The fact that Kaizer Chiefs had the third-joint worst defence in the Betway Premiership last season has raised some serious questions. Chiefs conceded 32 goals, the same as Golden Arrows and only less than Marumo Gallants (39) and AmaZulu (34) in 28 games. In attack, they scored 25, making theirs the eighth-best attack, as they… Continue reading Brandon Petersen Backs Chiefs to Shine in 2025/26
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Miguel Cardoso Happy with Sundowns Start
After much thought, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has concluded he is on the right track at the club. The Portuguese has been at the helm since December last year, having taken over from Manqoba Mngqithi. Sundowns went on to retain their league title with a 12-point difference over second-placed Orlando Pirates, and credit to… Continue reading Miguel Cardoso Happy with Sundowns Start
Banyana Coach: We Have a Plan and Another Plan
Banyana Banyana coach Dr. Desiree Ellis says they have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Banyana Banyana kick off the defence of their title when they meet Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, a city in the northeast of Morocco. Kickoff has been set… Continue reading Banyana Coach: We Have a Plan and Another Plan
CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), including three South Africans. The TSG is a team of experienced football experts, former coaches, technical directors, instructors, and analysts, tasked with studying, analysing, and documenting CAF competitions. “They will analyse tactical… Continue reading CAF Unveils Technical Study Group for WAFCON
Boks Open Season with Hard-fought Win in Pretoria
The Springboks announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus in Pretoria on Saturday, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests. They had a solid 28-3 lead at the break, but things were not as fluent and effective in the… Continue reading Boks Open Season with Hard-fought Win in Pretoria
Kaizer Chiefs Sell their Captain Maart
Midfielder Yusuf Maart is on his way to Europe, ending a three-year stay at the Soweto club. African Times has established that Maart’s move to Austrian club SV Ried was sanctioned by the Amakhosi management, and the player was allowed to remain in South Africa when they traveled to the Netherlands for pre-season training earlier… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Sell their Captain Maart
Siyabonga Ngezana Wins Fourth Trophy in Romania
Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana has won another cup in Romania. Ngezana, who plays for FCSB, starred for the team as they beat CFR Cluj 2-1 on Saturday to win the Romanian Super Cup. The former Kaizer Chiefs center-back has now won two league titles with FCSB. The first came in his debut season, the… Continue reading Siyabonga Ngezana Wins Fourth Trophy in Romania
Thomas Partey Denies All Charges Against Him
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has broken his silence over rape charges being brought against him. African Times reported on Friday that the former Arsenal player has officially been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by England’s Metropolitan Police Service. “The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in… Continue reading Thomas Partey Denies All Charges Against Him
Patrice Motsepe Pays Tribute to Nigerian Goalkeeper
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has paid tribute to the late Peter Rufai. Motsepe expressed his condolences following the death of the 61-year-old Rufai this week. Rufai was a part of Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team. “He was an enormously talented football player and was respected… Continue reading Patrice Motsepe Pays Tribute to Nigerian Goalkeeper
Kaizer Chiefs Sign Siphesihle Ndlovu
Kaizer Chiefs have announced their sixth signing ahead of the new season. Amakhosi have brought in midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu, who joins from SuperSport United. African Times understands the former Orlando Pirates man has penned a three-year deal. “Kaizer Chiefs’ blueprint for strengthening the squad ahead of the new 2025/26 season continues to take shape with… Continue reading Kaizer Chiefs Sign Siphesihle Ndlovu