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  SAFA DENIES BROOS CONTRACT RUMOURS: "NO NEW DEAL OFFERED " South African Football Association has moved to shut down reports claiming Hugo Broos has been offered a new contract, insisting that the Bafana Bafana head coach remains on his existing deal until 2026. The clarification comes after respected media outlets, including, reported that Broos had been tabled a one-year extension with his current contract set to expire this month. Reports are false and misleading" In a statement released on Tuesday, SAFA said it was concerned by the rumours circulating in the media. "SAFA has learnt with concern of reports and rumours being circulated by respected media houses alleging that Bafana Bafana Head Coach Hugo Broos has been offered or issued with a one-year contract extension," the association said. "SAFA wishes to categorically state that these reports are false, unfounded and misleading." Broos contracted until July 2026 SAFA went on to set the recor...

  GOODMAN MOSELE JOINS CHIPPA UNITED ON PERMANENT DEAL  Chippa United have completed the signing of Goodman Mosele on a permanent deal from Orlando Pirates, iDiski Times has reported. The move ends the midfielder’s four-year association with the Buccaneers and sees him return to the Eastern Cape club on a full-time basis. Mosele was initially scheduled to join Durban City on a season-long loan, but Chippa United hijacked the deal and moved to secure the 26-year-old permanently. Mosele joined Orlando Pirates in 2021 but struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Mayfair.  The Midfielder made 53 appearances in the black and white of Pirates, but spent the majority of his time out on loan gaining game time at Chippa. During his various loan spells at Chippa United, Mosele turned out 55 times for the Chilli Boys and impressed enough for the club to push for a permanent transfer. An official unveiling is expected from Chippa United in the coming days.

BROKEN PROMISE: MAKHANYA WANTS OUT OF PHILADELPHIA UNION AMID EUROPE PUSH *Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya has not returned to the Philadelphia Union* as he pushes for a move to Europe, with the player claiming the MLS club has broken a promise to let him leave. According to The Athletic, the 21-year-old believes there was an agreement in place that would allow him to exit if a suitable offer arrived. The situation has left relations between player and club strained. The standoff escalated after Philadelphia Union rejected a bid from an unnamed Belgian club for Makhanya.  The Union’s position is that any promise made was “general” and that the offer received did not meet their valuation of the centre-back. Makhanya’s camp, however, feels the club went back on its word and are now blocking a deserved step up to Europe. Scottish giants Rangers FC also entered the picture, having *reached out to both Makhanya and the Union* to register their interest. 

  TWO OFFERS ON THE TABLE: LILEPO SET TO CHOOSE ON Kaizer Chiefs winger Glody Lilepo has two offers on the table* and will decide his next move after reviewing personal terms, iDiski Times can confirm. Libyan giants Al Ahli Benghazi and Moroccan heavyweights Raja Athletic Club have both made formal approaches for the DR Congo attacker, with Chiefs having accepted proposals from both clubs. The ball is now in Lilepo’s court. The 28-year-old will weigh up the *personal terms packages* from Al Ahli and Raja before making a final call on his future. Productive but short spell at Chiefs Lilepo joined Amakhosi from French side Valenciennes in January 2025 in a reported R9-million deal. He made an immediate impact. In 56 appearances across all competitions, Lilepo netted 15 goals and provided 5 assists. He was also part of the Chiefs squad that ended the club’s 10-year trophy drought by winning the Nedbank Cup.

  SUNDOWNS TELL MASEKO TO FIND NEW CLUB AFTER AUSTRIA TOUR OMISSION Mamelodi Sundowns have given winger Thapelo Maseko permission to find a new club, via SABC Sport, after leaving him out of their pre-season tour to Austria. The 22-year-old’s future at Chloorkop looks uncertain following the decision, with the Brazilians now open to a permanent exit rather than another loan. No place on Austria tour Maseko recently returned to Sundowns after a loan spell at *Cypriot side AEL Limassol*, where no permanent agreement was reached.  He was not included in coach Miguel Cardoso’s squad for the club’s pre-season camp in Austria, a clear signal that he is not in the club’s immediate plans. The winger initially moved to Cyprus in *January* in search of regular game time after falling out of Cardoso’s plans. It proved to be a productive stint, with *15 appearances across all competitions*, *2 goals and 1 assist* for AEL Limassol. Sundowns want sale, not another loan As previously reporte...

