Hosts and Africa’s number one ranked team Morocco will certainly be the hot favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off on Sunday. The Atlas Lions would be buoyed by the fact that they are playing in their own backyard and with a population of almost 40 million, a lot… Continue reading The Top Five Favourites to Win the AFCON
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Bafana’s Longest-Serving Coach Broos Reaches Half Century
Coach Hugo Broos will lead the South African senior men’s national soccer team for the 50th time when Bafana Bafana face Angola at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, 22 December 2025. Kickoff is at 19h00 (South African time). It has been… Continue reading Bafana’s Longest-Serving Coach Broos Reaches Half Century
Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
Most people would agree that the overwhelming favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The likes of Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, DR Congo, South Africa, Mali, and Cameroon will also fancy their chances. The AFCON will be held in Morocco from Sunday, December 21, 2025,… Continue reading Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a prize money increase for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed this during a press briefing on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the start of the tournament on Sunday. Motsepe announced the champions will take home $10 million (R168 million),… Continue reading AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
Steve Barker Leaves Stellenbosch After Eight Years
In a shock move, Steve Barker has left Stellenbosch FC to join Tanzanian club, Simba SC, as their new Head Coach. Simba made the announcement late on Friday, ending speculation on the future of Barker, with the Cape outfit. Stellenbosch FC have also confirmed Barker’s departure. “A farewell message to a man who truly embodied… Continue reading Steve Barker Leaves Stellenbosch After Eight Years
Colourful National Teams Arrive in Morocco for AFCON
With just two days to go before the kick-off of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, the host nation has begun to welcome the first wave of contenders, each arrival adding colour, culture and anticipation to Africa’s biggest football festival. Among the early teams to arrive for Africa’s flagship sports event are Comoros,… Continue reading Colourful National Teams Arrive in Morocco for AFCON
FIFA Council Approves 50% Increase in World Cup Prize Money
World football governing body FIFA has confirmed the prize money for next year’s World Cup, with each participant guaranteed $10.5 million (R175 million). South Africa, Cape Verde, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast will represent the African continent at the global showpiece in North America. DR Congo will also have an opportunity… Continue reading FIFA Council Approves 50% Increase in World Cup Prize Money
Hugo Broos: I’m Not Racist!
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has offered an apology for his over-the-top comments last week. Broos was under fire for lambasting defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the latter’s late arrival to camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Political parties United Democratic Movement (UDM) and the Afrika Mayibuye Movement accused Broos of… Continue reading Hugo Broos: I’m Not Racist!
Bafana Bafana Meet Ghana in Soweto
Less than a week before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the teams are putting the final touches in their preparations. Bafana Bafana will host Ghana at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday in their final match before departure to Morocco, who are hosting the tournament. The match between Bafana Bafana and the… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Meet Ghana in Soweto
SAFA: Hands Off Hugo Broos!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has leapt to the defence of Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos. This follows the United Democratic Movement (UDM) lodging a formal complaint at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over what it alleges were “racist and sexist remarks” made by Broos recently. Broos’ tirade in Pretoria during… Continue reading SAFA: Hands Off Hugo Broos!