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Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says he's unbothered by criticism from the public and will do everything he can to repay the faith of head coach Hugo Broos. Broos called Makgopa up to his first Bafana squad when he replaced Molefi Ntseki as head coach, whilst the lanky striker was...

New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Thembinkosi Lorch has revealed why he made the switch from Orlando Pirates to Chloorkop. Lorch, 30, completed a Deadline Day move between the two South Africa giants, as first reported by iDiski Times. With the move shocking many in the local football fraternity, Lorch has now explained...

Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge coach Joseph Makhanya has opened up on Azola Matrose's injury nightmare after he had to go through two operations. Pirates suffered a 1-0 defeat against title contenders Stellenbosch FC at a packed Idas Valley Sports ground this past weekend. Duku-Duku’s team seemed to be struggling with...

Junior Khanye has admitted that Bafana Bafana forward Evidence Makgopa deserves credit for his important goal against Morocco. The 23-year-old Limpopo-born forward has received criticism from the public and pundits alike, including Khanye himself before the tournament kicked off. But he has featured in all of South Africa’s matches at...

Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict Tso Vilakazi has admitted he was shocked that the Buccaneers allowed Thembinkosi Lorch to joined Sundowns. Lorch completed a move to the defending DStv Premiership champions on deadline day of the recently closed transfer window, having stayed at Pirates since 2015. Vilakazi...

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori has become the latest player in the Ghanaian national team that has come out to apologise to his nation after a poor showing in the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.  Ghana was booted out in the group stage of the tournament, drawing with Mozambique...

In this week’s edition, we bring you more interviews from Ivory Coast!  Lorenz Köhler is at the AFCON and he spoke to Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns talisman Themba Zwane. Velile Mnyandu is also at the AFCON and he caught up with Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa. We...

Orlando Pirates DStv Diski Challenge head coach Joseph Makhanya says he felt the absence of the right-back sensation Jabulani Mokone in their 1-0 defeat against Stellenbosch FC. Mokone recently represented DDC and Pirates at the higher level of Carling Black Label Cup, where he was part of the PSL All...

Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa has opened up on his relationship with fellow forward at both club and national team level, Zakhele 'Zakes' Lepasa. The Pirates duo are currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana in Ivory Coast. They have both featured in Bafana’s matches...

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates winger Joseph Molangoane has started training with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Platinum City Rovers. The experienced Molangoane has been without a professional club since leaving Marumo Gallants but has been playing amateur football to keep himself fit. He won the Nedbank Cup trophy with Tshakhuma...