Latest news with #CapeTownCityFC
The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Khanyisa Mayo and new Tunisian
Kaizer Chiefs are still firmly keen on signing Khanyisa Mayo after missing out on the 26-year-old forward in 2023. The former Richards Bay FC and Cape Town City FC star famously joined Algerian giants CR Beloizdad an hour before the Glamour Boys called his agent in September 2023. With Amakhosi in the market for experienced attacking talent, Mayo's father, Patrick, has revealed that the Soweto giants called him in recent days. 'Yes, Kaizer Chiefs called me last week to find out if I would give Khanyisa my blessing to join the club,' his father, Patrick, told Kick Off . Kaizer Chiefs target and CR Belouizdad star Khanyisa Mayo challenged by Orlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula in a CAF Champions League game at the Orlando Stadium. Image: Goal 'It is Khanyisa who will decide whether he wants to join them. I told Kaizer Chiefs I would be happy to see Khanyisa at the club because that would be a historic moment. He would be following in his father's footsteps, and that would make me a proud father… Full story here. Kaizer Chiefs players worked with a strength and conditioning specialist in the Netherlands, courtesy of head coach Nasreddine Nabi. Zghal stepped in after the team's regular conditioning coach, Majdi Safi, who is at Naturena with the rest of the squad, after he was unable to travel with the club… Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Monnapule Saleng and Sipho Mbule
Orlando Pirates will compete in the Betway Premiership without Monnapule Saleng for the first time in three years. The 27-year-old from Bloemhof, North West, has left the club on loan after delivering 25 goals and 17 assists in 70 games since June 2022. According to Orlando Pirates' rather shocking statement, Saleng has moved to his former club Orbit College on a season-long loan. Orlando Pirates news: Zakhele Lepasa and Oswin Appollis Monnapule Saleng gets away from Cape Town City FC's Tshegofatso Nyama. Image. SABC Sport ' can also confirm that an agreement has been reached with Orbit College FC for the loan of Monnapule Saleng,' the club stated. 'The 27-year-old will spend the 2025/26 season with the newly crowned outfit… Full story here. Kaizer Chiefs news: Mduduzi Shabalala and Kgaogelo Sekgota Orlando Pirates are currently in Marbella preparing for the looming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, under the newly appointed Moroccan head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou. What caught our attention wasn't just his appearances, but the unusual squad number marked on his training kit: 39 — a far cry from the more traditional central midfield numbers. Is it a true symbol of a fresh start or a statement of humility, especially given Mbule's well-documented bad-boy image? Some Orlando Pirates fans believe it may simply be a pre-season number that could change once the final squad list is confirmed… Full story here. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates announce big decision on star winger
Orlando Pirates will compete in the Betway Premiership without Monnapule Saleng for the first time in three years. The 27-year-old from Bloemhof, North West, has left the club on loan after delivering 25 goals and 17 assists in 70 games since June 2022. According to Orlando Pirates' rather shocking statement, Saleng has moved to his former club Orbit College on a season-long loan. Appollis' Orlando Pirates jersey number spotted Monnapule Saleng gets away from Cape Town City FC's Tshegofatso Nyama. Image. SABC Sport ' can also confirm that an agreement has been reached with Orbit College FC for the loan of Monnapule Saleng,' the club stated. 'The 27-year-old will spend the 2025/26 season with the newly crowned outfit.' Jersey number spotted: New Orlando Pirates winger Moremi According to whispered reports, the club is punishing Saleng over last season's contractual dispute, with rumours of Kaizer Chiefs and Al Ahly showing interest in him. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Lee Miles spotted at Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates have added another technical team member. The Betway Premiership club have snapped up Lee Miles. Formerly with Cape Town City FC, Miles served the Citizens as Head of Sport Science and Performance, starting as a junior in June 2018. As reported by iDiski Times last week, Miles has become Orlando Pirates' fitness coach after former coach Jose Riveiro departed with Carlos Nodar Paz. Orlando Pirates haven't announced this midfielder Miles has become the third new technical arrival alongside coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and the biokinetics specialist Dylan Cox. Orlando Pirates transfer news: Teenage winger Head coach: Abdeslam Ouaddou Assistant head coach: Mandla Ncikazi Second assistant head coach: Ryan Jacobs Strength and conditioning coach: Helmi Geldich Goalkeeper coach: Tyron Damons Biokinetics specialist: Dylan Cox Fitness coach: Lee Miles. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Does Gayton McKenzie have a plan for 'empty' Cape Town Stadium?
Following Cape Town City FC's sensational relegation from the Betway Premiership on Wednesday, the Mother City – and the Western Cape for that matter – won't have a team in next season's Betway Premiership. That will leave the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point, built to host matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, empty for the 2025/26 football season. The Citizens were beaten 1-0 by Orbit College at Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg on Wednesday which sealed their fate. They will play in the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) next season. One wonders if Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has a plan up his sleeve. McKenzie was vocal last week regarding the City of Cape Town's plan to turn part of the Athlone Stadium's parking lot into a mixed-use development. McKenzie was adamant that 'We will never allow this, never ever.' It's unclear who McKenzie meant by 'we'. He went on to add that 'we' 'have plans to attract big matches' to Athlone – without mentioning what sport he was referring to. He may now need another plan to 'attract big matches' to the Cape Town Stadium … As a reminder, Cape Town City FC won seven, drew six and lost 15 of their 28 Betway Premiership matches last season to finish 15th in the standings. They scored a league-low 15 goals and conceded 31. Durban City will replace Royal AM in the Betway Premiership next season, with Orbit College also now joining the top flight at the Citizens' expense. Unless Cape Town City FC can buy their way back into the Betway Premiership – stranger things have happened in South African football – they face a daunting task to fight their way back to the top tier. Wednesday, 11 June: Casric Stars 0-0 Orbit College Saturday, 14 June: Cape Town City FC 0-0 Casric Stars Wednesday, 18 June: Orbit College 1-1 Cape Town City FC Saturday, 21 June: Orbit College 1-0 Casric Stars Wednesday, 25 June: Orbit College 1-0 Cape Town City FC Monday, 30 June: Cape Town City FC vs Casric Stars – 15:00 Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
