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Retired South African striker Nathan Paulse believes that a player like Erling Haaland wouldn’t be appreciated by the local fans if he played in South Africa, as it shows in the criticism of Evidence Makgopa.   Paulse is moulded the same way as the Orlando Pirates forward and knows all...

The 235th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Ahead of joining Bafana Bafana for the AFCON, Lethabo Kganyago caught up with one of the new stars of the squad, Polokwane City’s Thabang...

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune says Evidence Makgopa reminds him of former Kaizer Chiefs striker Kingston Nkatha. Khune played alongside the Zimbabwean forward at Chiefs between 2012 and 2015 where the latter scored 16 goals in 69 appearances. ALSO READ: Ghana Coach Gives Assessment Of Bafana Ahead Of AFCONBroos...

Orlando Pirates leapfrogged Mamelodi Sundowns to the top of the Betway Premiership table after defeating 10-men Durban City 2-0 at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. The opener came from Evidence Makgopa in the first half, his second consecutive goal after scoring the winner against Chippa United last time out. Meanwhile,...

Botswana national team head coach Morena Ramoreboli has explained why Hugo Broos is fond of a striker like Evidence Makgopa. Ramoreboli spent a brief period working with Broos, assisting the Belgian coach in selecting the squad for the team’s first matches under his leadership. He revealed that although Broos had a...

Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane hailed the trio of Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners saying they each bring something different to the national team. Makgopa and Foster have led the Bafana attack alongside Mohau Nkota while Rayners is still out with injury. All the forwards are also doing...

The 230th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo chatted with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star Aubrey Modiba about his ambitions at club and national team level ahead of the...

Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa has emphasized the importance of winning cup games after their CAF Champions League disappointment. The Buccaneers were dumped out of Africa's elite club competition at the hands of DRC outfit Saint Eloi Lupopo this past weekend going down 5-4 on penalties despite winning the second...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says two key omissions from the squad were tactical decisions and rotation of the squad. Ahead of their second leg CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie, where they needed to overturn a 3-0 loss against St Eloi Lupopo; Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his selection of Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. Makgopa, 25, was called up as a replacement for the injured Iqraam Rayners, and returns to the squad for the first time since November 2024. Amid some people doubting Broos' selection, the Belgian tactician has...