Algerian club MC Alger has shared the details of Rulani Mokwena’s exit from the club, as he heads to Libya to join Al Ittihad. Mokwena’s departure was confirmed on Saturday, after eight months with the Ligue 1 side. MC Alger have revealed the details of Mokwena’s exit, with the club confirming he had to pay over an amount equivalent to two salaries. “The management of MC Alger Club announces the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena from the club’s…

In a shocking move, South African mentor Rulani Mokwena has severed ties with Algerian club, MC Alger. The 38-year-old departs MC Alger after eight months in the job and despite the fact that they are top of Algeria’s Ligue 1. African Times has established that the parting of ways is a mutual agreement, with Mokwena expected to move to Libya. The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has for weeks been on the radar of Al Ittihad, who are home to the…

Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has made an interesting observation, detailing what it takes to coach the Phefeni Glamour Boys. The German would know better since he had two spells at Naturena (2005 – 2007 and 2018 – 2020). “Anyone who wants to coach this team must understand the magnitude of the Naturena environment,” wrote Middendorp on LinkedIn, a social networking service. “The club carries an enormous history, a massive supporter base across the country, constant media attention, and…

English coach Stephen Constantine has been appointed Rwanda’s head coach for a second spell after signing a two-year contract running until March 2028. The 63-year-old returns to the role he previously held between May 2014 and January 2015. “The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has appointed Stephen Constantine as the Head Coach of the Rwanda Senior Men National Football Team (Amavubi) and the Rwanda U-23 National Team on a two-year renewable contract,” said Rwanda’s Football Association. Before his appointment, Constantine was…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has proposed a new bonus structure that would see Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana earn less to play for the country’s senior national football teams, reports the Sowetan newspaper. According to documents that were to be presented at last Saturday’s aborted National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, players will receive between 20% and 45% of tournament winnings, depending on the elimination stage. This would drastically curtail players’ bonuses from tournaments. For instance, according to SAFA’s…

Orlando Pirates have announced they will participate in the upcoming The Soccer Tournament (TST) later this year in the United States of America (USA). In doing so, the Buccaneers will make history as the first club from the African continent to compete in the global 7-a-side spectacle, a competition that has rapidly grown into one of the most exciting new events on the international football calendar. The annual tournament features a unique winner-takes-all prize of $1 million (R16. 5 million),…

The Quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League 2025/26 will see a showdown between Africa’s elite clubs this weekend, with four intriguing first-leg clashes that showcase the quality and competitiveness of club football on the continent. With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) having announced this week an increase in prize money of USD 6 million (R99 million) for the winners, there is plenty of incentive for the eight clubs remaining in the competition. The group stage provided rich entertainment, but…

Despite winning, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is not a happy man and has called out the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over their fixtures. Cardoso was speaking after Sundowns beat Orbit College 2-0 in the North West on Tuesday evening. The source of Cardoso’s unhappiness relates to the PSL scheduling Sundowns fixtures close to their CAF Champions League matches. “I think today is a little bit a dark day for football in South Africa,” said Cardoso. “And we are not…

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior has rejected claims that the club is not competitive in the transfer space. For years, the Amakhosi management has been accused of targeting free agents, players that are available on a free transfer. “There are quite a few points (from the supporters) and one that I would need to obviously address is that of recruitment, right,” said Motaung Junior, in conversation with sports presenter, Robert Marawa. “I think one thing people have raised…

German side RB Leipzig are set to travel to South Africa for the first time in the club’s history to meet Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly international. As part of the “RE KAOFELA” (English: all together) tour, Leipzig will be hosted in Johannesburg from 26th to 30th May 2026. “It’s a significant milestone for RB Leipzig and the club’s third major international tour after previous trips to the USA in 2024 and Brazil in 2025,” reads Leipzig’s statement. “The sporting…