The doubting Thomases who believed that the Soweto derby had lost its spark were made to eat humble pie by the two football giants.
The game at Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lived up to expectations because it was a thriller and both sides produced their best. Click here for more
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Maradona joins legend coaches
Paris - When Diego Maradona was named Argentina coach last week he joined an exclusive club of legendary stars who have moved from playing for to managing their national teams.
Michel Platini, Franz “der Kaiser” Beckenbauer, Marco van Basten, Mario Zagallo and Kevin Keegan are some of the big names to have swapped the field for the dugout. Click here for more
Michel Platini, Franz “der Kaiser” Beckenbauer, Marco van Basten, Mario Zagallo and Kevin Keegan are some of the big names to have swapped the field for the dugout. Click here for more
Bucs reborn
Orlando Pirates coach Rudolf Krol is optimistic that his side have finally turned the corner, this is after the Bucs’ registered a convincing 2-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend.
This Absa Premiership game, watched by an appreciative crowd at Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng, lived up to expectation, but Amakhosi struggled to get their rhythm. Click here for more
This Absa Premiership game, watched by an appreciative crowd at Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng, lived up to expectation, but Amakhosi struggled to get their rhythm. Click here for more
Derby alive and kicking
Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng will once again provide the answer to the doubting Thomases who feel the Soweto derby has lost its potency and bite.
This is despite the slow sale of ticket for this Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates tomorrow afternoon . Kickoff is at 4pm. Click here for more
This is despite the slow sale of ticket for this Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates tomorrow afternoon . Kickoff is at 4pm. Click here for more
Under 15 Soccer Challenge teams drawn
SAFA-Soweto has announced the eight teams selected to play in the Putco Under 15 Soccer Challenge in Pimville on November 29.
The Challenge, which kicked off on November 9, has seen 180 teams competing for the prestigious trophy and title. Click here for more
The Challenge, which kicked off on November 9, has seen 180 teams competing for the prestigious trophy and title. Click here for more
Let's talk soccer
I remember three or four years ago, there was so much hype when the Soweto derby was looming. Everyone, even non-fans, would know about it up to a month before the occasion.
There were makarapa dancing all around the townships with excited, spirited soccer enthusiasts, drooling at the opportunity to joust their adversaries, and ultimately gain bragging-rights over the vanquished for months to come.
There were makarapa dancing all around the townships with excited, spirited soccer enthusiasts, drooling at the opportunity to joust their adversaries, and ultimately gain bragging-rights over the vanquished for months to come.
Are the South African soccer giants dead? Where has all the interest in the Soweto derby gone? Is it not worrying that two seasons before the 2010 world cup in South Africa, what is meant to be one of the PSL's biggest and most anticipated clashes, is failing to get people on the street talking?
Do you think that a deur-mekaar Safa, dispassionate players, foreign coaches and so on have an impact on the lack of soccer fever? Or do you think that football supporters and fans alike are just acting like spoilt brats, always demanding more than they know what to do with?
Derby final?
Stars and Celtic eye dream date
Yesterday’s Telkom Knockout semifinal draw dished out the tantalising prospect of a Free State derby in the final.
Bloemfontein Celtic will play Orlando Pirates in the first semifinal at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on November 29 at 8.15pm. Click here for more
Yesterday’s Telkom Knockout semifinal draw dished out the tantalising prospect of a Free State derby in the final.
Bloemfontein Celtic will play Orlando Pirates in the first semifinal at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban on November 29 at 8.15pm. Click here for more
Bucs get it together
Drought over as Royal succumb
Orlando Pirates finally came good by edging out Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0 in a hard-fought Telkom Knockout first-round clash in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
Orlando Pirates finally came good by edging out Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0 in a hard-fought Telkom Knockout first-round clash in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
SAFA v SABC over Bafana v soapie
Broadcaster and Hack to meet
The South African Football Association will engage SABC Sport on November 22 to discuss various aspects around the coverage of Bafana Bafana and other national teams.
This was revealed by Raymond Hack, Safa’s chief executive, yesterday from Berlin after finalising an international friendly with Germany’s national team. Click here for more
Chelsea romp to 5-0 win
London – Chelsea romped to a 5-0 win at Middlesbrough, Manchester United thumped West Bromwich Albion 4-0 and Liverpool and Arsenal produced stirring fightbacks to claim home wins over Wigan Athletic and Everton on Saturday. Click here for more
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DARK TIMES
MoganEdi
Maybe the fat cats of the PSL in Naturena are still licking the milk off their faces after their MTN top 8 cup win where they pocketed a creamy R8 million and the players shared a cool R4 mil.
