Nox C Announced As Winner Of #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge

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Selecting an #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge winner from over 500 entries was never going to be easy. The social media driven public vote had the tough job of working through tracks, bars, beats and flow, listening closely until one verse closed – confident, composed and impossible to ignore.  In this year’s instalment of the #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge the fire verse belonged to Nox C. For her, the next few days and weeks are set to feel surreal, stepping into the spotlight alongside some of the biggest names shaping Mzansi’s sound right now. “Winning the #HONORX9dOpenVerseChallenge is an honour I don’t take lightly. To be chosen

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Cardoso On Pirates Fans Cheering For Gallants

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says he has noted with interest how Orlando Pirates supporters were cheering for the opposition against his side in midweek. Sundowns thrashed Marumo Gallants 3-1 in the league in the capital city to reclaim top spot on the league standings with 50 points and opened a two-point gap against closest chasers Pirates with both sides having played 21 matches. With the league title race looking like a two-horse challenge between the defending champions and the Buccaneers, a positive result for Bahlabane Ba Ntwa would have made things different for Pirates. Cardoso said the idea

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‘It’s My Dream To Be Like Manqoba, Komphela’

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Marumo Gallants caretaker coach Matome Trevor Mathiane has identified two veteran coaches as his clear role models as he looks towards his future in the game. The 37-year-old who enjoyed over 13 years in the top-flight ended his career and moved into the coaching sector with Gallants’ DStv Diski Challenge squad. After the suspension of Alexandre Lafitte and the imminent appointment of Jamil Benouahi, the former Golden Arrows star has taken over in recent two fixtures and admits he’s been inspired by two of his former coaches to venture into this route. “I think it was always my dream, look at the

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From Kasi Flava To Conceding – Gallants Coach Reflects On Costly Error

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Marumo Gallants caretaker coach Matome Mathiane has reflected on the costly error that saw them concede against Mamelodi Sundowns whilst chasing the game at 1-1 before their eventual 3-1 defeat. Msindisi Kunene had the ball passed towards his feet whilst Gallants were on a counter attack and he attempted what can be described in South Africa circles as ‘kasi flava’ as he attempted to dribble the ball beyond his marker. However, Teboho Mokoena, who came on as a half-time substitute and full of energy, showed his brute physicality to dispossess the 24-year-old winger and went on to find the back

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Mokwena Sets Record Straight

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New Al-Ittihad SC head coach Rulani Mokwena has set the record straight on what really happened at the airport before his departure from Algeria, saying reports of him being “arrested” were “were blown completely out of proportion”. On Tuesday evening, Mokwena was announced as new Al-Ittihad had coach, while he and his technical team arrived in Tripoli on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Official: Rulani’s New Club ConfirmedLatest Rulani Update From Algeria However, there was a delay in their travels, as Mokwena was detained at the Houari Boumediene Airport on Sunday after being found with too much cash, with the North African

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Cardoso Discusses Reisinho Dilemma After Half-Time Sub

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has addressed the half-time change of midfielder Miguel Reisinho who has endured an indifferent time since arriving at the club. The 26-year-old joined Sundowns on a free transfer after his exit from Primeira Liga outfit Boavista and arrived with major fanfare due to his reputation in his homeland as a technical gifted central midfielder who played for the U17 up until U20 Portugal national team. His role as a deep lying playmaker to play between the lines was seen as a signing to bring more attacking input into the Sundowns side but so far he’s

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Double Boost For Chiefs Ahead Of Magesi Clash

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Kaizer Chiefs have been given a double boost with the return of Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Aden McCarthy. Both players missed Sunday’s match at home against Durban City due to suspension. Amakhosi finally returned to winning ways following their narrow 1-0 win over the Citizens at FNB Stadium to end their winless run of four matches. Glody Lilepo netted the solitary goal of the match in the 69th minute as the Glamour Boys moved up one spot into sixth, with two games in hand over third-placed Sekhukhune United and AmaZulu in fourth both on 34 points. “Chiefs will be boosted by

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Senegal Release Statement After Shock CAF Ruling

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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) have called the ruling by the Confederation of African Football to strip them of the 2025 AFCON title “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and insisted they will appeal it at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). On Tuesday night, CAF had announced their Appeal Board found Senegal guilty of “forfeiting” the 2025 AFCON final after parts of their players had left the pitch in injury-time. They subsequently ruled the match in favour of Morocco, with a 3-0 scoreline, which would hand the Atlas Lions the title. The unprecedented decision has sparked shockwaves across African football

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Pirates’ DDC Side Awarded Three Points

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Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge side moved three points clear at the top of the log after they were awarded three points from their game against Polokwane City. On 25 October 2025, Polokwane City ended Pirates’ six-match winning streak, beating them 2-1. Rise and Shine were the first team this season to beat the Buccaneers. ALSO READ: Pirates & Downs Celebrate Massive WinsChiefs End Winless Run With Late Strike But now, five months down the line, the result of that game has turned into Pirates’ favour after Polokwane City were found guilty of fielding two ineligible players in that match.

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