By Linda Ximba | South African football has been rocked by a proposed overhaul of bonus payments for the senior national teams, with the South African Football Association (Safa) suggesting drastic reductions in the earnings of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players. The proposal, contained in documents prepared for last weekend’s aborted national executive committee […]
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By Linda Ximba Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has voiced frustration with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) over the scheduling of domestic fixtures close to key CAF Champions League matches. Speaking after Sundowns’ 2-0 victory over Orbit College in the North West on Tuesday, Cardoso described the situation as detrimental to South African football. “I […]
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By Linda Ximba KwaZulu-Natal will go head-to-head with Mpumalanga in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals after the latest draw set up two exciting fixtures. Durban City have been drawn to host Casric Stars, while TS Galaxy will welcome Milford FC in the other semi-final encounter. Casric Stars, who are based in Mpumalanga, and Milford FC from […]
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By Linda Ximba The South African football community has been left in mourning following the deaths of two well-known supporters who played a vibrant role in local fan culture. The week began on a sombre note with the news that a popular Orlando Pirates supporter, widely known as Makhalanjalo, had passed away. Makhalanjalo was recognised […]
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By Linda Ximba Mooi River – Rising boxing star Nobengazi Booth has etched his name into SouthAfrican boxing history after becoming the first local boxer to simultaneously hold twotitles following a dominant victory on Friday night.Booth claimed the KwaZulu-Natal junior middleweight title after defeating NoxoloMkhasibe in a fierce bout at Bruntville Hall in Mooi River. […]
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By Linda Ximba Popular SuperSport commentator Phumlani Miya is facing mounting criticism after a racially charged remark made during the Betway Premiership match on Tuesday night between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay FC sparked widespread backlash on social media. The controversy stems from an on-field confrontation involving Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy and Richards Bay midfielder […]
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By Linda Ximba Former Bafana Bafana international Benni McCarthy has responded on whether he would be interested in the Kaizer Chiefs head coach position.“They are happy man,” McCarthy said via 947 on MSW.“But listen they a good team, very good players. If nobody came knocking on my door, that means they are happy. They happy […]
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By Linda Ximba With the airspace of several Asian countries closed following United States and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Siphamandla ‘Toytoy’ Baleni and his trainer, Khangelani Jack, have found themselves stranded in the Philippines. After being stopped in the eighth round by Regie ‘The Filipino Phenom’ Suganob in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, on Saturday, Baleni and […]
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by Linda Ximba SITHEMBISO Maduna was crowned the new KwaZulu-Natal featherweight champion after edging a gutsy Tholumusa Ngema in a thrilling contest at the Portuguese Hall in Durban on Sunday afternoon. The bout, which had spectators on the edge of their seats, was staged under the Syathaba Boxing Promotion banner and delivered fireworks from start […]
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By Linda Ximba Following Kaizer Chiefs’ 3-0 defeat by Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday, former Amakhosi coach Nasreddine Nabi has shared a lengthy and reflective message, hinting at betrayal and unseen forces at play. In the statement, Nabi spoke about individuals “plotting evil”, adding that while some may scheme against others, Allah ultimately […]
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