In anticipation of this week’s 1355th edition of Soccer Laduma, we give you an overview of some of the features included. The latest edition will be available at your nearest point of sale on Thursday December 21stthe next edition will only go on sale on the 11thth January 2024.
Interview with Grant Kekana
For a defender, Kekana has a knack for scoring goals and has already scored three this season. He has been one of Mamelodi Sundowns’ key players since his arrival from neighboring club SuperSport United, and it goes without saying that he is playing an important role in their efforts on the African continent as the Brazilians seek of that elusive second star in addition to their badge. The defender’s schedule may be busy, but this December, in partnership with teammate Terrence Mashego and Tshwane’s famous DJ Dhino, he will host a football tournament in the capital. In his interview with Soccer Laduma this week, Kekana talks about what inspired this initiative.
Itumeleng Khune Feature
About 16 years ago, Khune made his debut for Kaizer Chiefs. In the years since, he has made 345 official appearances. Given his current internal suspension at Naturena for his off-field indiscretions, the fear is that this could be an inauspicious end to the Ventersdorp-born man’s time at the club. In this wide-ranging article, Soccer Laduma takes a look at his lack of minutes in recent seasons, his long list of injury problems and wonders if he casts too wide a shadow for any current or backup goalkeeper to step out of! There are also comments from the Khosi Nation on his curious situation.
Exclusive: Interview with Sekhoane Moerane
The Lesotho national team goalkeeper has sparked much discussion in South Africa after attracting interest following his country’s impressive performances in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 26-year-old is the reigning goalkeeper of the season in his home country’s Vodacom Premier League and won the same accolade at this year’s edition of the COSAFA Cup, where his exploits helped the Mountain Kingdom country to reach the regional tournament final for the first time in 23 years. In his exclusive interview with Soccer Laduma, Moerane discusses the interest reported in his services by the PSL.
Also in issue 1355…
Interview with Keanu Cupido
The defender has made his mark and secured a place in Cape Town City’s starting XI. He has been Eric Tinkler’s most loyal soldier during this season and thanks to a change in lifestyle off the field, he has delivered results and is living up to the potential initially spotted by Benni McCarthy, who offered him his first professional tenure. In his interview with Soccer Laduma this week, the 25-year-old talks about his growth on and off the pitch, his transition from child to man, that elusive Bafana Bafana call-up, and much more.
Article on the UEFA Champions League
The road to Wembley Stadium will resume in February after the draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 in Switzerland! As always, fans will be treated to entertaining matches next year. 14-time tournament winners Real Madrid will face German side RB Leipzig, while last season’s winners Manchester City will face Danish side Copenhagen in a tie they are expected to easily exit. But which matches are, at this stage, difficult to predict? Here is Soccer Laduma’s reaction to the draw for the round of 16.
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This week we hear from Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker as he reveals the secrets behind their success at the Carling Knockout, where they beat TS Galaxy at the final hurdle. The modest coach opens up like you’ve never heard before by talking about the progress of some of his key players over the past two years, and goes on to wonder which of his players are constantly overlooked for Bafana duties Bafana.
Siyagobhoza
In this week’s edition of the popular Siyagobhoza section, there’s news about a Kaizer Chiefs man who has a crucial few months ahead of him, an Orlando Pirates player set to go on another loan move, a star PSL which is followed by Mamelodi Sundowns, and more. …
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