Broos Makes Plea With Tau After Latest Bafana Snub

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has pleaded with Al Ahly striker Percy Tau to make a move away from the Egyptian giants to again be eligible for national team selection. Tau was again snubbed from the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan this month with the coach saying he didn’t pick him because he is not playing regularly for Ahly. Last month, Tau asked to not be included in the back-to-back qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville because of personal reasons, which came at the back of speculations that he was seeking Ahly exit. Broos told the media at

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Khoza – You Can’t Blame Liquor, The Same With Gambling

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Premier Soccer League Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza together with the league sponsor has emphasised the importance of responsible betting. On a momentous day in Parktown, at the headquarters of the PSL, Khoza and Betway’s Laurence Michael confirmed the R20-million league winner’s prize, while the rest of the prize money and trophy will be announced in due course. But they key take from the event that Khoza and the sponsor wished to be driven amidst their R900-million, three-year sponsorship, is the emphasis on responsible gambling, as in the past their relationship with liquor brands in the PSL came under the microscope.

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Why Mbule Didn’t Make Final Bafana Squad

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has insisted that the door is open for Sipho Mbule to be part of his squad, should he continue his positive performances on the pitch. Mbule, 26, has somewhat revived his career after his loan move from Mamelodi Sundowns to Babina Noko. Broos had raised eyebrows by including Mbule in his preliminary squad, but ultimately didn’t call him up into his final selection – but has now insisted that he could get a chance if he continues to shine. “Mbule was on the preliminary list, so he’s doing well for the moment for Sekhukhune,” he

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Mngqithi Confirms Riva Blow

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has confirmed an injury blow to versatile midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee. Coetzee started the season on a high note, continuing where he left off from the previous season. The 28-year-old has had a difficult career where he has suffered injuries and stayed out for months. Sundowns have a tight schedule like always, as they have to compete in the CAF Champions League, Carling Knockout Cup, Betway Premiership, and Nedbank Cup, but they have to continue their quest for silverware without Coetzee for the foreseeable future. The former Cape Town Spurs midfielder played six minutes against Cape

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Davids Not Happy Despite Massive Win

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids has expressed his unhappiness despite hammering KMC 4-0 on Wednesday. Wekundu was Msimbazi went top of the table after a comfortable 4-0 win against KMC. Simba went into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 lead but early in the second half, KMC appeared to grow into the game, and that left Davids unhappy. However, immediately after that short spell, Simba scored two quick goals in a space of three minutes to make 4-0 and seal all three points. “We try to set the standard, we try to keep the bar high. As soon as we

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Official: Banyana Star Joins Club In Europe

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Danish Women’s side FC Nordsjælland (FCN) on Thursday announced the arrival of South African defender Bongeka Gamede. Last week her former club University of Western Cape (UWC) announced that the 25-year-old was leaving the club after a seven-year stay with the institution that she helped finish second in the Hollywoodbets Super League in two seasons. Gamede was also instrumental in the Blues qualification of their first ever CAF Women’s Champions League appearance. The club’s Sports Director Jessica Davis was quoted on their website, raving about Gamede’s qualities saying despite a small physical frame the South African international’s style of play

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Liverpool Star Among 3 Uncapped Players In England Squad

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Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has finally been rewarded for his fine form and received a call-up for the England squad. Lee Carsley has named his final England squad, with Thomas Tuchel taking over from him from January onwards. Read: How To Watch EPL, PSL, Carling & Nedbank Cup For Just R69 The interim manager will be on the sidelines for the upcoming UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Republic of Ireland and Greece. Jones was one of three uncapped players alongside Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall and Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis. England are currently second in Group B, having taken nine points

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Ribeiro – It Would Be A Pleasure To Play For Bafana

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa has left the door open for Bafana Bafana. Costa, 26, is currently uncapped by his home country of Brazil but has established himself as one of the leading figures in South African football since he arrived from SK Beveren. While he would only be eligible to switch his international allegiance in 2028, there’s been talk of whether he would consider it. His former teammate Gaston Sirino received his citizenship and is now eligible for selection, but he has been met with mixed reception from the public. “Unfortunately at the point in time, at my

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Broos Rebuffs Maswanganyi Critics

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Hugo Broos has come out in defence of Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi, saying he hasn’t had enough game-time to prove whether he can replace Themba Zwane at Bafana Bafana. Maswanganyi, 26, was brought on as substitute when Zwane suffered his long-term achilles injury in Congo-Brazzaville, but many were critical of his cameo afterward. There had been claims that Tito could become Zwane’s long-term replacement in Broos’ side after an impressive 2023/24 campaign. And Broos has now insisted more patience is needed when assessing the Pirates star at the international stage, as he believes he has the potential to

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