In this week’s iDiski Times e-paper I looked at the 11 standout u21 players in SA from this past season - 5 of whom played for one of the Bafana Bafana teams in the last week, while a few others just won the u20 AFCON! Sign up to read now for free here: bit.ly/42BjpMM

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 ‼️ Manchester City have announced the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.

"We didn’t find the second Themba, that type of player. But maybe we can solve it in another way..." Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has hinted that we may have found a player closer to Themba Zwane in Sinoxolo Kwayiba. idiskitimes.co.za/bafana-bafana/…

"It can't be about Kaizer Chiefs because they've got a coach... and I think coach Nabi has earned credit." Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena has shut down rumours he could join Kaizer Chiefs. idiskitimes.co.za/transfer-centr…

"In these 23 players I think Mbokazi – he is still 19 – today he impressed me a lot.: Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena believes Mbekezeli Mbokazi is among three players who raised their hand for future selections by Hugo Broos. idiskitimes.co.za/bafana-bafana/…

🚨 𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✌️ ▪️ Nasreddine Nabi has survived the chop ▪️ Several new faces expected before Netherlands camp ▪️Question marks on Matlou, Potsane, Kwinika, Ntwari & Zwane ▪️ Fringe players & talents could be loanded out ▪️ Pirates duo signed, new Bafana

"It was an error, it’s normal. Dove has been out for a long time with injury now he is coming [back] but he is a very good player. Mozambique coach Francisco Conde has defended Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove following his costly error against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday.

𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁 & 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗜𝘀: Orbit: Moerane, Mabele, Potsana, Nhlapo, Batsi, Vilakazi, Koapeng, Matsemela, Modimoeng, Jingana, Mokgosi Stars: Wendeu, Chokoe, Sebetlela, Mlilo, Thokolo, Semache, Chauke, Moukete, Rakwena, Agoe, Erasmus #PSLPlayoffs

“Our goal at this stage is to qualify for the round of 16 as a first step." Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro has boldly stated his side’s ambitions at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, saying they want to reach the knockout stage and also discussed facing Lionel Messi.

𝗛𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘: Orbit 0-0 Stars #PSLPromotionPlayoffs

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗦 🇿🇦🇺🇸 Mamelodi Sundowns have had their first training in the US. 📸 Mamelodi Sundowns FC

"A lot of those positives came out in today’s game. And I’m delighted for the team that they get a win that we deserve." Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy was left impressed with his charges after picking up his first win in charge. idiskitimes.co.za/sa-stars-abroa…

𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪🤝 Orbit College & Casric Stars could not be separated as they played to a 0-0 draw in the #PSLPromotionPlayoffs opener on Wednesday afternoon.

🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Bafana Bafana's B side will face Comoros in the COSAFA Cup semi-finals after the iselanders topped Group D ahead of Morena Ramoreboli's Botswana. The semi-final will take place on Friday, 13 June.

"You have 35 players you have to leave players at home. You can’t do it; you can’t go with 35 players to America..." Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says Thapelo Maseko being left out of Mamelodi Sundowns’ Club World Cup squad doesn’t have any bearing on his place in the

"I think he could do something or carry on what Riveiro started. Definitely, Pitso has got the capability." Former Orlando Pirates captain Thabo Mngomeni has expressed how happy he was when he read rumours of Pitso Mosimane being linked with his former club.

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 ‼️ Both Thembinkosi Lorch and Cassius Mailula have been included in Wydad AC's official squad for the FIFA Club World Cup. 📸 Wydad Athletic Club

Where would you like to see Percy Tau go next? ▪️ Mamelodi Sundowns ▪️ Orlando Pirates ▪️ Kaizer Chiefs ▪️ Qatar/Saudi Arabia ▪️ Other?

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 ‼️ Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are both keen to sign SuperSport United left-back Neo Rapoo ahead of the new season. Story by Lorenz Köhler ✍️ idiskitimes.co.za/transfer-centr…