Mamelodi Sundowns know exactly what kind of storm might arrive at Loftus this weekend, and coach Miguel Cardoso is making sure his players are ready for every possible gust. The Brazilians start their CAF Champions League group stage journey at home, but the visitors, Saint Éloi Lupopo, come with a spark that can quickly turn […]
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Mohau Nkota’s rise from the Orlando Pirates development system to the international spotlight has been nothing short of dramatic. And now, after sealing a move to Saudi Arabia, the former Sea Robbers winger has earned praise from an unlikely yet influential voice: his former coach, Jose Riveiro. At first glance, losing one of the brightest […]
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When Jose Riveiro reappeared in South Africa this week, social media immediately started buzzing. Was the former Orlando Pirates coach planning a surprise comeback? Was there trouble in Cairo? Or was he simply missing the Black Label’s famous kasi energy? After months of speculation, Riveiro has finally spoken for himself. And his version of events […]
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South African football fans woke up to a familiar frustration this week as Bafana Bafana slipped out of Africa’s top 10 in the latest FIFA rankings. It’s a drop that might seem small on paper, but its timing couldn’t be worse with the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw around the corner. Fans were less than […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is sticking to his guns. With AFCON just weeks away, the veteran mentor says there will be no last minute scramble to add more friendlies to the calendar. For him, the work has already been done. South Africa heads into the tournament facing Angola, Egypt and Zambia in a competitive […]
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South Africa’s hopes at the FIFA U17 World Cup came to an abrupt halt in Doha after a tough 3-0 defeat to Japan. For many young players, the moment was heartbreaking. For Amajimbos standout Emile Witbooi, it was a hard but necessary lesson in what separates a good team from a world-class one. A Sobering […]
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South African football is inching closer to a major technological shift, and the pressure is on. As the South African Football Association (SAFA) prepares to brief the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture’s portfolio committee, the organisation has made one thing clear: it wants the real thing. Not VAR Lite. Not shortcuts. Full VAR. And […]
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South African football supporters have another reason to beam with pride this week. Four of the country’s brightest performers, along with one of its most successful clubs, have been announced as finalists for the 2025 CAF Awards taking place in Rabat on 19 November. For a football nation that has been steadily rebuilding its continental […]
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Bafana Bafana’s steady rise under Hugo Broos continues to turn heads across the continent, and on Saturday afternoon in Gqeberha, Zambia became the latest team to feel the full weight of South Africa’s newfound confidence. The Chipolopolo went down 3-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a friendly that looked anything but friendly for […]
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Bafana Bafana could not have asked for a better spark ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With the tournament just weeks away, Hugo Broos’ side swept past Zambia 3-1 in front of a lively crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, reminding supporters that South Africa intends to arrive in Morocco with more than […]
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With Morocco’s 2025 AFCON tournament fast approaching, South Africa and Zambia are about to shake off the usual friendly-match energy and turn Saturday’s clash in Gqeberha into something far more serious. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the neighbours at 3pm CAT, and the timing could not be more important. Both teams are chasing confidence, […]
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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is flying the South African flag high once again after being shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award. For local football supporters, it feels like another proud reminder that African excellence is very much on the world stage. A Moment That Means More Than Football Williams, now 33, has […]
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