Ellis Names Final WAFCON 26-Woman Squad

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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named her final 26-woman squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations set to get underway later this month. Last week Monday, Ellis had announced her 31-player preliminary squad with five players now omitted for the continental showpiece in Morocco. Banyana’s main target for the tournament is to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which requires them to reach the semi-finals. Ellis’ side have been drawn in Group B alongside Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania, kicking off their tournament against the latter on 27 July. Banyana won the

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Moloisane – How Spain Camp Is Shaping Chiefs For New Season

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Newly signed Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabo Moloisane has discussed how the club’s pre-season camp in Spain is helping them ahead of the new season. The Phefeni Glamour Boys departed for Spain on the evening of Thursday, 9 July, where they have been preparing for the 2026/27 campaign. Chiefs played their first training match against Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers, drawing 1-1, courtesy of Etiosa Ighodaro’s goal. On 15 July, they faced Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood and played to another 1-1 stalemate with Asanele Velebayi scoring. On Saturday, 18 July, they then conclude their pre-season tour against Spanish LaLiga club

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Manqoba Set For SA Technical Team At Yanga

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Newly appointed Young Africans SC head Manqoba Mngqithi is set for a South African contingency technical team. Mngqithi is one of the most experienced coaches in South Africa, having been the head coach and assistant coach in his career. The KwaZulu-Natal-born mentor led Lamontville Golden Arrows in their only domestic trophy back in 2009 when they won the MTN8, thumping Ajax Cape Town by 6-1. Since then, Mngqithi was roped in by Pitso Mosimane as assistant coach, where he won every domestic trophy, including five league titles. He was part of the Sundowns team that won the CAF Champions League

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Scaloni: Spain Must Cherish ‘Greatest Ever’ Messi

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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has urged Spain to savour every moment of Lionel Messi’s brilliance, insisting there should no longer be any debate over the captain’s place as the greatest footballer in history. Speaking after Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, Scaloni reflected on Messi’s remarkable career and the privilege of watching him perform at the highest level for so many years. “Argentina gave Spain the privilege of watching Lionel Messi play there for so many years,” Scaloni said in the post-match press conference. “I hope they appreciate the

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Chiefs Suffer Injury Setback In Spain Camp

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Paseko Mako has returned to South Africa from their pre-season tour after suffering a fractured forearm. The Glamour Boys are closing in on concluding their 10-day stay in Alicante having played two matches with both ties ending in a stalemate. They take on Spanish LaLiga outfit Elche CF on Saturday, 18 July, before jetting back to Mzansi. In their first clash against Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers, the sides played to a 1-1 draw before playing to the same scoreline against Al Kholood. Amakhosi have now since released a statement on Mako’s condition before their

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Williams’ Heartfelt Message To Adams

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams sent a heartfelt message to Jayden Adams and his family at the memorial held on Thursday. It’s been almost a week since shocking news of Adams’ death broke the internet. Adams recently returned from the FIFA World Cup with Bafana Bafana, where they made history by advancing to the knockout stages for the very first time. It was just a month after delivering a masterclass in the second half of the season at Sundowns, where he played a massive role in the side winning their second CAF Champions League trophy after 10

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Agent Gives Update On Interest In Mbokazi

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This article was brought to you by Rexona Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s agent Basia Michaels has given an update on how her phone has been buzzing with interest after the player’s participation for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mbokazi, 20, has impressed since his promotion to Orlando Pirates’ first team in 2025 where he helped the side win domestic trophies in his first season. The start of his second season with the Buccaneers saw him handed the captain’s armband while also breaking into the Bafana squad and also attracted scouts from outside South Africa. He made

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Magoola Signs For PSL Club

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Ugandan goalkeeper Salim Magoola has completed a move to Durban City ahead of the new season, iDiski Times has learnt. The 31-year-old shot-stopper joins the Citizens on a free transfer after becoming a free agent following his departure from Richards Bay at the end of last season. He had been with the Natal Rich Boyz since July 2022, having joined from Motsepe Foundation Championship side, the now-defunct Pretoria Callies. The 31-year-old made 85 appearances across all competitions for Richards Bay, keeping 34 clean sheets in the process. However, Magoola found game time limited last season, featuring in just seven matches

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Official: Sekhukhune Sign Two Pirates PLayers

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Sekhukhune United have announced two signings from Orlando Pirates, namely Gomolemo Khoto and Siyabonga Ndlozi. Khoto, 23, joined the Buccaneers from Orbit College, but only ran out for the club’s DStv Diski side. Ndlozi, too, came through Pirates DDC side but made his first-team debut in December against none other than Babina Noko. Overall, he has featured 11 times for the Buccaneers, but he was sent out on loan to Magesi FC, where he made 15 appearances last season. On Thursday, Sekhukhune unveiled the duo after Pirates had already confirmed their transfers earlier. “Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to

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