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The South African
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs news: Mayele, Basadien, new striker
Kaizer Chiefs have missed out on several high-profile players in recent years, including Fiston Mayele and Fawaaz Basadien. Both appear to be on the verge of exits, but it's not AmaKhosi luring them away. According to reports, Stellenbosch star Fawaaz Basadien missed practice this morning amid Mamelodi Sundowns' interest, indicating a move to be in the works. Regarding Mayele, the Pyramids striker is reportedly desperate for an exit, albeit leading his side to CAF Champions League glory – the first time in the club's history. 'I asked Pyramids officials about the future of Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, and they told me he's a strong candidate to leave,' Egyptian football journalist Ahmed Shobeir. 'The player received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is close to departing.' 'Honestly, I was very surprised and asked them how they could agree to let him go when he's one of the team's top stars and scorers. They told me the player is determined to leave after receiving the offer from Saudi Arabia and won't be with the team next season.' Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs remain in the hunt for a top-tier striker. Cameroonian striker Ravel Djoumekou, who currently plays for Congo's FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, has reportedly been offered to the club. 'He is an experienced striker who could really help Chiefs at this stage,' a sourced explained. 'He has been offered to Chiefs in their quest to sign a striker and now it's up to Chiefs' scouts and analysts to assess him and make a decision after that. But if they make their decision to sign him, then he would be available.' A second source reaffirmed Kaizer Chiefs' inquiry, saying, 'Of course, the club hasn't finished signings yet. They are still looking at other players. Some you may know, others you may not know. So if this striker is good as they say, then the club would be considering him as well, as it's believed they haven't finished signings yet for this coming season.' 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.
The South African
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates transfer news: Mayele, Basadien, Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates have been prolific this offseason, signing eleven solidified stars, including Oswin Appollis and Tshepang Moremi. However, two high-profile names have remained out of reach, and it appears the ship has sailed as Fiston Mayele and Fawaaz Basadien near exits elsewhere. The latter is heavily linked with Mamelodi Sundowns and was absent for Stellenbosch's training session today, further fuelling speculation of a move to Pretoria. Regarding Mayele, the Pyramids striker is reportedly desperate for an exit, albeit leading his side to CAF Champions League glory – the first time in the club's history. 'I asked Pyramids officials about the future of Congolese striker Fiston Mayele, and they told me he's a strong candidate to leave,' Egyptian football journalist Ahmed Shobeir. 'The player received a very lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is close to departing.' 'Honestly, I was very surprised and asked them how they could agree to let him go when he's one of the team's top stars and scorers. They told me the player is determined to leave after receiving the offer from Saudi Arabia and won't be with the team next season.' Mofokeng remains a mystery A thick cloud of uncertainty is hovering of Orlando Pirates regarding the future of Relebohile Mofokeng, who has several suitors vying for his services, including PSV, Al Ahly, and FC Cincinnati. What's certain is that Mofokeng's father, Sechaba, wants his son to leave Orlando Pirates this offseason. 'My biggest wish is to see Rele overseas in 2025/2026. I'm praying every day. I don't want to see him in the Betway Premiership again this season. I know God will answer my prayers,' Sechaba said. '[Whether it's in] Spain, England, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Switzerland — Rele can play. I believe that with all my heart. Take him to Barcelona? He can play. PSG? He can play. Any country. I'll be happy — but not Saudi Arabia,' he added. 'Not yet. He's still young. He needs to compete in UEFA competitions. If he goes to Saudi now, he won't experience that. Yes, he'd be rich — but happiness is more important. You can have all the money in the world, but if you're not happy, it's worthless.' 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.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns' Ribeiro linked with ‘blockbuster' transfer
