One of South Africa’s biggest talents, Relebohile Mofokeng, could be on the move, African Times has learnt. Fondly known as Rele, the 20-year-old may reunite with his age mate Mohau Nkota in the Saudi Pro League, depending on negotiations for his services. Nkota was sold by Orlando Pirates to Al-Ettifaq barely a week ago, and… Continue reading Saudi Club Back for Orlando Pirates Star
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight
South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, will be up against Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday evening. The defending champions will meet the West Africans in the quarter-finals at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Kickoff is at 21h00 South African time and live on SABC 3. This… Continue reading Defending Champions Banyana Banyana in WAFCON Quarter-Finals Spotlight
Lucas Ribeiro Wins Goal of the Tournament
World football governing body FIFA has announced Mamelodi Sundowns forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa as the winner of the Club World Cup 2025 Goal of the Tournament. The Sundowns star’s long-range run beat out the likes of Lionel Messi’s free-kick finish for Inter Miami against FC Porto, and João Pedro’s stunner for Chelsea against Fluminense. “The… Continue reading Lucas Ribeiro Wins Goal of the Tournament
Njabulo Blom Transfers from MLS to Asia
In a rather shocking move, former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom will be playing his trade in Asia this season. Blom, 25, transfers from Major Soccer League club St. Louis FC to Vietnamese reigning champions, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh. He spent the past season on loan at Kaizer Chiefs as it became clear he was… Continue reading Njabulo Blom Transfers from MLS to Asia
Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club
Former Orlando Pirates winger Mohau Nkota appears to be settling in well at Al-Ettifaq. The 20-year-old has joined Al-Ettifaq on a three-year deal, leaving Pirates after just a season with the first team. “It’s a dream come true to come to a club like Ettifaq, playing in one of the top leagues,” says Nkota. He… Continue reading Mohau Nkota Hits the Ground Running at Saudi Club
Revealed: Premier Soccer League 2025/26 Season Key Dates
Finally, the wait appears to be over, and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixtures are being finalised. In its possession, African Times has the draft fixtures for the 2025/26 season. While it is public knowledge that the season will open with the MTN8 quarter-finals on Saturday, 2 August, the fixtures show some other important key… Continue reading Revealed: Premier Soccer League 2025/26 Season Key Dates
Junior Boks Meet New Zealand in World Cup Final
The Junior Springboks team has been announced for Saturday evening’s much-anticipated World Rugby U20 Championship Final against New Zealand in Rovigo, Italy. Lock Riley Norton will once again lead a familiar-looking side that has featured in most of the pool matches, as well as Monday’s semi-final victory over Argentina. The unchanged line-up means the bench… Continue reading Junior Boks Meet New Zealand in World Cup Final
Shauwn Mkhize: “I’ve Lost My Soul”
Businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize is the first to admit that she came through the back door in the football space when she bought Bloemfontein Celtic in 2021. Mkhize renamed the club Royal Andile Mpisane, shortened to Royal AM, but they have been expelled by the Premier Soccer League for failing to fulfill its obligations to the… Continue reading Shauwn Mkhize: “I’ve Lost My Soul”
New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria
Rulani Mokwena will land in Algeria on Thursday to begin his tenure as head coach of Mouloudia Club d’Alger, popularly known as MC Alger. Mokwena has agreed to a two-year deal with the People’s Club, who are the reigning Algerian champions. One of the first people to wish Mokwena well in his new job is… Continue reading New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria
Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps
FC Barcelona have seen enough of Lamine Yamal, and a few days after his 18th birthday, they have handed him the club’s iconic jersey. From the new season, Yamal, who celebrated his birthday on 13 July, will don the number 10 jersey, signaling his importance to the Blaugrana. “This is the beginning of a journey… Continue reading Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps