Zakhele Lepasa scores praise for grabbing rare opportunity

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer was impressed by the impact made by Zakhele Lepasa in 2-1 victory over Supersport United at Ellis Park on Saturday. Just moments after being subbed on in place of leading PSL goal scorer Gabadinho Mhango, the 23-year-old netted what would end up the winner in his first appearance in the […]

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Middendorp geared up for ‘must-win’ clash against Wits

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has labelled his side’s next fixture as a “must win” encounter, following the disappointment of the defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in their last outing. The Glamour Boys lock horns with Bidvest Wits at FNB Stadium, going into the clash level on points with the reigning league champions at the top […]

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Kaizer Chiefs news: Manyama doubtful for Wits clash

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebogang Manyama is a doubtful starter ahead of the must-win clash against Bidvest Wits on Sunday. The 29-year-old played the full 90-minutes in the 1-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Thursday after he was rested in the previous outing against Stellenbosch. Late fitness test for Lebogang Manyama Amakhosi coach Ernst Middendorp has […]

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Bidvest Wits 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs: PSL highlights and results

A dramatic late goal from Bienvenu Eva Nga gave Bidvest Wits a 1-0 win over PSL-leaders Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on Sunday 30 August. Bidvest Wits vs Kaizer Chiefs: PSL title race Bidvest Wits start Sunday seven points adrift of Kaizer Chiefs and knowing that anything short of victory will see them drop […]

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SA sports legends link up to raise funds for frontline workers

Some big names in South African sports have linked up with local NGO Events to Aid and life insurer BrightRock for an exciting fundraising initiative. The sports legend will take part in a 200km endurance race against time at Verneukpan in the Northern Cape. The BrightRock Battle of the Sports The event – titled The […]

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Springboks on verge of joining one-off Eight Nations – Laporte

Six Nations vice-president Bernard Laporte revealed this weekend that the Springboks are advanced talks to join the ‘Eight Nations’ tournament after Japan’s withdrawal from the one-off event. Six Nations in talks to have Springboks replace Brave Blossoms The Six Nations plans to stage an expanded tournament in the end-of-year international window were rocked by Japan’s […]

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PSL: Moroka Swallows ease past TTM to gain promotion

One of the oldest names in South African football, Moroka Swallows will be back in the top flight of the PSL after a 3-0 victory over Tshakuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) on the final day of the GladAfrica Championship season. Moroka Swallows gain automatic promotion The Dube Birds came into the clash level on points with […]

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Bloemfontein Celtic 0-0 Polokwane City: PSL highlights and results

Bloemfontein Celtic and Polokwane City played to a goalless draw in their early PSL fixture at Tuks Stadium on Sunday. Phunya Sele Sele came into the fixture looking to creep up to the coveted top eight, having found themselves in eighth place after dropping points in midweek. Their opponents, on the other end, were in […]

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Premier League chief hails successful fans pilot event

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has hailed a test event for the partial return of supporters as a success, after 2 500 fans attended Brighton’s friendly with Chelsea. Strict social-distancing measures were in place for Saturday’s 1-1 draw in the pre-season friendly at the Amex Stadium. Premier League set to welcome spectators back  It […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns 0-1 Baroka FC: PSL highlights and results

Baroka FC threw another twist into the tale of the PSL title race with a 1-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday 30 August at Dobsonville Stadium. Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC: PSL match report Sundowns started the match, knowing that a point would send them to the top of the table, while Baroka had […]

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