In a heartwarming post, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to Springboks centurion Siya Kolisi. The skipper celebrated his 100th cap at the Stade de France on Saturday, when the world champions beat the home side 32-17. “Siya, my friend, another milestone in one of the most incredible sports careers I’ve ever heard of,” wrote Klopp on his official Instagram account. “The thing I love in life the most is stories about people who made their way. “Obviously,…

South Africa’s U-17 side, Amajimbos, has made it through to the round of 32 in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Eighteen teams have so far made it, with fellow Africans – Zambia, Senegal and Egypt – also securing their spots. Amajimbos went down 3-1 to Italy on Sunday. However, they finished second in Group A to progress to the knockout phase. Senegal, meanwhile, topped the standings in Group C, ahead of Croatia, to book their place. Zambia came second in…

Limpopo’s Peter Mokaba Stadium has won the bid to host the Carling Knockout final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. This year’s decider will be played on Saturday, 6 December, but the kick off time is yet to be confirmed. Pirates got the nod as the home team after a draw, which means they will choose their preferred jersey and also pick their preferred dressing room. The Buccaneers reached the final by beating Richards Bay 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida…

Three tries in the final quarter by South Africa decided a pulsating reprise of the 2023’s breathless Rugby World Cup quarter-final with the 14-man Springboks stunning a Stade de France crowd, thirsting for revenge, with a 32-17 (halftime 13-14) victory to celebrate captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test in style. Replacements Andre Esterhuizen and Grant Williams as well as starting flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu added tries to a first half score by Cobus Reinach to record a ninth win in 10 matches…

Philadelphia Union mentor Bradley Carnell has been named the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year. Carnell has been with the Union for only 10 months since taking over from Jim Curtin earlier this year. The 48-year-old took a Union squad that finished 23rd in the overall league standings last season and led the group to a Supporters’ Shield title with a league-high 66 points in 2025. Among all clubs in 2025, Philadelphia had the largest points increase…

At 32 years old, Thembinkosi Lorch’s hopes of a return to the Bafana Bafana fold have been dashed. The Wydad Casablanca forward has been performing admirably, leading to calls for his return to the national team setup. He has nine Bafana Bafana caps, with his last appearance coming about two years ago. This season, he has three goals and three assists in seven matches in the CAF Confederation Cup and Botola Pro League. However, this has done nothing to convince…

Captain Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. Meanwhile, Boks coach Rassie Erasmus will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach, and has made six changes to the side that defeated Japan last week. This massive feat for Kolisi and Erasmus adds to a string of remarkable achievements, which include winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups and Castle Lager Rugby…

One of the Premier Soccer League’s consistent performers, Keletso Makgalwa, has made the final squad for Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Zambia next Saturday. The 28-year-old has been knocking on the senior national team door since last season, with some fine performances in the colours of Sekhukhune United, and has now earned his first call-up. The winger was a nominee for the PSL Footballer of the Season 2024/25 season, contributing six goals and 11 assists in 32 matches for Babina Noko.…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the venue for Bafana Bafana’s international friendly against Zambia next week. Bafana Bafana will face Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 15 November. Both countries will use the match as preparation for this year’s Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, starting in December. SAFA will confirm the ticketing details in the coming days. Kick-off in Gqeberha will be at 18h00. The final Bafana Bafana squad for the international…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the next edition to be staged in Morocco from 17 March-3 April 2026. As the qualification phase for the 2026 edition has already been completed, the Executive Committee has approved the selection mechanism to determine the four additional Teams. “Based on the current FIFA Women’s World Rankings, the top four teams from those eliminated…