Tunisian mentor Nasreddine Nabi has bid farewell to all associated with Kaizer Chiefs, except his former assistants Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. Amakhosi announced Nabi’s departure on Friday, stating the two parties went their separate ways on mutual ground. Nabi has since penned a message to the club but left out Kaze and Youssef, who are now in charge at Chiefs until the end of the season. “As Salam Aleykum to my players: I could not say goodbye and…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team is now certainly on the back foot in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in Durban. Broos’s men dominated for the better part of the match at Moses Mabhida Stadium, but Zimbabwe, the home team, held firm. The result means Bafana Bafana remain second in Group C with 15 points from nine matches, two points behind the leaders, Benin, with one match remaining. “I think we tried…

Jessica Motaung has the backing of her father Dr Kaizer Motaung as she takes up her role in FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee. The Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and commercial director is amongst a host of Africans that have recently assumed roles within the world football governing body. “This is yet another well-deserved recognition for Jessica, acknowledging her dedication, expertise, and impactful contributions to South African and African football as a whole,” says Amakhosi’s executive chairman, Dr. Motaung. Her tenure will…

Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced the end of their relationship with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The club had issued the Tunisian mentor with a suspension letter following Chiefs’ 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United on 16 September. Since then, it was not clear what would happen to the coach. On Friday, Chiefs finally shed some light. “Kaizer Chiefs FC and Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi hereby confirm that, following constructive engagements, they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an…

North African nation Morocco has progressed to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U20 World Cup after a 2-1 triumph over Korea Republic in the early hours of Friday morning in Rancagua, Chile. Morocco remains the only team in the tournament from the continent after South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt suffered exits. An own goal by Shin Minha and a second-half strike by Yassir Zabiri were enough to see Morocco through to the last eight of the tournament. “It was a…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the CAF Super Cup 2025 between Egyptian club Pyramids and RS Berkane from Morocco will be played in Cairo on Saturday, 18 October. “The Super Cup will be played at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, 18 October 2025, with kick-off at 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT),” announced CAF. The fixture will feature Pyramids FC, winners of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League, against RS Berkane, champions of the 2024-25 CAF…

Judge Hilton Epstein has provided the main reason he declared Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman free agents, paving the way for the duo to kickstart their respective careers with Kaizer Chiefs. In a 34-page ruling, which is in possession of African Times, Epstein had no trouble making a decision. Despite being relegated to the amateur level—the ABC Motsepe League—Cape Town Spurs insisted the players had to honour their contracts, but the players were declared free agents by the Premier Soccer…

North African nation Egypt have secured their place at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs are fresh off a 3-0 victory over minnows Djibouti on Wednesday, in a Group A match played at El Arbi Zaouli Stadium, Morocco. As per a FIFA report, Egypt have been enormously impressive at both ends during their qualifying campaign, which saw them clinch the top spot in Group A. On the attacking end, the Pharaohs have amassed a whopping 19 goals in just…

Morocco now remains the only African representative at the FIFA U20 World Cup after Wednesday’s action. South Africa’s side, Amajita, endured a terrible day in Talca, Chile, where they were outplayed by Colombia, who had a great start, scoring within ten minutes of the match. The South Americans went on to win 3-1. Amajita, who were in the Round of 16 for only the second time in history, fought back early in the second half, earning a penalty that was…

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has called on footballers to make moves that are of benefit to their careers rather than a hindrance. Broos was responding to questions surrounding the non-selection of certain players, including Mamelodi Sundowns duo Jayden Adams and Fawaaz Basadien, who left Stellenbosch FC when they were regulars in the national team. “(Jayden) wanted to go to Sundowns, but he doesn’t play. He should have stayed in Stellenbosch or chosen another option if he had another…