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The South African
3 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns tie down veteran defender
Mamelodi Sundowns have opted to tie down veteran defender Mosa Lebusa for another season. Sundowns had an option to renew Lebusa's initial contract which was set to expire on 30 June. And they have now triggered that option, thus, securing the services of one of their most valuable defenders. The 32-year-old left-footed centre-back featured in 30 competitive matches for Sundowns this past season and scored once. Overall, Lebusa has played 197 and scored nine goals for the Brazilians despite being a central defender. At some point, Lebusa appeared likely to lose his place in Miguel Cardoso's starting line-up following the arrival of Lucas Suarez. Mamelodi Sundowns captain Mosa Lebusa leads his team out during the DStv Premiership 2021/22 match between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns held at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 04 December 2021 © Shaun Roy/BackpagePix 'Mamelodi Sundowns have extended the stay of defender Mosa Lebusa for another season after he had a stellar finish to 2024/25 season,' reads iDiski Times report. 'This publication understands Sundowns opted to activate their option in his contract to prolong his stay at the club until June 2026.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Chaos, crisis and close calls: The bottom four had it all
Magesi FC won the Carling Knockout by beating Mamelodi Sundowns in Bloemfontein in November. Meanwhile, they finished the Betway Premiership in 13th Photo: BackpagePix Image: Backpagepix As the curtain falls on the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season, the spotlight shifts from the title chase to the turmoil at the bottom of the table. In the first part of our season review we look at four clubs faced humiliation, heartbreak and hard lessons in survival — or in Royal AM's case, expulsion. From chaotic boardrooms to sacked managers and historic cup wins, here's how it all fell apart at the bottom of the Betway Premiership Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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What should have been a sporting story turned into a legal circus, largely due to club president Shauwn Mkhize's failure to meet her duties as a law-abiding citizen. This opened the door for SARS to pursue liquidation proceedings. The PSL's delayed response only worsened matters. Royal AM had consistently shown disregard for the league's statutes, governance, and ethics. Their mere participation this season disrupted fixtures and undermined the league's integrity. The good and the bad: Nothing good came from their campaign. Their chaotic involvement brought disrepute to the league and compromised the PSL's obligation to complete the season with 16 teams. Star player: None | Young Turk (U23 player): None | Player on the transfer radar: Siphiwe Cele What's to come: Thankfully, nothing. Admin scrolled a little bit too far 🥹🏆 Guess we've always been a team that never says die#iamCityFC — Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 31, 2025 15th | CAPE TOWN CITY Up and down, and not a lot to show for it The Citizens were inconsistent throughout the campaign and must now battle Orbit College and Casric Stars in the PSL promotion/relegation play-offs. Two coaching changes didn't help. Eric Tinkler was dismissed after a string of poor results, and his replacement, Muhsin Ertugral, initially sparked hope by defeating both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs 1-0. However, the revival was short-lived, and results plummeted again, leading to Ertugral's departure as well. The good and the bad: Ertugral's brief spell included those memorable wins over the Soweto giants. But a 13-match winless run severely damaged their season. Though they picked up four points in their last two matches, a 15th-place finish is a fair reflection of their campaign. Star player: Thulani Serero | Young Turk: Jaedin Rhodes | Player on the transfer radar: Darwin Gonzalez What's to come: Their recent points haul provides hope. They possess enough quality to see off Casric Stars and Orbit College and secure their PSL status. To every supporter who stood by us, thank you! Your loyalty, patience, and belief meant everything this season. We see you. We appreciate you, Matsatsantsa. 💙#MatsatsantsaUnified #ForTheBadge — SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) May 29, 2025 14th | SUPERSPORT UNITED That's the way the cookie crumbles SuperSport United clung to their top-flight status by a thread, finishing just one place above the play-off zone. This was unfamiliar territory for a side known for regular Top 8 finishes. But years of financial difficulties finally caught up with them, as even former head coach Gavin Hunt admitted it was hard to run a tight ship without resources. Amidst speculation of a sale and name change, the team suffered on the pitch. The sacking of Hunt — a man who had just marked his 1 000th league game as coach — was a brutal end to a season already laden with distress. The good and the bad: There was a glimmer of pride as players Neo Rapoo, Thato Sibiya, Thabang Mahlangu and Lazola Maku helped Amajita win the Under-20 Afcon. But domestically, it was all downhill. Star player: Siphesihle Ndlovu | Young Turk: Neo Rapoo | Player on the transfer radar: Ime Okon What's to come: Uncertain. A potential sale and rebranding as Bloemfontein Celtic looms.
