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Boks drawn against Italy, Georgia and Romania for 2027 World Cup

The Springboks have been pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup following Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, Australia. Italy, who faced the Boks in three Tests this year, are expected to offer the toughest pool challenge, while Georgia and Romania will bring the trademark physicality of Eastern European rugby teams. The Springboks became the second team after New Zealand to retain the William […]

December 3, 2025 57

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Lafitte confident of beating Pirates in Carling Cup final

Marumo Gallants head coach, Alexandre Lafitte, is confident of his side can lift the Carling Knockout Cup, despite having to go up against perennial winners Orlando Pirates in the final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next month. Bahlabane Ba Ntwa booked their place in the final after edging past Lamontville Golden Arrows 4-2 on penalties, following a stalemate in extra time at Sunday’s semi-final at the King […]

November 11, 2025 164

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World Cup qualification restores Bafana’s dignity, says Broos

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, says his team has restored pride to South African football after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on Tuesday night. The Orlando Pirates trio of Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis & Evidence Makgopa were on target for the victory that saw South Africa top Group C with 18 points, booking their place at next year’s […]

October 15, 2025 68

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Cupido replaces Foster for Bafana must-win qualifier

Stellenbosch FC striker, Ashley Cupido, has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad for South Africa’s do-or-die 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, replacing the injured Lyle Foster. BAFANA BAFANA CAMP UPDATE! Lyle Foster has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana matchday squad due to an injury. After consultation with the medical team, a decision was taken to withdraw him. Ashley Cupido has been called up as his […]

October 14, 2025 178

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Ouaddou hails Mabasa’s “clean heart” as the striker nets his 50th Bucs goal

Orlando Pirates coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, has praised striker Tshegofatso Mabasa after he reached the 50-goal milestone for the club. Mabasa scored deep in stoppage time against TS Galaxy at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, becoming the Buccaneers’ second-highest PSL goal scorer behind Bennedict "Tso" Vilakazi, who leads with 58 goals. The Bloemfontein-born forward came off the bench in the second-half to score the second goal in the 90th minute […]

October 1, 2025 79 1

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SAFA defiant in the face of FIFA points deduction

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has apologised to the nation after FIFA fined it R215,000 and docked Bafana Bafana three points for fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. https://t.co/eIZeDBWzBd — SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) September 29, 2025 Mokoena was not supposed to play in the match as he had received two yellow cards from previous qualifiers. The oversight has resulted in Bafana forfeiting the game […]

September 30, 2025 105

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Chiefs in talks with coach Nabi as exit rumours swirl

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that "ongoing discussions" are taking place with head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, amid widespread speculation about his possible exit from the club. Although the club has not officially confirmed his departure, Chiefs revealed that Nabi has not traveled with the team to Angola for their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round first-leg clash against Kabuscorp on Saturday. "Kaizer Chiefs confirms head coach Nasreddine Nabi is not with […]

September 19, 2025 205

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Nabi: Zitha is a natural leader

Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, has praised the mental strength of the academy graduate, Zitha Kwinika, who battled his way back into the Amakhosi starting lineup. Kwinika spent much of last season on the sidelines but was recalled in the closing stages due to injuries in the squad, including during the victorious Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. "Zitha is a soldier of […]

September 16, 2025 83

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CSA names Proteas Women World Cup team

Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, has named a 15 player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India. The squad is set, the stage is global! 🌍🇿🇦 Proteas Women, World Cup Ready! 💚💛🏆#CWC25#SouthAfrica#Proteas pic.twitter.com/SEjr6GotpA — Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) September 3, 2025 Laura Woldvaardt will captain the side which features experienced players including Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus, adding depth and leadership to […]

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