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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 28: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso during the Nedbank Cup, quarter final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United at Lucas Moripe Stadium on March 28, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has hit out the decision to schedule their Nedbank Cup quarter-final just days before their CAF Champions League quarter-final.

The Brazilians needed a late strike from substitute Jayden Adams to secure a 1-0 win over Sekhukhune in extra-time on Friday.

Sundowns will now have to switch attention to their Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Esperance.

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“First of all, we should clearly understand what we’re doing here today. This match should not have been played today and it’s important that people that are responsible in South Africa for football understand that the clubs defend their country,” Cardoso told SuperSport TV.

“At the moment, we are playing football and there’s a team that we’re going to play Tuesday that’s preparing themselves, resting and having the players in proper conditions to play the next game that’s the Champions League match.

“We should not be here today and at the same time it’s the third time we score legal goals that are not given, we scored a goal in the 90th minute, it’s a clear, clear goal and again we are punished by a bad decision. It’s important that people that are in charge of football take responsibility.

“I think that Mamelodi Sundowns for many years have been defending South African football very well abroad and in the country, and that should be taken into consideration and respected.”.

When asked about preparations for Esperance, he added, “Well, after what happened today, I think what we need to see who is able to play in the best conditions. I repeat we shouldn’t have played the match today. It’s not normal to play this match.

“In Tunisia, the people protect the team that play in the Champions League and Confederation Cup and it’s a long time they’re waiting for the next match. They’re travelling safe, in peace, preparing themselves and we’re playing football thank you very much,” he concluded.

Brian Baloyi of Kaizer Chiefs Legends during 2024 Toyota Cup Curtain Raiser match between Kaizer Chiefs Legends and Bloemfontein Celtic Legends on 28 July 2024 at TOYOTA Stadium in Bloemfontein

Legendary South African goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has issued a stark warning about the country’s alarming goalkeeping crisis, calling for urgent action from both SAFA and football clubs.

The former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper believes the lack of young, locally developed goalkeepers in the PSL and the Motsepe Foundation Championship is a national emergency that demands immediate intervention.

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With an overwhelming reliance on foreign goalkeepers across Mzansi’s top leagues, Baloyi fears that the next generation of shot-stoppers is being sidelined, leaving the national team in a precarious position.

Unless drastic measures are taken – similar to Egypt’s ban on foreign goalkeepers – Baloyi warns that South African football could face long-term repercussions.

Talking to Soccer Laduma, his message is clear: leadership at all levels must step up before it’s too late.

“Yeah, we have a goalkeeping crisis, and we need to treat it as such as a country. My call is not only to SAFA but to the football clubs as well. SAFA can only do so much, and the onus is on the clubs really to play their part. So, where we’re sitting now, with the problem that we have with goalkeeping is that 60% of the clubs in the PSL are playing with foreign goalkeepers. Understandably so, everyone wants a polished product, and they want experience. And then you go to the First Division, almost 80% of the clubs in the league are playing with foreign goalkeepers. So, if you look in the last 10 years, almost every second club that comes up from the First Division is coming with a foreign goalkeeper. So, our young goalkeepers are playing only in the DDC (DStv Diski Challenge). The national coach, Mr. Broos, spoke about it last recently. Our number two and our number three in the national team, they’re 29 years old or so. So, you look at Chiefs and Pirates, they’re number one, and number twos are like 28, 29. No youngsters,” Baloyi told the Siya crew.

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“And then you go to SuperSport, number one, number two, 29, 30 years old. Then you go to TS Galaxy, you go to Chippa, they’re all playing with foreign goalkeepers. So, where are the youngsters playing? Playing in the DDC? You look at our junior national team goalkeepers, none of them is playing in the PSL. None of them is playing in the First Division. So, I’m saying, at some point as a country, you have to get to a point where you’re not going to ask about leadership. We need leadership from our national association. We need leadership from the PSL. And leadership in what sense? Egypt, at some point realised that they have a problem with goalkeepers. And they’ve been, till today, in Egypt, you can’t play with a foreign goalkeeper. You make some people happy; some people are not happy. But when you make such a decision, who is benefiting from that? It’s the country. So, the country is more important than anybody. We need to make such bold decisions as a country. The clubs will never be happy, but this is a decision that has to be made between the national association, government, and the PSL,” he added.

