images: Business Live Bafana bafana Head coach Hugo Broos by Lwandiso Simanga FIFA has officially sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) after Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on 21 March 2025. Mokoena, who was under suspension after accumulating yellow cards, was not…
image: Safa.net by Lwandiso Simanga Bafana Bafana sponsor, Honor, will send a group of South African supporters to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco later this year. The announcement was made by Honor South Africa Chief Executive Officer, Fred Zhou, during the send-off event for the national under-20 team, Amajita, ahead of…
images: The independent Feinberg-Mngomezulu by Lwandiso Simanga Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered a performance for the ages as South Africa overpowered Argentina 67-30 in a high-octane Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park. The 22-year-old flyhalf scored a remarkable 37 points, including a hat-trick of tries, to eclipse Percy Montgomery’s 2007 record of 35 points in a single Test. The contest began…
image: Springbok/X by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok’s renewed confidence with the boot has been one of the most encouraging storylines in the national camp ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Durban. For years, Libbok’s goal-kicking woes have drawn scrutiny, with missed opportunities on the biggest stages leaving fans frustrated. Yet…
images: Supersport Ousmane Dembele by Lwandiso Simanga Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele was awarded the Ballon d’Or on Monday, recognizing his decisive role in PSG’s Champions League triumph last season. Spain’s Aitana Bonmati secured the women’s prize for the third consecutive year. Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal to succeed Manchester City midfielder…
by Lwandiso Simanga Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has assured supporters that left-back Fawaaz Basadien will get his chance to feature more regularly despite limited minutes since joining the club. Basadien, 28, arrived from Stellenbosch during the recent transfer window but has only managed four appearances three of them starts amid fierce competition for…
The current head coach of Sekhukhune United Eric Tinkler. image: Diski time by Lwandiso Simanga Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler praised veteran striker Bradley Grobler after his late strike secured a narrow victory over Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Tinkler revealed that his technical team had…
by Lwandiso simanga Orlando Pirates is set to resume their quest for the CAF Champions League this weekend when they take on Lesotho’s Lioli in the first leg of the Preliminary Round at Free State Stadium. The 1995 champions, head into continental action fresh from their domestic MTN8 triumph, hoping to replicate that success on…
Grobler stun Chiefs with a brace for win. (Sekhukhune Utd/via X) by Lwandiso Simanga Bradley Grobler rolled back the years with a vintage performance as Sekhukhune United stunned Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 in a Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night. The veteran forward, who turned 37 on the day struck twice and set…
Saleng’s matter is internally communicated. (Unplayable/via X) by Lwandiso Simanga Orbit College FC has issued a formal apology following controversial remarks made byhead coach Pogiso Makhoye about winger Monnapule Saleng. The club acknowledgedthe concerns raised by supporters, stakeholders, and the wider football community afterthe coach’s comments sparked backlash on social media last week. In a…
