In anticipation of this week's 1394th edition of Soccer Laduma, we preview some of the features included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest outlet on Thursday, 3rd October 2024.
MTN8 FINAL: PREVIEW
Orlando Pirates are on the verge of making history in the MTN8, but standing in their way is a Stellenbosch FC side that has been on the rise in knockout competitions. The Buccaneers have an opportunity to become the first club to win three consecutive MTN8 titles and claim their sixth one overall, which would be an incredible achievement for the club. Stellies, however, are not the type to roll over and play dead. The clubs are set for a showdown at Moses Mabhida Stadium this Saturday, and it's expected to be a classic.
KAIZER CHIEFS
Kaizer Chiefs are just three matches into the new season, and we've already seen Nasreddine Nabi use three different partners for Yusuf Maart in central midfield. Which of Samkelo Zwane, Njabulo Blom and Edson Castillo have performed the best in their opportunity to start? Could somebody like Sibongiseni "Ox" Mthethwa still win over the Tunisian-Belgian coach? We delve into the stats, the profiles of the options, and the coach's comments to decide on the ideal pairing.
SIYA SPECIAL
Thabo Senong's path has taken him from humble beginnings in Pimville, Soweto, to the heights of FIFA in Zurich, where he will be working as a Talent Coach as part of Arsene Wenger's Talent Development Scheme. The 44-year-old had to undergo a rigorous vetting process, which spanned from March to July this year. Soccer Laduma spoke to the former South African national U20 coach about his appointment.
Also In Issue 1394…
Fadlu Davids
Fadlu Davids was a hell of a striker during his playing days. He has successfully transitioned into an equally competent coach, guiding Tanzania's sleeping giants Simba SC almost to the summit of the table where they are unbeaten after four starts. Davids has hit the ground running since arriving in Dar es Salaam, and in this interview with Soccer Laduma, he reveals how painful it was to leave Raja Casablanca in Morocco and take up this project in Tanzania, his transition from assistant to head coach, and also predicts a bright future for Stellenbosch FC.
International Feature
It has been a few months since France captain Kylian Mbappe completed his dream move to Real Madrid. The 2024/25 season has officially begun, and the prolific attacker has been cast among an ensemble of fellow superstar forwards, having come from a club where he stood on a pedestal as its main protagonist. Soccer Laduma takes an in-depth look at how the former Paris Saint-Germain No. 7 has adapted to being the latest addition to an iconic list of Galacticos, and how the marriage between Los Blancos and the Bondy native is going so far.
Revolving Column
This week we hear from Marumo Gallants coach Dan Malesela on his side's performance so far this season.
Siyagobhoza
In this week's edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, there is news on Teboho Mokoena's camp in not panicking over Sundowns omission, Nasreddine Nabi potentially opening the chequebook for Fiston Mayele, and Pirates to revisit the Fagrie Lakay interest.
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