Category: Sports

Johannesburg – In a move that intertwines deep footballing heritage with modern commercial ambition, the iconic Orlando Stadium has been officially rebranded as the Orlando Amstel Arena. The landmark announcement was made on Monday, 27 January 2026, heralding a new chapter for the hallowed Soweto ground following a multi-year, multi-million-rand sponsorship agreement between Orlando Pirates Football Club…

Pretoria – In a firm and unambiguous statement released on Thursday, reigning South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have taken a definitive stand against supporter misconduct, condemning in the strongest terms the actions of a small group of fans who confronted and disrupted members of the club’s technical team. The incident occurred in the aftermath of…

On a sun-drenched morning at Real Madrid’s Ciudad Real Madrid training complex, a signature was scrawled that wove together past, present, and future. Enzo Alves, the 16-year-old son of club legend Marcelo, formally committed his future to the club his father helped define, signing his first professional contract that will bind him to the Spanish…

The tributes began not with the sunrise, but in the quiet hours before dawn, as if the footballing universe could not wait for the day to officially begin. On social media, in boardrooms, and across the bustling training grounds of South Africa, a singular name trended, adorned with cake and black-and-white emojis: Dr. Irvin “The…

A powerful and unifying sentiment is sweeping across South Africa’s football landscape, cutting through the usual noise of club rivalries and partisan debate. From the taverns of Soweto to the boardrooms of corporate sponsors, and across social media platforms, a single, resonant call is growing louder by the day: It is time for Lucas Radebe to…

The roar of the lions at the Kruger won’t be the only significant sound in South Africa this July, as the thunderous tackles and rapid-fire rucks of international women’s rugby are set to arrive. In a landmark moment for the sport, the Springbok Women will host the United States Women’s Eagles for their first-ever Test…

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) roars back to life this evening as one of its grandest stages, the iconic FNB Stadium in Nasrec, sets the scene for a fascinating tactical duel. Kaizer Chiefs (4th, 24 pts), the perennial giants seeking to recapture their throne, host the unpredictable and often thrilling Golden Arrows (10th, 14 pts) in a 19:30…

The Betway Premiership roars back to life this evening as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns host relegation-threatened Orbit College at the iconic Loftus Versfeld Stadium (19:30 SAST), marking a pivotal restart to the domestic campaign following the Africa Cup of Nations interlude. For Sundowns, the match represents the first step in a relentless pursuit of history. The ‘Brazilians’, perched in second…

In a result that will echo through Spanish football history, Albacete Balompié, the valiant underdogs from the second division, delivered a seismic shock to the football world by defeating the mighty Real Madrid 3-2 in a pulsating Copa del Rey round of 16 clash. The victory, sealed with a heart-stopping 94th-minute winner at a rain-slicked…

Tonight, the heart of African football will beat in Rabat as two giants collide in a semi-final steeped in history, rivalry, and soaring national ambition. At 9 p.m. local time in the imposing Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the continent’s focus narrows to a single pitch where Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face tournament hosts Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations…