Last year’s runners-up Cape Town City and Maritzburg United both remained winless after playing to a goalless draw on Tuesday evening. Marc Van Heerden had the first chance of the game from a promising free-kick position, but he missed his attempt in the sixth minute. A few minutes later, Maritzburg missed a chance via Karim Kimvuidi, while a minute later Brandon Theron hit the outside of upright. In the 15th minute, Craig Martin had two attempts but both went wide inside one minute. Tawanda Macheke’s attempt for the Team of Choice in the...
Swallows FC and Cape Town City were both charged by the Premier Soccer League prosecutor Zola Majavu. Swallows find themselves in hot water over issues relating to their fixture against City – a game they won 3-2. “The first one is against Swallows Football Club, they stand charged of the commencement of their fixture against Cape Town City,” Majavu confirmed on Tuesday. “And also amending their team sheet without notifying their opposing team as well as the match officials as prescribed in terms of the rules. “They will appear this coming...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has sent a message to Banyana Banyana after their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana beat Morocco at their own home ground to secure their first-ever WAFCON title and have been celebrated in South Africa and beyond after also booking their ticket for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Infantino has now echoed the laurels for our ladies, congratulating them on their qualification for next year’s tournament. “On behalf of the entire football community, I would like to take this...
Former Orlando Pirates forward Justin Shonga has found himself a new club after he was among the players released by Sekhukhune United. Shonga, 25, is heading back to North Africa after spending the second half of the 2021/22 campaign with Babina Noko. The striker, who netted twice in 10 appearances for Sekhkhune, has agreed to join Botola Pro side Maghreb de Fès, iDiski Times understands Despite being released by Sekhukhune United, Shonga’s profile at the age of 25 and his undeniable talent have managed to attract some of the biggest clubs on the...
Simphiwe Dludlu will lead Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions, Banyana Banyana at the COSAFA Women’s Championship and has called up a new-look squad for the tournament. The South African Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that Dludlu will lead the squad during the tournament scheduled to take place between 31 August and 11 September in Port Elizabeth, while “Desiree Ellis and her regulars “have other commitments elsewhere”. Dludlu, meanwhile, expressed her honour to take the reigns in Ellis’ absence, saying she will help the CAF African...
