Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA

Bafana Bafana Friendlies in Polokwane and Pretoria

YOUNG TEAM: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has picked a relatively young team in the preliminary squad for the two friendlies next month. Photo: SAFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed Bafana Bafana’s two friendlies next month. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has picked a relatively young team in the preliminary squad for the friendlies in a bid to create a bigger pool from which to select players. The final list of 23 players will be announced this… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Friendlies in Polokwane and Pretoria

Amajimbos Discover World Cup Opponents

South Africa’s U17 side Amajimbos has been drawn in Group A of the FIFA U17 World Cup. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday and the newly-expanded tournament will feature 48 teams. South Africa will face opposition from hosts Qatar, Italy and Bolivia in Group A. They will feature in the global showpiece… Continue reading Amajimbos Discover World Cup Opponents

RS Berkane Crowned Confederation Cup Champions

The new CAF Confederation Cup trophy now belongs to Moroccan club RS Berkane. Berkane played to a 1-1 draw with Tanzanian side Simba in Zanzibar on Sunday but won the tie 3-1 on aggregate after winning two-nil in the first leg. Moine Chaabani’s men pocket $2,000,000 (R35.6 million) for the first prize, and Simba settles… Continue reading RS Berkane Crowned Confederation Cup Champions

Wydad Bolster Squad for Club World Cup

Wydad have completed the signings of Stephane Aziz Ki, Nordin Amarabat, and Hamza Hannouri. Aziz Ki, 29, is a familiar name on the African continent, having represented Tanzanian club Young Africans with some distinction. The Burkina Faso international joins the Red Castle on a two-year deal. Amarabat, meanwhile, is no stranger in Morocco as he… Continue reading Wydad Bolster Squad for Club World Cup

Alonso Named New Real Madrid Coach

Xabi Alonso is the new manager of Spanish club, Real Madrid. Los Blancos confirmed the appointment of their former midfielder on Sunday. “Real Madrid C. F. confirms that Xabi Alonso will be the Real Madrid coach for the next three seasons, from 1 June 2025, until 30 June 2028,” reads the club’s statement. “Xabi Alonso… Continue reading Alonso Named New Real Madrid Coach

CAF Unveils New Confederation Cup Trophy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a brand new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup ahead of Sunday’s final at the Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar. Tanzanian club Simba will host Morocco’s RS Berkane, who are leading 2-0 from the first leg played a week ago. The new trophy is essentially a rebrand of… Continue reading CAF Unveils New Confederation Cup Trophy

Nasreddine Nabi Bemoans Lack of Firepower

“If we have a striker, maybe I’m number three this season.” With these words, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has explained the team’s missing link. Chiefs have failed to make the top eight for a second successive season, and while there are no guarantees Nabi would be staying, he’s not in two minds about what… Continue reading Nasreddine Nabi Bemoans Lack of Firepower

Fadlu Davids: Don’t Write Off Simba

Simba FC head coach Fadlu Davids has not thrown in the towel in the CAF Confederation Cup final. The Tanzanians have a mountain to climb after a 2-0 loss to Moroccan club RS Berkane a week ago. The return leg is today, 25 May, at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. Kickoff has been set for… Continue reading Fadlu Davids: Don’t Write Off Simba

Egyptian King Joins Exclusive Club

Liverpool marksman Mohamed Salah has been named the 2024/25 Premier League Player of the Season. Salah, 32, was instrumental in the Reds’ league title-winning campaign, setting the record for the most goal involvements ever recorded in a 38-game Premier League campaign. He has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists, totalling 46. Salah joins the… Continue reading Egyptian King Joins Exclusive Club

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