KwaZulu-Natal side Durban City could be set for a reunion with German mentor Ernst Middendorp following the departure of Gavin Hunt. Middendorp, who was with the club earlier this season, is in the conversation after the decision to part ways with Hunt, who reportedly had disagreements with club boss Farook Kadodia, over the transfer dealings,… Continue reading Durban City Hunt for New Coach
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Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
With no major surprises, the Bafana Bafana squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations has been unveiled. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos announced the final 25-man squad on Monday afternoon. The squad is largely what was predicted by African Times a few days ago. The only notable absentee is Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba… Continue reading Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
Gavin Hunt Leaves PSL Side Durban City
Newly promoted club Durban City have let go of their head coach, Gavin Hunt, despite being in a comfortable eighth position almost halfway into the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Hunt’s stay with the KwaZulu-Natal club was brief; just four months into his reign, and he has reportedly had clashes with Durban City boss… Continue reading Gavin Hunt Leaves PSL Side Durban City
Springboks End 2025 on a High Note
The Springboks finished the 2025 season with a 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff, where they pulled away in the second half of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test after leading by 28-0 at the break over the weekend. With their pack again laying a superb foundation, the Boks simply had too much firepower for… Continue reading Springboks End 2025 on a High Note
CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have… Continue reading CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON
African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will on Monday, 1 December, announce Bafana Bafana’s final squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Earlier this week, the Belgian named a 54-man provisional team. Each participating team can submit a list of up to 27 players, but the Confederation of African football (CAF) will only… Continue reading African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
Cobus Reinach Hits 50 in Bok Squad to Face Wales
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes to the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour – which kicks off at 17h10… Continue reading Cobus Reinach Hits 50 in Bok Squad to Face Wales
AFCON 2025 Diaspora Tour in London and Paris
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour this week. “This is more than a tour; it is showcasing the spirit of African football. Making triumphant stops in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus on 28 November and Paris at YOYO in the Palais… Continue reading AFCON 2025 Diaspora Tour in London and Paris
Olwethu Makhanya Earns Contract Extension with MLS Side
Major Soccer League (MLS) club Philadelphia Union have exercised their option to keep South African defender, Olwethu Makhanya. The decision comes as no surprise given the 21-year-old’s great season in the United States of America (USA). “Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has exercised the contract option for defender Olwethu Makhanya, securing him through… Continue reading Olwethu Makhanya Earns Contract Extension with MLS Side
Six Boks Named in 2025 World Rugby Dream Team
The world’s best Rugby team Springboks has dominated the 2025 World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team. World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, fellow nominees Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche, as well as Thomas du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Cheslin Kolbe were named in the Dream Team on Tuesday. All six… Continue reading Six Boks Named in 2025 World Rugby Dream Team