Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday. Only five players in the starting 15 retained their places from the team’s 38-22 defeat against the Wallabies in Johannesburg last week at Ellis Park in… Continue reading Boks Coach Rassie Erasmus Makes 10 Changes for Australia Rematch
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Mohamed Salah Voted PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Egyptian international and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the first player ever to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times. Late on Tuesday, Salah was named the 2024/25 Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year during a ceremony in Manchester, England. He is now received the prize for a third time,… Continue reading Mohamed Salah Voted PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Chiefs Delight in Luke Baartman Capture
Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior says the club cannot wait to see new signing Luke Baartman in action. The 19-year-old has been added to the squad on a free transfer. African Times reported earlier on Tuesday that Baartman was declared a free agent by the Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber (DRC), in… Continue reading Chiefs Delight in Luke Baartman Capture
Luke Baartman Declared a Free Agent
Kaizer Chiefs-bound Luke Baartman has won his case against amateur side Cape Town Spurs. Baartman and Spurs were on a warpath, meeting before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) dispute resolution chamber (DRC). Baartman claimed he should be declared a free agent since his “professional contract” with Spurs was now “invalid” because the club has been… Continue reading Luke Baartman Declared a Free Agent
Amakhosi Sign Nigerian Striker
Kaizer Chiefs have snapped up Nigerian striker Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro to bolster their attack. The 24-year-old was previously with Mamelodi Sundowns but spent time on loan at Chippa United, University of Pretoria, SuperSport United, and AmaZulu. “Kaizer Chiefs have acquired the services of another striker, Etiosa Ighodaro,” announced the club on Tuesday. “The 24-year-old Nigerian… Continue reading Amakhosi Sign Nigerian Striker
South Africa’s CHAN Campaign Ends in Heartbreak
Bafana Bafana conceded two late penalties against Uganda on Monday evening to suffer a group stage exit at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Guided by Molefi Ntseki, Bafana Bafana played to a 3-3 draw against co-hosts Uganda at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Ntseki’s boys were leading 3-1 and assured of the top… Continue reading South Africa’s CHAN Campaign Ends in Heartbreak
Former Orlando Pirates Striker Passes Away
Former Zimbabwean international and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro has passed away. The 40-year-old had battled diabetes for a while, and on Monday, African Times was informed Ndoro was found dead in his apartment in Sandton, Johannesburg. In recent times, he was hospitalized in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, but had made a recovery and was reportedly on… Continue reading Former Orlando Pirates Striker Passes Away
Chippa Coach Sinethemba Badela on His Bike
Chippa United mentor Sinethemba Badela is expected to depart the club sooner rather than later. Badela, 35, has been at the helm for a little over two months, but indications are that the club would confirm his exit. He is on a three-year contract, but African Times has it on good authority that both parties… Continue reading Chippa Coach Sinethemba Badela on His Bike
Du Plessis Owns Up After Poor UFC Showing
South African mixed martial artist Dricus du Plessis is the first to admit he was no match for Khamzat Chimaev, who outwrestled Du Plessis to become the new UFC middleweight champion after his victory in Chicago, United States of America. The judges scored it 50-44, 50-44, and 50-44 for Chimaev in the early hours of… Continue reading Du Plessis Owns Up After Poor UFC Showing
FIFA Intervenes in Racism Saga in England
World football governing body FIFA has condemned the racist abuse directed at Bournemouth and Ghanaian star Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool. The Black Stars international appeared to be targeted by a 47-year-old man in a wheelchair as he went for a throw-in at Anfield. Merseyside Police confirmed the man was ejected… Continue reading FIFA Intervenes in Racism Saga in England