image: The South African by Lwandiso Simanga South Africa boosted their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Nigeria in a Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening. The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear of the Super Eagles at the top of the…
image: Unplayable by Lwandiso Simanga Lucas Ribeiro has penned a heartfelt message to Mamelodi Sundowns, expressing his gratitude as he bids farewell after two memorable years with the club. Reflecting on his journey, Ribeiro said he gave his all “on and off the field” to represent the Tshwane giants with pride. He described his time…
image: Springbok/Twitter by Lwandiso Simanga Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that “15 bad minutes” cost his side a historic victory against the All Blacks at Eden Park, where South Africa fell 27-20 in a hard-fought Rugby Championship clash. New Zealand capitalised on two early Springbok errors to score quick tries, racing to a 14-point lead….
Relebogile Mofokeng image: Goal.com by Lwandiso Simanga South Africa resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday when they face Lesotho in a vital Group C clash. For Bafana Bafana, the encounter represents another step towards returning to the global stage for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. Lesotho, known…
image: Internet by Lwandiso Simanga The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced a R82 million allocation for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in South African football. The move, made in partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL), is aimed at improving…
image: Orlando Pirates by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates Football Club has confirmed that Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou and five staff members were injured in a serious road accident on Sunday night. The incident occurred on the R21 highway as the team returned from their 3–0 victory over Chippa United in Gqeberha. Upon encountering a collision…
by Lwandiso Simanga Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made a late change to his 23-man squad, calling up Sipho Mbule to replace the injured Patrick Maswanganyi. Maswanganyi, who had been included in the national team for the upcoming fixtures, was forced to withdraw after sustaining an injury. His absence opens the door for…
image: Al Haly Fc by Lwandiso Simanga Cairo giants Al Ahly have announced the mutual termination of their contract with head coach Jose Ribeiro and his technical staff. The decision followed meetings of the club’s Planning Committee, led by President Mahmoud El Khatib and Sports Director Mohamed Youssef. After reviewing the team’s recent performances, the…
image: Orlando Pirates/ Facebook page by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates extended their winning run to three matches in the Betway Premiership with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The result lifted the Buccaneers to fifth place heading into the Fifa international break, while Chippa remained…
image: SABC Sport by Lwandiso Simanga Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has expressed frustration at what he believes is unfair criticism of his team following their goalless draw against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium. The result left Sundowns in third place on the table with eight points from four matches. Speaking to the media…
