Limpopo Pays R4.7 Million to Secure Bafana Match

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba maintains that the R4.7 million expenditure to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium is justified. Photo: SAFA

Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has explained why the province decided to part with R4.7 million to host Bafana Bafana against Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday, 21 March. The South African Football Association (SAFA) has kept its word to take the senior national team, Bafana Bafana, across the country, but it… Continue reading Limpopo Pays R4.7 Million to Secure Bafana Match

SA Champions Mamelodi Sundowns Pay Tribute to Ex-Owner

The Krok brothers, together with the Tsichlas family, were owners of the reigning PSL champions before billionaire Patrice Motsepe bought the club in 2004. Photo: Mamelodi Sundowns

In light of Solly Krok’s passing, Mamelodi Sundowns have paid tribute to their former owner. Solly Krok, who was 95, passed away this week due to natural causes. His twin brother, Abe, succumbed to an illness back in 2013. The Krok brothers, together with the Tsichlas family, were owners of the reigning PSL champions before… Continue reading SA Champions Mamelodi Sundowns Pay Tribute to Ex-Owner

Tanzanian Powerhouse Simba Hold On to SA Coach

Moroccan outfit AS FAR’s pursuit of Simba FC mentor Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has ended on a disappointing note for the North Africans. AS FAR, also known as FAR Rabat, has been on the lookout for a new head coach following the dismissal of Frenchman Hubert Velud. Davids, 43, has impressed in Tanzania with his side… Continue reading Tanzanian Powerhouse Simba Hold On to SA Coach

Tunisian Tactician Nabi Snubs Home Country’s Top Coaching Job in Favour of Chiefs

PUT: Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is staying put at Naturena despite advances from the Tunisian Football Association to lure Nabi back home. Photo: Courtesy of Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi is staying put at Naturena despite advances from the Tunisian Football Association. The 59-year-old has been a subject of interest from the Tunisian FA, who had earmarked him for their senior national team coaching job. The North Africans were reportedly very keen that they were prepared to pay Amakhosi… Continue reading Tunisian Tactician Nabi Snubs Home Country’s Top Coaching Job in Favour of Chiefs

Tlhopie Motsepe: Mamelodi Sundowns will Play for Africa in the FIFA World Club

HOPEFULL: Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe said his club would like to bring the FIFA Club World Cup home by winning the tournament, which will kick off on 14 June - 13 July, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Mamelodi Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has insisted that the team’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup will be for all of Africa. The ‘Brazilians’ became the first team from the continent to welcome the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at their base, Chloorkop, Gauteng, yesterday, February 6, ahead of the tournament in June. The… Continue reading Tlhopie Motsepe: Mamelodi Sundowns will Play for Africa in the FIFA World Club

SAFA Eases Former Bafana Coach Shakes Mashaba’s Pain

Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba’s contribution to Bafana Bafana over the years has not gone unnoticed. On Wednesday, 5 February, the South African Football Association (SAFA) paid Mashaba a visit at the hospital to award him a bronze medal attained when Bafana Bafana finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast a… Continue reading SAFA Eases Former Bafana Coach Shakes Mashaba’s Pain

Bafana’s Afcon Dates Revealed

REVEALED: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed Bafana Bafana's fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Photo: SAFA

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament is slated for 21 December 2025 until 18 January 2026. Morocco will play host and kick off the tournament with a clash against Comoros in the nation’s capital, Rabat. South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana… Continue reading Bafana’s Afcon Dates Revealed

Why Ramovic Left Tanzanian Giants Yanga

German coach Sead Ramovic has called time on his stay at Tanzanian giants, Young Africans. Ramovic was in the Yanga job for just 81 days, since he joined from South African club, TS Galaxy. With him at the helm, Young Africans, otherwise known as Yanga, are second on the log behind bitter rivals Simba in… Continue reading Why Ramovic Left Tanzanian Giants Yanga

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