One of Egypt’s favourite football sons, Mahmoud AbdelRazek Fadlallah, has called time on his illustrious career. The full name may not ring a bell, but certainly, his nickname “Shikabala” will. The “White Knights” skipper officially announced his retirement from football late Thursday, breaking down on live television, reflecting on a career that spanned over two decades. “The journey is over,” he declared once composed. Born in Aswan, a city on the Nile River, Shikabala’s footballing journey began in the youth…

Netball South Africa has announced that the Spar Proteas will travel to Australia for a three-match test series against the reigning world champions in October. The series will open at Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena on Saturday evening, 4 October 2025 (19h30). The last series between the SPAR Proteas and the Australian Diamonds was played in 2023, also in Australia, which was won by the hosts. It was the first standalone Test series between the two nations “Down Under” in 18…

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signings of Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako. Amakhosi snapped up the duo on free transfers after they left Orlando Pirates on 30 June, when their contracts expired with the Buccaneers. “Previously with Orlando Pirates, the pair brings valuable experience to Naturena, having won trophies and participated in the CAF Champions League in recent seasons,” reads Chiefs’ statement. “Mako, born in Zebediela, Limpopo, plays as a left wingback, while Monyane operates as a right back in…

Liverpool and Portugal midfielder Diogo Jota has died alongside his brother after a car accident in Spain. Jota, whose full name is Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, was 28 years old at the time of death. The fatal accident happened just 10 days after he got married. He had three children. The Portuguese forward died near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, according to Spanish news agency EFE. The agency reports that his brother, Andre, was also killed in the crash early…

Limpopo club Magesi FC has filled the vacant Head Coach position. Dikwena Tsa Meetse have roped in former Malawian international John Maduka ahead of the new season. Magesi FC made the announcement on Thursday morning. Maduka takes over from Owen Da Gama, who left the club on Sunday. Maduka was previously at Royal AM, who have been expelled from the Premier Soccer Laague (PSL). The 54-year-old also previously coached at Bloemfontein Celtic. This was after his playing career in the…

In a concerning development, petroleum company Sasol has cut off ties with the South African Football Association (SAFA)… for now. Sasol has confirmed in a statement that the sponsorship agreement with SAFA terminated a few days ago on 30 June. “Sasol can confirm that our sponsorship agreement with SAFA, which encompassed support for the senior women’s team, Banyana Banyana, as well as the Sasol League, officially concluded on June 30, 2025.” This is undoubtedly a major blow to the Women’s…

Cassius Mailula is not in two minds about where he would like to play if he were to return to South Africa. The 23-year-old is at a crossroads in his career after the end of his loan spell at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Mailula belongs to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Toronto FC, whom he joined in 2023 from his “first love,” Mamelodi Sundowns. However, it appears he has no future at the Canadian club, leading to questions over his…

Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria. Jesse Kriel wil captain the side for the first time in a Test. Erasmus named a squad that feature 13 players who defeated the Barbarians 54-7 in Cape Town, and with regular Springbok captain Siya Kolisi out after picking up a niggle last week, Kriel retains the captaincy, making him the 67th…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ahead of the tournament in Morocco. South Africa’s senior women’s national team Banyana Banyana are the defending champions, but 11 other nations will be battling to get their hands on the new trophy. The opening match of the tournament will be played in Rabat at the newly-built Olympic Stadium between hosts Morocco and Zambia on Saturday, 5 July. Banyana Banyana will…

Ex-Raja Casablanca President Mohamed Boudrika has been sentenced to five years in prison. The 41-year-old was sentenced on Wednesday by Morocco’s Casablanca Criminal Court after being found guilty of fraud, forgery, and issuing cheques without sufficient funds. Boudrika was also ordered to pay MAD 664,000 (R1.3 million) in damages to the victims and barred from issuing cheques for one year. Boudrika maintained his innocence throughout the trial, claiming there was no hard evidence. He made international news when he was…