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Burnley and Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has described his relationship with Thabiso Monyane and the fact that both made it to national team level as super special. Monyane, 23, made his Bafana debut in the goalless draw against Namibia, while Foster already debuted in 2018. Both players came through the...

Former Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has revealed that he had conversations with Bucs head coach Jose Riveiro earlier in the season, about the depth in the squad with competition in all departments. Lekgwathi was speaking to iDiski Times Writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 119 of the newspaper, where he...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that he was disappointed with the low numbers of supporters who came to Orlando Stadium to watch the friendly against Namibia. This publication learnt before the match that only 1,251 tickets were sold (stand 14:30), with the overall number of fans at the...

Mamelodi Sundowns have remained the highest-ranked club in Africa and have climbed 32 spots worldwide, while Orlando Pirates are sitting in eighth position among the African teams in the Opta’s global team rankings. The Opta Power Rankings include nearly 13,500 domestic football teams and provide team ratings across the entire...

For many South Africans football is the epitome of their weekly activities and life — with excitement, fear and frustration circling around the next game of their favourite team. The likes of Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, among others, draw massive crowds to the stands every week, when...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Vincent Pule has revealed the secret behind Bucs success under head coach Jose Riveiro. Pirates seem to have turned the corner around under the Spaniard Riveiro, having won two trophies last season, the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup. The Sea Robbers also returned to the big stage of...

Orlando Pirates and Premier Soccer League chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza has insisted that people like Pitso Mosimane must be celebrated in South African football. Mosimane, 59, was the special guest when Nedbank, in partnership with Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools and The Sports Trust, inaugurated the Pitso Mosimane Multipurpose Sports Court...

Legendary Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has offered some advice to the club’s rising star Relebohile Mofokeng. The teenager has been a marvel to watch in Black and White, playing four matches in the league this season, where he has one assist, two more in the CAF Champions League and...

The 2023/24 DStv Premiership is already shaping up to be a hugely exciting and unpredictable iteration of a competition that champions goals, silky skills and stunning moments on the pitch.  This year, the Mamelodi Sundowns are the short-priced favourites to win the competition at 1.20, and they are clear at...

Orlando Pirates midfielder Goodman Mosele says he is not in a hurry to get back into the national team however will let his performance do the talking. Mosele hasn’t been in the national team since September last year and was sidelined with injuries for the majority of the previous campaign....