Broos Sends Warning Ahead Of Congo Rematch

, , , ,

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has urged his side to put the 5-0 win over Congo Brazzaville in their first leg 2025 AFCON qualifier behind them and focus on finishing the job. Bafana and Congo meet at Stade Alphonense Massamba-Debata with a win for the visitors automatically sealing qualification for next year’s event in Morocco with two games to spare while Congo will look to give themselves a glimmer of hope in staying on course in the qualification campaign. South Africa sits second in Group K equal on seven points with leaders Uganda while the Congolese are third with

Read more

Makaab Slams Broos Over Mngqithi Comments

, , , , ,

Former Orlando Pirates coach turned football agent Mike Makaab has expressed his dissatisfaction with Hugo Broos’ comments about Manqoba Mngqithi’s handling of Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena, 27, came up with a Man-of-the-Match performance for Bafana against Congo Brazzaville, scoring twice in the 5-0 win. However, he has not featured at club level since the beginning of September, with Broos expressing his displeasure about the player’s situation at the Sundowns. But Makaab, who is Mngqithi’s agent, insisted that the comments of the Bafana coach were out of order. “What I can tell you about Manqoba and I’ve been with him for 12

Read more

Rulani Makes Bold Title Claim In Morocco

, , ,

Despite sealing Excellence Cup progression, Wydad Athletic Club head coach Rulani Mokwena has claimed he is focused on delivering league honours for his new team. Mokwena has found it hard to settle at Wydad AC with the introduction of the Excellence Cup which is played during the international break and must feature the U21s. So far, Wydad have lost two official matches under Mokwena, one in the Botola Pro and one in the Excellence Cup, though the Red Castle hammered JSM 5-0 in the recent Excellence Cup match. Speaking with the media, Mokwena made a bold statement, saying that he

Read more

Zim Take Massive Step Towards AFCON

, , ,

Zimbabwe have celebrated back-to-back wins over Namibia to take a massive step towards qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Warriors have been inspired by the return of Khama Billiat, who netted Zim’s 1-0 winner over Namibia last week. On Monday, it was former Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United forward Walter Musona, who netted two goals in the 3-1 win over Collin Benjamin’s side. Musona scored the opener in the 50th minute before making it 2-0 from the penalty spot 11 minutes later. Prince Dube made it 3-0 in the 89th minute, while Godwin Eiseb pulled one back

Read more

Maart – You Can’t Take That Away From Sirino

, ,

Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart admits Gaston Sirino has brought immense quality but there’s a couple of players also stepping up this season. Sirino has made an instant impact at Chiefs since joining the club upon leaving Mamelodi Sundowns where he spent six seasons. The 33-year-old playmaker has scored once with two assists in his opening three league games and bringing out more from the likes of Ranga Chivaviro, Mdududzi Shabalala and Wandile Duba around him. “I think there’s a few players who are [stepping up] this season, to be honest to you and Sirino is a quality player, you

Read more

Nodada – Not Many Can Put Pirates On The Back Foot Like That

, ,

Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has backed himself to help the club improve upon his return and commended his side for showing what they’re capable off in at least one half against Orlando Pirates. Nodada has yet to feature for the new-look City this season due to injury, where they’ve started with mixed results in the 2024/25 campaign despite major investment. With 11 signings and three highly-rated promotions from their reserve squad, there’s been optimism that the Citizens will rise to new heights but fell in the semi-finals of the MTN8 to Orlando Pirates and are 11th with four

Read more

CAF Release Statement On ‘Unacceptable’ Nigeria Treatment

, , ,

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have released a statement on the “disturbing and unacceptable experiences” of the Nigeria Men’s Football Team upon their arrival in Libya. The Super Eagles had arrived in Libya on Sunday evening but were not allowed to leave the airport, with players and officials claiming the instruction came from government officials after their flight had been rerouted to a different airport. “Libyan government rescinded our approved landing in Benghazi with no reason. They’ve locked the airport gates and left us without phone connection, food or drink. All to play mind games,” Nigeria captain Williams Troost

Read more

Bafana Suffer Injury Blow

, , , ,

Bafana Bafana have confirmed that striker Lyle Foster has left the camp due an injury and did not travel to Brazzaville with the rest of the squad. Foster, 24, started the first meeting between South Africa and Congo Brazzaville, scoring his side’s fourth goal in the 5-0 win. However, he had to be stretchered off in the 68th minute and the South African Football Association has now confirmed that Foster is out of the second meeting at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat de Brazzaville on Tuesday. “He suffered an injury to his left knee and was subsequently sent to scans for further

Read more

Ex-Liverpool Defender Retires From Football At Just 33

, , ,

Former Cameroon and Liverpool defender Joël Matip has called time on his illustrious career spanning over two decades at age 33 after being unable to shake off an ACL injury. The German-born lanky centre-back joined the Anfield side on a free transfer from FC Shalke 04 in 2016, going on to enjoy a successful eight-year trophy laden career under Jürgen Klopp. Matip initally left the Reds when his contract at the club came to a close at the end of last season, with his former English Premier League outfit also paying tribute to him via a statement. “Matip and supporters

Read more