The South African Football Association (SAFA) has opened up and given reasons why certain key players are not part of the squad for the FIFA U20 World Cup. Questions were raised why Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was omitted from the team. “Mbekezeli Mbokazi was not considered as part of an agreement between (Amajita coach)… Continue reading SAFA Explains Mbokazi and Campbell U20 Omissions
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FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
World football governing body FIFA will investigate the ineligibility issue involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena featured in a World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho in March despite being suspended. FIFA regulations state a player who picks up two yellow cards in the qualifiers must serve a one-match suspension. Mokoena picked up his first yellow… Continue reading FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
José Mourinho Returns to Native Portugal
José Mourinho was unemployed for a grand total of 21 days after being dismissed by Turkish club, Fenerbahçe. But now the “Special One” is on his way to his home country, Portugal, to take over one of their biggest clubs, Benfica. Mourinho, 62, will sign a two-year contract until June 2027. The former Chelsea and… Continue reading José Mourinho Returns to Native Portugal
Amajita Squad for the World Cup Announced
The South African U20 squad heading to the FIFA U20 World Cup has been announced. Coach Raymond Mdaka has named a 21-member team, with notable absentees being Mbekezeli Mbokazi of Orlando Pirates and Shandre Campbell, who turns out for Club Brugge in Belgium. The reigning African champions have been drawn in Group E alongside France,… Continue reading Amajita Squad for the World Cup Announced
Nasreddine Nabi Heading to the Exit at Naturena!
Kaizer Chiefs will soon announce changes to their technical team, with head coach Nasreddine Nabi taking the fall. The Tunisian was asked to step aside on Wednesday morning following Amakhosi’s 3-1 loss to Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening. This was Chiefs’ first defeat of the season in six games, but it would… Continue reading Nasreddine Nabi Heading to the Exit at Naturena!
FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
Football clubs from around the world are in for a big payday for their respective national team players. Governing body FIFA has confirmed that clubs that have contributed players to national teams will share in USD 355 million (R6.1 billion). For the first time, the FIFA Club Benefits Programme will directly reward all clubs releasing… Continue reading FIFA to Distribute R6 Billion to Clubs
Pirates Coach: Life is Very Short!
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he is grateful to have been on the bench to guide the team to their MTN8 triumph against Stellenbosch on Saturday. The Buccaneers are in seventh heaven after beating Stellenbosch 3-0 at Mbombela Stadium for their fourth consecutive MTN8 title. Ouaddou, 46, reflected after a brush with death recently.… Continue reading Pirates Coach: Life is Very Short!
FIFA: High Demand for World Cup Tickets
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed there have been more than 1.5 million ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours for next year’s World Cup. Fans from 210 countries have entered Visa Presale Draw, according to FIFA. “A mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa Presale Draw,… Continue reading FIFA: High Demand for World Cup Tickets
British Boxing Great Found Dead at Home
Four-time boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46. The British boxing great was reportedly found unresponsive in his Hyde, Greater Manchester, home on Sunday. The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed a body had been found. “Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6:45am today,… Continue reading British Boxing Great Found Dead at Home
Terence Crawford Upsets Canelo Alvarez with Historic Performance
Terence Crawford has stunned Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to become the undisputed super-middleweight world champion. The American makes history in the process and is now the first male boxer to reign as undisputed champion in three weight classes (junior welterweight, welterweight and super middleweight) in the four-belt era (since… Continue reading Terence Crawford Upsets Canelo Alvarez with Historic Performance