ORLANDO PIRATES
Last season will be considered as one to forget for Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League as they fell to less fancied Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana in the second preliminary round. For all the success the club has enjoyed in two seasons under Jose Riveiro, winning four domestic cup competitions, the prestige that comes with winning the biggest inter-club tournament in Africa is incomparable. In this preview of Bucs' upcoming game against CNaPs Sport of Madagascar, the general sentiment is that an easy passage to the next round awaits the men in Black and White.
KEAGAN DOLLY
After a tumultuous four-year spell in France with Montpellier HSC, Keagan Dolly joined the club he supported as a child, Kaizer Chiefs, in 2021, igniting hopes and dreams among fans who remembered him from his earlier days at Ajax Cape Town and Mamelodi Sundowns. His return started with a bang, promising a new chapter of glory at Naturena. However, the path wasn't smooth, as injuries plagued his time at the club, ultimately leading to his departure when his contract expired in June 2024. In this exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma, the 31-year-old opens up about his roller-coaster experience at Amakhosi, reflecting on the highs, the struggles, and the lessons learned.
SIYA SPECIAL
Sekhukhune United, it seems, is where it is all happening in this transfer window. From hiring a little-known coach in these shores, in Peter Hyballa, to the German then resigning even before the season starts.
How really shocking was it though, considering the 48-year-old's controversies at previous clubs? Even more surprising is that Babina Noko are preparing to bring back Lehlohonolo Seema, who left the club under a cloud last season, despite leading them to a fourth-place finish and the CAF Confederation Cup group stages. This Siya Special uncovers the latest.
Also In Issue 1387…
Ebrahim Seedat interview
10 months ago, Ebrahim Seedat's career was abruptly derailed by an ACL injury just as he was on the cusp of a major move to Kaizer Chiefs. The knock was a kick in the teeth for the experienced defender, forcing him to retreat to Cape Town and seek solace in the embrace of his supportive family. Now, fully recovered and revitalised, the 31-year-old shares with Soccer Laduma in this interview, his plans to turn this setback into a comeback, determined to fulfill the potential that once had him on the brink of a significant breakthrough.
International Feature
Before his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu in front of about 80,000 fans, Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid was arguably football's worst-kept secret. With the new LALIGA season set to get underway this weekend, Soccer Laduma looks at how Carlo Ancelotti's trust in his players' quality will benefit Mbappe in Spain.
Revolving Column
This week we hear from former Cape Town City left-back Marc van Heerden on his decision to retire from football.
Siyagobhoza
In this week's edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, there is news on Sundowns splurging over R14 million for Iqraam Rayners, Pirates reportedly forking out R5 million for Deano van Rooyen and Chiefs' Prince Manku on the AmaZulu radar.
Grab a copy of the latest edition of Soccer Laduma at your nearest outlet tomorrow. Don't miss out!
