On a night where the football ended in a tense 1-1 stalemate, a different kind of spectacle captured the global imagination during the Mali vs. Zambia Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group A opener. While the on-field drama saw Mali’s Lassine Sinayoko break the deadlock in the 61st minute, only for Zambia’s Patson Daka…
In a landmark decision set to fundamentally recalibrate the rhythm of African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will permanently shift from its current two-year cycle to a four-year cycle, effective after the 2028 edition of the tournament. This seismic move, long debated and now…
South African rugby is in a state of profound grief following the announcement on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, of the passing of former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke. The formidable flanker and inspirational leader, whose career was defined by courage both on and off the pitch, succumbed to a rare and aggressive form of gastric…
In a ruling that reinforces the binding power of professional football contracts and sends a stern message to players contemplating unilateral exits, Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club has emerged victorious from its protracted legal battle with former Brazilian striker Lucas Ribeiro Costa. The case, which has captivated the South African football scene for months, reached a…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos finds himself at the centre of a major controversy, with the United Democratic Movement (UDM) lodging a formal complaint of racism and sexism against him to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The complaint stems from remarks Broos made at a press conference on Tuesday regarding 20-year-old Orlando…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that the senior men’s national team, Bafana Bafana, will conclude their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a high-profile international friendly against continental powerhouse Ghana. The match is scheduled for Monday, 16 December 2025, at a venue in Gauteng yet to be finalised, serving as the team’s…
In a finale that will be etched into the annals of South African rugby folklore, the Springbok Sevens, the beloved Blitzboks, achieved a monumental first on Sunday, 7 December 2025. Roared on by a fever-pitch, sold-out DHL Stadium, they became the first team ever to win back-to-back HSBC SVNS Cape Town titles, edging a valiant Argentina 21-19…
In a glittering ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the intricate tapestry of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was finally revealed, mapping out a breathtaking journey that will span three nations and captivate the globe. The December 5th draw didn’t just assign groups—it scripted narratives, beginning with a colossal opening…
A high-level delegation from the South African Football Association (SAFA), led by President Dr Danny Jordaan and head coach Hugo Broos, has touched down in the United States capital, carried on a wave of national anticipation ahead of the pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw. The ceremony, set to unfold this evening at the iconic…
In the aftermath of a frustrating 1-1 draw away at Girona on Sunday, the image that lingered was not of Kylian Mbappé’s penalty equalizer, but of the expression on the face of a player who never left the bench. Endrick, the 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy once hailed as the future of Real Madrid, was captured on…
