Ghana On The Brink Of AFCON Disaster

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Ghana are on the brink of not qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 defeat to Sudan on Tuesday afternoon at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya. Sudan, coached by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has now taken four points off the West African giants in their last two games in Group F leaving Ghana on two points. Ahmed Hamed Mahmoud and Al Hilal attacking talisman Mohamed Abdelrahman found the net in quick succession after the hour mark for a memorable victory. Falcons of Jediane and Appiah are now on course to return to

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Broos Names Strong Bafana Starting XI vs Congo

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made one change with Iqraam Rayners replacing Lyle Foster in attack for their 2025 AFCON Qualifier second leg clash against Congo Brazzaville at the Alphonse Massemba-Débat Stadium this evening. South Africa showed no mercy to the Congolese in a one-sided first leg affair at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, running out convincing 5-0 victors. Hugo Broos’ men occupy second spot in Group K behind leaders Uganda who beat minnows South Sudan 1-0 to also keep their undefeated run in the qualifying campaign intact. With a win today, Bafana would

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Man United Make Surprise Sir Alex Decision

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As part of their cost cutting drive, Premier League giants Manchester United are said to have brought to an end a multi-million-pound agreement with their legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. After stepping down as manager in 2013, the 82-year-old became a global club ambassador and club director, reportedly pocketing around £2.16million-a-year for over a decade. United’s minority owners INEOS have now reportedly ended the agreement after a face-to-face meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over football operations at the club since buying a stake, as first reported by The Athletic. Further reports have suggested that Ratcliffe reached an amicable

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Chippa Planning A Party For Bafana Midfielder

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Chippa United defender Justice Chabalala has expressed their excitement at Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s inclusion in the Bafana Bafana fold, saying they’re planning a party for him. Kwayiba was a late substitution in Bafana’s 5-0 thumping of Congo, earning his third cap for the national team in front of his home fans, having previously featured in the COSAFA Cup. The Eastern Cape-born player received a late national team call-up after Jayden Adams was dropped for alleged discipline issues. Chabalala praised Kwayiba’s professionalism and the work he puts in, stating that he deserves to be in the national team. “We are happy for

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Jomo On Broos As Bafana’s Rise Continues

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Former Bafana Bafana head coach Jomo Sono has lauded Hugo Broos and stated he’s proved everyone wrong. Broos is closing in on Clive Barker’s record as the longest-serving coach in the South Africa national team history, and he’s doing it in style. Appointed as the successor to Molefi Ntseki, when national morale in the Bafana squad was arguably at its lowest following the failure to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, there’s been a 180-degree turn under his guidance. Despite failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a youthful, inexperienced approach to his squad selection,

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England Identify Next Coach

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Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel is in pole position to become the new England manager, succeeding Gareth Southgate who quit after the Euros. Tuchel has been out of work since leaving Munich in May after just one season in charge at the Allianz Arena. The FA are said to be in talks with representatives of Tuchel to become the new England boss, according to Sky Sports, with Lee Carsley currently overseeing the Three Lions on an interim basis. After initial enquiry to Pep Guardiola’s camp in July yielded no developments, the FA reportedly made Tuchel their primary

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Makonco Named SAJFA Young Journalist Of The Year

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Our very own journalist Sinethemba Makonco was named SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year at Tuesday’s awards gala. Makonco, 28, joined iDiski Times in March 2022 and has never looked back since. His dedication to uncovering breaking news stories, especially during the transfer window, has now been recognised by the South African Football Journalist Association, basically his peers. “Emerging talent Sinethemba Makonco emerged triumphant in the Young Journalist Award,” a SAFJA statement read. “Makonco’s impressive work and dedication to the field earned him this well-deserved recognition. The SAFJA awards serve as a platform to inspire and uplift young journalists like

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How To Watch Bafana In Congo Return Leg

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Bafana Bafana‘s return away leg in their 2025 AFCON Qualifier against Congo Brazzaville at the Alphonse Massemba-Débat Stadium on Tuesday afternoon will be broadcast on SABC 3 and Live Stream on SABC+. Hugo Broos’s troops are just 90 minutes away from securing 2025 AFCON qualification should they come away with maximum points from their trip to Brazzaville. South Africa displayed a dominant effort by thumping the Congolese 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday evening to be within touching distance of featuring at next year’s continental showpiece in Morocco. Bafana sit in second spot behind leaders

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Broos Sends Warning Ahead Of Congo Rematch

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has urged his side to put the 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in their first leg 2025 AFCON qualifier behind them and focus on finishing the job. Bafana and Congo meet at Stade Alphonense Massamba-Debata with a win for the visitors automatically sealing qualification for next year’s event in Morocco with two games to spare while Congo will look to give themselves a glimmer of hope in staying on course in the qualification campaign. South Africa sits second in Group K equal on seven points with leaders Uganda while the Congolese are third with

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