Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA

Tshwane University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Kaizer Chiefs Legend

Tshwane University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Kaizer Chiefs Legend

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has conferred an honorary doctorate on one of the…

CAF Backs Gianni Infantino for Another FIFA Term
CAF Backs Gianni Infantino for Another FIFA Term

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has resolved to back Italian-Swiss national Gianni Infantino for…

CAF and UEFA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
CAF and UEFA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe and the Union of European…

Department of Sport Announces World Cup “Lucky Fans” Competition
Department of Sport Announces World Cup “Lucky Fans” Competition

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced the launch of the Mzansi…

TS Galaxy has confirmed the departure of Adnan Beganovic, as well as technical director Nermin Basic. Photo: TS Galaxy

More Technical Team Changes in the PSL

Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs TS Galaxy and Sekhukhune United have officially announced the departure of their respective head coaches. Mpumalanga side TS Galaxy has confirmed the sacking of Adnan Beganovic, as well as technical director Nermin Basic. “TS Galaxy FC has parted ways with Coach Adnan Beganovic and his Technical Adviser, Nermin Basic following a string of unfortunate results in the Betway Premiership,” said the club in a statement. “It is quite unfortunate that we had to come to…

CAF Commends AFCON Hosts for Good Progress

CAF Commends AFCON Hosts for Good Progress

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given feedback on their meetings with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The meeting was held in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, this week, and the three nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to the successful hosting and delivery of the AFCON. “The three Host Nations expressed their appreciation to CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and the CAF team for its support, guidance, technical support, and confidence in the PAMOJA…

Gavin Hunt Backs Sundowns for Champions League Title

Gavin Hunt Backs Sundowns for Champions League Title

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt is rooting for Mamelodi Sundowns to win the CAF Champions League. Sundowns are in the final of Africa’s premium club competition and will meet Moroccan side FAR Rabat over two legs next month. The first leg will be played in South Africa. Hunt says he is “sure” the Tshwane side can go one better and bring the title home, after settling for a runners-up spot last year. “I mean, they’re a fantastic club, they’ve…

Sead Ramovic Leaves Algerian Side CR Belouizdad

Sead Ramovic Leaves Algerian Side CR Belouizdad

German coach Sead Ramovic has ended his stay at CR Belouizdad, departing as the longest-serving coach in the club’s history. Ramovic, who previously worked for TS Galaxy in South Africa, has parted ways with the Algerian outfit, having guided them in 57 matches: 32 wins, 16 draws, 9 defeats. During his spell, he also led the club to a historic run in the CAF Confederation Cup, reaching the semi-finals, but was suspended recently due to poor results in the League.…

CAF Delegation Arrives in Uganda for Crucial AFCON Meeting

CAF Delegation Arrives in Uganda for Crucial AFCON Meeting

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that a senior delegation from the organisation has arrived in Uganda today for a crucial strategic engagement with the three PAMOJA Host Nations of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The two-day meetings on 22-23 April in Kampala will see CAF and the three Host Nations give an update on delivery priorities for the next phase of preparations for the Competition. “The meeting will bring together representatives of…

Miguel Cardoso: I knew I Would Stay at Sundowns

Miguel Cardoso: I knew I Would Stay at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says he was not bothered by past speculation surrounding his future, insisting he had the backing of the powers-that-be at Chloorkop. The 54-year-old has guided Sundowns to their second consecutive CAF Champions League final after they beat Tunisia’s Espérance in the semi-finals. Previously, Cardoso was thought to be under increasing pressure to leave the club, with reports indicating the team’s performance was not to their usual standards. Cardoso, however, now says his job was…

History in Hong Kong for Brilliant Boks Sevens

History in Hong Kong for Brilliant Boks Sevens

The Springbok Sevens’ long, long wait for glory in Hong Kong is finally over, and for the first time since the inception of the HSBC SVNS Series in 1999, they claimed gold at this most iconic of tournaments that celebrated 50 years of sevens in 2026. And what a way to do it, as the Blitzboks completed their HSBC SVNS World Championship opener with a commanding 35-7 victory over Argentina, outscoring their opponents five tries to one in the final.…

Egytian Club Zamalek Book Confederation Cup Final Spot

Egytian Club Zamalek Book Confederation Cup Final Spot

Zamalek secured their place in the final of the CAF Confederation Cup after a disciplined 0-0 draw against CR Belouizdad in Cairo over the weekend, progressing 1-0 on aggregate following their first-leg victory in Algiers. The Egyptian side will now feature in their third final in the competition—and a second in three seasons—after another assured defensive display extended their remarkable semi-final record. Despite a lively start at Cairo International Stadium, neither side could find a breakthrough, with Zamalek’s organisation at…

USM Alger Reach CAF Confederation Cup Final

USM Alger Reach CAF Confederation Cup Final

Algerian side USM Alger will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup final after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi, progressing on away goals following an interesting semi-final tie on Sunday night. USM Alger will now face Egypt’s Zamalek in the final, after edging past their Moroccan opponents thanks to Ahmed Khaldi’s crucial first-half penalty. The first encounter ended goalless in Algiers. On Sunday, the match was delayed by more than an hour due to crowd disturbances, setting the…

FAR Rabat Reach Historic TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final

FAR Rabat Reach Historic TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final

FAR Rabat secured a historic place in the CAF Champions League final for the first time in their history, overcoming RS Berkane 2-1 on aggregate despite a 1-0 defeat in Saturday’s second-leg semi-final in Berkane. The Moroccan side’s first-leg advantage ultimately proved decisive, as Yassine Lebhiri’s second-half penalty gave Berkane victory on the night but fell short of overturning the deficit from Rabat. FAR Rabat will now face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, marking a landmark moment for…

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