“We’ve had this problem with strikers for many years. We never addressed it, till today. And now the problem is with the goalkeepers, and we’re not addressing it. We have to address it as a national crisis, an emergency, and come up with some solutions. So, for now, and for the next three, four years, we just have to pray that Ronwen (Williams) doesn’t get injured, and that Ronwen doesn’t get suspended, and that we have him playing for the next few years,” Baloyi concluded.  

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 01: Tashreeq Morris of Kaizer Chiefs and Malibongwe Khoza of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 30: John Maduka coach of Royal AM during the Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Royal AM at Peter Mokaba Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Polokwane, South Africa. (Photo by Philip Maeta/Gallo Images)

A Ligue 1 club chief has admitted to trying to lure Paul Pogba to his team.

A European club chief has made a major admission about possibly signing Paul Pogba.

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The French midfielder is now eligible to return to football after his suspension from the professional game ended earlier this month.

In September 2023, the playmaker was initially handed a four-year ban after he tested positive for a prohibited substance, but saw the sentence reduced to an 18-month suspension after appealing the first verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Lagny-sur-Marne native is now a free agent after Juventus decided to terminate his contract last year, but Pogba remains a wanted man as many clubs are allegedly interested in signing him. One of the teams tipped as frontrunners to land his services is Olympique de Marseille.

The rumours linking the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner intensified during this campaign’s mid-season transfer window, but ultimately no deal materialised. However, Marseille president Pablo Longoria has now admitted that they could still be keen on bringing him to the Stade Vélodrome.

“We had the opportunity, there were some conversations, and we’ve considered this possibility,” he told El Larguero.

“Looking to the future, he’s obviously a player of an important level, and a name like that on the market is always valuable.

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“Looking ahead, we’re focused on the end of the season, and perhaps in three weeks we’ll have a clearer vision of the plan. Obviously, a player like that on the market is something to be valued.”

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA – MARCH 11: Keagan Dolly of TS Galaxy F.C. during the Betway Premiership match between TS Galaxy and SuperSport United at Mbombela Stadium on March 11, 2025 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

TS Galaxy are already looking beyond Keagan Dolly’s playing career and have long-term plans in place for the 32-year-old midfielder once he decides to hang up his boots.

The Mbombela-based club is keen for Dolly to follow in the footsteps of Bernard Parker and Vuyo Mere, who both enjoyed successful playing careers at Galaxy before transitioning into coaching roles at the club.

Dolly joined Galaxy in November last year, and after a slow start due to fitness issues, he has firmly established himself as a key figure in coach Adnan Beganovic’s side.

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The talented midfielder has made 14 appearances this season, scoring three goals, including two in back-to-back games against Golden Arrows and SuperSport United. His vision and creativity have made him a vital part of Galaxy’s midfield setup, and he continues to deliver on the field.

When Dolly initially signed with Galaxy, it was on a one-year deal, with an option for an additional year. As the season progresses and Dolly maintains his form, the possibility of a contract extension has become more likely. However, the club’s vision for Dolly goes beyond just his playing career.

Siya Sources have confirmed that Galaxy have already identified a potential coaching role for him once he decides to retire.

This strategic approach mirrors the path of Parker and Mere, who both played well into their 30s and transitioned to coaching roles within the club. Galaxy sees immense value in experienced players like Dolly, and the club is keen on integrating them into its future coaching structure.

For now, Dolly continues to contribute significantly to Galaxy’s on-field efforts. But with a potential contract extension and a coaching role in the future, his legacy at the club is set to extend far beyond his playing days.

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Al Ahly could reportedly lose millions of rands should they decide to leave the Egyptian Premier League.

Al Ahly will reportedly face huge financial losses should they proceed with their threat to leave the Egyptian Premier League.

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Earlier this month, the Red Devils refused to play the fierce Cairo Derby against arch-rivals Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League because a foreign referee would not be officiating the encounter. The White Knights honoured the fixture, while the Red Devils refused to pitch.

As a consequence, Zamalek were awarded a 3-0 victory by the Professional Clubs Association. Unhappy about the decision, the Club of the Century appealed the verdict, but now the Egyptian Olympic Committee has upheld the initial ruling, and the White Castle are now three points behind Marcel Koller’s side.