  LUCAS RIBEIRO SET FOR ESPERANCE MOVE AS HE PREPARES TO SIGN   Former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Lucas Ribeiro Costa is set to join Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis, with the Brazilian attacker expected to complete his transfer this week. According to iDiski Times, the 27-year-old is *due to land in Tunisia on Tuesday* where he will *put pen to paper on a three-year contract* with the 4-time CAF Champions League winners. From Spain to North Africa Ribeiro spent last season in Spain with *Cultural Leonesa*, where he featured regularly despite the club’s struggles.  The Brazilian made *31 appearances*, scoring *6 goals and registering 1 assist*. However, Leonesa were ultimately relegated to the *Spanish third division* at the end of the campaign. His performances still caught the eye, and Esperance moved quickly to secure his services as they bolster their attack for both the Tunisian Ligue 1 and continental football. New chapter after Sundowns Ribeiro is no stranger to Af...

  MBOKAZI NAMED CHICAGO FIRE’S MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AND TOP-RATED SA TALENT Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been rated as Chicago Fire’s highest-valued player, with a new market value of *€16-€18 million* according to the latest list released by the *International Centre for Sports Studies [CIES]*. The 20-year-old’s stock has skyrocketed following a standout *FIFA World Cup campaign with South Africa*, where he played *all four of Bafana’s matches* against Mexico, Czech Republic, South Korea and Canada. World Cup and MLS form drive value Mbokazi’s performances on the global stage caught the eye, and he has carried that momentum into Major League Soccer.  His consistency for Chicago Fire has now seen him recognised as the club’s most valuable asset by CIES. The young defender has also been rewarded individually in the US, after being *voted into the Major League Soccer All-Star team*. He will *feature in the MLS All-Star match on 29 July*. Most valuable South Afric...

  STELLENBOSCH FC BID FAREWELL TO HENRI STANIC AFTER AZAM FC MOVE Stellenbosch FC have confirmed the departure of defender Henri Stanic, who has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Azam FC The 24-year-old Belgian centre-back spent just one season with Stellies before heading to East Africa for a new challenge. Stanic exits after 16 appearances Stanic joined Stellenbosch last season and went on to make *16 appearances* across all competitions.  The 24-year-old brought physicality and composure to the backline, and featured as Stellies competed both domestically and on the continent. While he didn’t establish himself as a regular starter, Stanic provided valuable depth and was part of the squad that pushed for silverware last term. New chapter in Tanzania Azam FC have moved quickly to secure Stanic’s services as they bolster their squad ahead of the new Tanzanian Premier League season and a CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The move offers the Belgian defender regula...

Mokwena Left Al-Ittihad Tripoli and joins Pyramids FC Rulani Mokwena has tendered his resignation as head coach of Al Ittihad*, but the Libyan club is refusing to let him go. According to sources, the South African submitted an official resignation letter to inform the club of his decision. However, *Al Ittihad’s president and senior officials have held multiple meetings with Mokwena, pleading with him to stay on*.  Despite their efforts, it’s understood that *Mokwena’s decision is final*. Broken promises behind the exit Mokwena has huge respect for the club’s leadership and fanbase, and was fully committed to the project. That’s why he left MC Alger mid-season to take up the challenge in Libya. But his main concern has been *the club’s failure in the transfer market*.  Prior to joining, Mokwena was assured that Al Ittihad would *reinforce the squad heavily* to challenge for the Libyan league title and secure CAF Champions League qualification. With Libya now outside the CAF t...