Orlando Pirates have rewritten the history books of South African football following their 3-0 triumph over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final played in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, on Saturday evening. The Buccaneers have become the first team to win four consecutive top eight titles since the tournament’s inception in 1972. Pirates’ supporters would also be pleased to… Continue reading The Buccaneers Win Fourth Consecutive MTN8 Trophy
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Brave Bok Women Exit World Cup
The Springbok Women were in the fight at the break of their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, but the defending champions pulled away in the second half for a 46-17 victory. The South Africans can hold their heads high though – after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time ever, they stayed… Continue reading Brave Bok Women Exit World Cup
Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
The Springboks bounced back in brilliant fashion to beat New Zealand by 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday night to keep alive their chances in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, while retaining the Freedom Cup by inflicting the biggest defeat ever on the All Blacks. South Africa made all the play but were trailing 10-7 after… Continue reading Brilliant Boks Inflict Biggest Ever Defeat on All Blacks
Khanyisa Mayo Officially a Glamour Boy
South African striker Khanyisa Mayo arrived home on Friday to conclude his move to Kaizer Chiefs. Mayo, 27, joins Kaizer Chiefs on a one-year loan deal from Algerian club CR Belouizdad. Amakhosi have an option to make it permanent at the end of this season. The Mthatha-born forward returns home after a frustrating spell in… Continue reading Khanyisa Mayo Officially a Glamour Boy
Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Signs for Spanish Second Division Club
Brazilian star Lucas Ribeiro Costa raised eyebrows again on Friday when he completed his move to Spanish club Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa. African Times reported earlier this week on the impending transfer to Leonesa. “He joins León as a free agent on a one-year deal. Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa welcomes Lucas Ribeiro to our club,… Continue reading Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Signs for Spanish Second Division Club
Cameroon Goalkeeper Onana Leaves Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season, subject to international clearance and registration. The 29-year-old Cameroon international has had a troubled stay at Old Trafford since joining the Red Devils from Inter Milan in 2023. Onana played 102 matches for United, keeping only… Continue reading Cameroon Goalkeeper Onana Leaves Manchester United
Booi Returns to Lead Bok Women Against Black Ferns
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has named Nolusindiso Booi at lock for Saturday’s historic Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter, England. South Africa will take on the Black Ferns with a bench consisting of seven forwards and one back. The inclusion of Booi, the regular captain, is one of… Continue reading Booi Returns to Lead Bok Women Against Black Ferns
Dates and Venues for FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025
CAF Champions League reigning champions Pyramids will host Auckland City in the opening match of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Cairo on 14 September. The winner will then travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, nine days later to meet Al Ahli. Three other matches – including the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final – will take place… Continue reading Dates and Venues for FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025
Premier League Club Chelsea in Hot Water
Chelsea have been handed 74 charges by the Football Association over alleged breaches of agent regulations and third-party investment rules between 2009 and 2022. A statement from the FA reads: “The Football Association has today charged Chelsea FC with breaches of Regulations J1 and C2 of The FA Football Agents Regulations, Regulations A2 and A3… Continue reading Premier League Club Chelsea in Hot Water
Orbit College Apologizes to Monnapule Saleng
In an unprecedented move, Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Orbit College has apologised to star player Monnapule Saleng. Saleng has been in the news lately after he was singled out for criticism by Orbit coach Pogiso Makhoye. Makhoye told the media that Orbit plays better when Saleng, who is on loan from Orlando Pirates, is… Continue reading Orbit College Apologizes to Monnapule Saleng