Motsepe Dares Anyone to Investigate CAF for Corruption After AFCON Title Chaos

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The Confederation of African Football President Dr .Patrice Motsepe threw down an extraordinary challenge to critics, saying he would not only welcome a full investigation into corruption at CAF but actively encourage one, as he attempted to pour water on the fire ignited by the stripping of Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Motsepe made the bold declaration in Dakar following a high-level meeting with Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall and Senegal head of state Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the first leg of a peace mission that takes him to Morocco on Thursday. “I would welcome any investigation into

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Mokwena Confirms Badela’s Role

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Al-Ittihad SC head coach Rulani Mokwena has confirmed that Sinethemba Badela will serve as assistant coach of the first team and also help with the reserve team. Mokwena’s work in Libya at Al Ittihad SC started positively, as he kicked off his stint with a comfortable 4-1 win in the Libyan cup against Abu Salim to advance to the quarter-finals. Mokwena almost kept the same technical team he had in Algeria at MC Alger and just added technocrat Badela, who joined them in Libya after parting ways with Durban City in South Africa. During a lengthy unveiling press conference with

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Barker Wins Second Award In Tanzania

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Simba SC head coach Steve Barker has been named Coach of the Month March – bagging the award back-to-back. The Red Lions had a good run in March, winning three games and drawing two, managing to keep pressure on Young Africans SC. Following the great run, Barker was rewarded with the NBC Premier League Coach of the Month award for the second successive time after winning it in February as well. Simba scored seven goals in the five games they played and conceded only two goals. They currently trail league leaders Young Africans by nine points but have two games

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Ouaddou On ‘Difficult’ Title Race

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title race is a good advertisement for the ‘best league in Africa.’ This comes after his charges walloped Golden Arrows 5-0 at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday night to stay second behind Mamelodi Sundowns with two points separating the sides. Relebohile Mofokeng and Oswin Appollis grabbed braces while Abafana Bes’thende goalkeeper Edward Maova turned the ball into his own net for the rout. Ouaddou admitted that he likes how interesting the title race is which is exciting for the fans and that they will keep fighting till the

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Jali Opens Up On His Relationship With Manyisa

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Retired former Orlando Pirates midfielder Andile Jali has opened up about his partnership with Oupa Manyisa saying their brotherhood went beyond the pitch. The pair marshalled the Pirates midfield between 2009 and 2014 together helping the side to win six major trophies, including the double treble and in also the CAF Champions League campaign in 2013 where the Buccaneers reached the final. Jali spoke on the Arena Sports Show on a variety of matters including his partnership with Manyisa. He said he believes former coach Ruud Krol saw the players’ different personalities and knew how to merge them to work.

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Junior Picks His Player Of The Season

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has tipped Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng to walk away with the Player of the Season award following his performance in the 5-0 hammering of Golden Arrows on Tuesday. Mofokeng bagged a brace in the game after he scored a hat-trick in Pirates’ last game to take his goal tally to nine goals in 20 league games while he also has five assists to his name. He is now third on the top goal scorer list, three goals shy of leader Junior Dion. Meanwhile, the result against Arrows meant Pirates kept pace with log leaders

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Xoki & Nduli Feature Again This Season? Ouaddou Responds

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has provided an injury update on duo Sihle Nduli and Tapelo Xoki as the season draws to a close. Nduli has been sidelined with a serious foot injury since November 2025 during a Betway Premiership tie against Golden Arrows, going on to miss the remainder of last year. The 31-year-old Xoki on the other hand, last featured for the club in May 2025 and suffered a serious injury in a horrific accident on the R21 highway, which involved himself, head coach Ouaddou, goalkeeper coach Tyron Damons and a member of the backroom. Ouaddou has

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Freese Reacts To Important Win Over Marumo

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Magesi FC coach Allan Freese has reacted to his side’s crucial win over Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday. Dikwena Tṧa Meetse put three past Bahlabane Ba Ntwa without reply in Seshego to break a 13-match winless streak and boost their survival chances. The Limpopo side though remained at the foot of the league log with 17 points in 22 outings. They also narrowed the gap with fellow relegation candidates Gallants and Orbit College to just a point and the two have played a game more than Magesi. Freese was pleased with scoring more than one goal saying

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Europe-Based Star’s Message To Chiefs

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Namibian star player Zenatha Coleman has sent a come-get-me plea message as she looks to fulfill her dream of playing for Kaizer Chiefs. With the Naturena-based outfit recently launching the Chiefs Ladies team, Coleman has once again reignited her interest in turning out for her dream club having openly expressed interest in the past. Now plying her trade for Doğan Türk Birliği in Cyprus, the former Brave Gladiators captain recently called time on representing her country at the regional competition after guiding the Namibian national women’s senior team to their maiden COSAFA Women’s Championship title. Coleman was named Player of

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