Current Carling All-Stars XI Revealed

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The first selection of the Carling All-Stars have been revealed after the voting for the fans opened recently. As in the last two years, the winners of the Carling Knockout competition will play a team of PSL All Stars mixed with DStv Diski Challenge players in the Carling Black Label Cup. The Carling All-Stars XI will be voted for by fans, with one fan then being selection as the Champion Coach this year again. So far, Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has received the most votes, with 7866, as per Soccerzone. The currently line-up is made of four Amakhosi players,

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What Broos Said About Potential Points Deduction

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With the points deduction for Bafana Bafana now confirmed by FIFA, pending a potential appeal by SAFA, here is what Hugo Broos said on the matter during the previous international break. At the time, Broos and his team were preparing for the qualifiers against Nigeria and Lesotho, but the cloud of a potential points deduction was lingering over the team. Many, including Broos, argued at the time that without an official appeal by Lesotho over Teboho Mokoena playing against them in the first fixture despite being suspended, there would be no involvement from FIFA. However, the football mother body still

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SAFA Release Statement On FIFA Ruling

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SAFA have released a statement on FIFA’s ruling to deduct points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Earlier on Monday, FIFA had confirmed that they will deduct three points from Bafana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification for fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho. The ruling sees Bafana drop into second place in Group C behind Benin. Bafana now confirmed they will appeal the “unprecedented ruling. Full statement below: The South African Football Association (SAFA) acknowledges a ruling by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee which sanctioned the Association for erroneously fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Sithole & Nkota Rise As Bafana Stars Make Waves Abroad

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Sphephelo Sithole and Mohau Nkota led the way at the weekend with Bafana Bafana stars making waves abroad. In Portugal, ‘Yaya’ Sithole, who recently returned from the injury, found the back of the net for Tondela in their 2-1 victory over Santa Clara. Across the Middle East, Nkota shone brightest, assisting twice in Al-Ettifaq’s 3-1 win in the Saudi Pro League, where Elias Mokwana played 22 minutes as Al Hazem suffered a 2-0 loss to Al Ahli. Lyle Foster played 80 minutes for Burnley in their 5-1 English Premier League loss to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Also, in England, Luke Le Roux logged 62 minutes on the pitch for Portsmouth during their 2-1 EFL Championship loss to Ipswich.

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Radebe Receives Special Role By Premier League Club

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English Premier League side Leeds United have announced legendary defender Lucas Radebe as official club ambassador. The Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend is a highly respected figure at Elland Road having spent over a decade there where he was the club’s player of the year in 1998 and going on to be the Whites captain. The club said in a statement that the Chief as he is affectionately known is a focal point for award-winning educational schemes and anti-racism campaigns. “Leeds United are delighted to announce Lucas Radebe as an official club ambassador. “Lucas is a focal point for

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Updated Group C Log After Bafana Pts Deduction

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Bafana Bafana have slipped into second place in their FIFA World Cup qualification group after FIFA decided to sanction them for fielding Teboho Mokoena while suspended. On Monday, FIFA announced their ruling on the for having fielded an “ineligible player” in Mokoena in their match vs Lesotho played on 21 March 2025. FIFA argued SAFA/Bafana breached “article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) and article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Preliminary Competition Regulations”, resulting in a points deduction which has seen Hugo Broos’ men slide into second place behind Benin. SAFA have 10 days to appeal the decision before

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Official: FIFA Make Bafana-Mokoena Case Decision

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FIFA have officially deducted points from Bafana Bafana for fielding Teboho Mokoena when he was on a yellow-card suspension against Lesotho. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is in the centre of the saga after being fielded in Bafana’s 2-0 win over Likuena in Group C even though he had accumulated two yellow cards during the campaign that should have seen him sit-out the fixture in Polokwane. Hugo Broos’ men currently sit at the top of their World Cup qualification Group C, having collected 17 points from eight games. Bafana had a three-point gap to second-placed Benin, but have now been overtaken

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Downs Ladies Thrash TUT, UCT & JVW Also Win

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This past weekend’s Hollywoodbets Super League action produced 26 goals as Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies opened up a five-point gap after thrashing TUT Matsatsantsa Ladies 5-1 in the Tshwane derby. Both Isabella Ludwig and Noxolo Cesane netted a brace each while the fifth goal came from Botswana international Refilwe Tholakele, as the defending champions stayed in top spot with 53 points from 21 matches. Sibongile Ntoane netted the consolation for TUT with her sixth strike of the season as her side remained in fourth position with 41 points in 24 outings. Meanwhile, TS Galaxy Queens were held to a 2-2 draw

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Cardoso Confirms Mvala Blow, Provides Update on Other Injured Players

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed a huge blow on Bafana Bafana defender Mothobi Mvala. Since the second round of the previous season, Mvala has struggled with injury, repeatedly returning to the pitch only to be sidelined again. Last Wednesday, he featured for 22 minutes against Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership. Cardoso has revealed an incident occurred during that match, leading to the decision that the defender requires surgery. “Unfortunately, we lost Mothobi, he will be submitted to the surgery,” said Cardoso. “We knew that going for traditional treatment on his knee would provoke a possibility for setback. “It was the decision taken between the player and the medical

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