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Namibia head coach Collin Benjamin has reacted to Peter Shalulile breaking his 643-day goal scoring drought on the international stage. The Namibia skipper scored in the side’s 1-1 Group H draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea in Polokwane on Monday. ALSO READ: Namibia Coach Hails...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has given Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns plaudits for Bafana Bafana's impressive form that has seen them go 18 matches unbeaten. South Africa picked up back-to-back 2-0 wins against Lesotho and Benin in a space of a week to move five points clear at the...

Namibian head coach Collin Benjamin has commanded Deon Hotto’s workmanship saying he is a patriot and an inspiration.   Hotto has been a key part of the Brave Warriors side helping them qualify for the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations and in the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Benin coach Gernot Rohr believes there are players in the South African national senior squad that have quality to play in Europe. South Africa and Benin are looking to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup sitting in first and second places, respectively in qualifying Group C after Bafana moved...

According to former PSL referee Victor Hlungwani, Lesotho defender Motlomelo Mkhwanazi should've been cautioned for his reckless tackle on Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster. With Hugo Broos' charges leading 2-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier's clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday night, Mkhwanazi fouled the Bafana number...

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that playing their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana at a neutral venue is definitely a disadvantage for his side. The two countries meet in a top-of-the-table clash in Group C at stade Felix Houphouet- Boigny on Tuesday evening as Benin do...

Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has touched on areas of improvement despite their huge margin win over neighbours Botswana in a friendly international this past weekend. The national men's U20 side romped to an emphatic 6-0 victory with Cape Town City's teenage sensation Jody Ah Shene and Kaizer Chiefs starlet...

Marumo Gallants coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has tipped Rulani Mokwena to be one of the best coaches in the world and needs patience in his current job. Mokwena’s career as a coach has been on an upward trajectory having led Mamelodi Sundowns to an unprecedented seventh domestic league title last season...

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Khama Billiat has been nominated in the category of “People’s Choice” award at the Zimbabwe’s Sports Awards. The awards make a return after a five-year hiatus with the ceremony set to be held on Sunday, 30 March 2025, at Cresta Lodge in Msasa. ALSO READ: Official: Billiat...

Former Egypt and Qatar technical team member Roger De Sa has offered some advice to countryman Benni McCarthy as the latter starts his journey as Kenya national team coach. The former Manchester United strikers coach was unveiled as the new Harambee Stars coach on Monday along with his team that...