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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his starting line-up for today's friendly international against Zambia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. South Africa come into this tie on the back of a 3-0 victory over Rwanda which sealed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Nigeria first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has tipped the Super Eagles to have a successful 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco. The Super Eagles finished as runners-up at the last edition in Ivory Coast where Nwabali was one of the breakout stars in the green and white. ALSO...

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says they are taking the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs as a second chance to book their place at the tournament in North America next year. The Super Eagles find themselves having to travel the long route to the World Cup after finishing second in...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits that he had a change of heart after initially planning not to call up Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates players because of their daunting schedule. Broos' charges take on neighbours Zambia in an international friendly on Saturday, 15 November, at the Nelson Mandela...

Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel admits their CAF Confed Cup group stage will be difficult, but they are up to the challenge as they are "one of the biggest teams on the continent". Chiefs were pitted in Group D against Egyptian sides Zamalek and Al Masry, and ZESCO United of...

The former Kaizer Chiefs duo of Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat won their first trophy in Zimbabwe after aiding rookies Scottland FC to the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title glory this past weekend. Scottland wrapped up the championship after thumping bottom-of-the-table Kwekwe United 5-1 at Ascot Stadium in...

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso says Orlando Pirates’ exit from the CAF Champions League this season will not have an impact on the two sides on the domestic front but rather Sundowns can capitalise on this for qualification of the next FIFA Club World Cup. Sundowns who came second...

The 2025/26 CAF inter-club group stage draw will take place on Monday, 3 November, at SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg, CAF has announced. Former Cameroon hardman Alex Song and Zambian legend Chris Katongo will be on site to assist with the draw for the Champions League and Confederation Cup at 13:00...

iDiski TV analyst Benedict Vilakazi has heaped praise on Kaizer Chiefs striker Etiosa Ighodaro for his performance in the CAF Confederation Cup match against AS Simba at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday. Ighodaro scored his maiden goal in Chiefs colours as his side thumped the DR Congo side 3-1 in the...

iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has likened Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi’s rise in the game to Thembinkosi Lorch and Themba Zwane saying the youngster will peak in his mid-20s. Vilakazi was instrumental when Chiefs defeated AS Simba 3-1 in the 2nd leg second preliminary CAF Confederation Cup 3-1 victory...