Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has set the cat among the pigeons with comments that will certainly not be well received by the club’s multitude of supporters. After finishing third in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, Chiefs fans would have hoped the team could be ready to challenge for the League title next season. Ben Youssef, however, has some bad news for all those associated with Amakhosi. He says the current squad is only good enough to challenge…

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, has concluded the final phase of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition. South Africa is sending 19 supporters to Mexico, where they will attend the Bafana Bafana match against South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday, 25 June. The following supporters achieved the highest scores in the competition and have been selected to represent their respective PSL clubs: No entries were received from…

Austrian side SV Ried have announced they have accepted a fee exceeding one million Euros (R18.8 Million) to sell winger Antonio Van Wyk to Mamelodi Sundowns. The Tshwane side confirmed the deal a couple of days ago, and SV Ried has now disclosed the transfer fee. “Antonio Van Wyk’s transfer to African Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns is complete! With a fee exceeding one million euros, it’s the record transfer in the history of SV Oberbank Ried,” says the European…

FIFA World Cup debutants Cape Verde produced a sensational defensive performance to secure a 0-0 draw against European champions Spain in Atlanta. A nation of just over 500,000 people, they held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team on Monday, recording a result which will reverberate around planet football. While Spain are ranked third in the world, Cape Verde come in at 64th. Cape Verde were superbly organised from back to front. While Spain predictably enjoyed the lion’s share…

North Africans Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The decision comes after the heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match, bringing an abrupt end to his short spell in charge. He had been at the helm for only five months. According to ESPN, the Carthage Eagles’ preparations were further disrupted by the presence of the head coach’s son within the training camp, despite him not being…

Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo came off the bench to hit a winner against Ecuador to get Africa its first victory at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast edged Ecuador in a breathless contest in which the woodwork was struck four times in Philadelphia, United States. The match, somehow, seemed to be heading for a goalless draw before substitute Amad expertly caressed a shot into the bottom corner to spark scenes of…

Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Touré is the new head coach of Slovan Bratislava. The 43-year-old former Manchester City and Barcelona player has signed a three-year contract. He has coached at the Tottenham Hotspur Academy and served as Roberto Mancini’s assistant coach for the Saudi Arabian national team. He will lead Slovakia’s most successful club, the record-holding 32-time champions. “First and foremost, I am very pleased that Yaya Touré is our new head coach. I am delighted that we have…

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener with Panama. The Black Stars have been training in Boston, USA. According to world football governing body FIFA, Partey was unable to travel from Ghana’s US base to Toronto with the rest of his teammates as his visa application “has been refused by the Canadian government”. As previously reported, the former Arsenal midfielder is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault in the United…

South Africa’s senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, will have to contend with big fines from FIFA after a disastrous match against Mexico on Thursday. Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in the opening match of this year’s World Cup. To make matters worse, Bafana Bafana midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane received their marching orders from Brazilian referee, Wilton Sampaio. According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, there will be fines of USD20,000 (approx. R326 000) each for…

South African coach Fadlu Davids has been let go by Moroccan side Raja Casablanca after nine months at the helm. Davids was in charge since September last year, but Raja Casablanca have taken a decision to relieve him of his duties after falling to fifth on the Morocco Botola log standings. Davids was in charge of 22 matches, winning 13, drawing five and losing four. Raja Casablanca have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Davids over the contract termination…