Category: Sports

South African Football Association (Safa) president, Dr Danny Jordaan says he hopes the success of Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in the recently-concluded PSL season can translate to that of the senior national team. The Tshwane giants, who claimed the title for a third consecutive time, qualified for the Caf Champions League along […]

Former Orlando Pirates teen sensation Augustine Mahlonoko has joined Baroka, according to a report by KickOff. The midfielder made history in 2018 when he became the youngest player to be capped by the Buccaneers just two weeks short of his 17th birthday. Augustine Mahlonoko joins Baroka  Despite being tipped as one of the world’s most promising […]

The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France has been moved to 14 December due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tournament’s chief executive, Claude Atcher, said on Monday. Rugby World Cup draw moved  It was originally set for 30 November but has been postponed until after the Rugby Championship, which has been rescheduled […]

Orlando Pirates says it is launching an investigation into allegations of domestic abuse levelled against midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch. The 27-year-old was arrested on Monday morning after his girlfriend Nokhupiwa Mathithibala opened a case of assault, claiming he had slapped and strangled her on Sunday. Orlando Pirates investigates domestic abuse claims  The player was released on […]

The SABC will broadcast live Bundesliga matches for the 2020/21 season, as well as the following campaign. This is after the national broadcaster, and Bundesliga International struck a deal for Free-To-Air (FTA) broadcast rights. Bundesliga comes to SABC According to the deal, SABC 3 will broadcast one live match per week, with a weekly magazine […]

English Championship outfit Reading have announced former South Africa international Quinton Fortune as first-team coach. The ex-Man United player has been serving as Under-23s coach at his old side, alongside fellow ex-Red Devil Neil Wood. Quinton Fortune joins Reading  He leaves his role at his former side to take up a senior coaching role at […]

Mamelodi Sundowns have a few worries ahead of their Nedbank Cup final clash against Bloemfontein Celtic on Saturday. The Tshwane giants are in pursuit of another piece of silverware, just a week after claiming the league title last weekend. Victory over Phunya Sele Sele will see them complete the domestic treble, having also added the […]

Supersport United chief executive Stan Matthews has identified three players from Bidvest Wits he feels could strengthen the midfield at the Tshwane outfit. Many big names from the Joburg club are currently up for grabs, following the sale of the club’s PSL status. Wits trio on United’s radar The Citizen reports that Matsatsansa are looking to […]

What has been a lengthy PSL season officially comes to an end on Saturday night as Bloemfontein Celtic and Mamelodi Sundowns fight it out in the Nedbank Cup final at Orlando Stadium. It’s a chance for the men from the Free State to clinch their first time since winning the League Cup in 2012, while […]

Man United captain Harry Maguire will not be stripped of the armband, despite recently being convicted of criminal activity. This is according to Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who expressed his backing for the 27-year-old. Harry Maguire to remain captain  Maguire was handed a suspended sentence in Greece for aggravated assault, resisting arrest and […]