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Dean Boyle

South Africa

Sports Journalist and Analyst at The South African

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  • 2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

    Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of four players. Another four face likely exits. Orlando Pirates’ squad overhaul is well underway. To date, FOUR Bucs player departures have been confirmed – Innocent Maela, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako and Miguel Timm. However, more player exits are on the cards at Mayfair. PIRATES QUARTET FACING LIKELY DEPARTURESAs mentioned, Maela, Monyane, Mako and Timm have all officially left Pirates.

  • 2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

    Orlando Pirates have a new coach in charge and he wants to bring in a few new faces. Orlando Pirates recently confirmed the announcement of their new head coach – Abdeslam Ouaddou. However, that does not change the clubs objective to recruit more players. In fact, more players are now linked with Pirates following Ouaddou’s appointment. OUDDOU’S TRANSFER TARGETSSipho Mbule is the first official signing confirmed under Ouaddou. Interestingly, he is not the only Mamelodi Sundowns target.

  • 2 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

    Orlando Pirates continue to recruit players ahead to the 2025/26 season. More targets are lined up. Orlando Pirates have just signed former Mamelodi Sundowns player Sipho Mbule. However, he is not the only Sundowns star the Bucs are after…PIRATES WANT SUNDOWNS’ BAFANA BAFANA MANPirates are interested in abother Sundowns player – Neo Maema. “Yes, the club is believed to have made enquiries about Maema. Actually he was the first one even before Sipho Mbule.

  • 3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

    Mamelodi Sundowns takes on Fluminense in their final group F encounter at the FIFA Club World Cup. Mamelodi Sundowns have it all to play for when they face Fluminense on Wednesday evening. History beckons for The Brazilians…SUNDOWNS VS FLUMINENSE – KICK OFF DETAILSSundowns take on Fluminense on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Kick off is at 21:00 (SA Time). It’s a battle of ‘The Brazilians’ with millions up for grabs. TEAM NEWSThere are no major injury set backs to report on.

  • 3 days ago | thesouthafrican.com | Dean Boyle

    Kaizer Chiefs are yet again linked with a plethora of talent in the PSL. Kaizer Chiefs are linked with several top players in every position. However, most of these reported links do not materialize. So, lets take a look at the players Amakhosi are expected to sign. CHIEFS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL FOUR NEW PLAYERSEtiosa Ighodaro, Asenali Velebayi, Paseko Mako, Thabiso Monyane are all set to jet off with Chiefs for their pre-season tour of the Netherlands.