. Makhanya, 20, has yet to make his first team debut in Major League Soccer for Philadelphia Union since his lucrative R8.5-million transfer from Stellenbosch. However, his performance in the playoffs and season overall will no doubt attract attention from the first team and potentially elsewhere as his career reaches a crossroads. The towering striker netted the opening goal in the 1-1 draw against Crown Legacy, the reserve team of Charlotte, before scoring in the 5-4 penalty

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Kemiso’s Plea To Chiefs Squad

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Kaizer Chiefs winning a trophy this season is imperative for their Chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung Sr, according to his daughter, Kemiso. Chiefs are currently a decade into the worst trophy drought since the club was formed over 50 years ago by their iconic leader. Their rebuilding project since he moved away from being completely hands-on in the day-to-day running of the club has not yielded fruits and the 2023/24 season was an all-time low, having finished 10th in the league. But the arrival of Nasreddine Nabi and his technical team, added to some astute off-season signings has brought hope once

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All 2024 Ballon d’Or Awards Winners

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The 2024 Ballon d’Or awards gala took place in Paris on Monday and here are all winners. The first trophy of the evening went to FC Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal (17), who won the Kopa Trophy for the Best Young Player. It wasn’t FC Barcelona’s only trophy as the Spanish giants were also named Women’s Club of the Year, while Aitano Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Their rivals Real Madrid were named Men’s Club of the Year, while Carlo Ancelotti won the Men’s Coach of the Year award, but the Spanish giants opted to boycott the awards after

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Final Yashin Trophy Ranking & Williams’ Position Revealed

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The final ranking of the Yashin Trophy was revealed after Emiliano Martinez lifted the award for the world’s best goalkeeper. Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was present at the Ballon d’Or awards gala after being one of the final 10 nominees. Wiliiams is the first player based in Africa nominated for the award and finished in ninth place overall. Meanwhile, Martinez won the award for the world’s best goalkeeper, defending his trophy after leading Argentina to the Copa America title.

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Chiefs Give Shock Injury Update

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Edson Castillo will be sidelined for four to five months after fracturing his fibula against SuperSport United. Castillo had received his first start under Nasreddine Nabi after previously impressing off the bench, but it only lasted 33 minutes. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp Channel for all latest SA football news directly to your phone. Early signs weren’t great after he had to leave the pitch on a stretcher and Chiefs now confirmed the damning assessment. “It is with great dismay that we announce that Edson Castillo will be sidelined for a period of four to

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Man Utd Identify Next Coach Favourite

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Manchester United have Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim as their main target to repalce Erik ten Hag, according to The Athletic. Earlier on Monday, United had announced the sacking of Ten Hag after nearly two-and-half years at the club, with the defeat to West Ham United and dropping to 14th on the Premier League log being the final straw. Watch EPL, PSL, Carling & Nedbank Cup For Just R69 United initially announced Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim coach, but reports on Monday evening emerge that they are working on a deal to sign Amorim. The 39-year-old is said to be open

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Final 2024 Ballon d’Or Ranking Revealed

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The 2024 Ballon d’Or awards gala is taking place on Monday evening in Paris, and a large part of the ranking has been released already. There are still minor question marks as to who will win the main award, after early reports by Marca stated Vinicius Junior would win this year’s Golden Ball. However, later in the day reports emerged that the whole Real Madrid delegation cancelled their travel to Spain after being informed by Manchester City that Rodri will win the Ballon d’Or and not Vinicius. While the spots 11 to 30 were revealed in the early evening, the

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