Italian side U.S. Lecce has brought in a defender of South African descent, Corrie Ndaba. The 25-year-old has moved to U.S. Lecce on a three-year deal from Scottish side Kilmarnock. “U.S. Lecce announces the permanent acquisition of Corrie Ndaba from Kilmarnock FC,” confirmed the Italians. “The Irish fullback, born in 1999, has signed a three-year contract with an option for a further two years.” Born in Ireland to a South African father and an Irish mother, Ndaba has turned out…

Center-back Rushine De Reuck has taken his football to East Africa. The 29-year-old has teamed up with one of the region’s most successful clubs, Simba Sporting Club, who have won the Tanzanian Premier League on 22 occasions. “De Reuck joins us on a one-year contract with the option of a further year. De Reuck (29), a South African citizen, is a defender with extensive experience in the African Champions League, and that is one of the things that convinced us…

Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, claiming an impressive four accolades. Ribeiro Costa was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership Top Goal Scorer awards. Orlando Pirates young sensation Relebohile Mofokeng also enjoyed a memorable night, scooping both the Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season…

Zimbabwean striker Knowledge Musona is back home after 16 years abroad. Known as the ‘Smiling Assassin’ for his goalscoring prowess, the 35-year-old has signed for Scotland FC. Musona was a free agent after parting ways with Saudi club Al-Okhdood. Scotland FC has been in the news for their signings. Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs winger Khama Billiat plays for the club in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, while former Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United striker Terrence Dzvukamanja also…

“I’m sorry, but since when do we discuss results in pre-season games?” Starting off with this question, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has fired back at the media for questioning Amakhosi’s poor pre-season form. The Tunisian, who is in his second season at Chiefs, has insisted that pre-season results do not matter. “We are in pre-season, and the objectives of the pre-season are detailed and predetermined for everyone that knows our team,” said Nabi, whose side lost on penalties to…

Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 Woman of the Tournament. The 25-year-old was instrumental for the Super Falcons and guided them to their 10th record-extending title, beating Morocco 3-2 in the final played in Rabat over the weekend. “From the opening whistle to the final game, she stood tall even when the odds looked like they were against her. Just like the leader that she is, she displayed her relentlessness and…

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has admitted that winning silverware is not enough for the club. The Brazilians have won the league eight times in a row, turning the Premier Soccer League into a “Pretoria Soccer League,” given their dominance. Sundowns supporters, however, would be the first to admit they need to do more to fill up the stands, and this view is shared by Motsepe. “Now, a new season is upon us, and while every season brings new opportunities,…

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back into the match with a display of clinical finishing and sheer determination to cement their status as queens of African football. Goals from Esther Okoronkwo,…

Premier League club Arsenal has confirmed the arrival of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres after a rather protracted negotiation with Portuguese side, Sporting Lisbon. Gyökeres, 27, has signed for five years. The centre forward had refused to ever represent Sporting again with the club holding out for more money, but in the end a deal was agreed for an initial £55 million (R1.3 billion) with around £9 million (R214 million) in further add-ons. The 27-year-old scored an incredible 97 goals in…

Betway Premiership reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns have made their first signing ahead of the 2025/26 season. Left back Fawaaz Basadien has put pen to paper with the Brazilians. “The Yellow Nation is proud to welcome Bafana Bafana international defender, Fawaaz Basadien,” the club announced on their social media platforms. The details of the contract have not been released, but African Times has it on good authority that Basadien has signed for three years, with an option for a further two…