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Somali Referee Omar Artan Appointed For UEFA Clash
Five days after he was denied entry into the United States and forced to return…
Teboho Mokoena: We Know What It Means
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena says the team will put up a great fight against…
Africa Sends Record 10 Teams into World Cup
Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the…
Hugo Broos: We Will Have To Be At Our Best
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team knows what to expect from Mexico in…
Kaizer Chiefs Pocket R7 Million for Aden McCarthy
Azerbaijan club Sabah FK have landed the signature of defender Aden McCarthy from Kaizer Chiefs. African Times has learnt that the Asians paid R7 Million for McCarthy, who played over thirty matches for Amakhosi’s senior team since his promotion from their youth ranks. Chiefs will also benefit from his future transfer after inserting a sell-on clause in the agreement, believed to be 10%. The 22-year-old McCarthy enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season with the Phefeni Glamour Boys, making 33 appearances across…
Kaizer Chiefs Buckle up for Scottland Clash
Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, have launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena on Tuesday afternoon. This year, Amakhosi’s opponents are the current reigning champions of Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, Scottland FC. Scottland FC will boast prolific former Chiefs striker, Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat, among their ranks. “Their participation underscores the Toyota Cup’s commitment to showcasing top African talent and strengthening regional and continental football ties,” said…
Orlando Pirates Sign Four Players, Release Sipho Mbule
Reigning Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates have announced their new signings and the players that have left the club. The Buccaneers have confirmed the signings of Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch FC), Sbangani Zulu (Richards Bay), as well as Bohale Ngwato and Ghampani Lungu (both from Siwelele). The arrival of Mthiyane sees defender Thabiso Lebitso moving in the opposite direction to join the Maroons as part of a swap deal. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have also confirmed the departure of five players following…
Africa’s Best Referee Denied Entry in the US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, who was voted best referee in Africa in 2025, was turned back at the Miami International Airport over the weekend. Somalia are one of the countries on the US travel ban list. World football governing body FIFA has released a statement that addresses the matter.…
Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos Not a Happy Man
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the practice match against Jamaica over the weekend did not go according to plan. South Africa’s senior national team drew 1-1 with the Reggae Boyz in Mexico City. The match was played behind closed doors at the Estadio Hidalgo as Bafana Bafana put the final touches to their preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico on Thursday, 11 June. “The performance was not what I expected. I…
Mbekezeli Mbokazi Emulates the Legendary Doctor Khumalo
Chicago Fire and Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has made history in the United States of America (USA). The 20-year-old has been named in the Major League Soccer (MLS) All Stars, becoming only the second South African selected to an MLS All-Star Game since Doctor Khumalo in 1996. Mbokazi received the most fan votes of any player in a star-studded team featuring the likes of Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min. The 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime will feature…
South African Football Association Apologises to the Nation
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has offered an apology to the nation following Bafana Bafana’s failure to travel to the Americas for the FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana were due to leave on Sunday morning, but were unable to do so due to an “administrative bungle” by SAFA. It was established that players and officials did not have their visas. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie lashed out, stating South Africa is “made to look like fools” and demanded answers from…
Gayton McKenzie: We Are Made to Look Like Fools!
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie is hopping mad after Bafana Bafana failed to travel to the Americas for this year’s FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana were due to fly out on Sunday morning, but remain at home because of an “administrative bungle” that resulted in some players failing to receive their visas on time. McKenzie took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to vent his frustrations over the matter, but also assured the nation that he has demanded answers from…
Themba Zwane Renews Mamelodi Sundowns Contract
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced they have extended their contract with midfielder Themba Zwane. The 36-year-old has penned a new one-year deal, until June 2027, with the Tshwane club, with an option to renew for a further year. He has been with the new CAF Champions League winners since 2011, having joined from amateur club Vardos. Zwane had a tough season with injuries limiting him to just 23 appearances across all competitions. He mostly came from the bench, but the extension…
Hugo Broos Announces Bafana Bafana World Cup Squad
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed the 26-man squad to represent South Africa at the FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June. Broos announced the team at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in the presence of the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group A, alongside co-hosts Mexico, as well as Korea Republic and Czech Republic. Broos’s men will open the tournament with a clash…