Former Mamelodi Sundowns favourite Lucas Ribeiro Costa has just earned one of football’s biggest individual honours, and fans in South Africa are celebrating like he never left. The Brazilian attacker, now playing in Spain, has been shortlisted for the FIFA Puskas Award after scoring a jaw-dropping solo goal against Borussia Dortmund at the FIFA Club […]
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For weeks, Bafana Bafana fans have been debating a hot question: how is Thembinkosi Lorch still outside the national team while playing some of his best football in years? Lorch has rediscovered his spark at Wydad Athletic Club, smashing in five goals in just nine matches and earning glowing praise in Morocco. But for Bafana […]
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South African Football’s Golden Era Is Here After years of heartbreak, rebuilding and missed opportunities, South African football is finally having its moment. From Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification to Banyana Banyana’s continental dominance and the youth teams’ historic World Cup runs, it feels like the game is thriving again — not just in spirit, […]
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once again raised concern about South Africa’s struggle to maintain a proper development pipeline between its junior national teams and the senior squad. The Belgian tactician believes that without a structured pathway, the country risks losing another generation of talented players before they reach their full potential. A […]
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Amajimbos Make History On The Global Stage South Africa’s U17 national team, affectionately known as the Amajimbos, have made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup for the first time. Even though they fell 3-1 to Italy in their final group-stage match, the team’s earlier performances and fighting […]
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South Africa’s under-17 national team, the Amajimbos, showed heart and resilience as they fought back from an early setback to draw 1-1 with hosts Qatar in their second Group A clash at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup on Thursday. The result means coach Vela Khumalo’s side are now on the verge of qualifying for […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has unveiled a 22-man squad to face Zambia in an international friendly set for 15 November in Gqeberha, marking South Africa’s final tune-up before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off next month. A Familiar Core Ahead of AFCON Broos has opted for stability, keeping faith in the core […]
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The Betway Premiership delivered another night of pure South African football drama, with Mamelodi Sundowns tightening their grip at the top while Orlando Pirates kept the chase alive. Siwelele FC and Durban City also grabbed crucial victories, giving fans plenty to cheer about as the season heats up. Sundowns Grind Out A Win To Stay […]
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Pirates Grind Out Win In Soweto Orlando Pirates kept their Carling Knockout title hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Magesi FC at Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, but the result didn’t come without frustration for their coach. The Buccaneers, who have now joined Richards Bay and Golden Arrows in the semifinals, were made […]
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When Thembi Kgatlana sprinted down the flank in the dying moments at Dobsonville Stadium, few could have predicted just how much that run would mean for South Africa. A few seconds later, the ball was in the back of the net — and Banyana Banyana had officially booked their ticket to the 2026 Women’s Africa […]
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Orlando Pirates return to home soil this week with something to prove. After crashing out of the CAF Champions League in heartbreaking fashion, the Soweto giants are determined to make amends when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday night. A Painful Exit, But Not The End Just days ago, Pirates’ continental […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns reminded Africa why they’re a continental powerhouse after sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars with a resounding 5–1 victory in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Sunday. The emphatic result at Abuja’s M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium gives the Tshwane giants a near-unassailable lead heading into next week’s return leg in South Africa. […]
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