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In a mouthwatering DStv Diski Challenge clash, league leaders Orlando Pirates will host title contenders Stellenbosch FC while Kaizer Chiefs take on struggling Marumo Gallants. Pirates aim to extend their winning run to six matches when they face title contenders Stellenbosch on Saturday. The Buccaneers remain the only side yet...

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs remain unchanged with four players each in the updated Carling All Stars XI, but Mamelodi Sundowns have gained one more player. The Brazilians only had Vincent Sithole in the line-up last week, but diminutive midfielder Marcelo Allende has since been voted in which means AmaZulu's...

Langalibalele Sports Academy senior coach Wonder Mnguni has revealed how they discovered Orlando Pirates starlet Mbekezeli Mbokazi saying he knew immediately that the 20-year-old was a special talent. Mnguni told iDiski Times journalist Sinethemba Sithole in edition 225 of the newspaper that Mbokazi joined the Academy mid 2023 coming from...

Kaizer Chiefs' winless run continued after a 1-1 draw with Sekhukhune United while Mamelodi Sundowns hammered AmaZulu 3-0 in Sunday's DStv Diski Challenge fixtures. Siwelele FC picked up three points away from home as Siphesihle Jeza's solitary strike in the 15th minute was enough to see them beat ORBIT...

Orlando Pirates extended their winning streak to five matches after coming from a goal down to beat Lamontville Golden Arrows, while Stellenbosch FC left it late to beat TS Galaxy.  Stellenbosch kicked off the Saturday fixtures away from home against Galaxy. The Cape Winelands side walked away with massive three...

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Bongani Sam has resurfaced at Chippa United as he hopes to impress Luc Eymael.  Sam, 28, left Chiefs at the end of July after spending one season at the club during which he failed to make an official appearance due to injuries. ALSO READ: Nabi Breaks...

Mbekezeli Mbokazi's academy coach Wonder Mnguni has joined the voices that are comparing the Orlando Pirates centre-back to the side’s former player Mbulelo 'OJ' Mabizela. Mbokazi has shown his defensive prowess for the Ghost and Bafana Bafana since being promoted from the Pirates development side in January. ALSO READ: Mbokazi’s...

Mbekezeli Mbokazi academy coach Wonder Mnguni has poured cold water on allegations that the Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana centre-back is older than he actually he is. Mbokazi, who turned 20 in September, has been a revelation since being promoted from the Pirates development ranks in the second half of...

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...

The 225th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Sinethemba Sithole caught up with Wonder Mnguni, who coached Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Langalibalele Academy, before his move Orlando Pirates,  and how he always knew...