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Stadium Management South Africa Director Bertie Grobbelaar has confirmed that the FNB Stadium pitch will not be in its best condition for the Soweto Derby on 3 May because the hybrid pitch system, installed over 10 years ago, has reached its lifespan. The biggest fixture on the local football calendar...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes both South African sides will be knocked out in the semi-final second legs of the CAF Champions League. Both Sundowns and Pirates failed to take advantage at home, collecting goalless draws against Al Ahly and Pyramids, respectively. ALSO READ: Khanye Makes Bold Downs Claim...

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has broken his silence on rumours linking him with the Orlando Pirates job to replace Jose Riveiro next season. The South African tactician is currently Africa's most successful club coach, but he has been out of a job since parting ways...

Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge head coach Joseph Makhanya says winger Relebohile Mofokeng has got a great balance where one would swear, he was made up like on Play Station. The 20-year-old came from the hands of Makhanya into the first team two seasons ago and has consistently been impressive for...

The 201st edition of iDiski Times is now available, and this week, Matshelane Mamabolo looks at the CAF Champions League semi-finals as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates face Al Ahly and Pyramids respectively in the second legs in Egypt, after goalless draws in South Africa. Rob Delport, meanwhile, caught up...

Former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani has explained why the Video Assistant Referee made the right decisions in Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns' CAF Champions League semi-final first legs. The VAR was in action in both of Pirates and Sundowns' games, ruling out goals for their opponents from Egypt - but, according...

School of Excellence Coach Masimanyane Xali who mentored Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng has heaped praise on the youngster however says the only thing missing from the player is goals. Mofokeng’s contribution and impact in the Pirates first team has been clear for everyone to see in just two seasons...

School of Excellence coach Masimanyane Xali has explained why Orlando Pirates young sensation Relebohile Mofokeng uses his skills differently for results and not applause. Mofokeng bust onto the professional scene two seasons ago following his promotion to the first team and has won hearts of football lovers even those not...

Orlando Pirates head coach says his inexperienced squad deserve unwavering support after moments of frustrations from supporters during their first leg semi-final against Pyramids. Pirates managed to come out with a 0-0 draw at FNB Stadium with two goals ruled out by Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) for the Egyptian Premier...

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro reckons that his side’s goalless draw with Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League semi-finals on Saturday was a good game which should have produced goals. Pirates who are the remaining unbeaten side in the competition couldn’t score in their backyard while the opposition...