Andre de Jong may have played his final match for Stellenbosch FC, with fresh indications that Orlando Pirates are preparing to revive their long-standing interest in the New Zealand international ahead of the January transfer window. image: Lorenzo Kohler by: Lwandiso Simanga Andre de Jong may have already played his final match for Stellenbosch FC,…
Mbekezeli Mbokazi image: SABC Sport by Lwandiso Simanga Chicago Fire have officially secured the signature of highly rated South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, completing a move from Orlando Pirates that strengthens the club’s defensive options for both the short and long term. The 20-year-old has signed a contract running through 2029, with an additional one-year…
image: SABC sport by Lwandiso Simanga Mantserre Young Lions find themselves stuck on the sidelines of the ABC Motsepe League despite spending nearly R200,000 preparing for the 2025/26 season. More than 30 players remain stranded as uncertainty deepens around SAFA North West’s handling of the club’s league status. Young Lions legally acquired the ABC Motsepe…
Nuno Santos: Rapid Rise Fuels Sundowns’ Continental Ambition. image: Hollywood Blogs by Lwandiso Simanga Nuno Santos may still be adjusting to South African football, but his impact on the continental stage has been nothing short of explosive. With only four league appearances and one outing in the Carling Knockout Cup so far, the midfielder has…
Images : Internet by Lwandiso Simanga Saint Eloi Lupopo assistant coach Yassine Salmi has dismissed suggestions that the team depends too heavily on defender Mukoko Amale following their 3–1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League Group C opener on Saturday. The DR Congo outfit struggled at Loftus Versfeld, with Mukoko absent due…
image: Diski.times by: Lwandiso Simanga Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that South Africa will not pursue any additional friendly matches ahead of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the team has already had ample competitive exposure. South Africa, drawn into Group B alongside Angola, Egypt and Zambia, is expected to announce…
images: Diski times by Lwandiso Simanga Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has lauded Orlando Pirates for their remarkable improvement in squad depth and player quality following their 1-1 draw in the Betway Premiership earlier this month. The match, the third encounter between the two sides this season, ended in a thrilling stalemate, with goals…
Jurgen Klopp Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Siya Kolisi on 100th Cap Milestone image: British Vorgue by Lwandiso Simanga Jurgen Klopp has paid a heartfelt tribute to South Africa’s rugby captain Siya Kolisi, who celebrated his 100th international cap at the Stade de France on Saturday. The former Liverpool manager shared an emotional message on Instagram,…
Proteas Women’s coach Mandla Mashimbyi images: ENCA by Lwandiso Simanga Proteas Women’s coach Mandla Mashimbyi has praised his team’s remarkable growth and unity following their historic appearance in the ICC ODI World Cup final, the first in South Africa’s history. The team returned to Johannesburg on Tuesday after finishing runners-up, losing to India by 52…
Marumo Gallants Team Involved in Road Accident, No Serious Injuries Reported image: Soccer Bullets update by Lwandiso Simanga In a recent incident, the Marumo Gallants football team was involved in a road accident while traveling back to Bloemfontein from Durban. The team had been returning home following a 4–0 defeat to Golden Arrows in the…
