Aliou Cissé Named Angola Coach

The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol have renewed their sponsorship agreement for a further four years, four months after the expiry of the previous deal.

Early in July, Sasol confirmed the deal had expired, just days before Banyana Banyana kicked off their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) defence in Morocco. They finished fourth in the tournament.

The two parties finally announced in Friday that they have reached a new agreement on a deal until 2029.

“The previousREAD MORE

After a health scare, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners has been cleared to resume training.

Rayners, 29, was sidelined for a couple of weeks as he was released from the Bafana Bafana squad that played Zimbabwe and Rwanda in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers recently due to “medical reasons”, as initially stated by the national team.

“As you know, Rayners came from the national team. Thanks to God, his biology and physiology, we were able to seeREAD MORE

Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech has signed for Wydad Casablanca, returning to his roots.

Ziyech, 32, was born in the Netherlands but opted to represent the country of his parents, Morocco, on the international stage.

At the club level, he has never played in Morocco, and Wydad offers him the opportunity to play in the North African state, as well as on the continent, with the Red Castle campaigning in the CAF Confederation Cup this season.

Wydad President Hicham Aït MenaREAD MORE

Bathed in the golden light of September, Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). At the heart of the event, a dynamic spirit of renewal was evident, as emerging patterns in cultural, tourism, and sports consumption unfolded throughout the fair. From the creative integration of the centuries-old Peking Opera with innovative business models, to immersive sports experiences and the rollout of streamlined tax refund procedures for international visitors, the fair showcased a nuancedREAD MORE

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Inter Miami.

The 38-year-old has signed a contract extension through the end of the 2028 MLS season, which will take him into his 40s.

“It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality — playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park. Since I arrived in Miami, I’ve been very happy,READ MORE

Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been banned from competition for three years after admitting to Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) involving the banned diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

However, Chepng’etich’s record of 2:09:56, set at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, will remain on the books as it was set before her positive test, as per a statement from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

The 31-year-old Kenyan, a former World marathon champion and a three-time winner of the Chicago Marathon, accepted the chargesREAD MORE

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs and national teams.

CAF has noted that the impact of players and coaches on the African and global game has been immense for the period under consideration of 6 January to 15 October, 2025.

MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa (Cameroon/Napoli)
Fiston Mayele (DR Congo/Pyramids)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool)
Denis BouangaREAD MORE

Heads of media outlets from 16 countries who arrived in Moscow to take part in the Assembly of the Russian World as part of the BRICS Global Media Tour project visited the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre based at the All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino.

The participants of the media tour were introduced to the activities of TV BRICS,READ MORE

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has been entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the team.

Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze announced on Wednesday evening that Petersen is their new leader, succeeding Zitha Kwinika, who’s been wearing the armband this season.

“We decided as the technical staff to appoint Petersen as the club captain going forward,” said Kaze, after the goalless draw against Siwelele FC at FNB Stadium.

The 30-year-old has always been regarded as one of the leaders in the ChiefsREAD MORE

The Forum for Immigration Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) hosted its inaugural Immigration Indaba in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major milestone in national dialogue on immigration reform and economic growth. The event brought together government departments, investors, and immigration professionals to discuss how South Africa can modernise its immigration processes and align them with its digital transformation agenda.

The Indaba, described as a premier platform for collaboration, was attended by representatives from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Department ofREAD MORE