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AmaZulu midfielder Hendrick 'Pule' Ekstein reveals that Bafana Bafana's record goalscorer Benni McCarthy always wanted to work with him and was influential in his decision to return home.   Ekstein moved to Europe after his departure from Kaizer Chiefs in 2019. He enjoyed a two-year stint in the Azerbaijan Premier...

AmaZulu midfielder Hendrick Ekstein has revealed discipline as one of the biggest lessons he learnt in Europe. Ekstein spent five years at Kaizer Chiefs between 2014 and 2019 before moving overseas. He enjoyed a two-year stint abroad first time out with Sabah FC in the Azerbaijan Premier League in 2019,...

The 182nd edition of iDiski Times is now available, featuring Sinethemba Makonco’s interview with former Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo who is set to face Orlando Pirates with his Algerian club CR Belouizdad this week in the CAF Champions League. Staying with the CAF Champions League, we bring you...

AmaZulu have extended the stay of midfield maestro Hendrick Pule Ekstein after an impressive season. Ekstein, 33, has been a pillar of the AmaZulu team this past season, featuring in 30 matches across all competitions with five-goal contributions, scoring three goals and setting up two more. The 33-year-old won several Man...

AmaZulu midfielder Hendrick Ekstein says he will not blame referees for making what appeared to be a wrong call against Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership match last weekend in Umlazi.  Ekstein was denied what would have been his first goal this season by referee Thabo Mkhabela when he blasted...

AmaZulu playmaker Hendrick 'Pule' Ekstein has opened up about Romain Folz being 'redeployed' as Ayanda Dlamini stepping in as interim head coach. Folz has been confirmed as the new technical director and taking out of the role as first-team head coach a month after being handed a new three-year contract at...

AmaZulu FC duo of Hendrick Ekstein and Veli Mothwa are targeting maximum points when they face Maritzburg United in the KwaZulu-Natal Derby on Sunday. Ekstein, who made six appearances for Usuthu so far, says playing good football without scoring will not take them anywhere - as pointed out in a...

Former Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Pule Ekstein has explained he joined AmaZulu because he had been in contact with Benni McCarthy for two years already. The 30-year-old returned to South Africa after leaving Azerbaijan outfit FK Sabail on free transfer. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/benni-responds-to-calls-he-must-join-pirates/ Ekstein says that McCarthy’s influence made his decision easy and he...

Benni McCarthy has given the reasons why he was keen to add Kaizer Chiefs duo Kgotso Moleko and Philani Zulu as well as Pule Ekstein to his squad. McCarthy confirmed the arrivals of Moleko and Ekstein in a press conference on Thursday, even though the club are yet to unveil...