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Fadlu Davids Aims for a Clean Sweep

Raja Casablanca’s new head coach, Fadlu Davids, believes he would hit the ground running at the Moroccan club. The South African has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, returning to the club following a season at Tanzanian outfit Simba SC. “With a big team like Raja, with an ambitious coach like me, I… Continue reading Fadlu Davids Aims for a Clean Sweep

Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Erasmus made minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10 victory against the All Blacks in Wellington less than two weeks ago. Erasmus made only two personnel… Continue reading Erasmus Opts for Consistency Against Pumas

Zimbabwe to Host Bafana Bafana in Durban

Bafana Bafana’s penultimate clash in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe will take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Zimbabwe, who are the hosts, have officially confirmed they have secured the venue in KwaZulu-Natal to play the match. The Warriors – Zimbabwe’s senior national team – has been playing their matches in South Africa, due… Continue reading Zimbabwe to Host Bafana Bafana in Durban

Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup

The South African Football Association (SAFA) held a send-off celebration for the SA U20 Men’s National Team in Johannesburg on Monday night. The gathering was to honour the youth team for recent achievements, including being crowned the 2025 COSAFA U20 winners, lifting the CAF U20 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy and also qualifying for… Continue reading Amajita Get a Rousing Send Off to the World Cup

Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes

TOP PRIZES: Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men's and women's players in the world at the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. Photo: Ballon d'Or

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati were crowned the best men’s and women’s players in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. Dembele, the Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, took the men’s prize after leading his club to a treble-winning season and their first Champions League success. “What I have… Continue reading Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembele and Bonmati Win Top Prizes

Raja Casablanca Calling for Fadlu Davids

South African coach Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has completed his big move to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca. Raja confirmed his appointment on Monday afternoon, with contract details not yet publicised. Davids, 44, has also said his goodbyes to Tanzanian club Simba SC, after a season with the club. “It is with a heavy heart that I… Continue reading Raja Casablanca Calling for Fadlu Davids

SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC

TROUBLE: The South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU) is fighting back against Siwelele FC Chairman Calvin Le John's threats of looming contract terminations. Photo: Siwelele FC

There is trouble brewing at Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC. Club chairman Calvin Le John came out guns blazing on Sunday to make a few announcements that have not gone down well with local football stakeholders. Siwelele FC was acquired as a “going concern” when they bought the top-flight status of SuperSport United,… Continue reading SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC

Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda

HOST: Mbombela Stadium to host Bafana Bafana as they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Supplied

Bafana Bafana will be looking to banish their bad memories at Mbombela Stadium when they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao has confirmed Mbombela will host the match. “We are playing in Mbombela,” said Monyepao. “But (Bafana coach) Hugo Broos… Continue reading Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda

Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has retained the squad that won the Freedom Cup in New Zealand for the closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. Photo: SA Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. The Bok squad assembled in Durban on Thursday after having… Continue reading Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina

Kaizer Chiefs Break Silence on Nasreddine Nabi

NEAR EXIT: Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi and the club's sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Junior. Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions with Nabi over his future at the club. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs have finally commented on the future of their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi. The two parties are on the brink of a separation, and Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions over his future, with about 10 months remaining on their contract. “Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Break Silence on Nasreddine Nabi