Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana has offered a candid assessment of Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo’s stalled career, suggesting that the talented playmaker needs a fresh start away from Naturena if he is to fulfil the potential that has been spoken about for years. Ngcobo, once regarded as one of the most promising young…
Burundian coach Cedric Kaze has been named the new head coach of Tanzanian Premier League side Kagera Sugar, taking over a club languishing in 15th place after a difficult start to the season. Kagera Sugar have managed just two points from their opening six matches, with four losses and two draws, leaving them perilously close…
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan León has opened up about the motivations behind his move to the Brazilians, revealing that the club’s penchant for competing against the world’s elite was a decisive factor in his decision to leave Independiente Medellín in January. Speaking to Radio 2000 ahead of Saturday’s FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup clash with Al-Ahli Saudi…
Jessica Motaung, a long-serving and influential figure at Kaizer Chiefs, is reportedly set to step down as Marketing Director as part of a broader restructuring at the club’s Naturena headquarters. The move follows the appointment of Bheki Shongwe as Group CEO in May 2026, a development that signalled a new era of corporate reorganisation aimed…
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has hit the ground running in his second spell at the helm, naming a 35-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The squad, announced on Tuesday, is a carefully balanced mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting newcomers, reflecting Mosimane’s stated intent to build on…
Reports circulating on 8 September have named Arthur Zwane, the 52-year-old AmaZulu head coach, as the leading candidate to join Pitso Mosimane’s technical team as the second assistant coach for Bafana Bafana. Zwane, affectionately known by his iconic nickname “10111” or “Mangethe,” is being considered to complete the backroom staff ahead of the 2027 Africa…
Orlando Pirates are intensifying their pursuit of versatile Marumo Gallants midfielder Bheki Mabuza, according to sources close to the club. The 23-year-old, who can operate as a number 6, 8, or 10, has been on the Buccaneers’ radar for several weeks as they look to add depth and flexibility to their engine room ahead of…
South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza continued his meteoric rise on the global track scene on Wednesday, storming to victory in the 100 metres at the Rovereto International Meeting with a blistering time of 9.91 seconds—a new meet record that further establishes him as one of the world’s most exciting young sprinters. The 21-year-old Tshwane…
A fascinating social media discussion has erupted over the contrasting ways celebrities engage with fans at rugby and football matches in South Africa, exposing deeper questions about class, access, and the economics of sport in the country. The debate began when a user pointed out that at high-profile rugby fixtures—where tickets can range from R1,650…
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that midfielder Thabo Cele has left the club after the two parties agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent, marking the latest departure in what has been a significant squad overhaul at Naturena ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows what the club described as “constructive…
