Amajimbos Starting XI Vs Italy Announced

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Vela Khumalo has announced South Africa’s Under17 starting line-up to face Italy in their final Group A encounter. Amajimbos come to this game on the back of two good results, kicking off the tournament with a 3-1 win over Bolivia before drawing 1-1 with hosts Qatar. The exciting U17 side will still be without defender Sive Pama after he received a red card against Bolivia in the opener. Amajimbos need a draw to guarantee their spot in the knockout stages, but even in case they would lose they could still qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. This would

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Former EPL & UCL Winner – Doctor Was My Idol

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Former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winner Salomon Kalou has visited Kaizer Chiefs‘ facilities at Naturena this week, where he was welcomed by his idol Doctor Khumalo and Kaizer Motaung Snr. Kalou is one of the most decorated African players after winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield and Champions League with Chelsea as well as the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. This past week, he was in Johannesburg as analyst for the UEFA Champions League and he found some time to visit Naturena, admitting he has always been impressed by the Glamour Boys.

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Chiefs Withdraw From Tournament

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Kaizer Chiefs have withdrawn from the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025 due to their CAF Confederation Cup commitments. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place during the previous international break on 11 October but was already postponed to accommodate Chiefs injuries and travel commitment. However, Chiefs now requested their official withdrawal from the tournament rescheduled for 16 November – and they will be replaced by Richards Bay. “The Zululand District Municipality wishes to officially announce the withdrawal of Kaizer Chiefs FC from the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025,

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Lafitte On Downs & Pirates Scalps

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Marumo Gallants head coach Alexandre Lafitte has opened up how his side managed to beat Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the early stages of his stint. Lafite’s Gallants handed Pirates their second defeat of the season in the league, held Kaizer Chiefs to a draw in the league and knocked Sundowns out of the Carling Knockout Cup so far this season. ALSO READ: Lafitte – How I Reach Players Older Than MeGallants Star On Lafitte – ‘He’ll Produce Wonders’ The 28-year-old spoke to iDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago in edition 227 of the newspaper where he said big teams

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Ouaddou Opens Up on Early CAF CL Exit

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has opened up on the “disappointment” over their early CAF Champions League exit. The Buccaneers failed to advance past the second preliminary round, losing the two-legged tie to DR Congo outfit Lupopo. This year, the Soweto giants were hoping to go further than their previous campaign, which ended with a semi-final loss to Pyramids, who went on to win the competition. Ouaddou says they can never hide their disappointment because Champions League was one of their main targets this season. “That’s a subject [CAF Champions League] that’s very important for the club,” said Ouaddou after a

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Ramovic Opens Up To Squabbles With CRB Star

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CR Belouizdad head Sead Ramovic was spotted exchanging words after substituting midfielder Abderrahmane Meziane in their goalless draw against USM Alger. Belouizdad drew their fifth game of the season in a goalless draw with USM Alger, missing an opportunity to get closer to Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger. Frustrations during the game grew, Ramovic substituted Meziane to be replaced by Housseyn Selmi with 20 minutes remaining before final whistle. Meziane didn’t take it well as he didn’t shake hands with Ramovic and there was a bit of exchange words after that. “We are a team. If you angry at me, no

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Ouaddou – It’s Too Soon To Judge Me

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Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says he remains humble after reaching another cup final, having already won the MTN8 in September. The Buccaneers earned a place in the Carling Knockout Cup final with a 1-0 win over Richards Bay in the semi-finals at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  ALSO READ: Ouaddou Reacts To Pirates Reaching CKC FinalMoremi Steers Pirates Into Carling Final Tshepang Moremi netted the match’s only goal, sending Pirates to their first league cup final since the 2018/19 season.  Ouaddou, on the cusp of adding another trophy to his Pirates tenure, emphasized that it’s too early to

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Fortune Lands New Coaching Role In Europe

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Bafana Bafana legend Quinton Fortune has been appointed as one of three assistant coaches for the Serbia men’s national football team. Fortune once again joins head coach Veljko Paunović’s technical back-room staff having worked alongside the Serb at Spanish club Real Oviedo with the two departing the Spanish LaLiga rookies just last month. ALSO READ: Carnell Wins Major Award In The USMokwena On Qualifying For CAFCL Group Stages The latest coaching gig for the former Manchester United winger is his fifth job with Paunović. They have also worked together at Reading, Guadalajara and Tigres in Mexico. Fortune represented the South

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CT City Win Late & Kruger Move Third

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Cape Town City bounced back to winning ways after a smash-and-grab 1-0 win over Black Leopards while Kruger United beat Leicesterford City 2-1 in Saturday’s Motsepe Foundation Championship. The Citizens had to wait till the 84th minute through Jody Ah Shene for the much needed maximum points after they had been hammered 3-1 by Baroka FC last time out. ALSO READ: Baroka Thump CT City, Leopards Hammer The BeesBack-To-Back Wins For Nyatama, Baroka Drawning Milford FC missed the chance to unseat Casric Stars at the summit after playing to a 0-0 home draw against Gomora United. Another late win also

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