South African athlete Zakithi Nene has run a personal best (PB) of 43.76s to win the men’s 400m at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya. On Saturday, the 27-year-old became the third fastest African man of all time, behind compatriot Wayde van Niekerk (43.03) and Botswana’s Isaac Makwala (43.72). In the 2016 Olympic Games… Continue reading Zakithi Nene Steals the Show in Kenya
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Marumo Gallants Looking for a New Coach
Marumo Gallants will begin a search for a new coach after Abdeslam Ouaddou resigned. Ouaddou tendered his resignation on Saturday evening. “I would like to announce with this press release the end of the adventure with the Marumo Gallants club,” stated Ouaddou, who had been in charge since March this year. He guided the team… Continue reading Marumo Gallants Looking for a New Coach
Moroccan Star Becomes Two-Time Champions League Winner
Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi was one of the standout performers as French side Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Italy’s Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich to win the UEFA Champions League (UCL) for the first time. Hakimi, playing against his former team, was first on the scoresheet just 12 minutes in, before 19-year-old French forward Desire Doue added… Continue reading Moroccan Star Becomes Two-Time Champions League Winner
ASA President James Moloi Retains His Position
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi has been re-elected at the National Federation’s Quadrennial General Meeting in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Moloi will serve another four years after receiving the majority of votes from ASA members. He has been at the helm of the association since coming into power in 2021. “I’m thankful… Continue reading ASA President James Moloi Retains His Position
Banyana Banyana Wafcon Preliminary Squad Announced
Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary squad for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The tournament will be held in Morocco from 5–26 July 2025. Banyana Banyana are the defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2022. BANYANA SQUAD GOALKEEPERS Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kaylin Swart,… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Wafcon Preliminary Squad Announced
Athletics SA President in Confident Mood
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he has unfinished business with the organization. Moloi has served a four-year term, and on Saturday, he will have to fight off competition to retain the position. The ASA elections will take place at the Southern Sun hotel in Kempton Park on Saturday and Moloi has told… Continue reading Athletics SA President in Confident Mood
FIFA Bans Egyptian Club Zamalek, Again!
Perennial offenders Zamalek are back in FIFA’s bad books yet again. The Egyptians stand accused of refusing to pay their former player, Yasser Hamad. The White Knights are fresh off bans after settling debts to former coach Jaime Pacheco and striker Khalid Boutaib. Hamad, a Palestinian international, played just three matches for the club last… Continue reading FIFA Bans Egyptian Club Zamalek, Again!
Ramovic Dreams Big for CR Belouizdad
Former TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic is making his mark in North Africa. Ramovic has been handed a new three-year deal by Algerian side CR Belouizdad, just four months after arriving at the club from Tanzanian side Young Africans. The German, who was previously at South African club TS Galaxy, has steered CR Belouizdad to… Continue reading Ramovic Dreams Big for CR Belouizdad
African Champs Amajita Drawn Against France, USA
South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria and Egypt have discovered their group stage opponents for the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025. The draw was conducted in the early hours of Friday morning in Chile’s capital, Santiago. The South American country will host the tournament from 27 September – 19 October across four cities; Rancagua, Santiago, Talca and… Continue reading African Champs Amajita Drawn Against France, USA
Official: José Riveiro Completes Al Ahly Move
Al Ahly have confirmed the appointment of José Riveiro as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The Spaniard takes over from Swiss coach Marcel Koller, who was sacked recently despite winning 11 trophies in three years, including two CAF Champions League titles. The idiom “straight out of the frying pan into the fire”… Continue reading Official: José Riveiro Completes Al Ahly Move