Morocco have become the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions booked their ticket in style with a thumping 5-0 home victory over Niger. A raucous Rabat crowd roared the Atlas Lions to victory on Saturday. The first goal came in 29 minutes after sustained pressure, with Ismael… Continue reading Morocco Lead the Way to the World Cup
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Amakhosi Bring Back SA Striker from Algeria
Kaizer Chiefs have made another top signing to bolster their squad. Amakhosi confirmed on Friday evening that they have brought back Khanyisa Mayo, who was deemed surplus to requirements by Algerian club, CR Belouizdad. The 27-year-old is looking forward to coming home and becoming a Glamour Boy. “Hello Amakhosi nation, this is Khanyisa Mayo,” said… Continue reading Amakhosi Bring Back SA Striker from Algeria
Ten (10) SA Youngsters Destined for Overseas
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos reckons Orlando Pirates young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi belongs in top European leagues. African Times has taken it a step further and lists 10 South African youngsters who are destined for overseas moves to join the likes of Shandre Campbell, who’s in Belgium. With the FIFA U20 World Cup starting this… Continue reading Ten (10) SA Youngsters Destined for Overseas
South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lesotho FA secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi has called out the South African Football Association for being “arrogant” ahead of Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium. Mohapi has been in the news all week for being at the forefront of the matter involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. The Lesotho FA have… Continue reading South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lionel Messi Offers No Guarantees for World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi is not 100% certain he will play in next year’s FIFA World Cup. The South Americans are one of the countries that have already qualified alongside co-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Iran, Japan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, Jordan, Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, New Zealand, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia are the other… Continue reading Lionel Messi Offers No Guarantees for World Cup
Big VAR Boost for South African Football
South African football’s dream of utilising the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is closer to reality. This comes after the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture allocated R82-million for VAR. “The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the procurement and implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)… Continue reading Big VAR Boost for South African Football
Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Erasmus has made only four changes to the starting team that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town, with Jesse Kriel retaining the captaincy. The… Continue reading Boks Team Named for New Zealand Battle
Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Lesotho’s Football Association has sent a warning to their counterparts, the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena is once again in the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He was fielded in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in March while suspended for accumulating two yellow… Continue reading Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Khanyisa Mayo on Career Crossroads After Belouizdad Bombshell
South African striker Khanyisa Mayo is living on borrowed time at Algerian club CR Belouizdad. Mayo, 27, has been with the North Africans for only one season, since joining them last year from Cape Town City for a reported transfer fee of $800,000 (R14 million). Mayo has been left out of the CR Belouizdad squad… Continue reading Khanyisa Mayo on Career Crossroads After Belouizdad Bombshell
Orlando Pirates Coach Discharged from Hospital
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is on the mend after being discharged from the hospital, African Times has learnt. Ouaddou, alongside five Pirates staff members, was hospitalized on Sunday, but the Pirates mentor is expected back at work soon after leaving the hospital. The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Coach Discharged from Hospital