Jasper Wiese Suspended for Four Matches

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Wiese copped the ban for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese will be back in contention for selection for the last three Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in September… Continue reading Jasper Wiese Suspended for Four Matches

Kolisi Returns for Boks Versus Georgia Clash

RETURN: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to face Georgia. Photo: SA Rugby

Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will make a return from injury to take over the captaincy for the first time this season against Georgia on Saturday. The clash will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. In an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager… Continue reading Kolisi Returns for Boks Versus Georgia Clash

Orlando Pirates Distances Themselves From Relebohile Mofokeng Transfer Claims

Orlando Pirates have shot down reports linking star player Relebohile Mofokeng to Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven. In a swift response, the Buccaneers set the record straight after reports emerged on Wednesday claiming Mofokeng is on PSV’s radar and the European club is prepared to pay over R100 million to secure the services of the… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Distances Themselves From Relebohile Mofokeng Transfer Claims

Kolo Toure Bags Manchester City First Team Role

PROMOTION: Former Ivory Coast captain Kolo Toure has been appointed as Manchester City assistant coach. Photo: Manchester City

Former Ivory Coast captain Kolo Toure’s deep knowledge of Manchester City stands him in good stead in his new role as first-team assistant coach. The permanent appointment to Pep Guardiola’s back staff comes after Toure performed the same role during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Commenting on Toure’s appointment, Director of… Continue reading Kolo Toure Bags Manchester City First Team Role

CAF Names WAFCON Best XI

BEST XI: CAF's Technical Study Group (TSG) has named the Best XI from the WAFCON group stage. Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane was one of the standout performers. Photo: CAF

Defending champions Banyana Banyana boast three players in the Best XI from the group stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Morocco. The team was released by CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) on Wednesday morning. Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C, with defenders Bambanani Mbane and Fikile Magama, as… Continue reading CAF Names WAFCON Best XI

Wits University Honours Dr. Kaizer Motaung

HONOURED: Wits University has conferred Dr. Kaizer Motaung with an honorary doctorate in commerce. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Tertiary institution Wits University has recognised one of the icons of South African football, Dr. Kaizer Motaung. The 80-year-old, who was joined by his family at Wits’ Great Hall on Tuesday, was conferred with an honorary doctorate in commerce. “This was a special day for me and, obviously, Kaizer Chiefs as well. This has been… Continue reading Wits University Honours Dr. Kaizer Motaung

Yusuf Maart’s Early Birthday Present

Midfielder Yusuf Maart has taken his football to Austria following his departure from Kaizer Chiefs. Amakhosi announced their captain’s transfer to SV Ried on Tuesday afternoon. SV Ried followed suit and confirmed their latest signing, on a two-year deal with an option to renew for a further year. “We monitored him for a long time… Continue reading Yusuf Maart’s Early Birthday Present

PSL Announces 2024/25 Season Awards Nominees

AWARD NOMINEES: The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the nominees for the 2024/25 PSL Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. Photo: Tiyani Wa Ka Mabasa

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced the nominees for the 2024/25 PSL Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, at 19h00, live on SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport. The prestigious Footballer of the Season award will be contested by Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates),… Continue reading PSL Announces 2024/25 Season Awards Nominees

Rulani Mokwena: The Motivation Is Not Money or Fame

South African coach Rulani Mokwena says he is not fazed by the challenge that lies ahead at Algerian club Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena has penned a two-year deal, opening the door for his return to North Africa after his stint at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates mentor has acknowledged… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena: The Motivation Is Not Money or Fame

Real Madrid Legend Accepts the Italian Job

Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić has agreed to a one-year deal with Italian Serie A side AC Milan. The 39-year-old was expected to quit when it was announced he would be leaving Real Madrid after 13 seasons at the club, but then came the surprising news that he would instead be joining the Rossoneri. “AC Milan… Continue reading Real Madrid Legend Accepts the Italian Job

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