Selaelo Rasebotja’s situation at Orlando Pirates has gone from bad to worse. The 24-year-old has been battling to find his feet in his first season with the Buccaneers since his transfer from SuperSport United. Rasebotja has made a mere 11 appearances, and to make matters worse, only one appearance was as a starter, with the rest coming as a substitute. While he was looking forward to a better next season in the black and white colours of Pirates, Rasebotja has…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed huge concern over his “bloated” squad. The Cityzens’ first trophyless season since 2017 has Guardiola putting on his thinking cap and in conclusion, he’d rather work with a smaller squad despite City’s spending power. “I told the club I don’t want a big squad. I don’t want to put five, six players in the tribune, I don’t want that. I will quit,” said Guardiola, whose side was nowhere near its best during the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with sponsors TotalEnergies, have unveiled the new CAF Champions League trophy ahead of the 2024/25 final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC. The two sides meet in first leg of the final on Saturday, 24 May, at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, before the second leg in Cairo on Sunday, 1 June. The trophy reveal took place at the offices of TotalEnergies in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday. It is the first…

South Africa’s senior national team coach Hugo Broos has called up 41 players in the preliminary squad for next month’s friendlies. Bafana Bafana will play two friendlies against neighbours Namibia and Tanzania. However, the SA Football Association is yet to officially confirm the identities of the two countries. Broos did not called up any Mamelodi Sundowns players, because they will be playing in the FIFA Club World Cup. 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 Darren Johnson (Chippa United), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport…

Spanish club FC Barcelona has finalised a new deal with their manager, Hansi Flick. The initial deal when he arrived at the Blaugrana last year was set to run until June 2026, but new terms have extended it by a year. “FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement for the renewal of his contract, which will tie him to the club until 30 June 2027,” confirmed the club. “Hansi Flick has made Barça fans happy in his first…

South Africa’s U20 side, Amajita’s success in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations will stand the group in good stead for the future. Amajita were crowned champions of Africa last weekend after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final played in Cairo, Egypt. All but one in the squad play their football for SA Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs, and even so, most are on the fringes of the first teams across the country. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos,…

World football governing body FIFA has approved a special transfer window for Africa’s elite clubs and others. Africa’s four clubs that are heading to the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup will be able to bring in players for 10 days next month. The continent will be represented at the Club World Cup by Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Ahly (Egypt), Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia), and Wydad Casablanca (Morocco). “In line with the Regulations for the FIFA Club World Cup and…

In a shock move, Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca has inquired about the possibility of securing Cristiano Ronaldo’s services ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup next month. According to renowned Spanish publication Marca, Wydad have entered the race for his signature, even just for the tournament. The legendary forward is on the tail end of his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, and his future is uncertain. Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr runs until 30 June 2025, and with the Club…

Former Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena has sent a message to the Red Castle brigade. Mokwena has officially departed Wydad, confirmed by the club in a joint statement on Tuesday evening. “As I say goodbye, I carry unforgettable memories from Wydad, a club that will forever remain in my heart,” shared Mokwena. “I wish the team, staff, and fans tremendous success in the new season and the (FIFA) Club World Cup. May you continue to make history and inspire us…

KwaZulu-Natal club Durban City are now at liberty to celebrate their promotion to South Africa’s top-flight, the Betway Premiership. Durban City confirmed their automatic promotion on Sunday, 18 May, but were made to wait for their celebration after JDR Stars lodged a claim that Durban City had fielded an ineligible player, Saziso Magawana. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee sat on Tuesday and has thrown out the case because there’s no merit to it. Earlier today, African Times reported…