by Lwandiso Simanga There will be no Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the upcoming Betway Premiership season due to unresolved funding issues. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed during his budget vote speech in parliament that the financing model for VAR has not been finalised. Earlier, the department announced that R90 million had…
By :Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 loss to Dutch outfit Vitesse Arnhem an early test that revealed both promise and persistent issues. While fans may be disappointed with the result, it’s crucial to focus on what matters in pre-season: squad integration and tactical identity. Coach Nasreddine Nabi gave…
BY: Lwandiso Simanga Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso remains steadfast in turning Wednesday’s crushing 4–0 semifinal loss to PSG at the Club World Cup into a building block for future success. Spanish champions were undone by a lightning-quick start from PSG, conceding twice within ten minutes and trailing by three at halftime. Fabian Ruiz struck…
BY: Lwandiso Simanga Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung is extending his influence beyond the pitch, using his passion for golf to drive social change. As he celebrates his 55th birthday, Motaung is preparing to expand the Bobby Motaung Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering communities through education, health, spirituality, and social development. Speaking on…
By: Lwandiso simanga Following a 32–7 loss to Leinster in the URC final at Croke Park—described by Jake White as a “horror movie” and “Test-level rugby”—the Bulls are doubling down on efforts to challenge Ireland’s powerhouse team. White praised Leinster’s depth, noting they fielded 22 internationals and still brought Springbok RG Snyman off the bench, underscoring the…
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Yusuf Maart has missed the club’s pre-season tour to the Netherlands, fuelling speculation about his imminent move to Europe. The 28-year-old is reportedly finalising a transfer to an Austrian club, with only his work visa still pending. Maart’s absence from the two-week tour, which includes five friendlies against top Dutch teams, is…
by Lwandiso Simanga Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has tragically died at the age of 28 following a car crash in northern Spain. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday on the A-52 highway near Cernadilla, Zamora, when his Lamborghini reportedly suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking. The vehicle veered off the…
by Lwandiso Simanga Chelsea have secured the signature of 13-year-old Camden Schaper, a highly rated young talent, in a record-breaking youth deal reportedly worth R17 million, according to The Sun UK. Though the club has not officially confirmed the signing, this is standard practice with youth transfers. Originally from Benoni, South Africa, Schaper began his…
by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok stalwarts Bongi Mbonambi and Handré Pollard are gearing up for a tough clash against Italy this Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, despite the Azzurri’s 10th place in the world rankings and a number of key absentees. image by: Springbok (X) Following a dominant 54-7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town, the…
by Lwandiso Simanga Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over European champions Manchester City in the Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, earning a quarter-final clash with Brazil’s Fluminense. City took an early lead in the 9th minute through Bernardo Silva, but Al-Hilal turned the game on its head…