I think the glamour boys may have had too much milk that had a laxative effect as they were quite sluggish and all but glamorous this weekend, not to mention this opening part of the season.
“I think it was the darkest moment we ever had and my personal darkest moment,” coach Mushin Ertugral is reported to have said just after the game.
Dark, Dark times indeed.
I was listening to the match on SABC radio and had given up hope by the half hour mark. I know Chiefs have a knack of coming back at the dying moments of the game but this time it seemed unlikely way before the half time point.
Many of the Chiefs fans I spoke to on Saturday seemed to have shared my sentiment. During the second half, most of us were out and about going on with our business and relegated the thought of our favorite soccer team to the dark corners of our consciousness; pretending that it was all a bad dream.
It is funny that even yesterday no body mentioned the game. It was as if fans seemed to prefer to pretend as if it did not happen. How could it, Chiefs, the defending champs nogal, knocked out in the first round?
It just does not make sense in any major cup competition.
But as fans, I think we are caught in the traps of history. We take for granted that we were the defending champs and that Chiefs cannot get booted out in the first round. I mean, how often does that happen?
Maybe it is time that we get over ourselves and forget our history and start thinking of building a new legacy. We tend to reminisce about days gone by way too often and forget the task at hand.
PS: I was pleasant to note that no one complained about the referee or lines men in this game. This is encouraging considering that Confederation of African Football (Caf) will be holding a referees’ workshop this week, starting today.
Maybe the fat cats of the PSL in Naturena are still licking the milk off their faces after their MTN top 8 cup win where they pocketed a creamy R8 million and the players shared a cool R4 mil.I think the glamour boys may have had too much milk that had a laxative effect as they were quite sluggish and all but glamorous this weekend, not to mention this opening part of the season.
“I think it was the darkest moment we ever had and my personal darkest moment,” coach Mushin Ertugral is reported to have said just after the game.
Dark, Dark times indeed.
I was listening to the match on SABC radio and had given up hope by the half hour mark. I know Chiefs have a knack of coming back at the dying moments of the game but this time it seemed unlikely way before the half time point.
Many of the Chiefs fans I spoke to on Saturday seemed to have shared my sentiment. During the second half, most of us were out and about going on with our business and relegated the thought of our favorite soccer team to the dark corners of our consciousness; pretending that it was all a bad dream.
It is funny that even yesterday no body mentioned the game. It was as if fans seemed to prefer to pretend as if it did not happen. How could it, Chiefs, the defending champs nogal, knocked out in the first round?
It just does not make sense in any major cup competition.
But as fans, I think we are caught in the traps of history. We take for granted that we were the defending champs and that Chiefs cannot get booted out in the first round. I mean, how often does that happen?
Maybe it is time that we get over ourselves and forget our history and start thinking of building a new legacy. We tend to reminisce about days gone by way too often and forget the task at hand.
HAPPIER DAYS
WILD CELEBRATION: Chiefs players celebrate after the Telkom Cup match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria last year. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
Golden Arrows had us “for lunch” but hey, we still licking the cream off our faces and the season has only just begun.
Buy the way, the winners of the Telkom cup walk away with 4 million. Chiefs won double that. Eat that!
PS: I was pleasant to note that no one complained about the referee or lines men in this game. This is encouraging considering that Confederation of African Football (Caf) will be holding a referees’ workshop this week, starting today.
Arrows spike Chiefs’ 4-1
Amakhosi for lunch
Lamontville Golden Arrows are in a class of their own and their 4-1 humiliation of Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout in Durban on Saturday should not be regarded as an “upset”.
Abafana Bes’thende’s triumph did not come as a surprise to many people who have been following their progress this season, which they kicked off with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates. Click here for more
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Lamontville Golden Arrows are in a class of their own and their 4-1 humiliation of Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout in Durban on Saturday should not be regarded as an “upset”.
