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I don't want loan moves

When Lesiba Nku joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2023 from Marumo Gallants, there was reason for the player to be excited.

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4 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Soccer Laduma

Mzansi trio resumes CAF journey

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Inter-Club competitions are back in full swing following the month-long break and South Africa’s three representatives – Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs – are all in action this weekend.

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6 mins

January 22, 2026

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Former Zambian international Clifford Mulenga might not have reached greater heights in his career, but at least he ended it with an Africa Cup of Nations victory in 2012 when Chipolopolo stunned Cote d'Ivoire. Mulenga moved to South Africa in 2002 when he was playing for the Zambian U17 team in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gambia. On their way to Gambia, the young Zambian team stopped over in South Africa to play a friendly match against TUKS, and that is how he was scouted by Steve Haupt. The former attacking midfielder went on to play for the likes of Bidvest Wits, Bloemfontein Celtic, SuperSport United, Ajax Cape Town and Jomo Cosmos, before retiring in 2020 at Forest Rangers FC.

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3 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

It's been a South African identity

For over two decades, Itumeleng Khune was the heartbeat of South African football, a Kaizer Chiefs icon, Bafana Bafana captain and one of the most decorated goalkeepers the country has ever produced. His journey from Ventersdorp to the grandest stages serves as an inspiration across generations, exemplifying an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Now, with the gloves hung up, Khune is channelling his passion into shaping the next generation of stars with his Distribution 101 Goalkeeping Academy. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Delmain Faver, Khune reflects on the thinking behind the new venture, Chiefs' current state and why footballers need to have an eye not just on the ball, but also on life beyond the pitch.

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15 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Mzansi football at a crossroads

Bafana Bafana were expected to dazzle the continent at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and perform better than they did in Cote d'Ivoire two years ago.

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3 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Pitso drove a work mentality

There are a lot of people behind the scenes at clubs that the public does not get to really know about, but they play a big role in the success of a team. At Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the men who worked tirelessly behind the scenes during the club's most successful years was Goolam Valodia, who was at Chloorkop for 15 years as a Performance Analyst before leaving in the second half of 2025. His early years at Sundowns were tough due to the club's struggles, but he later enjoyed great success under Pitso Mosimane and later Rhulani Mokwena, two coaches who worked day and night to ensure the club was the best. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Tshepang Mailwane, Valodia opens up about his role at Sundowns and how coach Mosimane changed things for the Tshwane giants.

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7 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

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3 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Can Arbeloa emulate Zidane?

Tust three months ago, Soccer Laduma had a look at Real Madrid's start of the season under former coach Xabi Alonso.

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4 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Soccer Laduma

What Bucs' new signings bring

Orlando Pirates have had a busy January transfer window so far, in their pursuit of a first league title in 14 years. They've spent fees to acquire Kiwi playmaker Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC and the Marumo Gallants duo, Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane. We've also seen a fair few outgoings to balance the books and streamline overstocked areas. Where will the new signings fit in, as all three arrive into stacked positions in the squad? Soccer Laduma investigates.

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6 mins

January 22, 2026

Soccer Laduma

Soccer Laduma

Mabasa must take that as a blessing

The loan move is a second chance for him to go and play since he hasn't been getting game time at Orlando Pirates.

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5 mins

January 22, 2026

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