South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has announced the preliminary squad for the World Cup. The African champions will be heading to Chile as one of the representatives of the continent. The tournament will run from 27 September to 20 October. South Africa are in Group E and will play France (29 September), New… Continue reading African Champions Amajita Announces World Cup Squad
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All Roads Lead to Mpumalanga for MTN8 Final
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the venue for the 2025 MTN8 Final set for Saturday, 13 September. The league made the announcement at their headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday afternoon. Mbombela, the 43,500-seater in Mpumalanga, will be the host stadium. Orlando Pirates, who are in their fourth consecutive final, have been picked… Continue reading All Roads Lead to Mpumalanga for MTN8 Final
Madagascar and Morocco Set Up Chan Final
Madagascar have booked their place in a historic first African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after edging Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening. A late strike from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in the 116th minute proved decisive, capping a dramatic extra-time contest and sending… Continue reading Madagascar and Morocco Set Up Chan Final
Lebo Maboe Returns to Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs have made their 10th signing in the form of midfielder Lebohang Maboe. The 30-year-old is not new to Chiefs having played for the club’s junior teams years ago. “Maboe, who was part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years, returns to Naturena after stints with SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and… Continue reading Lebo Maboe Returns to Kaizer Chiefs
Boks Squad Announced for New Zealand Tour
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith in the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand. They will play back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks next month. The Boks will battle it out with the All Blacks at… Continue reading Boks Squad Announced for New Zealand Tour
PSL Referee Chavani Gets World Cup Opportunity
Premier Soccer League (PSL) referee Jelly Chavani is heading to Qatar for the FIFA U17 World Cup. Chavani, 29, will be the sole representative from South Africa among the match officials, which features 27 referees and 54 assistant referees. Chavani, who hails from the Limpopo province, is one of only four African referees for the… Continue reading PSL Referee Chavani Gets World Cup Opportunity
Sports Attorney: Lucas Ribeiro Fighting Losing Battle Against Sundowns!
Legally, Lucas Ribeiro Costa has no leg to stand on against his employers, Mamelodi Sundowns. This is the view of sports attorney Raymond Hack, who discussed the matter at length with media publication SoccerBeat. For background, Ribeiro claims he has “just cause” to terminate his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns, who have been accused of driving… Continue reading Sports Attorney: Lucas Ribeiro Fighting Losing Battle Against Sundowns!
Sundowns Coach Understands Team Early Struggles
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested his team is not yet ready for “high-demanding” games early in the 2025/26 season. The Portuguese was speaking after the Brazilians lost on penalties to Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the MTN8 in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, over the weekend. Cardoso argued that Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA 2025… Continue reading Sundowns Coach Understands Team Early Struggles
Kenyan Star Lauds Benni McCarthy for National Team Revival
African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finalists Kenya will receive $450,000 (R8.8 million) for their efforts, but the country’s finest footballer, Victor Wanyama, says their rise is priceless. With South Africa’s Benni McCarthy at the helm, the Harambee Stars fell to Madagascar in the last eight, and McCarthy, on a two-year deal since March, has been hailed… Continue reading Kenyan Star Lauds Benni McCarthy for National Team Revival
Tatjana Smith Wins Big at SA Sports Awards
Retired swimming star Tatjana Smith was named the Sports Star of the Year during the 18th Annual South African Sport Awards at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province on Sunday. The main award was presented by SA deputy president, Paul Mashatile, alongside Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie. The 28-year-old… Continue reading Tatjana Smith Wins Big at SA Sports Awards