Abafana Bes’thende’s triumph did not come as a surprise to many people who have been following their progress this season, which they kicked off with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pirates. Click here for more
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Celtic, United Win
Santos, Usuthu bomb out
Bloemfontein Celtic and SuperSport United yesterday advanced to the quarterfinals of the rich Telkom Knockout to join Lamontville Golden Arrows and Ajax Cape Town who went through on Saturday. Celtic advanced with a 5-0 routing of Santos at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. Click here for more
Bloemfontein Celtic and SuperSport United yesterday advanced to the quarterfinals of the rich Telkom Knockout to join Lamontville Golden Arrows and Ajax Cape Town who went through on Saturday. Celtic advanced with a 5-0 routing of Santos at Seisa Ramabodu Stadium. Click here for more
Bernard Parker off to Sweden
Bafana Bafana golden striker Bernard Parker is leaving for trials in Sweden with First Division League side this weekend.
He is jetting out of the country today. Click here for more
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Parker continues great run as Bafana triumph
Second-half substitute Bernard Parker rescued Bafana Bafana by steering them to a 2-1 win over Ghana’s Black Stars in an international friendly at Free State Stadium last night.
Parker, who came on for midfielder Siyabonga Nkosi, scored the all-important goal in the 70th minutes. Click here for more
Parker, who came on for midfielder Siyabonga Nkosi, scored the all-important goal in the 70th minutes. Click here for more
Ghana blank stars
Big names miss SA friendly
Ghana are confident of brushing Bafana Bafana aside at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein tonight despite being minus an array of top players.
The Black Stars arrived yesterday without big names like Junior Agogo, Sulley Muntari, Gyan Asamoah and John Mensah, contrary to what they told Sowetan on Monday. Click here for more
Ghana are confident of brushing Bafana Bafana aside at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein tonight despite being minus an array of top players.
The Black Stars arrived yesterday without big names like Junior Agogo, Sulley Muntari, Gyan Asamoah and John Mensah, contrary to what they told Sowetan on Monday. Click here for more
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Dikgacoi returns to happy hunting ground
Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi can’t wit to face Ghana’s Black Stars in an international friendly at Free State Stadium tomorrow night.
“It has always been a great venue for me, that’s where I made a name for myself in soccer,” said Dikgacoi, who used to play for Bloemfontein Young Tigers. Click here for more
“It has always been a great venue for me, that’s where I made a name for myself in soccer,” said Dikgacoi, who used to play for Bloemfontein Young Tigers. Click here for more
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Saving face - Bafana out to restore pride
Bafana Bafana are under pressure to get a win to restore pride in the team and improve their rankings when they meet Equatorial Guinea in a 2010 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Malabo tomorrow. Click here for more
Mbazo home brew
Player plans own foundation
Bafana Bafana captain Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena is taking the concept of ploughing back into the community to another level by establishing his own foundation.
The England-based defender-cum holding midfielder will launch the Aaron Mokoena Foundation at home and in London in February. Click here for more
Bafana Bafana captain Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena is taking the concept of ploughing back into the community to another level by establishing his own foundation.
The England-based defender-cum holding midfielder will launch the Aaron Mokoena Foundation at home and in London in February. Click here for more
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Mbazo home brew
Player plans own foundation
Bafana Bafana captain Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena is taking the concept of ploughing back into the community to another level by establishing his own foundation.
The England-based defender-cum holding midfielder will launch the Aaron Mokoena Foundation at home and in London in February. Click here for more
Bafana Bafana captain Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena is taking the concept of ploughing back into the community to another level by establishing his own foundation.
The England-based defender-cum holding midfielder will launch the Aaron Mokoena Foundation at home and in London in February. Click here for more
Mthembu a Buccaneer
Chiefs may not give up fight
Orlando Pirates have won the battle against Kaizer Chiefs over striker Siphelele Mthembu, but Amakhosi look set to appeal against the ruling.
The outcome vindicated Pirates’ administration executive, Floyd “Jomo” Mbele, who was accused in various quarters of illegally signing Mthembu. Click here for more
Orlando Pirates have won the battle against Kaizer Chiefs over striker Siphelele Mthembu, but Amakhosi look set to appeal against the ruling.
The outcome vindicated Pirates’ administration executive, Floyd “Jomo” Mbele, who was accused in various quarters of illegally signing Mthembu. Click here for more
Circus is in town
Bafana press briefing shocker
Final preparations for Bafana Bafana’s game against Equatorial Guinea got off to a dramatic start with a scheduled media briefing being cancelled at the 11th hour.
