Banyana To Miss Four Key Players For WAFCON Qualifiers First Leg

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Banyana Banyana will be without key overseas based players in the 1st leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against DR Congo on Wednesday. In a statement released by the South African Football Association (SAFA), the quartet of Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah Magaia, Amogelang Motau and Sinoxolo Cesane have not made the trip to Kinshasa and are expected to link up with the team in South Africa ahead of the second leg in Johannesburg next week. However, Denmark based Bongeka Gamede arrived on Sunday while Linda Motlhalo who is based in Scotland, is expected to join the team

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Remo Stars Hope To Turn Things Around Against Sundowns

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Following a 5-1 thumping in the CAF Champions League against Mamelodi Sundowns, Remo Stars technical advisor Tiago Conde believe they can turn things around in the second leg in South Africa. Stars went to the fixture against Downs having not lost at home since September 2022, but all their games were played at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, unfortunately they missed the atmosphere of their stadium due to renovation and had to play at MKO Abiola Sports Arena which is one hour in between. Downs took advantage of that and put five goals setting a mountain to climb for Stars

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Lupopo Coach Reveals Plan For Second Leg Against Pirates

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FC Saint Eloi Lupopo head coach Guy Bukasa has delved into what it would it take for them to avoid an Orlando Pirates comeback in South Africa. The DRC outfit shocked the continent by beating last season’s CAF Champions League semi-finalists 3-0, ending Pirates’ 11-match unbeaten run. The Sea Robbers last conceded three goals when they lost to Pyramids 3-2 in the CAFCL semi-final in Egypt. Pirates have all to play for this coming weekend as they need to score at least three unanswered goals to take the game to penalties or win by four goals margin to advance to

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Was Saleng Offside In Orbit Win? Hlungwani Delivers Verdict

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Monnapule Saleng should have been flagged offside after scoring Orbit College’s winner against Richards Bay, according to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani. The on-loan Orlando Pirates attacker finally got off the mark for the Betway Premiership rookies by scoring the second goal in their 2-1 win over the Natal Rich Boyz on Friday evening. Despite Orbit walking away with maximum points on the night, Hlungwani reckons that the goal should not have been allowed to stand. “When we draw the line, it will tell us as whether he was nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the second last

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Kaze Reveals Chiefs Key Progress & Areas Needing Attention 

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Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has outlined the team’s progress since last season, highlighting the main area of improvement while also identifying specific remaining weaknesses. Kaze was speaking at Naturena on Monday with the team gearing up for the next Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele on Wednesday evening at FNB Stadium. The Burundian coach noted that Amakhosi have improved their defence this season, pointing to the fact that they are conceding far fewer goals than they did last season. Now what remains as one of their struggles is lack of goals. Kaze believes the team must first improve the players’ confidence and awareness in the final third. He stressed that while they have been creating many chances, they

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Junior Hails New Downs Signing After Nigeria Showdown

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has described Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng as a ‘talent with football knowledge’ following his first goal for Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend. Ntsabeleng returned to the Brazilians on a season-long loan deal from US-based outfit FC Dallas having made his football breakthrough in the Sundowns youth structures in 2017 before joining Kaizer Chiefs. The 27-year-old was a second-half substitute for Peter Shalulile, going on to register a goal as Sundowns brushed aside Nigerian champions Remo Stars 5-1 in their CAF Champions League second preliminary round 1st leg clash. “I’m happy to his boy Ntsabeleng. He came

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Shabba On Bafana Returning To WC For First Time Since 2010

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South African football icon Siphiwe Tshabalala has opened up on the significance of Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup—to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada—by topping Group C with 18 points. This marks their first appearance at the global tournament since they automatically qualified as hosts in 2010. Tshabalala, who was notably part of the 2010 squad that played on home soil, expressed his delight at the national team’s qualifying achievement. “We’re happy as South Africa that Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup,” said Tshabalala. “I can say it

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Mayo – What Mmodi Told Me After Offside Blunder

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Kaizer Chiefs forward Khanyisa Mayo says himself and Pule Mmodi buried the hatchet over the offside goal incident immediately. Mmodi was on course to net his first of the season against AmaZulu with Chiefs fully in control and on course to go 2-0 ahead but Mayo got a touch onto the ball before it crossed the goal line and was called back as an off-side. It clearly infuriated Mmodi who questioned by Mayo touched the ball and denied the goal, and Usuthu eventually equalised and Amakhosi dropped two crucial points in the league. “During the game at half-time, we spoke

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Sithole, Mayambela, Kodisang Find Net As Lorch Continues Strong Form

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Mihlali Mayambela, Kobamelo Kodisang and Sphephelo Sithole found the back of the net for their respective clubs while Thembinkosi Lorch continued his strong form. Following the FIFA international break, most players returned to action with their clubs this weekend. Sithole sealed the deal for Tondela with the final goal in their 5-1 rout of SC Vila Real in the Taca De Portugal. Kodisang finally opened his AVS Futebol SAD account, scoring one of their seven goals in the 7-0 thrashing of Fornos de Algodres in the same cup competition. Mayambela scored for Aris Limassol as they beat Luther Singh’s AEL Limassol 4-0 in a Cypriot First Division derby showdown at

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