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 arrived in South Africa in July 2021 and has played for several PSL outfits, scoring a total of 25 goals in 97 appearances. He spent…

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 spot with a few minutes remaining, but Uganda won two penalties in the 88th and 96th minutes to force a draw to finish top of…

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 the verge of joining Eswatini First Division side Stumbo XI. Ndoro started out at Chicken Inn in his homeland, Zimbabwe, before transferring to South Africa,…

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 could soon tear it apart and part ways. It has been alleged that Badela does not see eye-to-eye with the club’s sporting director, Sinesipho Mali.…

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 Sunday. “At the end, I went for it and could almost taste the victory. He beat me fair and square, and I’ll be back and…

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 from the stadium and taken into custody. Referee Anthony Taylor was forced to stop the match to address the incident, speaking to both managers and…

The Springboks will look back to the defeat to Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday with so much regret. The reigning world champions raced to a 22-0 lead in less than 20 minutes, only for the Wallabies to stage a fightback that carried them to a 38-22 victory (halftime 22-5) in the opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match of the campaign in Johannesburg. The Boks scored three unanswered tries in a sparkling opening stanza but a mounting penalty county and…

Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Walace Karia retained his seat on Saturday for another four-year term. Karia has been TFF president since 2017, having taken over from Jamal Malinzi. He was re-elected in 2021, which was meant to be his last term in office, but the two-term limit was amended, and he’s now in his third term. According to Tanzanian media, the constitutional term limits were designed to stop what was recognized as “the cult of personality”—having a powerful TFF…

Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau is now teammates with midfielder Njabulo Blom in the Vietnamese League. Tau, 31, has joined Nam Dinh on a one-year deal with an option to renew for another year and in Blom, he is in good company alongside his compatriot. Blom arrived at Nam Dinh a month ago, also on a one-year deal. “Welcome ‘South African star’ Percy Muzi Tau to Nam Dinh Green Steel,” announced the Asian club. “He is experienced in combat, having…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has opened up about the club’s challenges in the transfer market, with a few of their players on the radar of overseas teams. The reigning Betway Premiership champions have had a decent start to their league campaign with one win and a draw in two matches. They also progressed to the MTN8 semifinals and will play Orlando Pirates over two legs, starting on Saturday in Soweto. Yet, the biggest talking point has been the absence…