Banyana Squad To Play Malawi Announced

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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named the 23-woman squad to play two international friendlies against Malawi next month. Banyana will play the Scorchers in the first match on 5 April and again three days later. The WAFCON champions have dominated the fixture in recent years winning four of their last five duals with the other game won by the Scorchers. This is the second friendly for the African champions in 2025 following the first one against Lesotho last month. The matches are being used as preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July in Morocco.

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Khune Ranks SA’s Best Goalkeepers

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Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was asked to rank five of the most prominent goalkeepers in SA football, and ended up putting himself above Ronwen Williams. When it comes to legendary goalkeepers, a few names command as much respect in South African football as Itumeleng Khune. In a thrilling blind-ranking challenge with Zenande Funani, Khune was tasked with ranking 5 of South Africa’s best goalkeepers without knowing all the names in advance. After carefully placing Ronwen Williams at number 1, the former Chiefs captain didn’t flinch when his name was revealed as the last keeper in the blind ranking.

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Official: Phete Lands New Club

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Bafana Bafana defender Thibang Phete has signed for IF Vestri in the Icelandic topflight as a free agent. The former Stars of Africa Academy graduate spent the past 10 years abroad since leaving then-National First Division side Milano United. ‘Cafu’ spent most of his time in Portugal, turning out for sides like Vitória SC, FC Famalicão and B SAD in the Portuguese top-flight and was even a regular feature in Hugo Broos’ squad before his move to the UAE. At some stage it appeared a return to South Africa could be on the cards after his side GD Chaves were

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Official: Molde Confirm Kabini Signing

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Norwegian topflight side FK Molde have confirmed the signing of TS Galaxy defender Samukelo Kabini on a three-year contract. The 21-year-old passed his medical with the deal reported to be in the region of R15 million, excluding add-ons, as first reported by iDiski Times. This publication reported last week that the clubs had agreed on a direct move after the European side sent scouts to watch the player in Galaxy’s recent Betway Premiership matches. Kabini is believed to be the replacement of Mathias Lovik who joined Serie A side Parma in January. Check out the upcoming Betway Premiership fixtures and

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Killer Points Out Chiefs ‘Khune Problem’

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Katlego Mphela is not convinced his former side can reach the top four following the departure of Itumeleng Khune which has opened a leadership gap at the club. Chiefs have gone a decade without a trophy and last season finished outside the top eight in their history, a campaign which proved to be Khune’s last one at Naturena. The club brought in Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy as an addition to Bruce Bvuma and Brandon Petersen in the goalkeeping department. The Rwanda international started the season as first choice keeper then was relegated to the bench

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Teko Makes Bold Chiefs Nedbank Prediction

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Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns star Teko Modise has touted Kaizer Chiefs to be shock winners of this season’s Nedbank Cup. In a fun-filled episode of the Yes or No Challenge, hosted by Nedbank Cup content creator Zenande Funani, the former football star made some bold statements, leaving fans debating his takes. From whether Iqraam Rayners will be this year’s top goal-scorer to if Peter Shalulile is already a PSL legend, Modise didn’t hold back. But the moment that really caught everyone off guard? When asked if Kaizer Chiefs could go all the way this season, he said: “Yes

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ODG – Top 8 Is Too Far

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Magesi FC head coach Owen Da Gama doesn’t want to think too far ahead of himself in terms of the log position, even though his side have been clocking in wins recently. Dikwena tṧa meetse recorded their second successive league win a 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows in Seshego on Saturday to rise up to 11th place on the table with 23 points from as many outings, two points from the danger zone and six points from the top half. Da Gama said what’s on his mind is his very next game and he is not even checking the standings

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Banyana Captain Impresses On SA Return

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TS Galaxy Queens head coach Sizwe Sibiya was impressed with Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane after her debut for the Rockets, as they opened their 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League account. Jane was announced as one of the eight new signings for the new season by Galaxy on Friday and started in the side’s 2-0 win over First Touch Academy in Polokwane on Saturday. The 32-year-old provided the assist to their first goal by Promise Selana in her first competitive match in almost a year. Sibiya credited his technical team for making sure that the midfielder was able to last 90

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CAF Confirm Dates And Times For CL And CC Quarter-Finals

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed the dates and fixtures for the 2024/25 Total Energies Champions League and Confederation Cup quarter-finals. All the first leg ties in the Champions League has been confirmed for 1 April and second legs seven days later with the exception of Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger which will be played a day later at Orlando Stadium. Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa will host Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis at Loftus Stadium in the first leg of their tie at 15h00. The reverse fixture is at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi at 21h00. The

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