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With Mamelodi Sundowns prepraring to go to the FIFA Club World Cup, there are a few players who look set to miss out on the trip. 

Sundowns will be travelling to the USA next month to take part in the 32 club competition and are in Group F with Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan.

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Sundowns are unlikely to travel with all their five first team goalkeepers for the competition, with Reyaad Pieterse believed to not be heading to the competition. 

Left-back Asekho Tiwani sustained an injury while on duty with the national under-20 team during the Africa Cup of Nations and it remains to be seen if he will recover in time. Right-back Zuko Mdunyelwa’s place in the squad travelling to the USA is uncertain, as is the case with midfielder Ntando Nkosi, who has been part of the first team this season at Chloorkop. 

South American attacker Matias Esquivel is expected to leave Sundowns when the season ends and the Siya crew understands he also won’t be part of the team.

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All the players who were loaned out for the season will not be travelling with the team. This means the likes of Sipho Mbule, Ricardo Goss, Lebohang Maboe, Sifiso Ngobeni, Etiosa Ighodaro, Ishmael Watenga, Rushine de Reuck and Thembinkosi Lorch will not be travelling with the team.

Coach Miguel Cardoso will be determined to lead the Tshwane giants past the group phase as they look to make history.

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With Marcus Rashford rumoured to be unlikely to stay at Manchester United once he returns to the club, the Englishman’s preferred transfer destination has reportedly been revealed.

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According to The Express, the forward wants to sign with Aston Villa following his relatively successful loan spell with the West Midlands club. During the mid-season window, it was alleged that the 27-year-old wanted to sign for Barcelona, but with Villa ultimately winning the race to acquire his talents for the rest of the 2024/25 campaign, it seems that working under Unai Emery has swayed him towards wanting to stay at Villa Park.

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The two-time European champions have a £40 million (R968 million) option to sign the England international, but whether they will be able to trigger it will likely depend on which European competition they end up qualifying for next season. 

Emery’s side face Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in their final two league matches of the season — the two sides in the English top flight with the worst form over the last five games, and as they are currently in sixth, they will be fancying their chances of making it into the UEFA Champions League again.

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One sticking point regarding Rashford, however, is his mooted £350 000-per-week (R8.4 million) wages. That would make him Villa’s highest-paid player, and the same report claims that he has sought out the services of agent Pini Zahavi in an attempt to potentially secure a move to the Blaugrana — a club the Israeli agent has close ties to, should a preferred move to Villa fall through.  

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Fadlu Davids claims that their CAF Confederation Cup final opponents RS Berkane are a scary prospect to come up against.

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The Orange Boys have been on a tear both domestically and continentally this season. Moin Chaabani’s charges comfortably won the Botola Pro Inwi and have only lost one match in CAF competition thus far — their semi-final second leg against CS Constantine.

After winning the league for the first time in the club’s history, the 2024/25 Moroccan champions will now be looking to make more history by winning a third Confederation Cup. However, in their way stands Davids’ Simba. 

The South African needed to defeat Stellenbosch FC to make it to the club’s first final appearance in the competition, but the Capetonian claims he is coming up against a scary team.

“We must first analyse our team’s performance, what good performance we gave in the last match, and how we can manage the matches better, because football in Africa depends on momentum, how to manage matches, when you are superior, and how to exploit the available opportunities,” the Reds of Msimbazi boss told Pan Africa Football.

“Of course, we know when to defend and how to be disciplined, because they are scary on their home field in Berkane.” 

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“It’s a small stadium, very similar to KMC Stadium, but with a bigger capacity, and the fans are watching you closely. It’s a scary stadium, but we’re starting our preparations with the intention of going there and getting a positive result.” 

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Eric Tinkler, the current Sekhukhune United head coach, has revealed his long-standing ambition to coach in Europe’s top leagues, speaking in an exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma.

While several South African coaches have recently found success across Africa – including Egypt, Morocco, and Tanzania where Fadlu Davids is currently excelling – Tinkler has his sights set beyond the continent.

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The former Bafana Bafana midfielder, who enjoyed a successful playing career in Europe, shared his coaching aspirations with Soccer Laduma.

With the likes of Rulani Mokwena, Bradley Carnell, Pitso Mosimane and Davids working abroad in recent times, the Siya crew asked Tinkler, one of South Africa’s most highly-rated coaches about his aims to coach outside the PSL.

