The Premier Soccer League (PSL) new trophy has been handed over to the champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, and the tongues are wagging. The Brazilians got their hands on the trophy on Sunday, following their 2-0 win over Magesi FC at Loftus Stadium to complete their impressive season. The trophy was trending overnight. Nelson Makamo, a renowned international artist, was tasked last year with the responsibility to design the first-ever Betway Premiership trophy. Finally, the wait is over. For some, it’s a…

South Africa’s fairytale run in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has culminated in the team bringing the trophy home. Amajita’s maiden title was achieved through a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, on Sunday. Midfielder Gomolemo Kekana netted the all-important goal in the second stanza. The win is sweet revenge over the North Africans, coming 28 years after Amajita suffered a final defeat to the same opponents in 1997. Raymond Mdaka’s boys were…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Union (EU) today concluded a historic partnership agreement that will see EU sponsor the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON) 2025 and 2027, the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 and the CAF African Schools Football Championship. The agreement was signed by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Mr Jozef Síkela in Cairo, Egypt. Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “Our Partnership reflects the mutual…

Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed their first signing ahead of next season. Los Blancos have snapped up center back Dean Huijsen from English side AFC Bournemouth. “We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Dean Huijsen, who will be linked to our club for the next five seasons, from 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2030,” announced Real Madrid. “At 20 years of age, Huijsen is already a Spain international and has played in Italy’s Serie A with…

Botswana’s Gaborone United will represent the country in next season’s CAF Champions League. The Reds beat third-placed Jwaneng Galaxy 4-2 on Saturday to ensure they cannot be overtaken on the summit of the FNB Premiership for the 2024/25 campaign. Gaborone United are the latest team to book their spot in the 2025/26 Champions League. As of today, here is the full list of teams from across the continent that will participate in the competition next season. South Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns,…

Two-time CAF Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane have one hand on the trophy after beating Tanzanian side Simba 2-0 in the first leg of this year’s final. The Moroccan outfit hosted the first leg at the Berkane Municipal Stadium on Saturday. Fourteen minutes into the clash, Berkane were already two goals up, with Simba on the ropes. Mamadou Camara and Oussama Lamlaoui were on the scoresheet for the home side. Berkane were denied a third goal on the hour mark…

Less than a month before the start of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup, the teams are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. Leading the charge from the African continent is Moroccan outfit Wydad Casablanca, who have confirmed some interesting international friendlies. Wydad will play Spanish La Liga side Sevilla on 27 May at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca before tackling Portuguese team Porto at the same venue on 31 May. The Club World Cup will start…

The gap between new Tunisian champions Espérance and the second most crowned, Club Africain, has widened. Espérance have been crowned the champions for the 34th time in their history, and their success pales in comparison to Club Africain, who have been left far behind with just 13 to their name. The Tunisian Ligue 1 is one of the leagues in the world where one team is totally dominant over others. Espérance’s rivals did put up a fight in the 2024/25…

Tanzanian team Simba will carry the underdog tag into the CAF Confederation Cup final against overwhelming favourites Berkane from Morocco. The two sides meet in the first leg at the Municipal Stadium in the North African state on Saturday, 17 May, and the match, which kicks off at 9PM, will be live on SABC 3. Berkane have won this tournament on two occasions, and by all accounts, they are considered the favorites. However, the nature of football is that you…

Two African stars are very much in the conversation about the English Premier League Player of the Season. The Premier League has announced the nominees for the coveted award, with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah in contention and Bryan Mbeumo from Cameroon recognized too. Liverpool star Salah would fancy his chances of winning it, given the season he’s had with the new Premier League champions. His teammates Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk are also vying for the award, but Salah’s numbers…