PSL Coach Lured Into Zim Technical Team

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Zimbabwe have roped Kaitano Tembo into their technical team, a familiar face in South African football, just ahead of facing Bafana Bafana. Tembo recently joined the Warriors, replacing Takesure Chiragwi, who also serves as Ngezi Platinum Stars head coach. Chiragwi stepped down as assistant coach following a controversial incident where he’s said to have slapped his own player during a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Dynamos on Saturday. Nees revealed he had intended to appoint Tembo when his tenure began last year citing his deep knowledge of African football, gained over more than 25 years in the country, which

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Williams – We Haven’t Spoken About It

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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says they are not thinking about the points deduction but fully focused on getting the job done and booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In what seemingly looked like a forgone conclusion for South Africa to qualify in the final two games, with a three point lead over Benin, they have now dropped to second due to the Teboho Mokoena suspension saga. FIFA handed down a 3-0 defeat, overturning the 2-0 win in which Mokoena was suspended, but fielded in an administration oversight from the national team. The Cheetah’s who face Rwanda

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McCarthy’s Kenya Make It Back-To-Back Wins

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Kenya secured a 1-0 win over Burundi with rising star Wesley Ogam finding the goal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Thursday afternoon. The Harambee Stars produced a dominant display that was helped by former Kaizer Chiefs striker Bonfils Caleb Bimenyimana being sent off after just six minutes. However, it wasn’t without a blow for McCarthy’s troops as their first choice goalkeeper, Brian Bwire, who’s enjoyed an excellent start to the new season at Polokwane City, was forced off with injury early in the opening half. While they probed and created plenty of goalscoring opporunities, it took second

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Broos Defends Makgopa Selection

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his selection of Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. Makgopa, 25, was called up as a replacement for the injured Iqraam Rayners, and returns to the squad for the first time since November 2024. Amid some people doubting Broos’ selection, the Belgian tactician has expressed his completed confidence in the Buccaneers forward, saying he has showing during the last Africa Cup of Nations how important he can be for the team. “I don’t think I have to make a big explanation of what he can [do] and not,” Broos stated. “When we went

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Maduka – What I Went Through Was Tough

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Magesi FC coach John Maduka has opened up on tough times he’s had in his previous clubs Royal AM and Bloemfontein Celtic. The Malawian coach took the reins at Celtic in 2020, stepping in to replace Lehlohonolo Seema after he departed for Chippa United. However, his first season as the club’s head coach was marred by severe financial problems at the club, a crisis that culminated in the team’s demise and subsequent sale to Royal AM in 2021. Following a long period of uncertainty over his future, Royal AM’s purchase of the club was a boon, as they brought both him and the players to KwaZulu-Natal. As time went on, Thwihli Thwahla experienced similar financial

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Mdaka Reflects On Amajita World Cup Exit

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Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka says it’s a bitter pill to swallow to exit the U20 FIFA World Cup at the last-16 stage of the competition. The African Champions came into the global event brimming with confidence, but started with an unfortunate 2-1 loss to France, in which they were created plenty of chances to win the game. It was followed up with a 5-0 win over New Caledonia and a 2-1 triumph over one of the tournament favourites, United States of America, to finish second in the group and book their place against the South American nation. However, they

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Former Ajax & CT City Midfielder Retires From Football

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Former Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City and Maritzburg United midfielder Travis Graham confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 32. Graham came through development at Ikamva when Cape Town Spurs was still known as Ajax Cape Town, and were partnered with the Amsterdam giants, and made his debut in the 2012/2013 season. He would become captain and help the team lift the MTN8 trophy in 2015. But in 2018, he left the Urban Warriors after being sidelined for almost a year due to wanting to leave the cluv. He would go on to join CT City in

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Mailula Update After Delayed Arrival

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Cassius Mailula has arrived in Belgium to begin life with KV Kortrijk on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been a notable absentee from the squad since his season-long loan from FC Toronto was confirmed on transfer deadline day. It’s been confirmed to this publication that paperwork issues had delayed his arrival in the country and he will now be looking to help the club in their bid for top-flight promotion. Last season, Mailula spent at Wydad Athletic Club, where he went to play FIFA Club World Cup and helped the Moroccan giants to finish in the CAF

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Kaizer On Jessica’s FIFA Role

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Kaizer Chiefs founder and chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung has expressed his excitement about the Jessica Motaung’s appointment to the FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee. Chiefs’ Marketing and Commercial Director was appointed by the world football governing body for a duration of four years, commencing in 2025 until 2029. It’s Jessica Motaung’s latest appointment after she was also appointed as vice-president of the African Clubs Association (ACA), leading her father Dr. Kaizer Motaung expressing his pride. “This is yet another well-deserved recognition for Jessica, acknowledging her dedication, expertise, and impactful contributions to South African and African football as a whole,” he

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