On paper, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s playoff run next March could be a walk in the park. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament draw was conducted on Thursday, and given their better ranking, DR Congo will only play in one of the two finals, which means they are 90 minutes away from qualifying… Continue reading DR Congo’s Clear Path to the World Cup
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Snyman Strikes 50 as Boks Opt for Experience
Towering lock RG Snyman will join the select group of players to earn 50 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks run out at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland on Saturday. The matchday squad reflects only two personnel changes to the team that defeated France 32-17 two weeks ago. With most of the players… Continue reading Snyman Strikes 50 as Boks Opt for Experience
Morocco Top Side in Africa, Bafana Bafana Drop Two Spots
North Africans Morocco have maintained top spot on the continent in the latest FIFA rankings ahead of the FIFA World Cup draw on 5 December. The Atlas Lions are the best team in Africa at position one and and at 11th globally. Africa’s top 10 are: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Mali,… Continue reading Morocco Top Side in Africa, Bafana Bafana Drop Two Spots
Achraf Hakimi, Ghizlane Chebbak Lead Morocco’s Golden Night at CAF Awards 2025
Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, as Africa’s best performers of the year were honoured. Paris Saint-Germain right-back Hakimi was named Men’s Player… Continue reading Achraf Hakimi, Ghizlane Chebbak Lead Morocco’s Golden Night at CAF Awards 2025
CAF Fines Orlando Pirates R430 000!
South African side Orlando Pirates have copped a R430 000 fine following their dramatic Champions League clash against DR Congo’s St Eloi Lupopo in Orlando, Soweto, last month. Lupopo needed penalties to beat Pirates 5-4, following a 3-3 aggregate score, for their place in the group stage of Africa’s premium club competition. The talking point,… Continue reading CAF Fines Orlando Pirates R430 000!
Forty-Two Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup
As of 19 November, only six spots are remaining for next year’s FIFA World Cup in North America. The co-hosts are Canada, Mexico and the United States of America (USA), who earned their spots by virtue of being hosts. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first… Continue reading Forty-Two Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup
No Regrets: Jose Riveiro on Leaving Orlando Pirates for Al Ahly
Former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has insisted he has no regrets about leaving the Buccaneers for Al Ahly seven months ago. The Spaniard exited the Bucs camp in May after Pirates granted him an early release from his contract, and moved to Egypt, where he linked up with Al Ahly but only lasted a… Continue reading No Regrets: Jose Riveiro on Leaving Orlando Pirates for Al Ahly
ASEC Mimosas Versus AS FAR in Women’s Champions League Final
Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas will clash against Moroccan outfit AS FAR in Friday’s CAF Women’s Champions League decider. On Tuesday, ASEC Mimosas continued their historic debut campaign in the Champions League by edging Egyptian side FC Masar 1–0 in a tightly contested semi-final at the Suaz Canal Stadium in Ismaila, Egypt. The decisive moment came… Continue reading ASEC Mimosas Versus AS FAR in Women’s Champions League Final
Former Orlando Pirates Coach Finds New Home in Algeria
Serbian mentor Milutin “Micho” Sredojević has joined ES Sétif as their new Head Coach. Sredojević, who had two stints with South African club Orlando Pirates, has signed for the Algerian outfit on a contract running until June 2027. “The management of ES Sétif announces the appointment of Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević as head coach of… Continue reading Former Orlando Pirates Coach Finds New Home in Algeria
Bok Quartet Nominated for World Rugby Awards
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander has congratulated Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker on their nominations for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2025. The Springbok quartet were announced as nominees in the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year and World Rugby Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of… Continue reading Bok Quartet Nominated for World Rugby Awards