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 well as midfielder Refiloe Jane, amongst the best players. Banyana Banyana will bank on the trio to continue their fine form when they take on…

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 a very interesting journey we undertook in 1970,” said Motaung while speaking to the media. “I’m happy I was able to accept this honour. It’s…

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 and we are convinced he fits perfectly into our game model. Yusuf is a very complete midfielder—he can take charge of the game, is strong…

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), and Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns). All three players have also been nominated for the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season award, underlining their…

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 that North Africa is a volatile environment where coaches come and go, but he remains “optimistic,” as he mentioned in his interview with Metro FM…

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 is delighted to announce that Luka Modrić has signed a contract with the club until 30 June 2026 with an option for a one-year extension…

South Africa’s senior national women’s side, Banyana Banyana, is three games away from defending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C with a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 in Oudja, Morocco, on Monday. Lebohang Ramalepe, captain Refiloe Jane, Hildah Magaia, and Ronnel Donnelly were all on the scoresheet. In the quarter-finals, Banyana Banyana will meet Senegal on Saturday, 19 July, also in Oudja. Senegal sneaked in as one of the third-placed…

Probably the busiest club in the local transfer market, Orlando Pirates have made another signing. This time, the Buccaneers have brought in winger Kamogelo Sebelebele from Mpumalanga side, TS Galaxy. “Orlando Pirates Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Kamogelo Sebelebele,” confirmed the club in a statement on Monday afternoon. “The 22-year-old winger joins the Buccaneers on the back of an impressive breakout campaign with TS Galaxy, where he featured in 29 matches and found the back of…

Banyana Banyana will look to maintain their top position in Group C when they meet Mali in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Monday. South Africa’s women’s senior national team is guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals, but the top spot in their group is still up for grabs. Banyana and Mali are on four points each, but Dr. Desiree Ellis’ charges are ahead on goal difference. CAF first considers head-to-head to separate two teams on the same…

Mohau Nkota will certainly be missed at Orlando Pirates for his contribution on and off the field. Leading up to a match, he would be at the forefront, singing his lungs out, encouraging the team. He is just 20 years old but was never left behind. On the pitch, his first season with Bucs’ first team produced seven goals and five assists in 39 appearances. The Pirates supporters were no doubt looking forward to seeing how he’d fare in his…