PSL Playoff tournament: Ajax down TTM in opening match

Ajax Cape Town came from behind to get their playoff campaign off to a winning start with a 3-2 victory over Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivandila (TTM) on Sunday 6 September. TTM made three changes to the starting XI from their final match of the NFD season with Tlou Masegela, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Wonderboy Makhubu starting for […]

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‘Stay where trophies are’ – Pitso Mosimane tells Rulani Mokwena

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has told assistant coach Rulani Mokwena to stay with Sundowns to win trophies. The Brazilians clinched their tenth PSL title on Saturday, beating Black Leopards to finish ahead of Kaizer Chiefs, who had occupied the summit for over a year. Pitso and Rulani reunited  The last few matches of the […]

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Safa boss hopes PSL ‘big three’ success can rub off on Bafana

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 […]

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Baroka snap up former Orlando Pirates teenage sensation

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 […]

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Bledisloe Cup fixture moved from virus-hit Melbourne

Melbourne lost another major sporting event to the coronavirus pandemic Monday, with Australia’s upcoming Bledisloe Cup rugby Test against the All Blacks pulled from the city. Second COVID-19 wave proves costly for Melbourne Marvel Stadium was due to host the first of two Tests against New Zealand on 8 August, but the game was postponed […]

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SABC secures broadcast rights for upcoming Bundesliga season

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 […]

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IPL 2020: Kagiso Rabada keen to rediscover bowling form

It has been a lengthy time without cricket for Proteas spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who will likely take to the field for the first time since February when the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks at the UAE in mid-September. The 25-year-old returns to the T20 spectacle in the colours of the Delhi Capitals, who are searching […]

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Bartlett follows Middendorp out the door

Kaizer Chiefs continued their backroom staff overhaul with the release of assistant coach Shaun Bartlett, who was let go on Thursday 10 September. Middendorp was left carrying the bag after Kaizer Chiefs blew a ten-point advantage in the PSL title race, slipping from first on the final day of the season in heartbreaking fashion for […]

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Neil McKenzie returns to SA cricket as high-performance batting consultant

Former Proteas batting coach Neil McKenzie has become the latest appointment as Director of Cricket Graeme Smith conducts an overhaul of the coaching structures. McKenzie will work with the men’s, women’s, Under-19 and academy squads and report directly to Smith. The former Proteas batsman resigned a position with the Bangladesh Cricket Board last month. He […]

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Rugby Australia temporarily suspends Wallabies 60-cap rule

Rugby Australia has amended its eligibility rules for the Wallabies, allowing two overseas-based players who do not meet the 60-cap criteria to be selected. The change will only be in place for the remainder of 2020 according to Aussie rugby bosses. Wallabies 60-cap rule suspended by Rugby Australia Rugby Australia interim chief Rob Clarke described the […]

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