Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has backed the club to come right in the near future. Once a dominant force in South African football, Amakhosi last brought home silverware a decade ago when they annexed the 2014/15 league title. Since then, Chiefs’s battles have continued unabated. However, they have a great chance to finally win a trophy, with the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates set for 0 May in Durban looming large. First things first, though, Chiefs will have…

Orlando Pirates are 12 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in the Betway Premiership, but Bucs defender Innocent Maela has insisted it’s not over yet. If Pirates win their remaining seven matches, they’ll reach 67 points, but Sundowns are in the driving seat, and if they win their five matches, they get to 73 points. The Buccaneers cannot afford another slip-up after their 1-0 defeat to Sekhukhune United in midweek. Pirates face sworn enemies Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday…

Under-siege organization Netball South Africa (NSA) has released a statement to address the various issues that have engulfed it. More recently, NSA president Cecilia Molokwane was suspended by World Netball, while the organization appeared to be clutching at straws during a Parliamentary enquiry. NSA has since responded in detail to the issues related to the running of the organization. 1. The President’s Precautionary Suspension by World Netball Netball South Africa acknowledges the public discourse currently circulating in media reports and on…

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca has announced the departure of coach Rulani Mokwena. African Times reported a few days ago that Mokwena was living on borrowed time after six consecutive league draws, leaving Wydad in third place which dashes hope of qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. Wydad held off on announcing Mokwena’s imminent exit, and according to reports from Morocco, the two parties had to negotiate a settlement. However, Wydad’s statement paints a different picture, citing “psychological pressures” endured…

South African-based company, Sebata Consolidated Holdings [Pty] Ltd has cut ties with Botswana’s Township Rollers. The news sent shockwaves across South Africa’s neighboring country. The two parties agreed to a 5-year deal barely a year ago. “This decision follows a comprehensive internal review and legal consultation, which identified significant compliance and governance issues regarding the nature of the club’s ownership and its regulatory obligations under the Botswana Football League (BFL) and Botswana Football Association (BFA) frameworks,” stated Sebata Consolidated Holdings…

Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti is set for another big role in the world of football. The 65-year-old has for months been courted by the Brazilian national team, and the two parties have finally agreed to a deal. This means that Ancelotti will leave Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. Ancelotti will take over the Seleção, and his biggest assignment will be the FIFA 2026 World Cup set to be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and…

Egyptian club Al Ahly has continued to ‘clean’ house following their exit from the CAF Champions League. The 12-time record winners of this competition recently announced the departure of head coach Marcel Koller after being eliminated in the semi-finals by Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly’s sporting director Mohamed Ramadan has been let go too. Ramadan’s departure was reportedly necessitated by Al Ahly going back to the drawing board in a bid to change tact and have a different strategy in a…

Tanzanian club Simba will contest the CAF Confederation Cup final against Moroccan outfit RB Berkane next month. Led by South African coach Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids, the East Africans have waited over three decades to reach a continental final. In 1993, Simba was a finalist in the CAF Cup (later renamed Confederation Cup) and settled for a silver medal after losing the two-legged final against Stella Adjamé from the Ivory Coast. Fast forward to 2025, and Davids’s men have achieved what…

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah became the fifth-highest English Premier League scorer of all-time as Liverpool was crowned champions at Anfield on Sunday. Salah was on the scoresheet for the hosts in the 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur. The 32-year-old’s second-half goal against Spurs was his 185th in the Premier League, ahead of Sergio Aguero (184) in the all-time top scorers list. Salah now has his sights firmly on Alan Shearer (260), Harry Kane (213), Wayne Rooney (208), and Andrew Cole (187)…

South Africa’s rising star Shandre Campbell’s progress in Belgium is well-documented, and rightly so. The 19-year-old winger was signed by Club Brugge last August from SuperSport United and integrated into the former’s second team, where he’s had a fine run this season. Campbell’s return of nine goals and two assists in 19 appearances appears to stand him in good stead for his first-team aspirations. “Shandre is training with the team now. He has shown that he has the potential, and…