African club football is entering a new financial era after the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) confirmed a major boost in prize money for its flagship competitions. CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe announced that the winners of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will now take home $6 million, while the champions of the TotalEnergies […]
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When Kaizer Chiefs and Carling Black Label unveiled their new five-year partnership in Johannesburg this week, the headlines were immediate. So were the questions. With the beer brand already attached to major domestic competitions like the Carling Knockout and Carling Cup, some supporters wondered whether adding a direct club sponsorship to Amakhosi created a conflict […]
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Sundowns fight back in Lubumbashi but pressure mounts Mamelodi Sundowns walked away from Lubumbashi with mixed emotions after a 1 1 draw against St Eloi Lupopo that keeps their CAF Champions League hopes alive but shaky. The Brazilians needed a strong result to tighten their grip on the quarterfinal race, yet despite dominating most of […]
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Stellenbosch FC return home this weekend with one thing on their minds: taking back control of CAF Confederation Cup Group C. After a tough 2-0 loss in Algeria, the Cape side now host CR Belouizdad at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Sunday afternoon, knowing a win would put them right back at the top […]
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Friday night in Africa’s elite club competitions delivered everything except goals for Mamelodi Sundowns. The reigning Premier Soccer League champions travelled to Algeria hoping to build on their bright CAF Champions League start. Instead, they walked away with a bruising reminder that travelling north on the continent is never a free ride. This was not […]
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South African football lived through a rollercoaster of emotions this weekend as both Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC walked away from their CAF Confederation Cup fixtures wondering what might have been. One team rescued a point at the death, while the other watched victory slip through their fingers in the final seconds. For local fans, […]
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Kaizer Chiefs return to continental action this weekend, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a frustrating opening loss to Al Masry in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign, Amakhosi now welcome Egyptian giants Zamalek to the Peter Mokaba Stadium for a match that could shape their entire tournament trajectory. The mood among supporters […]
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South African clubs rode an emotional rollercoaster in CAF competition this weekend, delivering everything from champagne football to gut-punch endings. Mamelodi Sundowns put down a serious continental marker, Kaizer Chiefs were floored by a heartbreaking late blow, and Stellenbosch FC kept their fairy tale run alive with a stoppage-time winner that sent fans into wild […]
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Kaizer Chiefs have officially ended their relationship with head coach Nasreddine Nabi, closing the chapter on what has been one of the club’s most talked-about coaching tenures in recent years. After weeks of speculation, the Soweto giants confirmed on Friday that they had reached a mutual agreement with Nabi to part ways — just over […]
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Mduduzi Shabalala Returns to Roots with New Look Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala has turned heads off the pitch this week—not for his play, but for his hairstyle. After sporting a striking blonde fade earlier this month, the young midfielder has unveiled a simpler all-black trim, following a public nudge from DJ and producer Oscar […]
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Kaizer Chiefs’ unbeaten start to the new PSL season came crashing down on Tuesday night as Sekhukhune United delivered a 3-1 reality check at the FNB Stadium. Babina Noko Too Strong Veteran striker Bradley Grobler rolled back the years with a brace before Thabang Monare added a third to seal a statement win for Sekhukhune. […]
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