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Al Ahly have confirmed that Pitso Mosimane's second covid-19 test has tested negative, paving the way for the South African coach to sit on the bench ahead of their game against  CONCACAF representatives Monterrey. The news was confirmed on Saturday. Mosimane had tested positive on arrival in Qatar, but the...

Al Jazira head coach Marcel Keizer has heaped praise on Thulani Serero ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup opener on Thursday. The reigning UAE Pro League champions qualified for the tournament by virtue of hosting the showpiece after Japan pulled out last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And ahead...

Pitso Mosimane has announced Al Ahly’s squad for the FIFA Club World Cup and included Percy Tau despite his recent injury. The South African winger picked up an anterior muscle injury, with the club confirming he’s ruled out for four weeks. However, Tau has made the 22-man squad for the tournament...

The 2021 FIFA Club World Cup will be without Auckland City after they withdrew from the tournament on Friday. The New Zealand and Oceania champions informed FIFA that the Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine issues required from the nation's authorities have forced them into the decision. City will now likely be replaced...

FIFA have officially confirmed that the 2021 Club World Cup will take place in the United Arab Emriates, ending the hopes of local fans that South Africa might host the tournament. SAFA recently stated that they decided not host the tournament due to issues in reaching the needed 70 percent...

SAFA have confirmed that they will not make an official bit to host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup in South Africa. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in Japan, but the Asian nation withdrew their interest due to challenges relating to COVID-19. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/fifa-to-host-club-world-cup-in-sa/ South Africa had been rumoured on...

Pitso Mosimane has revealed what Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick told him during a chat at the FIFA Club World Cup. The duo found themselves on opposite ends in the semi-final of the competition as CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly faced then European champions Bayern. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/pitso-why-i-rejected-bafana-offer/ Flick and Mosimane were pictured...

Al Ahly Head Coach Pitso Mosimane has praised his team's character after they finished third in the FIFA Club World Cup. While Bayern beat Tigres 1-0 in the final, Ahly had to get through a penalty shoot-out against Palmeiras, after it ended goalless after 90 minutes. https://twitter.com/alahlyenglish/status/1359947514879893505?s=21 "When you face Bayern Munich,...

Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly team beat Palmeiras 3-2 on penalties in the 3rd/4th playoff at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar. Earlier the game had finished goalless after 90 minutes. https://twitter.com/fifacom/status/1359913840088121344?s=21 Al Ahly lost to Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, while Palmeiras lost Tigres UANL from Mexico. https://twitter.com/TheRealPitso/status/1359961622865936385 Bayern were crowned champions in the...

Al Ahly Head Coach Pitso Mosimane says his team gave their best but couldn't beat the 'number one team in the world', Bayern Munich, in yesterday's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for Bayern in their 2-0 win on Monday, scoring a goal in each half....