The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reported a strong financial growth and increased investment in football on the continent under Dr Patrice Motsepe. On Monday, CAF announced a return to profitability, reversing several years of financial deficits and achieving significant growth as part of the organisation’s turnaround strategy adopted in 2021. This was announced… Continue reading Confederation of African Football Reports R162 Million Profit
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Amajita Coach Raymond Mdaka Grateful for Support
South Africa’s U20 side, Amajita, has reached the FIFA World Cup Last 16 for only the second time in history. The team has progressed to the knockout phase in the ongoing tournament in Chile, under the tutelage of Raymond Mdaka, emulating the team of 2009 that reached the same stage in Egypt. The African champions… Continue reading Amajita Coach Raymond Mdaka Grateful for Support
Carnell and Makhanya Shine for Philadelphia Union
South African coach Bradley Carnell and defender Olwethu Makhanya have guided Major League Soccer (MLS) club Philadelphia Union to their 2025 Supporters’ Shield triumph. The Supporters’ Shield is an annual award given to the MLS team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system. With a 1-0 victory against New… Continue reading Carnell and Makhanya Shine for Philadelphia Union
Three African Nations in U20 World Cup Last 16
The African continent will be represented by three nations, including South Africa, in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. Following the conclusion of the group stages on Sunday, SA was joined by Morocco and Nigeria, who also sealed qualification from their respective groups. Amajita, guided by Raymond Mdaka,… Continue reading Three African Nations in U20 World Cup Last 16
Boks Retain Rugby Championship in London
The Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a hard-fought, but well-deserved 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, coming back from a 13-10 deficit at half-time to clinch a memorable win in London. The win sealed a second consecutive title, with New Zealand, who earlier in the day outplayed… Continue reading Boks Retain Rugby Championship in London
Bafana Coach Expects ‘MasterChef’ to ‘Cook’
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is around the corner, and Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has had a heart-to-heart with midfielder Sipho Mbule. Mbule, 27, has made it to the team for the second time in a row, after missing out since 2021, as Broos looks for a permanent replacement for playmaker Themba Zwane,… Continue reading Bafana Coach Expects ‘MasterChef’ to ‘Cook’
FIFA Introduces World Cup 2026 Match Ball
World football governing body FIFA has unveiled the official match ball named Trionda for next year’s World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The name Trionda can be translated from Spanish as “three waves”, and, alongside other unique and innovative design features, “celebrates the fact that, for the first time,… Continue reading FIFA Introduces World Cup 2026 Match Ball
Amajita Win Comfortably, but Coach Ray is Unhappy
On paper, South Africa’s U20 football team had an easy outing against New Caledonia in the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup. The 5-0 scoreline in favour of Raymond Mdaka’s boys is flattering, but the head coach has explained why he is not a happy man. “It was quite a challenging game because we needed to… Continue reading Amajita Win Comfortably, but Coach Ray is Unhappy
Hugo Broos: We Made a Mistake!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that it was a “stupid thing” to play midfielder Teboho Mokoena while suspended. The Belgian was speaking after naming the squad to do duty for South Africa in the two remaining matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Bafana Bafana were docked three points… Continue reading Hugo Broos: We Made a Mistake!
Bafana Bafana Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Hugo Broos has announced South Africa’s senior football team for the last two matches of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. From a preliminary squad of almost 50 players, the Belgian has picked 23.… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Squad for World Cup Qualifiers