Mbokazi Claims MOTM Honours As Kabini Sees Red

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Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi delivered a standout performance this past weekend, earning Man of the Match honours, while Samukele Kabini saw red in his outing. Mbokazi played a key role in helping Chicago Fire secure a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United, keeping a clean sheet, which also earned him a nomination in the Team of the Matchday – although on the bench. Elsewhere in the USA, Bongokuhle Hlongwane featured for eight minutes as Minnesota United edged San Diego 2-1, while Olwethu Makhanya completed the full match in Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 win over CF Montreal. Kabini was shown the red

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Cardoso Cautious Ahead Of ES Tunis Return Leg

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has affirmed that their CAF Champions League second leg tie against Espérance Sportive de Tunis is only halfway. Sundowns did themselves a huge favour this past Sunday by winning away in Tunisia in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. This was Sundowns’ first away win in the CAF Champions knockout stages since April 2023, when they won in Algeria beating CR Belouizdad. It’s also a big achievement as they ended ES Tunis’ unbeaten run at home in the CAF Champions League, which lasted for two years. Despite winning away, Sundowns shouldn’t think it’s

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SportyTV Secures 2026 FIFA World Cup Pay Broadcast Rights In South Africa

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SportyTV has confirmed it has secured the FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in South Africa, in a deal that will see all 104 matches of the tournament made available to local audiences on a Pay TV basis. The agreement represents a major escalation for the platform, which entered the South African market less than 12 months ago through the broadcast of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. ALSO READ: All Teams Qualified For 2026 World Cup ConfirmedOfficial: Ghana Appoint Former Bafana Coach The World Cup deal positions SportyTV as a significant player in one of Africa’s most competitive sports

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Ellis On Banyana’s Focus For Algeria Test

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says in hindsight the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, has been a blessing in disguise for her side as they now have more time to prepare. Ellis’ comments come ahead of Banyana’s first international friendly against Algeria at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. This match will be followed by a second friendly against the same opponents on Friday. These games will be followed by two friendlies against Japan in June. The 2022 African champions have been drawn in Group B with Tanzania, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso

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Kaze Hails Shabalala’s Resurgence

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has praised Mduduzi Shabalala for showing signs of a return to form, with the midfielder providing an assist for Flavio Silva’s opening goal in Sunday’s 2-0 Betway Premiership victory over TS Galaxy. Shabalala’s contribution was a bright spark in a commanding performance from Amakhosi, and Kaze was quick to acknowledge the 22-year-old’s journey through a difficult patch. “Shabalala is a player with very big potential, it’s true that there was some time he felt disappointed with his performances, and the harsh critics that came to him,” Kaze said. The Burundian coach noted that adversity is

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Sekhukhune Settle On Tinkler Replacement

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Sekhukhune United assistant coach Paulos Masehe is set to take charge of the side on an interim coach basis. Babina Noko are yet to confirm the exit of head coach Eric Tinkler, with whom they held discussions regarding a settlement agreement on Monday, as they aim for a new chapter. Latest information received by iDiski Times states that Masehe will take over on an interim basis until the end of the season and he will be assisted by former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Andre Arendse. The 42-year-old knows Babina Noko inside out, as he has been serving at the club for

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Hlungwani On Why Pirates Were Denied Late Goal In Stalemate

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Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has applauded Christopher Kistoor for his bravery in correctly disallowing Orlando Pirates a goal in their 2-2 stalemate against Richards Bay last Friday. With the Buccaneers trailing 2-1 in the 89th minute, Andre De Jong thought he had levelled matters after challenging Richards Bay goalkeeper Ian Otieno to tumble the ball over the line. Despite Kistoor first pointing to the centre line, meaning awarding the goal, he then overuled himself after De Jong was adjudged to have fouled the goalkeeper. Hlungwani has now dissected the incident, arguing that the New Zealand international had indeed fouled

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Official: Ghana Appoint Former Bafana Coach

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Ghana have appointed former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal, and Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Queiroz to lead them during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars recently dismissed Otto Addo after two defeats to Austria (1-5) and Germany (1-2) in their two games during the international break. Addo had lost his last four games in charge, with defeats to South Korea (0-1) and Japan (0-2) during the November international break. The Black Stars had missed out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but did book their ticket for the World Cup after winning eight out 10

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Jabu Shares Advice With Mofokeng

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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates winger Jabu Mahlangu has extended his words of advice to in-form star player Relebohile Mofokeng. Mofokeng has been in the news a lot lately for all the right reasons after scoring five goals in two matches as well as bagging back-to-back Man of the Match accolades. The 21-year-old has also been voted as the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for February and March, which has seen him peak at the right time as they chase for the league title which is now a two-horse race with Mamelodi Sundowns. Mofokeng also took his tally

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