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Bafana Bafana Run Riot in 5-0 Eritrea Rout as Mofokeng Steals the Show
South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, continued their AFCON 2027 qualifying dominance with a 5-0 demolition of Eritrea at Al-Salam Stadium. Relebohile Mofokeng’s brace led the charge, while the team’s relentless pressing and clinical finishing set the tone for their Group D campaign.
Emile Witbooi: The 18-Year-Old Storming South Africa’s Football Future
Emile Witbooi is no longer just another name in South African football’s pipeline. At 17, he was a promising talent with potential; at 18, he is a player whose stock has surged so rapidly that even
Kenya’s Benni McCarthy fires back at critics after Byrne Omondi’s display in 1–1 draw with Eritrea
Kenya’s footballing landscape is rarely short on controversy, but Benni McCarthy’s blunt rebuke to critics after Byrne Omondi’s stellar display against Eritrea has reignited a debate about merit
WPL 2027: Lizelle Lee’s Absence Creates Chaos as South Africa’s U19 World Cup Clash Looms
The Women’s Premier League’s 2027 edition has already been reshaped by personnel decisions that ripple far beyond the domestic stage. South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee will not be avail
Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence has exposed a…
Hardik Pandya’s prolonged absence has exposed a critical gap in India’s ODI setup, forcing selectors to accelerate Nitish Kumar Reddy’s rise as the team’s future all-rounder. With the 2027 World Cup looming, the question isn’t whether Reddy can step up—but whether he can replicate Pandya’s match-winning versatility before the tournament begins.
South Korea and Ecuador Set for High-Stakes Friendly Clash in Suwon
South Korea will host Ecuador in an international friendly at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Thursday, 24 September, kicking off at 20:00 local time. It is South Korea’s first match since the 2026 World
Irish Athletes Issue Open Letter Calling on National Football Team to Boycott Israel Fixtures
More than 160 Irish sportspeople have signed an open letter urging the Republic of Ireland men’s football team to boycott its forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel. The appeal, org
Barcelona Forward Hamza Abdelkarim Earns Egypt Call-Up for AFCON Qualifiers
Hamza Abdelkarim has been called into Egypt’s senior squad for the September international window, but the schedule is two AFCON qualifiers—not three—followed by a friendly. Egypt host Angola in
Alan Hutton warns Rangers could lose rising South African star Olwethu Makhanya to England
Alan Hutton has warned that Rangers could struggle to keep Olwethu Makhanya if the South African defender continues his excellent start at Ibrox. Hutton compared the situation with Jean-Alain Boumsong
Makhanya Praises New Defensive Duo with Fernandez Ahead of Old Firm Clash
Olwethu Makhanya said Rangers’ defensive relationship with Emmanuel Fernandez, James Penrice and Dujon Sterling was already developing well before the Old Firm meeting with Celtic. The partnership t
Orlando Pirates Edge Closer to CAF Champions League Group Stage After Victory Over La Cure Waves
Orlando Pirates stand just two matches away from securing a place in the coveted CAF Champions League group stages following a decisive performance at Orlando Stadium. The South African side dispatche
FIFA Clarifies 2030 World Cup Final Venue Decision Remains Open
FIFA has rejected claims that the venue for the 2030 World Cup final has already been decided, stating that the selection process remains open and that no binding promise has been made to Morocco, Spa
FIFA Denies Morocco’s Claim It Has Been Chosen to Host 2030 World Cup Final
FIFA has officially rebuked claims from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation that the North African nation has already been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup final, confirming that n
Algeria and Morocco Make History with World Cup Qualifications, Arsenal Bolster Squad with Bruno Guimaraes
In a remarkable turn of events, Algeria and Morocco have secured their spots in the Women’s World Cup, while Arsenal has strengthened its squad with the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. The Algerian team made history by reaching the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup after defeating Cote d’Ivoire, and Morocco qualified for the tournament after a hard-fought win over South Africa. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s new signing is expected to bolster the team’s chances of d...
Morocco Edge South Africa to Reach Semifinals and Secure World Cup Spot
The Moroccan women’s national team has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations and guaranteed their participation in the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Saturday. The win marked a significant milestone for the team, and they will now look to build on this momentum in the tournament. The match saw Morocco’s Sakina Ouzraoui Diki and Hanane Ait El Haj score crucial goals to seal the win