'Pyramids is in advanced negotiations with South African club Mamelodi Sundowns,' tweeted Ahmed Shobeir. Lucas Ribeiro has been linked with a move to Egyptian giants Pyramids FC. Picture: Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix Mamelodi Sundowns are in advanced talks with Egyptian giants Pyramids over a deal for Lucas Ribeiro, according to former Egyptian player turned media personality Ahmed Shobeir. ALSO READ: Midfielder confirms Pirates exit 'Pyramids is in advanced negotiations with South African club Mamelodi Sundowns to sign the Brazilian winger Lucas Ribeiro Costa,' read a tweet from Shobeir on Tuesday. 'Blockbuster Deal' 'Honestly, if Pyramids manages to secure the player, it will be a blockbuster deal and a very strong addition to the Pyramids team, especially since they want to sign a new winger to replace Ibrahim Adel.' شوبير ''بيراميدز في مفاوضات متقدمة مع صن داونز الجنوب أفريقي لضم الجناح البرازيلي لوكاس ريبيرو كوستا، بصراحة بيراميدز لو نجح في ضم اللاعب فعلا، هتكون صفقة مدوية، وإضافة قوية جدا لتيم بيراميدز، خاصة أنهم عاوزين يتعاقدوا مع جناح جديد لتعويض إبراهيم عادل'' Read more Midfielder confirms Orlando Pirates departure July 22, 2025 Brazilian forward Ribeiro had another fantastic season with Sundowns, helping them win the Betway Premiership for an eighth successive season. Scoring for Sundowns He also scored against Pyramids in the CAF Champions League final, though it was the Egyptian giants who lifted the trophy, beating Masandawana 3-2 on aggregate. ALSO READ: Ex-Pirates star compares Nkota to Bale Ribeiro has been nominated for the two main Premier Soccer League Awards this season – the PSL Footballer of the Season Award and the Betway Premiership Players' Player of the Season Award. He also finished the season as the top scorer in the Premiership, with 16 goals.
RTHK
2 days ago
- Politics
- RTHK
US announces withdrawal from UN cultural body Unesco
US announces withdrawal from UN cultural body Unesco Donald Trump is not the first American president to pull the United States out of the Paris-based UN agency. Photo: Reuters The United States on Tuesday announced it has left Unesco, saying the UN cultural and education agency, known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes. "Continued involvement in Unesco is not in the national interest of the United States," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said. The US exit was expected under President Donald Trump, who also ordered withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 2017 during his first term. His successor Joe Biden then re-established US membership. Bruce described Unesco as working "to advance divisive social and cultural causes" and being overly focused on UN sustainability goals, which she described as a "globalist, ideological agenda". She also highlighted what she said was the body's anti-Israeli position in admitting Palestine as a state. "Unesco's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organisation," Bruce said. The UN organisation describes its mission as promoting education, scientific cooperation and cultural understanding. It oversees a list of heritage sites aimed at preserving unique environmental and architectural gems, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef off Australia and the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Athens Acropolis and Pyramids of Egypt. Trump was not the first to pull the US out of Unesco. President Ronald Reagan also ended US membership in the 1980s, saying the agency was corrupt and pro-Soviet. The US re-entered under the presidency of George W Bush. (AFP)
Roya News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
US announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against 'Israel' and promotes "divisive" causes. "Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," the State Department spokeswoman said. The US exit was expected under President Donald Trump, who also ordered withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2017 during his first term. President Joe Biden then reestablished US membership. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce described UNESCO as working "to advance divisive social and cultural causes" and being overly focused on UN sustainability goals, which she described as a "globalist, ideological agenda." Bruce also highlighted what she said was the body's anti-'Israeli' position in admitting Palestine as a state. "UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-'Israel' rhetoric within the organization," Bruce said. The UN organization describes its mission as promoting education, scientific cooperation and cultural understanding. It oversees a list of heritage sites aimed at preserving unique environmental and architectural gems, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef off Australia and the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Athens Acropolis and Pyramids of Egypt. Trump was not the first to pull the United States out of UNESCO. President Ronald Reagan ended US membership in the 1980s, saying the agency was corrupt and pro-Soviet. The United States reentered under the presidency of George W. Bush.
