Official: SSU Announce New Signing

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Betway Premiership outfit SuperSport United have confirmed the signing of former Sekhukhune United striker Tashreeq Morris on a one-year deal. The former Ajax Cape Town and Cape Town City forward underwent a medical with the Tshwane outfit on Thursday in order to beef up coach Gavin Hunt’s attack this term. Matsatsantsa seem to have found an option following the long-term injury to their all-time top goal scorer Bradley Grobler, who is only expected back from a groin operation in 2025. Hunt’s charges made the announcement of Morris on Friday afternoon via their social media page. Join the iDiski Times WhatsApp

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Ofori Praises Stephens Ahead Of Stellies CKO Clash

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New AmaZulu FC goalkeeper Richard Ofori highly praised Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens ahead of their Carling Knockout last 16 tie tonight. It’s been close to a month since Usuthu announced the signing of Ofori, who was a free agent after leaving Orlando Pirates at the end of June. The Ghanaian international is yet to make his debut for AmaZulu. Ofori has close to 10 years of Premier Soccer League experience, he has seen the growth of some players in the country and Stellies goalminder Stephens is one of those players. The former Maritzburg United shot-stopper highly praised Stephens stating

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Pogba Opens Up On Mourinho Fall Out

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has described his relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time at the club as that of “a boyfriend and girlfriend” though he admits he still holds a great deal of respect for the “Special One”. Pogba, 31, who recently saw his four-year ban from football, for alleged doping, shortened to 18 months, enjoyed a difficult relationship with Mourinho who brought the Frenchman back to the club from Juventus for £89million in the summer of 2016. According to the Mirror, Pogba was caught in awe as to why his relationship with Mourinho turned sour. “Our

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Hunt – He Should Get 100 Caps For Bafana

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SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt believes teenager Neo Rapoo is the best left-back in the country. The South Africa youth international has been on the fringes of the first-team squad since the age of 16 due to his immense potential showcased in the club’s development. But last season, which was touted as his breakthrough campaign was marred by a serious injury and ruled him out of contention for selection. Having turned 19 in August, Rapoo has now stepped up from his disappointment and is cementing his place in the club’s starting line-up. “I don’t want to put pressure on

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Downs Ladies & UWC Discover CAF WCL Opponents

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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the University of Western Cape have avoided each other in this year’s edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League which will commence next month. The draw, which was conducted on Friday afternoon at Complex Mohammed VI, Sale in Morocco, saw The Queens of the Continent pitted in Group B alongside Egyptian side Tutankhamun, Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) FC and Nigeria’s Edo Queens. Sundowns qualified automatically by virtue of being defending champions and will be looking for their third title after winning it in 2021 and 2023. All the other sides in the group are making

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PSL Make Important Carling Knockout QF Draw Announcement

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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that the 2024/25 Carling Knockout quarterfinal draw will take place on Sunday, 20 October, after the round of 16 fixture between Richards Bay FC and Sekhukhune United. Defending champions Stellenbosch FC begin their cup defence with an away tie against AmaZulu FC at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday, as they look to unseat a new-look Usuthu side who recently roped in Arthur Zwane and Vusumuzi Vilakazi as co-coaches. The tie commences at 19:00. On Saturday, in the earlier afternoon kick-off at 15:00, cup specialists Orlando Pirates host newcomers Magesi FC eSgodini while

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Former CT Spurs Midfielder Closing In On MFC Move

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Former Cape Town Spurs midfielder Thabiso Mpame is closing in on sealing a move to Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Kruger United. Mpame was part of the Urban Warriors squad that gained promotion to the Betway Premiership after five years of wait but never got the chance to play topflight football as he was released. He then joined Casric Stars on a one-year contract but terminated his contract just six matches into the new campaign. The 27-year-old helped Stars finish in seventh place in the 2023/24 season even though he mostly featured from the bench.  iDiski Times understands that Mpame is

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Riveiro On ‘Exceptional’ Ndah & Options In Long-Term Absence

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Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is confident the squad can overcome the Olisa Ndah injury blow and continue their impressive form this season. Pirates retained their MTN8 title for a third consecutive season before the recent FIFA international break, a three-peat for the Spaniard since his arrival. And they achieved it without their influential Nigeria international defender, who has been confirmed to be ruled out for the rest of the year with a tibia fracture. Nkosanathi Sibisi stepped in for the towering defender who formed an impressive partnership with Thabiso Sesane this season as they beat Stellenbosch 3-1. “We

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Nabi Lauds Hunt, Cites Ref Error For Pirates Defeat

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi says Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United is a major challenge and they could have beaten Orlando Pirates had it not been for refereeing error. Ahead of their first-round Carling Knockout tie at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium this weekend, the new Chiefs coach takes on the former Amakhosi mentor for the first time. The four-time league winners have endured an indifferent start to the season but are clearly targeting the title, as stated at the start of the season by club CEO Stan Matthews. While they acknowledged the league may be a bridge too far

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