“Yes, I would one day want to go and coach in a top league in Europe. It has always been my plan to go and coach in Europe. That’s my dream. But you know, it’s not always that a dream becomes a reality but I will work on it, that one day I can go to coach in Europe,” Tinkler told Soccer Laduma.

But, what about coaching in other parts of Africa? More PSL legends are moving around Africa recently, even Benni McCarthy who’s the Kenya national team mentor.

“No, I am not talking about North Africa, West Africa or Asia. I am talking about top leagues. That has been my plan since I started coaching,” Tinkler underlined to Soccer Laduma.

The former Orlando Pirates coach acknowledged the significant challenges South African coaches face when attempting to make the leap to European football.

“As much as that’s my dream and plan to go and coach in Europe, it’s not easy for a coach to come from South Africa and go to coach in Europe. But you know, they say where there is a will, there is a way. I am not giving myself any time frame but that has been my plan and my dream,” Tinkler added.

The 54-year-old Sekhukhune United mentor has been making waves domestically, recently being named the Betway Premiership Coach of the Month for April after leading his side to an impressive run of three wins and two draws during the month.

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Tinkler’s European ambitions come at a time when his stock is rising in South African football. Under his guidance, Sekhukhune have emerged as one of the league’s most organised teams in the past month, demonstrating tactical discipline and resilience.

With his wealth of experience both as a player in Europe and his coaching journey through various PSL clubs including Pirates, Cape Town City, and Maritzburg United, Tinkler possesses a unique perspective that could potentially translate to success abroad. While the path for South African coaches to European leagues remains challenging, Tinkler’s continued success domestically keeps his dream very much alive.

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With the season nearing its conclusion, one of South Africa’s biggest clubs has reportedly begun finalising decisions on player departures, with a defender who recently secured his place as a non-foreign player surprisingly heading for the exit door.

The experienced international, whose South African citizenship was expected to strengthen his position at the club, now appears set to continue his career elsewhere with interest emerging from abroad.

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As previously reported by Soccer Laduma, defender Edmilson Dove was previously expected to stay at the club when his contract expires in June but now insiders have indicated that the Mozambican could leave the club with interest from the Middle East.

“At first with the team still looking at signing a new left back they were looking at keeping Dove as a local player but now it’s believed that the club has reached a decision not to renew his contract at the end of the season. They are looking at bringing in some of their targets including Fawaaz Basadien and Hussein Mohamed and also promote Kabelo Nkgwesa. That’s why they are  believed to be releasing Dove,” the source told Soccer Laduma.

Meanwhile a second insider stated that there is interest in Dove from a team in the Middle East.

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“All I can say for now is that it is a team from the Middle East. I am not sure of the country but it is apparent that the deal is as good as done and that’s the other reason why Chiefs haven’t renewed his contract when it expires at the end of the season,” the second insider revealed.

The Mozambican international joined Amakhosi in 2022 after he was released by Cape Town City on a two-year contract which was extended at the start of the current season.

After recovering from injury which he suffered while in the pre-season camp in Turkey, Dove started playing only in January and has so far featured in a decent amount of league games.

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Soccer Laduma contacted Chiefs for comment on the issue but there was no response at the time of publishing.

This decision signals a significant shift in Chiefs’ defensive planning under coach Nabi, with the club apparently prioritising new acquisitions and youth development over retaining certain experienced players.

As Chiefs continue their squad overhaul following their Nedbank Cup triumph, this potential move represents just one piece of what promises to be an extensive summer of change at the Soweto giants.

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Wydad AC has reportedly confirmed that Rulani Mokwena’s successor has been announced.

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The club revealed that Amine Benhachem, who took over as interim coach after Mokwena announced he would leave the club, has now been appointed as the new permanent head coach, Sport7 announced.

Benhachem reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Moroccan giants and club president Hachim Ait Menna has decided to place his trust in the 49-year-old following his successful tenure as assistant coach.

The Moroccan reportedly created a positive environment within the squad and created a lively atmosphere in the dressing room. 

Ait Menna will grant Benhachem full authority to determine the list of departing players, identify squad gaps, and propose new signings ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. 

The Moroccan enjoyed a brief yet successful stint as interim coach, winning all three games in charge of the side after the club granted South African head coach Rulani Mokwena ‘special leave’ until the end of the season. 

Mokwena was set to depart The Red Castle due to inconsistent performances and a replacement was lined up before Benhachem’s alleged appointment. 

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Benhachem will oversee Wydad’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign as the Moroccan side will play UAE’s Al Ain and European powerhouses Manchester City and Juventus. 

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