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AmaZulu are believed to have four names on their shortlist to replace Benni McCarthy, with former Kaizer Chiefs' coach Stuart Baxter reportedly one of the candidates. President Sandile Zungu will have to make some big calls ahead of the 2022/23 season, with the next head coach appointment also showing in...

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs star Siphiwe Tshabalala has spoken about the special relationship he has with former coach Steve Komphela. The pair worked together at Naturena during Komphela's time in charge at Chiefs between 2015 and 2018. Tshabalala has expressed how Komphela was more than just a...

Mamelodi Sundowns first-team coach Steve Komphela has taken to social media to break his silence after Masandawana’s shock exit from the CAF Champions League. The reigning DStv Premiership champions lost 3-2 on aggregate to Petro de Luanda after drawing the second leg of their quarter-final 1-1 at the FNB Stadium...

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena says he cannot comment on the red card of Steve Komphela, as he did not see anything. The Masandawana technical bench was reduced by a man after their senior coach Steve Komphela was sent off during the match against Swallows FC on Sunday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/mngqithi-questions-lakays-bafana-omission-broos-responds/ However, Mokwena says...

Mamelodi Sundowns first-team coach Steve Komphela has joined the long-standing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 54-year-old who joined Masandawana’s technical team last season is seemingly also enjoying international football. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/komphela-responds-to-fallout-rumours/ On Wednesday, Komphela was asked to pick between Messi and Ronaldo, and, although trying to stay diplomatic, he explained...

Steve Komphela has responded to rumours that there had been a fallout between Mamelodi Sundowns’ coaching trio. A report in Soccer Laduma claimed that the three Downs coaches, Manqoba Mngqithi, Rulani Mokwena and Komphela “aren’t seeing eye to eye”, citing reliable sources close to the club. Komphela, who works as senior...

Rulani Mokwena has insisted that rumours of Steve Komphela being chased by Orlando Pirates did not distract Mamelodi Sundowns this season. The Masandawana co-head coach addressed local media ahead of his side’s MTn8 semi-final first leg against Golden Arrows on Saturday. Mokwena was asked whether the rumours around first-team coach Komphela,...

AmaZulu head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed why he might call his coaching rival Steve Komphela for advice this season. The 43-year-old has seen his side lose their first two games of the 2021/22 and campaign after being knocked out of the MTN8 by Cape Town City before losing their...

Mamelodi Sundowns first-team coach Steve Komphela has come out in defence of new striker Pavol Safranko after his penalty miss against Kaizer Chiefs. Safranko joined the club from Romanian side Sepsi this window but started his first official game from the bench. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/komphela-defends-khune-chiefs-keeper-responds/ However, the 26-year-old came on in the second half...

Steve Komphela has defended Itumeleng Khune after the Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper was seen close to Mamelodi Sundowns’ celebrations on Sunday. The Masandawana first-team coach saw his side beat Amakhosi on penalties in the MTN8 quarter-final on Sunday following a penalty shootout. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-gives-update-on-dolly/ Khune was seen close to Downs’ celebrations around their goalkeeper...