The briefing, which was to be addressed by coach Joel Santana, was called off after the South African Football Association failed to secure an interpreter. Click here for more
Final preparations for Bafana Bafana’s game against Equatorial Guinea got off to a dramatic start with a scheduled media briefing being cancelled at the 11th hour.
The briefing, which was to be addressed by coach Joel Santana, was called off after the South African Football Association failed to secure an interpreter. Click here for more
Swallows soar
Rampant Dube Birds wallop Kaizer Chiefs
Moroka Swallows flew high with pride when they overpowered a hapless Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in a thrilling Absa Premiership match at Olympia Park Stadium yesterday. Click here for more
Moroka Swallows flew high with pride when they overpowered a hapless Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in a thrilling Absa Premiership match at Olympia Park Stadium yesterday. Click here for more
Chiefs, birds up for it
Both upbeat and on song
There will be a lot more than pride at stake in Sunday’s Absa Premiership clash between Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs at the Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg. Click here for more
There will be a lot more than pride at stake in Sunday’s Absa Premiership clash between Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs at the Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg. Click here for more
Tests for top refs
Molefe and Damon plan to go all the way to final
With referee Jerome Damon back from an intensive 2010 World Cup seminar in Switzerland, assistant Enock Molefe is upbeat the duo will make the grade for the final panel. Click here for more
With referee Jerome Damon back from an intensive 2010 World Cup seminar in Switzerland, assistant Enock Molefe is upbeat the duo will make the grade for the final panel. Click here for more
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I’m relieved – Teko Modise
Bafana agog after scoring
Bafana Bafana’s campaign to prepare for the 2010 World Cup is back on track after their failure to qualify for the MTN Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola. Click here for more
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Bafana Bafana’s campaign to prepare for the 2010 World Cup is back on track after their failure to qualify for the MTN Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola. Click here for more
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It’s Parkerthi for Bafana
Hotshot ends SA’s winless streak
In-form Bernard Parker and Daine Klate finally brought a smile on the faces of many South Africans by helping Bafana Bafana to douse Malawi’s Flames 3-0 in an international friendly at Germiston Stadium last night. Click here for more
In-form Bernard Parker and Daine Klate finally brought a smile on the faces of many South Africans by helping Bafana Bafana to douse Malawi’s Flames 3-0 in an international friendly at Germiston Stadium last night. Click here for more
Must-win for Bafana
Parker tipped to extinguish The Flames
Bafana Bafana get a chance to redeem their tarnished image at the expense of rejuvenated Malawi in an international friendly at Germiston Stadium at 7pm tonight.
This comes after the down-and-out Bafana were beaten 1-0 by Guinea in a friendly at Atteridgeville early this month. Click here for more
Ronaldo wants to play in UK
Sao Paulo – Brazil forward Ronaldo is reportedly still hoping to join Manchester City once he is fully recovered from his knee injury.
“I have talked to Manchester City and I know the doors will be open when I have recovered,” Ronaldo said in Folha de S. Paulo newspaper on Saturday. Click here for more
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“I have talked to Manchester City and I know the doors will be open when I have recovered,” Ronaldo said in Folha de S. Paulo newspaper on Saturday. Click here for more
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United sink Bucs
Embarrassing loss leaves Pirates rooted to basement
Newcomers Bay United notched the most famous victory in their history when they defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in a Absa Premiership clash in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Click here for more
Newcomers Bay United notched the most famous victory in their history when they defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in a Absa Premiership clash in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Click here for more
War in Tshwane
As Muhsin Ertugral has said, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Trott Moloto has a headache.
But the Sundowns’ mentor, whose team returns to Super Stadium in a PSL league match against SuperSport United tomorrow at 8pm, is nevertheless the envy of most of the hapless coaches in the league. Click here for more
But the Sundowns’ mentor, whose team returns to Super Stadium in a PSL league match against SuperSport United tomorrow at 8pm, is nevertheless the envy of most of the hapless coaches in the league. Click here for more
Now for the league
Kaizer Chiefs have laid a perfect foundation to challenge for the Premiership title after brushing aside Mamelodi Sundowns to grab the R8 million prize.
This is the prediction of Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung after his club won the maiden MTN 8 final. Click here for more
This is the prediction of Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung after his club won the maiden MTN 8 final. Click here for more
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Fifa entangled in legal mess
Bangkok – Soccer’s world governing body Fifa is entangled in a legal mess after the authority absolved Qatar of any blame for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier.