One of the threats that Ahly made prior to the Cairo Derby was that they would potentially leave the Egyptian Premier League if their request to have a foreign referee was not fulfilled.

For not playing in the derby, it is alleged that they have incurred a hefty financial loss, including TV broadcasting rights, sponsorship, stadium advertisements, TV advertisements, and losses from sponsoring companies, which have amounted to 220 million (R79.3 million) Egyptian pounds.

A source has informed Kooora that the record CAF Champions League winners could lose even more money should they follow through on their threat.

“Al Ahly’s losses will not stop at 220 million (R79.3 million) Egyptian pounds and the loss of the league title, but they may increase if they insist on not completing the league. These losses could reach another 100 million Egyptian pounds (R36 million) from sponsors and another 60 million (R21.6 million) Egyptian pounds from TV broadcasting of the remaining matches, bringing the total to 380 million Egyptian pounds (R136 million) if the competition is not completed,” the anonymous source has said.

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The same publication claims that the club is waiting for the return of chairman Mahmoud El-Khatib before making a definitive decision on whether to continue in the top flight this season.

Andrew Phiri of Zambia during the 2024 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Mens Championship match between Comoros and Zambia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha on 02 July 2024

With Orlando Pirates preparing to make significant squad reinforcements for the upcoming season, the Soweto giants have been linked with promising Zambian striker Andrew Phiri.

This comes after the club opted not to sign any players during the January transfer window, raising expectations for an ambitious recruitment drive.

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Reports indicate that Pirates have already secured an agreement for Baroka FC winger Kabelo Kgositsile.

Now, attention has shifted to Phiri, who plies his trade with FC MUZA in Zambia’s top flight.

The 23-year-old forward is understood to have caught the eye of the Buccaneers’ scouting team and is on the radar of the Zambian national team, further enhancing his credentials. 

Should Phiri join Pirates, he would follow in the footsteps of some of Zambia’s finest players who have donned the black and white jersey, including Isaac Chansa, Collins Mbesuma, Perry Mutapa, and the late Justin Shonga.

Meanwhile, Zambian publication Bolanews has quoted FC MUZA’s chief executive officer, Joel Kabika, confirming that Phiri may have travelled to Mzansi during the recent FIFA international break for an assessment.

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“I can confirm that he is out attending trials, yes,” said Kabika, as per the publication. “He will be away for the next 10 days,” the official has been quoted as saying.  

With Pirates eager to bolster their attacking options, Phiri’s potential arrival could be a major boost for the Buccaneers as they prepare for the new season.

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By Masebe Qina

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Kaizer Motaung and Irvin Khoza

With reports emerging of a possibility of the PSL increasing the number of teams to 18, Soccer Laduma looks at the financial implications and why it’s not likely to happen. 

With Royal AM giving the Premier Soccer League scheduling complications, there’s been talk that the PSL executive is considering having 18 teams in the league, which is something they had until Ria Stars and Free State Stars were liquidated, reducing the number of clubs to 16.

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The Siya crew has been giving insight into why it’s unlikely to happen. With three knockout competitions in the PSL, and clubs participating in the CAF competitions, there are at times concerns over fixture congestion. A cost of including two more teams in the top flight would be high for the PSL, with grants going to the teams every month. 

The increase of teams would cost the club bosses even more, considering the amounts of money required to host matches and to travel and secure accommodation.

There’s been an issue of club chairman struggling to run their clubs financially, which has led to quite a few of them deciding to sell their statuses.

According to a source who has spoken to the Siya crew, there are concerns over the buying and selling of clubs that would create even more uncertainty when there’s more clubs in the top flight. And with clubs often struggling to find sponsorship to keep them afloat, it’s going to be a challenge to keep clubs alive in the long run.

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“I see people talking about an 18-team league. That thing is not going to happen. They need to call a BOG (Board of Governors) with all 32 members. It’s something that needs to be discussed and agreed upon. It’s going to affect promotion and relegation.

“Already, as it is, the league is not making enough money. So, they would have to spend about R30 million per club and that’s too much. Where is that money going to come from? This thing of the 18-team league won’t happen.”