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Springboks Target Winning Send-Off As Wallabies Await in Perth
The Springboks are refusing to treat Sunday’s clash with Australia as a mere season finale,…
Sundowns One Win Away From Blockbuster PSG Showdown
Mamelodi Sundowns are now one victory away from a blockbuster FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against…
Sundowns Dominate as Mosimane Names First Bafana Bafana Squad
Pitso Mosimane has unveiled his first Bafana Bafana squad since returning as head coach, with…
Goalkeeping Blunder Costs Chiefs as Chiefs, Sundowns Drop Points
A costly goalkeeping error denied Kaizer Chiefs victory against Polokwane City on Saturday, while Mamelodi…
Pitso Mosimane Takes Over Bafana Bafana, Promises to Serve South Africa
Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane has returned to the Bafana Bafana hot seat with a powerful declaration that his second coming to the national team is about something far bigger than football, a club or even himself. The highly decorated South African coach was officially unveiled as the new Bafana Bafana head coach on Tuesday during a media briefing at SAFA House in Nasrec, Johannesburg, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty over who would succeed Belgian coach Hugo Broos. For the…
Pirates, Sundowns Set for Mouth-Watering MTN8 Final Showdown
The MTN8 has delivered exactly the kind of drama that makes cup football irresistible, and the prize is now a mouth-watering final between South African football giants Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. Sundowns booked their place in the final in dramatic fashion on Sunday after overturning a first-leg deficit against Golden Arrows, winning 3-2 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in to level the semi-final tie 3-3 on aggregate. The Brazilians advanced on the away-goals rule after scoring three times in…
Patrick Maswanganyi Leaves Orlando Pirates for Bahrain Adventure
Orlando Pirates have on Monday night confirmed the departure of attacking midfielder Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi after reaching an agreement with Bahrain Premier League side Alkhaldiya Sports Club. The 28-year-old playmaker leaves the Buccaneers after three seasons in the famous black-and-white jersey, having grown from an exciting newcomer into one of the club’s most recognisable and decorated midfielders. The move to the Gulf in West Asia brings an end to a memorable chapter that began in June 2023, when Maswanganyi joined…
Prudence Sekgodiso Crowned Sportswoman of the Year in Another Major Career Triumph
South African athletics sensation Prudence Sekgodiso has added another major accolade to her rapidly growing list of achievements. The 24-year-old was crowned Sportswoman of the Year at the 19th South African Sport Awards at Sun City, North West, on Sunday night. The prestigious award, accompanied by R50,000, caps a remarkable period for the Limpopo-born 800m star, whose rise to the top of South African athletics has gathered momentum both at home and on the international stage. Sekgodiso was competing against…
Pirates, Arrows Seize Advantage as MTN8 Semi-Final Drama Unfolds
The race for the 2026 MTN8 final has burst into life, with Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows both securing valuable first-leg advantages in two tightly contested semi-final encounters. Defending champions Orlando Pirates struck first on Saturday, edging Sekhukhune United 1–0 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to take a precious advantage into the return leg. Deon Hotto proved to be the difference between the sides, finding the decisive goal in the first half as Pirates demonstrated the efficiency…
MTN8 Semi-Final Tickets on Sale as Pirates Prepare for Sekhukhune Test
Football supporters can now secure their seats for the highly anticipated 2026 MTN8 semi-final clashes, with tickets officially on sale ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) confirmed on Tuesday that tickets for both semi-final ties are available at R100 each, giving fans the opportunity to watch some of South Africa’s top clubs battle for a place in the MTN8 final. Tickets are available at Open Tickets outlets nationwide, including Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores. Supporters can…
Pirates Dethrone Chiefs as Early-Season PSL Race Takes Shape
The Betway Premiership has wasted little time reminding South African football fans why it remains one of the most unpredictable and fiercely contested leagues on the African continent. Just three matchdays into the 2026/27 season, the early battle for supremacy has already produced a dramatic change at the summit, with defending champions Orlando Pirates knocking Kaizer Chiefs off the top of the table. The Buccaneers made the biggest statement of the weekend on Sunday when they swept aside Chippa United…
Cameroon Crowned WAFCON Champions After Brushing Aside Malawi
Cameroon have finally ended years of heartbreak by being crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions after brushing aside Malawi 3-0 in a one-sided final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a devastating first-half performance to settle the contest before the break, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice and Naomi Eto adding another as Cameroon raced into a commanding 3-0 lead. The victory gives Cameroon their first WAFCON title, after three…
Ramahlwe Mphahlele: A Career Built on Loyalty, Leadership and Silverware
After almost two decades of service to South African football, Ramahlwe Mphahlele has called time on his playing career, bringing the curtain down on a journey that has taken him from the early days at Moroka Swallows to the captaincy at Mamelodi Sundowns and the Bafana Bafana dressing room. The 36-year-old defender announced his retirement on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified on Thursday, confirming that he is not looking for another club and will not attempt to prolong a career…
Limpopo Stars Among Nominees for 19th South African Sport Awards
Limpopo’s sporting talent has received national recognition, with athletes Prudence Sekgodiso, Kgothatso Montjane and Sheryl James among the nominees for the 19th Edition of the South African Sport Awards. The nominees were announced on Wednesday by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as the country prepares to celebrate its leading athletes, coaches, teams and administrators. The 2026 awards comprise 19 categories. Sekgodiso, the Limpopo-born 800m star, has been nominated in the Sportswoman of the Year category. The athlete, who…