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns consider cutting ties with struggling Esquivel
'It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. Matías Esquivel of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership match against AmaZulu FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on February 27, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) Mamelodi Sundowns are exploring another loan deal for Argentine midfielder Matías Esquivel, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club in January 2024 from Club Atlético Lanús. Esquivel was loaned out to Talleres de Córdoba at the start of the current season in a bid to regain form, but he returned to Sundowns three months ago. ALSO READ: Congolese star to remain at Pirates despite limited game time Despite his return, the midfielder has found game time hard to come by, making just one appearance in the Betway Premiership. It was a brief cameo off the bench in a 3-0 win over SuperSport United in February. Before his short stint back in Argentina, Esquivel managed only nine league appearances for Sundowns, scoring a single goal. The club had high hopes for the creative midfielder, but he has yet to live up to expectations. According to a source close to the club, Sundowns are thinking of cutting ties with the 26-year-old, with a possible transfer or another loan spell on the table. 'The move to Sundowns hasn't worked out as the club would have hoped. It's the same as Erwin Saavedra who also struggled to make an impact,' a source told Mgosi Squad. ALSO READ: Pirates midfield signing is a 'done deal' 'The club is trying to move him on and if that doesn't work, a loan move is also being explored to try and help him get back to the level he was at before coming from South America.'
The South African
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs: Nasreddine Nabi breaks silence on shock exit news
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has broken his silence following swirling rumours about his potential departure from the club. After guiding Amakhosi to a long-awaited victory in the Nedbank Cup final against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates, some reports speculated his time at Naturena may end sooner than expected. But Nabi, fresh off delivering Chiefs' first trophy in a decade, made it crystal clear, he's not going anywhere anytime soon. Speaking on Radio947 with Robert Marawa, Nabi directly addressed the speculation, sitting alongside Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. 'I'm very surprised about these rumours and notions because I'm very concentrated for the remaining two games that are coming,' said Nabi as quoted by iDiski Times . 'We are very concentrated for the remaining two games, because it's very important to finish in the top 8.' The Tunisian tactician emphasized his focus remains on ending the DStv Premiership campaign on a high note. Despite the Sunday Times report claiming he will leave by the end of the 2024/2025 season, Nabi insists he still has a mission to complete. Rather than feeding the rumour mill, Nabi doubled down on his loyalty to the club and commitment to its goals. 'I don't want to lose the momentum that the cup has created and still have a contract and I'm not worried about that.' 'I don't think it's the best moment to talk about that.' 'Kaizer Chiefs is my family. I have a mission and responsibility, today I want to enjoy the success.' With two crucial league matches remaining, Nabi aims to secure a top 8 finish and build on the momentum of the Nedbank Cup triumph. His strong message signals stability at the helm, even as media whispers continue in the background. Stay tuned with The South African as Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has broken his silence exit news. Will Nabi stay at Naturena or not? 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
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates keep title race hopes alive
Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates celebrates a goal during DStv Premiership 2023/24 Match between Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium on the 06 April 2024. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Orlando Pirates kept their title race hopes alive with a 2-1 away win over Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday. The Buccaneers opened the scoring through Patrick Maswanganyi but Thabo Matlaba equalised for Arrows. However, Tshegofatso Mabasa, coming from the bench, netted the winner to seal Pirates' win. More to follow… Follow us on Facebook for the latest breaking news, polls - and more!
