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Pirates drop two valuable points at home against Maritzburg UTD - Mokwena 06.11.2019 1:39

Orlando Pirates dropped two valuable points at home when they were held to a goalless draw by Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership match played at Orlando stadium on Tuesday night. Both teams finished the game with 10 men after Bucs captain Happy Jele and the Team of Choice’s midfielder Kwanda Mngonyama were sent off having received two yellow cards. Bucs head coach Rhulani Mokwena was left to...

Banking on our experience for a better MSL run this time, says Boucher 06.11.2019 3:05

The second edition of Mzansi Super League 2.0 is upon us this weekend and Tshwane Spartans are raring to get the campaign underway as they embark on a coastal trip for a clash with Durban Heat on Saturday at Kingsmead Stadium. Speaking to the media post their training session in Centurion on Tuesday, coach Mark Boucher was confident they will have a more competitive run this time around.

It would be great for Banyana to finish 2019 on a high – Lebo Ramalepe 05.11.2019 0:28

The South African national senior women’s team Banyana Banyana are due to fly out to Japan today to play an international friendly against the former world champions on Sunday.

Mapeza braces himself for tough battle against Chiefs 05.11.2019 0:43

Chippa United coach Norman Mapeza says he is impressed with his charges’ training so far ahead of tomorrow’s Absa Premiership match against log-leaders Kaizer Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

PAUL-QATAR: Outgoing Paul promises some good deals for women's football & Bafana 05.11.2019 0:42

Paul replaced former SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble who left the organization in June last year with his contract coming to an end three months later.

addPAUL-SAFA: Outgoing Paul promises some good deals for women's football & Bafana 05.11.2019 1:17

Paul has got a long history of working with FIFA, having been appointed to different tournaments from 2008.

PAUL-SAFA: Outgoing Paul promises some good deals for women's football & Bafana 05.11.2019 0:59

Outgoing SAFA Acting CEO Russell Paul says the organization is on the verge of making major announcement regarding Bafana Bafana and football in the next few weeks.

Vukusic not worried about heavy Ntuli burden at AmaZulu 05.11.2019 0:36

AmaZulu coach Jozef Vukusic is not worried about the heavy goal-scoring responsibility currently being shouldered by striker Bongi Ntuli.

Paarl rocks coach Toyana expects MSL 2 0 to hit new heights 05.11.2019 0:43

Paarl Rocks assistant coach Geoffrey Toyana is expecting the Mzansi Super League 2.0 to reach new heights this season when the new competition launches on Friday.

We now know what to do better as we face Arrows again – Tembo 05.11.2019 0:32

A second meeting between Supersport United and Lamontville Golden Arrows after just three days takes centre stage, this time in an Absa Premiership battle at the Mbombela Stadium tonight at 19:30.

Fuel price to drop at midnight 05.11.2019 0:25

The Energy Department says the fuel price will drop from midnight tonight. All grades of petrol will drop by 13 cents a litre, diesel by 14 cents and 16 cents while paraffin will drop by 31 cents a litre.

GROBBELAAR - PITCH: Fierce security measures in place for round two of Soweto derby - Grobbelaar 04.11.2019 0:45

Soccer City was abuzz with The Soweto Marathon activities yesterday and Grobbelaar assures the pitch will be in mint condition come Saturday.

GROBBELAAR – PERSONEEL: Fierce security measures in place for round two of Soweto derby - Grobbelaar 04.11.2019 0:32

In addressing the safety and security measures, Grobbelaar says they will deploy 1 475 private security personnel, 70 medical staff as well as 120 JMPD members on the day.

GROBBELAAR – PLAN: Fierce security measures in place for round two of Soweto derby - Grobbelaar 04.11.2019 1:41

Fresh off their action-packed cup tie away from their traditional home this past weekend, Soweto foes Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are back in Johannesburg for a league assignment at Soccer City on Saturday and it is all systems go.

Champions Jozi Stars have better MSL squad than last year - Gwavu 04.11.2019 0:19

Jozi Stars assistant coach Wandile Gwavu believes the defending Mzansi Super League champions have assembled an even stronger squad compared to last season ahead of the tournament launch this week.

Unlucky Mahlambi out of AFCON u23, Notoane travels with 13 players 04.11.2019 1:27

Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Phakamani Mahlambi has got to be one of the unluckiest footballers in the world.

SIYA-UNITY: Springboks reputation built on uniting for one common goal 04.11.2019 0:49

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has reaffirmed that their newly attained pedigree in world rugby is strongly built on unity and working towards one common goal, namely taking South African rugby to new heights.

How Hunt has taken Bidvest Wits to CAFCC 04.11.2019 0:37

Bidvest Wits head coach Gavin Hunt’s leadership skills deserve all the credit at this time. Few years ago he helped Wits lift their maiden Absa Premiership league title in 96 years and yesterday was on hand to guide them to their first ever CAF inter-club competitions group stages qualification.

Maritzburg not fooled by Pirates predicament 04.11.2019 0:55

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler is under no illusions over the task that they will be facing in Soweto tomorrow night (Tuesday).

Arrows must forget Cup and focus on SuperSport league tie - Ncikazi 04.11.2019 0:34

Lamontville Golden Arrows assistant Mandla Ncikazi has urged his players to forget what they did over the weekend and start from scratch against SuperSport United when the two meet in Nelspruit tomorrow night (Tuesday).

REF-MIDDPRO: Refereeing remains hot topic as coaches hold back tongues 04.11.2019 1:03

On Friday the Premier Soccer League (PSL) prosecutor confirmed that it had written to a host of head coaches to explain comments attributed to them in the media on match officials.

REF-MIDDEVENS: Refereeing remains hot topic as coaches hold back tongues 04.11.2019 1:04

Chiefs had come in for criticism in the build-up to the game with Mamelodi Sundowns boss Pitso Mosimane saying they benefitted most from poor refereeing.

EF-RMOKWENA: Refereeing remains hot topic as coaches hold back tongues 04.11.2019 0:33

Refereeing decisions were again the subject of hot debate this past weekend after the man with the whistle in the Soweto derby, Jelly Chavani, made some contentious calls.

Putsche ready for Polokwane 04.11.2019 0:31

Cape Town City are back in Absa Premiership action this Wednesday evening when they host Polokwane City at the Cape Town Stadium.

Kolisi thanks South Africans support 04.11.2019 0:51

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, who became the first ever black African captain to lead the country to a Rugby World Cup title, thanked South Africans for their support at the tournament.