Hunt On Appointment As Stellies Coach

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New Stellenbosch FC head Gavin Hunt has expressed being energised by the club’s project as he vows to challenge for silverware. The 61-year-old tactician took over the reins at the Cape Winelands outfit following the shock exit of Steve Barker who has taken up the Simba SC head coaching role in Tanzania. Hunt boasts four Premiership titles, two Nedbank Cups, one MTN8 trophy, as well as a Telkom Knockout triumph, and the Cape Town-born mentor wants to build on an already formidable Stellies side. “I am honoured to be joining Stellenbosch FC at this exciting time,” Hunt told the Stellies

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Bafana’s Potential Last 16 Opponents Revealed

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After Bafana Bafana qualified for the Last 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, they now await to find out which team they will face in the next round. Hugo Broos’ men had to work harder than some may have expected, with the Belgian tactician admitting they need to improve, especially in defence if they want to go far. After wins over Angola and Zimbabwe, and a defeat to Egypt, Bafana finished Group A as runners-up and will now face the runners-up from Group F, which will be decided on Wednesday. The group is currently still wide open, with

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Zimbabwe Star On Chiefs, Pirates Links

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Zimbabwe and Marumo Gallants winger Daniel Msendami has addressed the speculation around interest from Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The 25-year-old has long been touted to make a switch to the Soweto giants, even during his time in Botswana where former Jwaneng Galaxy head coach Morena Ramoreboli hailed him as ‘the next Khama Billiat’ before he made a surprise switch to Gallants. He’s emerged as one of the key figures at the club, who recently finished runners-up to Pirates in the Carling Knockout and, with the January window fast approaching, interest will likely be brewing again for the winger who

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Why Broos Is Not Happy Despite AFCON KO Qualification

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is not completely happy and has called for his squad to show more as they are no longer considered underdogs at the Africa Cup of Nations. Coming into the 2025 edition, having finished third in Ivory Coast in the previous AFCON, Broos admits there’s more respect given to Bafana and thus raising the level of competitiveness. Bafana have shown signs of brilliance and calamity at times, with three erratic Group B games, but with six points on the board, they secured runners-up spot where they could meet Cameroon, Ivory Coast or even Mozambique albeit

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Official: Hunt Lands New PSL Job

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Stellenbosch FC have appointed Gavin Hunt as their new head coach following the departure of Steve Barker. Barker, 58, who had been with the club since 2017, announced his surprise resignation after joining Tanzanian giants Simba SC just before Christmas. The news came as a shock to many, but Stellies acted swiftly and have now appointed the four-time Premier Soccer League winner Hunt, who had left Durban City recently. Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie said, “We are delighted to welcome a coach of Gavin Hunt’s calibre and experience to Stellenbosch and look forward to supporting him as we usher in

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Mokwena Ends 2025 On A High

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Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger finished their 2025 with a 2-0 win over ES Setif to go eight points clear at the top of the Algeria Ligue 1. The table toppers scored both their goals in the second half, with Zinedine Ferhat and Mohamed Bangoura on the scoresheet. Mokwena’s men have now collected 10 wins and one draw out of 12 league outings, only losing 1-0 to MB Rouissat. After tonight’s win, Alger have 31 points from 12 games, eight more than second-placed USM Alger. On top, the defending champions also still have two games in hand. Their next game is

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Broos – Why I Subbed Yaya Off

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to substitute Sphephelo Sithole at half-time against Zimbabwe. Sithole had started along with Teboho Mokoena in the middle of the park just like in the Angola and Egypt clashes. According to Broos, Sithole held his own defensively but struggled on the ball, with Bafana losing possession too often through the CD Tondela midfielder.  Bathusi Aubaas replaced him at halftime, and Broos felt the change added stability in the middle of the park. “Yaya, defensively, he was okay but once he had the ball, he lost many balls also had bad

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Bafana Book Place In AFCON Last-16

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South Africa joined Egypt to progress to the last-16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Group B runners-up after a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday afternoon. South Africa started with real purpose and appeared ready to take the game to Zimbabwe, carving them open at will in the opening minutes of the game, one way traffic in the opening ten minutes, with Tshepang Moremi’s deflected effort opening the scoring. An effort from Oswin Appollis earlier on nearly crept over Washington Arubi’s line too, and the Warriors appeared to be struggling to

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Bafana & Zim Starting XIs Confirmed

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Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe confirmed their starting XIs for this evening AFCON last group stage encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. It’s a do-or-die clash between two Southern African sides as Bafana Bafana come to this game at the back of a 1-0 defeat against Egypt. Hugo Broos’ side however remain at three points which they collected in their first game against Angola beating them 2-1. ALSO READ: Broos Responds To Mbule CriticismSibisi On Zimbabwe And Bafana Defensive Strength Meanwhile, Zimbabwe is yet to collect maximum points after a 2-1 defeat against Egypt in their opening game and a

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