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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he is going nowhere at the end of the season, adding that he was ready to put pen to paper on a new contract at Chloorkop.

Cricket in the country has been rocked over the past 10 days due to several matters, ranging from general management to players’ well-being, media relations, and financial affairs at the organisation.

Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says that discussions between him and Cricket South Africa (CSA) are still ongoing on how he could contribute to the beleaguered federation once again.

Sundowns are back in Durban once again on Tuesday when they will take on champions Mamelodi Sundowns in what will be a home game at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Bidvest Wits jumped from ninth to fifth on the Absa Premiership table last night (Thursday) after claiming a 1-0 win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in scrappy conditions at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont.

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler says there is no question in his mind who the favourites are for the 2019 Telkom Knockout final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban on Saturday.

Following the Springboks Rugby World Cup triumph under Rassie Erasmus, a animated Du Plessis believes that they don’t need to change much going forward with the style of rugby they are playing.

After spending over eight years with the Sharks and amassing over 100 Super Rugby caps in his province of birth in Kwa Zulu Natal, Du Plessis says he enjoyed his time in France but feels it was time to come back home.

Former Springboks, Sharks and Cheetahs and now Emirates Lions prop forward Jannie Du Plessis says he is relishing the prospect of being back home in South Africa and doing what he loves the most, playing rugby.

SAFA Acting CEO Gay Mokoena says they will be meeting with some potential sponsors towards the end of next month as they look at repackaging their NWL offering.

A lot of credit has to go to Banyana Banyana captain Janine Van Wyk, who had the vision to start her own team and now they will be playing at the highest level.

Banyana Banyana right-back Lebo Ramalepe was instrumental in leading her team to gaining promotion to the national women’s league.

There’s also the possibility of the regional club championship organized by the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) starting soon and CAF is also talking about starting an African women’s champions league at continental level.

But to achieve all of this, SAFA has got some serious challenges to overcome and some of them include some disorganization its structures when it comes to administering women’s football and its something Jordaan also admitted needs to be rectified

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is hoping to take advantage of the world’s football mother body, FIFA’s women’s football strategy by enhancing the commercial side of the National Women’s League.

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Sibusiso Vilakazi says it is high time his team ends the long trophy drought, when they meet Maritzburg United in the Telkom Knockout Cup final at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Saturday.

The 32-year old Mokwena took over when Milutin “Micho”Sredojevic jumped ship to join Egyptian giants Zamalek early this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says he will call former Orlando Pirates interim Coach Rulani Mokwena to offer brotherly advice.

Sundowns bought the 31-year old Tade in a big money move but only made 12 appearances and scored two goals in all competitions before being plagued by injuries. Mosimane says it was not a good move economically.

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Emiliano Tade has retired from football according to his Coach Pitso Mosimane.

Mamelodi Sundowns beat Stellenbosch 3-1 in a league match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria last night. Ryan Moon opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half.

Limpopo bowed out of the SAFA Under 17 Girls National Championships after losing 7-1 to Gauteng in their last group B match in Bloemfontein yesterday (Wednesday).

Shandu is also desperate for his team to do it for the fans. As a local boy from the KZN Midlands, he knows what it is like to be supported by United’s Blue Army week-in and week-out.

When Maritzburg qualified for the Nedbank Cup final last year, it was the first time the KwaZulu-Natal club had made it to such a stage.

Versatile Maritzburg United midfielder Bandile Shandu has recounted his journey to the Nedbank Cup final 19 months back ahead of the Telkom Knockout final this weekend.