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Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha says there isn’t much pressure for his side after losing to Egypt in their AFCON’s second group-stage match. South Africa were handed a 1-0 defeat by 10-man Egypt at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Friday evening. Hugo Broos’ troops will be aiming for a positive...

Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has named Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha as his favourite player with the long-range shots he unleashes. The 25-year-old lanky attacker was a key figure for the Buccaneers under Jose Riveiro in the past two seasons but has somewhat been relegated to...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits the inconsistent game time of midfielders Sipho Mbule and Thalente Mbatha is something he is monitoring closely. Mbule and Mbatha have become regular names in Broos' selections of late but have been victims of an over inflated squad at Pirates this season. ALSO READ:...

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says two key omissions from the squad were tactical decisions and rotation of the squad. Ahead of their second leg CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie, where they needed to overturn a 3-0 loss against St Eloi Lupopo; Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa...

Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has likened Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha to former FC Barcelona star Paulinho, following an impressive performance with Bafana Bafana. Mbatha was part of the team that beat Lesotho 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Free State Stadium on Friday night. ALSO...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has given a word of praise on the calibre of Sipho Mbule, saying he brings a wealth of experience with them. Mbule, 27, has won three trophies with former club Mamelodi Sundowns - two League titles and the African Football League and speaking to iDiski...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says playing for the club has changed his life in a good way while it also has its disadvantages. Mbatha joined Pirates on loan from the now defunct SuperSport United two seasons ago before earning himself a long-term contract at the Buccaneers last season playing...

The 215th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. In this week’s edition, Matshelane Mamabolo looks ahead to the start of the 2025/26 campaign and speaks to Mamelodi Sundowns legend Ernest Mtawali ahead...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has bemoaned the team's missed chances but still believes that their good away record will get them over the line. The Buccaneers were held to a 0-0 draw in the CAF Champions League first-leg semifinal by Pyramids FC at FNB Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ: VAR...

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha has dismissed allegations that he recently arrived drunken at training and has been suspended by the club. There had been claims in local media that Mbatha was unable to take part in a recent training session after arriving intoxicated. ALSO READ: Midfielder Stops...