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Latest FIFA Rankings Announced

FIFA have announced the latest world rankings, with Bafana Bafana remaining in 11th spot in Africa. Bafana are unbeaten in their last 14 games under Hugo Broos, winning seven and drawing the other seven. ALSO READ: Riveiro On Social Media Criticism Of Maswanganyi Mngqithi Hits Back At Broos Over Mokoena Comments However, Bafana's...

CAF Release Statement On ‘Unacceptable’ Nigeria Treatment

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have released a statement on the "disturbing and unacceptable experiences" of the Nigeria Men's Football Team upon their arrival in Libya. The Super Eagles had arrived in Libya on Sunday evening but were not allowed to leave the airport, with players and officials claiming...

Edition 175 – Pirates, Kwayiba & Ellis

The 175th edition of iDiski Times is out, and we look back at Orlando Pirates’ victory over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final. Banyana Banyana are set to play several high-profile international friendlies and Lethabo Kganyago talked to head coach Desiree Ellis about her plans. Velile Mnyandu caught up with Chippa...

Ndah Opens Up On Pirates Captaincy

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has opened up on receiving the captain's armband by Jose Riveiro this season. Ndah, 26, has had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign, finding the back of the net once in Bucs' five matches so far. ALSO READ: Doctor – I’d Have Loved To See...

Pirates Star Returns To International Football

Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah has made his first appearance for Nigeria since January 2022. Ndah, 26, has had a great start to the 2024/25 campaign, captaining Pirates and even finding the back of the net. His club form has earned him a recall to Nigeria and he made his first...

Shock U-Turn In Nigeria Coach Search

Nigeria are still without a new head coach after German tactician Bruno Labbadia has opted against becoming the new man in charge. This comes after the Nigeria Football Federation had already announced Labbadia as new head coach. ALSO READ: Pirates Star Called Into Nigeria Squad Broos Unconcerned About Nigeria For World Cup...

Pirates Star Called Into Nigeria Squad

Orlando Pirates centre-back Olisa Ndah has been called up into Nigeria's latest squad. Ndah, 26, has been one of the main pillars in Jose Riveiro's Pirates line-up since returning from his long injury layoff last season. He has featured in all three games for the Buccaneers this campaign and has even...

Official: Nigeria Appoint New Coach

Nigeria have appointed Bruno Labbadia as the national senior men's new head coach with immediate effect to spearhead their 2025 AFCON & 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns. Labbadia, 58, is a German coach who has been roped in for the Super Eagles job after talks with the likes of Janne...

Nigeria Suffer Shock Loss

Just four days after drawing with Bafana Bafana, Nigeria suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Benin as their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification continues to stutter. The Super Eagles scored the opener via Raphael Onyedika after 27 minutes, but found themselves trailing at half-time. Goals from Jodel Dossou after 37 minutes...

Broos Calls For VAR After Nigeria Clash

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has rallied behind calls for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Broos' charges held the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Themba...

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