The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off today and with a 75% prize money increase, and a brand new trophy, it is all to play for. The winners will now receive USD 3.5 million (R63.6 million), up 75% from the previous edition, while the overall prize pool has grown by 32% to USD 10.4 million (R189 million). The opening match between Tanzania and Burkina Faso will be played on Saturday, 2 August 2025, in Dar es Salaam at 20h00…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the Free State Stadium will host the clash between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria next month. The two countries meet in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, and the association has also announced the ticket prices. “SAFA can confirm that coach Hugo Broos’ charges will welcome the Super Eagles to the Bloemfontein venue at 18h00 on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, just a few days after facing Lesotho in an away 2026 FIFA World Cup…

The new King of South African football, Lucas Ribeiro Costa, has spoken and the Mamelodi Sundowns forward is delighted with his achievements. The Brazilian has been named the PSL Footballer of the Season for 2024/25 and the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season. He also secured the Betway Premiership Goal of the Season and Golden Boot. To say Ribeiro is happy with his season would be an understatement. “It was not an easy season because we played too many…

Former Banyana Banyana player Jermaine Seoposenwe has painted a grim picture of what life is like as a player for South Africa’s senior women’s national team. Seoposenwe, 31, has walked away, but not quietly. Foremost in her mind is the alleged treatment of Banyana Banyana by the South African Football Association (SAFA), and she also had a bone to pick with head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis for her alleged unwillingness to fight for Banyana Banyana against the association. “It’s been…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has officially joined Galatasaray from Napoli. The 26-year-old moves to the Turkish giants on a permanent deal, signing a 4-year contract in the process. “As part of the agreement, a net transfer fee of 75 million euros [R1.5 billion] will be paid to Napoli. Additionally, 10% of the profit from the player’s future sale will be paid to Napoli,” confirmed Galatasaray in a statement late Thursday. “The player will receive a net annual guaranteed salary of…

Betway Premiership club Marumo Gallants will only pay a fine for fielding an ineligible player, Monde Mphambaniso. Premier Soccer League prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed on Thursday evening that Marumo Gallants have been fined R200 000 over the improper registration of Mphambaniso. The midfielder participated in 26 league matches during the 2024/25 season, and Cape Town City lodged a protest questioning his eligibility. The PSL DC presided over the matter, and Marumo Gallants pleaded guilty, according to PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu,…

Betway Premiership side Marumo Gallants are set to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) disciplinary committee on Thursday on charges of fielding an ineligible player, midfielder Monde Mpambaniso. Cape Town City, who have been relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship – the second tier of SA football, have filed a protest alleging that Mpambaniso was not properly registered by Marumo Gallants, and initially, the league declined to prosecute. However, Cape Town City took the matter further with the SA…

Soweto club Orlando Pirates have confirmed their new captain ahead of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League campaign. Nkosinathi Sibisi takes over from Innocent Maela, who was the skipper last season and is expected to assume a different, non-playing role within the club, if reports are anything to go by. “Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm the appointment of a new Captain and Vice-Captains ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season,” states the club. “The position of captain has been…

Colombian international Luis Diaz has completed his move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich. Diaz, 28, joins Bayern on a four-year deal for a €75m (R1.5 billion) transfer fee. “I’m very happy; it means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world,” says Diaz. “I want to help my new team with my style of football and my personality, as my goal is to win every possible title. We will…

Nigeria’s dominance at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 has been further underlined after four of their players were named in the tournament’s official Best XI, as selected by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG). The 11-player team, arranged in a 4-3-3 formation, features standout performers. Nigeria, who defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final on Saturday night to clinch their tenth WAFCON crown, contributed the highest number of players to the elite line-up. Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka…