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In the News Today: Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has long earmarked Relebohile Mofokeng as a trump card in big cup matches, particularly in finals, going back to last season. Riveiro raised eyebrows in the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC, after starting Mofokeng and Tshegofatso Mabasa on the bench. However, the decision paid dividends …
In the News Today: AmaZulu FC have moved swiftly to appoint Vusumuzi Vilakazi as their new assistant coach following the dismissal of head coach Pablo Franco Martin and his assistant Aitor Van Den Brule. However, this appointment comes amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen, who remains AmaZulu’s primary …
In the News Today: Cape Town Spurs head coach Ernst Middendorp pulled no punches as he expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of officiating in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Middendorp’s side find themselves in ninth position on the log standings after six matches. The Cape-based club has managed to accumulate eight points having won two…continue …
In the News Today: For the past few weeks, Mamelodi Sundowns sidelined central midfielder Teboho Mokoena and right-back Khuliso Mudau and it has been a source of concern for the national team coach Broos. Hugo Broos, an international streetwise coach with over three decades of experience, is smelling a rat after the unexplained absence of …
In the News Today: Baroka halted Casric Stars’ four-game winning run after a goalless draw on Sunday afternoon at Global Stadium. Casric lost their top spot, as they dropped down to third on the log, one point shy of leaders Milford. Bakgaga, on the other hand, slipped down to seventh…continue reading HERE. City Hall:The …
In the News Today: A disputed added-time goal from Tshegofatso Mabasa helped Orlando Pirates win the South African 8 Cup a record third straight time by defeating Stellenbosch 3-1 in Durban on Saturday. The final had just entered stoppage time with the clubs drawing 1-1 when Ivory Coast-born Stellenbosch defender Ismael Toure was judged to have …
In the News Today: Milford FC moved to the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship table after Casric Stars dropped points against Baroka FC, Upington City continued with their good run. Friday nights seem like a problem for Cape Town Spurs as they suffered their second consecutive defeat, going down 2-0 to Leruma United away from …
In the News Today: No one is feeling unluckier than Stellenbosch FC forward Lehlohonolo Mojela. The speedy winger has scored in two successive cup finals in less than a year but ended on the losing side on both occasions. Mojela put Stellenbosch ahead with an early goal in the final of the MTN8 against Orlando …
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-member squad for this month’s two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzavile. The South African senior men’s national team face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to …
In the News Today: Pablo Franco Martin has penned a heartfelt farewell following his exit as AmaZulu FC head coach, while also going on to drop a hint regarding his future. AmaZulu confirmed on Monday evening that the club had decided to part ways with the Spaniard and his assistant Aitor van den Brule. The …
In the News Today: The National Referees Committee and the Referees Department have congratulated Abongile Tom and Akhona Makalima on their appointments by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in officiating as VAR and AVAR in the recent CAF Super Cup match between Al Ahly and Zamalek in Egypt. Zamalek won 4-3 on penalties to …
In the News Today: 1 October 2024 – The final Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo this month will be announced on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Coach Hugo Broos named a 33-member preliminary squad a few days ago and will trim the list to the final 23. The South …
“We have rats that are as big as cats here”
In the News Today: As Orlando Pirates prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8 final this weekend, Soccer Laduma looks at their record in finals at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Buccaneers are on the verge of becoming the first club to win the MTN8 three times in a row, but it won’t be …
In the News Today: Following the not-so-shocking departure of Pablo Franco Martin from AmaZulu FC, Vusimuzi Vilakazi has emerged as a hot favourite to take over as head coach at the club. Martin has been shown the exit door at Usuthu after only three games in charge of the team this season. Such has been …
In the News Today: SAFA have announced that Bafana Bafana will host Congo Brazzaville for their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers tie at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October. Hugo Broos’s charges needed a last-gasp winner from Thalente Mbatha to see off minnows South Sudan 3-2 in the last qualifying clash, which currently …
In the News Today: Durban City coach Simo Dladla is disconcerted by his side’s habit, that stretches from last season, of failing to beat struggling sides, urging his troops to rectify that if they’re to gain promotion. City, who were previously known as Maritzburg United, are yet to lose in their five opening Motsepe Foundation …
In the News Today: German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen has launched a football development programme in South Africa, aimed at nurturing young players and local coaches. The programme started off with a visit to the village of iSithumba [situated 45 minutes away from Durban] where Bremen coaches conducted training sessions for young players and a coaching …
In the News Today: AmaZulu fired Pablo Franco Martin as their coach after a poor start that saw the Durban side lose their first three league matches. AmaZulu fired coach Pablo Franco Martin on Monday night, after losing their opening three league matches against Polokwane City, Kaizer Chiefs and Marumo Gallants. Martin is the fourth …
In the News Today: AmaZulu have confirmed late on Monday evening that they have parted ways with their head coach Pablo Franco after 15 months at the club. Following a dismal start to the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season, AmaZulu have taken the decision to part ways with the Spanish coach. In a brief statement shared …
In the News Today: Orlando Pirates kept pace with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership after they claimed a hard-fought win in one of three matches played across South Africa’s top flight on Sunday 29 September. Pirates had to show persistence and determination to break through a resilient Richards Bay at a …
In the News Today: Baroka’s two-game winning run came to an end after a 2-0 loss to University of Pretoria on Sunday afternoon at ABSA Tuks Stadium. After a goalless first stanza, Bakgaga broke the deadlock with 17 minutes remaining. However, Manelisi Sithole levelled matters for AmaTuks three minutes later. The Limpopo outfit…continue reading HERE. …
In the News Today: Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Piratesduring the Betway Premiership match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has stressed the importance of players from the bench after …
In the News Today: Marumo Gallants claimed a first win of the 2024-25 Betway Premiership season when they defeated AmaZulu FC 1-0 at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night. Zimbabwean striker Daniel Msendami scored his first goal for the club to see Bahlabane Ba Ntwa rise to 14th place on three points, while Usuthu suffered …