On current form, it is only a matter of time before Bafana Bafana breaks into the top 50 in the world. The last time Bafana got into the top 50 bracket was October 2011, when they shot up as high as 38th just a year after hosting the FIFA 2010 World Cup. South Africa’s highest-ever… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Set Sights on Top 50 Position
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Bayanda Walaza Withdrawn from World Championships
In a setback for South Africa, rising star Bayanda Walaza will miss the World Athletics Championships in Japan. The 19-year-old was initially named in the 49-member team (32 men and 17 women) for the Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, between 13 and 21 September. On Wednesday, Athletics South Africa (ASA) confirmed he has… Continue reading Bayanda Walaza Withdrawn from World Championships
Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Few people would have bothered to listen to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos when he took over four years ago. The fact that the Belgian won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon mattered little at the time. Broos also ruffled some feathers with over-the-top comments that seemed to undermine South African football.… Continue reading Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Bafana Bafana on the Brink of World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s senior national football team Bafana Bafana will head to next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers still in control of Group C. Hugo Broos’ men were held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria in a tense FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday night. The point moved Bafana Bafana… Continue reading Bafana Bafana on the Brink of World Cup Qualification
Nottingham Forest Appoint New Manager
Premier League club Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as head coach. The Australian replaces Portuguese manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who was dismissed on Monday. “Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as the Club’s First Team Head Coach,” announced Forest on Tuesday. “Postecoglou has been in management for over 25… Continue reading Nottingham Forest Appoint New Manager
Zimbabwe Football Association Addresses Player Threats to Journalist
Zimbabwe’s Football Association (ZIFA) has intervened after national team player Tinotenda Kadewere attacked sports journalist Yvonne Mangunda on Monday. The incident happened at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, where the Warriors were training ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The 25-year-old allegedly confronted Mangunda, poking her in the chest and threatening to assault… Continue reading Zimbabwe Football Association Addresses Player Threats to Journalist
Nottingham Forest and Espírito Santo Part Ways
Surprisingly, Premier League club Nottingham Forest has let go of their manager, Nuno Espírito Santo. Santo led them to a seventh-place finish last term, and currently, they are sitting in the 10th spot after three matches. Despite this, Nottingham Forest has sacked the Portuguese mentor. “Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno… Continue reading Nottingham Forest and Espírito Santo Part Ways
Belgian Club Sign SA Forward Cassius Mailula
South African striker Cassius Mailula has an opportunity to play regular football following his departure from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Toronto FC. Mailula, 24, had been forced to return to Toronto after his loan spell at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Toronto, however, was offering no guarantees he would have a fair shot at regular… Continue reading Belgian Club Sign SA Forward Cassius Mailula
Tunisia Book FIFA World Cup Ticket
Tunisia are heading to the FIFA 2026 World Cup after a last-minute winner against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Monday evening. The Carthage Eagles become the second African team to secure qualification, following in the footsteps of Morocco. This marks Tunisia’s third consecutive World Cup appearance. Mohamed Ben Romdhane found the back of the net… Continue reading Tunisia Book FIFA World Cup Ticket
Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Costa Set to Join Spanish Club
Brazilian star Lucas Ribeiro Costa is close to signing for Spanish second division club CYD Leonesa after confirming his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns. The 26-year-old forward was spotted with Leonesa officials on Sunday, and today, Ribeiro has announced his departure from Sundowns. In a statement, the 2024/25 PSL Footballer of the Season confirmed his exit… Continue reading Breaking: Lucas Ribeiro Costa Set to Join Spanish Club