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It’s been 29 years since Algeria last won the African Cup of Nations and on Friday they will attempt to win it for the first time since then, with a son of the soil on their bench. This follows Algeria’s 2-1 over Nigerian in a second AFCON semi-final played at the Cairo International stadium in Egypt on Sunday night. Les Fennecs head coach Djamel Belmadi reflects on this memorable victory before t...

South African Football Association Vice-President Ria Ledwaba is confident that Bafana Bafana can win the AFCON in the near future.

South African Football Association Head of Delegation for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt Khwenzakwakhe Ngwenya says they have not yet decided on the future of head Coach Stuart Baxter upon arrival from Egypt where they took part at the AFCON.

The Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) will return to their home ground, the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, and hope to open the upcoming 2019/20 season begins in explosive fashion come September the 1st as they will launch an event to open their season.

Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign off to a winning start, when they beat the Blue Bulls 20-5 at Newlands last night.

A decent crowd welcomed Bafana Bafana when they returned to South Africa at the O.R Tambo International airport on Saturday afternoon. The team came back from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt where they were knocked out of the competition by Nigeria on Wednesday.

Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi had an emotional return to Nkalweni village in Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.

Cape Town City continue their pre-season training ahead of the 2019/20 Absa Premiership.

Cape Town City continue their pre-season training ahead of the 2019/20 Absa Premiership.

Cape Town City continue their pre-season training ahead of the 2019/20 Absa Premiership.

The 2019 Currie Cup season officially get underway tonight in Durban. The Sharks host the Griquas at 7pm with the clash of the weekend down in Cape Town where Western Province will welcome the Blue Bulls in the North vs South derby tomorrow (Saturday) at 5pm.

Just like it was at the case at the FIFA World Cup in Russia last year, Kaizer Chiefs and Nigerian international goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will be the only Premier Soccer League player at the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals on Sunday.

The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the PAC can elect its own leadership.

Grant Morgan says that stepping down from his position as Dolphins Coach was one of the toughest decisions he has faced over his career after announcing he had quit his job earlier this week.

When Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter was asked about his future following the team’s exit at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) this week, his message was short and precise. Baxter says he’s just about decided his future.

South African netball player Shadine Van Der Merwe says that the Proteas are not going to the world cup for a holiday.

South African Netball national team Coach Norma Plummer says the Proteas must be strong mentally if they are to do well at the world cup in Liverpool, England. The Proteas will kick off their campaign against Trinidad and Tobago on tomorrow.

Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu finished the tournament with two goals and was a top goal scorer for the team after having scored the winner against Namibia as well.

Focus: we have to qualify for major competitions regularly – Mkhize Before last night’s loss, Cape Town City captain and right-back Thamsanqa Mkhize was one of the outstanding players for Bafana in this tournament.

Focus: mental strength is key at the Afcon - Mothiba. Criticized by some but praised in certain quarters, Bafana Bafana and RC Strasbourg striker Lebo Mothiba is taking some positives from this 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane is expecting a new striker Mauricio Affonso to score many goals. The Uruguayan striker signed for the team this week and is already with the team for the pre-season camp in Nelspruit.

Mosimane also weighed in on the local coaches such as Gavin Hunt and Benni McCarthy to take over the national team.