THE ugly face of the beautiful game has reared its ugly head again in Zambia, coincidentally commemorating one of the worst tragedies in sport ever. As the elite league draws to a conclusion, stakes are high and tensions much higher for the race to finish in the spots to qualify for the Confederation of African… Continue reading The beautiful game unmasks its ugly face in Zambia
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Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon
AFTER a record-breaking Comrades Marathon last August, the all-conquering Nedbank Running Club has set its sights on dominating the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town this weekend. Dubbed “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, the 56-kilometre race is scheduled for the Mother City on Saturday. It is the opening “Grand Slam” of the year in the… Continue reading Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon
CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
THE Central African Republic (CAR) is the most improved side in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, now led by global champions, Argentina. CAR has moved ten places up to 122nd. They attained that feat after twice beating Madagascar. This is the biggest move by points (plus 28,72 points) and by places. CAR outperformed other notable… Continue reading CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
CAR most improved, Cameroon slide in global rankings
THE Central African Republic (CAR) is the most improved side in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, now led by global champions, Argentina.CAR has moved ten places up to 122nd.They attained that feat after twice beating Madagascar. This is the biggest move by points (plus 28,72 points) and by places. CAR outperformed other notable movers such… Continue reading CAR most improved, Cameroon slide in global rankings
Sundowns undisputed SA kings with sixth straight title
MAMELODI Sundowns’ sixth title in a row, secured this past weekend without them kicking a ball, widens the enormous gap between them and the rest of the teams in the South African elite league. The Brazilians clinched the DStv Premiership after the latest pretender to their crown, SuperSport United, fell by the wayside as they… Continue reading Sundowns undisputed SA kings with sixth straight title
International grannies soccer tournament kick starts at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen
The Grannies International Football Tournament (GIFT) has finally begun with a bang at the Nkowankowa Stadium outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. The highly anticipated tournament will feature 20 granny football teams from seven different countries, which will be competing over the course of three days. The event started with a vibrant parade through the streets of… Continue reading International grannies soccer tournament kick starts at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen
Nyirenda eyes TKO win after defeating Bidvest Wits
Baroka FC coach Wedson Nyirenda is adamant that his side will beat Orlando Pirates when they go head to head in the Telkom Knock-Out (TKO) final. Bakgakga made history on Sunday as they reached a first-ever cup final after they eclipsed and eliminated defending champions Bidvest Wits 1-0 in the competition semi-final at the Peter… Continue reading Nyirenda eyes TKO win after defeating Bidvest Wits
Visa, CAF seal CAF sponsorship deal
PREPARATIONS for the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2019 and 2021 have received a major boost after Visa, the global leader in payments, announced a partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The sponsorship deal will make the payments giant the exclusive payment services provider at all venues during the tournaments… Continue reading Visa, CAF seal CAF sponsorship deal
Banyana secure semi-final spot with maximum points
BANYANA Banyana topped their group as they cruised to the semi-finals of the Cosafa women’s championship at the expense of Malawi, annihilating them 6-0 at the Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth on Monday. South Africa went into the match at the back of two wins and has now won all their three matches in… Continue reading Banyana secure semi-final spot with maximum points
Banyana duo makes Australia trials
BANYANA Banyana vice-captain Refiloe Jane and striker Rhoda Mulaudzi have secured themselves international contracts and will spend next season playing for Canberra United in the W League, the top division of women’s football in Australia. The club on Monday confirmed the signing of the South African pair, who had been on trial. They became the… Continue reading Banyana duo makes Australia trials