Banyana Banyana head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis has announced the team to defend the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Banyana are the defending champions after winning their maiden crown in 2022. Morocco will host the tournament from 5-26 July and Dr. Ellis has put together a 26-woman squad for the tournament. 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨: Kaylin Swart, Casey Gordon (both JVW FC), Andile Dlamini (Sundowns), Dineo Magagula (TS Galaxy). 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨: Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini (all Sundowns), Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama (both UWC) Gabriela…

Kaizer Chiefs have released a fifth player in recent times as they make way for their new signings. Midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane is the latest to head to the exit at their Naturena base, south of Johannesburg. The 30-year-old arrived at the club in 2023 from Cape Town City and a lot was expected from him, but Mdantsane only managed a paltry 16 appearances and two assists, before he was loaned out to Richards Bay, where he also struggled for game…

Orlando Pirates have named their new Head Coach ahead of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. The Buccaneers have confirmed the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou, who is in fact a familiar face. Recently, Ouaddou was in the news when he parted ways with Marumo Gallants, after a few months in charge. “Ouaddou takes over the reins ahead of the new season, replacing Jose Riveiro at the helm following his decision to step down to join Al Ahly, after a…

South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch played a match to remember for Wydad Casablanca against Juventus, but the Moroccans could not avoid a defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup. Juventus overcame Wydad 4-1 at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Sunday evening, local time. Nonetheless, Lorch’s performance was a major talking point. The 31-year-old ran his socks off, troubling the Italian team’s defence more often than not. Juventus took the lead inside ten minutes and added a…

South Africa has won the Rugby Africa 7s tournament at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. The Blitzboks beat Madagascar 26-12 in the final. Earlier on Sunday, they beat Zimbabwe 19-12 in the semi-finals, and defending champions, Uganda, 26-0 in the quarter-finals. “This was a good effort, and I am happy with the way the squad applied themselves and executed their duties,” said head coach, Philip Snyman. “We had eight players who are uncapped at HSBC SVNS level and they…

The late SuperSport TV presenter Phumlani Msibi was a popular figure amongst his colleagues and Amanda Dlamini can attest to this. The former Banyana Banyana captain, who also works for the pay-per-view broadcaster, has paid a glowing tribute to Msibi, who succumbed to an illness last Friday, at the age of 57. “Ngikhule ezandleni zakho (you raised/mentored me), under your mentorship, your gentle cheers and compliments on every production,” wrote Dlamini, who like Msibi, comes from the province of KwaZulu…

In defeat, Mamelodi Sundowns players can still hold their heads high. This is the view of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, whose side beat Sundowns 4-3 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter in Cincinnati on Saturday. While it is indeed true that praising a defeated team does not change the scoreline in their favour, Bellingham reckons Sundowns can use this as motivation for the future. “It was a tough game and an important win against a really good opposition.…

“So, yeah, it was just one of those unfortunate situations. But we learn from it, and we keep going.” With the above words, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has looked past his horrendous error against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Sundowns lost 3-4 to the Germans in a FIFA Club World Cup match played in Cincinnati, United States (US). At the time of the incident, Sundowns were 1-0 up after Lucas Ribeiro Costa scored early in the match, and while Sundowns…

Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund have produced a thriller in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F match in Cincinnati. The ‘Brazilians’ met the German outfit at the TQL Stadium on Saturday evening. Sundowns scored first through Lucas Ribeiro Costa after just 11 minutes on the clock, but Dortmund hit back five minutes later through Felix Nmecha, before the eight-time Bundesliga champions raced to a 4-1 lead by the hour mark. The Tshwane team fought back to score two goals…

Liverpool have secured the signature of German international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old playmaker has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Reds after agreeing personal terms and successfully passing a medical. Wirtz becomes the latest addition to Arne Slot’s squad so far this summer, reuniting with former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong. Wirtz told Liverpoolfc.com admitted he had anxious moments leading to completing his switch to Anfield. “I feel very happy and very proud. Finally…