Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images by Lwandiso Simanga Lucas Ribeiro Costa has addressed swirling rumors about his future at MamelodiSundowns, as interest mounts from clubs abroad. The Brazilian star, who impressedduring the previous season and shone at the FIFA Club World Cup, is reportedly beingcourted by teams from Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, includingQatar…
image: soccer zone by Lwandiso SimangaRenowned coach Pitso Mosimane has raised concerns over the direction South Africanfootball is taking, lamenting the disappearance of historic clubs due to commercialdecisions. Citing recent developments such as the sale of SuperSport United his formerteam land the earlier dissolution of Bloemfontein Celtic and Bidvest Wits, Mosimanequestioned the sustainability of a…
image: Sunday world by Lwandiso Simanga Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis may be on the verge of stepping down after a turbulent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign that saw South Africa finish fourth. The defending champions were edged out by Ghana in the bronze medal match, losing 4-3 on penalties. Appointed in…
image: AFS Vila das Aves/page Lwandiso SimangaSouth African forward Kobamelo Kodisang has officially joined Portuguese side AFS,marking his return to familiar territory after previous stints with SC Braga B andMoreirense. The 25-year-old was unveiled on Thursday evening, expressing excitementabout being back in a country where he feels at home. “It is as if I never…
image: Goal.com/page Lwandiso SimangaBanyana Banyana vice-captain Thembi Kgatlana has addressed speculationsurrounding her absence from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),clarifying that it was due to personal reasons unrelated to any controversy. South Africa, the defending champions, were eliminated in the semi-finals by Nigeria,with their lack of attacking firepower proving costly. The absence of…
image: Soccer zone/page by Lwandiso SimangaPUMA, in collaboration with Mamelodi Sundowns, has revealed the club’s new Homeand Away kits for the 2025/26 season, themed “The Art of Play.” The design celebratesthe team’s dynamic playing style marked by creativity, precision, and tactical flair. Each new season presents the pitch as a blank canvas, where Sundowns’ playerscontinue…
Super Falcons Visit Injured Gabriela Salgado in Casablanca Hospital. image: Soccer live by Lwandiso SimangaIn a touching display of sportsmanship and unity, Nigeria’s Super Falcons paid a visit toSouth African midfielder Gabriela Salgado at the Mohamed VI Hospital in Casablanca.Salgado underwent surgery after suffering a serious injury during the 2024 WAFCONsemi-final clash against Nigeria. The…
image: FC Barcelona/page by Lwandiso SimangaFC Barcelona and Manchester United have officially reached an agreement for the loanof English forward Marcus Rashford until 30 June 2026. The deal includes an option forthe Catalan club to make the transfer permanent at the end of the loan period. The agreement, announced in multiple languages by both clubs,…
image: Siwelele FC (Twitter) by Lwandiso SimangaSiwelele Club chairman, Calvin Le John, has confirmed the purchase of land inBloemfontein as part of an ambitious plan to establish the club’s own headquarters.Speaking to Siwelele FC supporters, Le John shared his vision of building a footballpowerhouse in South Africa. “I don’t need to make money through football….
By Lwandiso SimangaAuthorities in the Western Cape have confirmed that the remaining young soccerplayers from Cape Town, who were stranded in Spain, will return home by Thursday.The group, consisting of 38 people including players and coaches had travelled earlierthis month to participate in the Donosti Cup 2025. The players, aged between 13 and 19, were…
