Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates coach Muhsin Ertugral has argued that moving South Africans to the top European leagues would be easier said than done. Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster, who’s with English Premier League side Burnley, is the only South African in Europe’s top five leagues: the Premier League, Italian Serie A, Spanish… Continue reading Muhsin Ertugral Explains South Africa’s Struggles to Export Players
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Cape Town Spurs: Parents Will Foot the Bill!
Amateur club Cape Town Spurs has changed the funding model of its youth academy, which would be to the detriment of talented young footballers. The club has been in the news in the past few months following their relegation to the ABC Motsepe League, which resulted in them losing “the diamonds” that were a part… Continue reading Cape Town Spurs: Parents Will Foot the Bill!
Uncapped Porthen Named in Boks Tour Squad
Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named an 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November. Erasmus also placed 10 players on standby, including uncapped Ulster and former World Rugby U20 Championship Player of the Tournament, Juarno Augustus, and… Continue reading Uncapped Porthen Named in Boks Tour Squad
Pyramids FC Make History with Maiden CAF Super Cup Triumph
Egypt’s Pyramids FC have etched their name into African football history after clinching their first-ever CAF Super Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Morocco’s RS Berkane over the weekend at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute, when Congolese forward Fiston Mayele found the back of… Continue reading Pyramids FC Make History with Maiden CAF Super Cup Triumph
Morocco Conquers the World for U20 Title
Morocco upset Argentina to win their first ever FIFA U20 World Cup. Yassir Zabiri’s double proved to be the difference in a dramatic decider played in Chile’s capital, Santiago. Morocco is only the second African team to win the competition after Ghana, whom Andre Ayew helped to glory in 2009. Argentina were the overwhelming favourites.… Continue reading Morocco Conquers the World for U20 Title
Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has urged the South African Football Association (SAFA) to take responsibility for the yellow card saga. The matter relates to Bafana Bafana being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The blunder cost Bafana Bafana three points… Continue reading Sports Minister Demands Answers from SAFA, Contacts FIFA
Bafana Captain Reflects on Good and Bad Moments
On Tuesday this week, South Africa breathed a collective sigh of relief when Bafana Bafana crossed the line first in Group C and qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, ahead of Nigeria and Benin. “I don’t think we, as players, realise what we’ve done here. This is history, and I’m so proud to be… Continue reading Bafana Captain Reflects on Good and Bad Moments
SAFA Teams Up with German Sportswear Manufacturer Adidas
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has agreed a three-year deal with Adidas to bring them on board as a technical sponsor. SAFA confirmed this week the end of their 5-year partnership with Le Coq Sportif, the French company, but they’ll stay on until the end of December 2025. Bafana Bafana will, therefore, gear up… Continue reading SAFA Teams Up with German Sportswear Manufacturer Adidas
Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) employee(s) who almost cost Bafana Bafana their FIFA 2026 World Cup spot will face no punishment, according to president Danny Jordaan. You would be forgiven for thinking heads would roll for the grave error, but no, it is business as usual at SAFA House. Bafana Bafana were almost home… Continue reading Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
SAFA to Announce Molefi Ntseki as New Technical Director
Former Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki is set to take over as the technical director for the South African Football Association (SAFA). The Association’s technical committee has opted for Ntseki to replace Dr Walter Steenbok, who had been in the position from September 2022 until stepping down in April 2025. Ntseki is a familiar face… Continue reading SAFA to Announce Molefi Ntseki as New Technical Director