Fifa’s apparent flouting of its own rules has sparked cries of condemnation after a naturalised Brazilian named Emerson, who had already represented his birth country at youth level, played for the Gulf state in their 2-0 win over Iraq in March. Click here for more
Fifa’s apparent flouting of its own rules has sparked cries of condemnation after a naturalised Brazilian named Emerson, who had already represented his birth country at youth level, played for the Gulf state in their 2-0 win over Iraq in March. Click here for more
Chiefs fortified
Tinashe back for MTN8
The postponement of the MTN8 final between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns came as a relief to Amakhosi, who will now be having their midfield protagonist Tinashe Nengomasha back in the team. Nengomasha was not available for the final that was scheduled for the Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban last Saturday. He was attending his sister’s funeral in Harare at the weekend. Click here for more
The postponement of the MTN8 final between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns came as a relief to Amakhosi, who will now be having their midfield protagonist Tinashe Nengomasha back in the team. Nengomasha was not available for the final that was scheduled for the Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban last Saturday. He was attending his sister’s funeral in Harare at the weekend. Click here for more
World Cup mascot Zakumi
Zakumi, a green-haired, yellow Leopard with a disarming, impish smile was unveiled on national TV on Monday night as the mascot for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. Click here for more
Red Devils won’t lose their shirts
Manchester – Manchester United are set to emerge unscathed even if shirt sponsor AIG (American International Group) follows US bank Lehman Brothers in going bust.
United have two years left on a club record four-year deal with the insurance giants worth £56,5 million . Click here for more
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United have two years left on a club record four-year deal with the insurance giants worth £56,5 million . Click here for more
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Ferguson sees red
As Terry ban is overturned
London – Referees’ boss Keith Hackett has been defended after Sir Alex Ferguson blamed him for the decision to rescind Chelsea captain John Terry’s red card at Manchester City on Saturday. Click here for more
London – Referees’ boss Keith Hackett has been defended after Sir Alex Ferguson blamed him for the decision to rescind Chelsea captain John Terry’s red card at Manchester City on Saturday. Click here for more
Give me Bafana job any day – Blatter
Fifa boss’ jibe calls Santana into question
Sepp Blatter would make himself available as Bafana Bafana coach if it were not that his term of office as Fifa president expires in 2011.
“It is unfortunate I’m not available,” he told the media at Ellis Park Stadium yesterday at the end his four-day visit to South Africa. Click here for more
Sepp Blatter would make himself available as Bafana Bafana coach if it were not that his term of office as Fifa president expires in 2011.
“It is unfortunate I’m not available,” he told the media at Ellis Park Stadium yesterday at the end his four-day visit to South Africa. Click here for more
Our players are shrinking!
South African players have grown smaller and smaller in stature over the years. That is why the Bafana Bafana team is devoid of bustling strikers that can bulge the net, says Irvin Khoza. Khoza’s observation came after Fifa president Sepp blatter raised concern that the national team was not scoring goals and had become increasingly mediocre since winning the right to host the 2010 World Cup. Click here for more
R8m carrot
Rich rewards if Downs win cup
Mamelodi Sundowns yesterday dangled an R8 million carrot for their players to beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 final in Durban on Saturday.
At stake in this final will be the usual pride and prestige, but according to their spokesman Mahlatse Mphahlele, “as per tradition, Mamelodi Sundowns players will share the R8 million if they win the inaugural MTN8 against Kaizer Chiefs”. Click here for more
Mamelodi Sundowns yesterday dangled an R8 million carrot for their players to beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 final in Durban on Saturday.
At stake in this final will be the usual pride and prestige, but according to their spokesman Mahlatse Mphahlele, “as per tradition, Mamelodi Sundowns players will share the R8 million if they win the inaugural MTN8 against Kaizer Chiefs”. Click here for more
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Amakhosi stunned
A sending off, a missed penalty, five goals and a suspected broken nose – Maritzburg United’s first win in the PSL had all the ingredients of a drama.
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
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The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
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Amakhosi stunned
A sending off, a missed penalty, five goals and a suspected broken nose – Maritzburg United’s first win in the PSL had all the ingredients of a drama.
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
Golden boy
I changed the game: Ronaldo
Rome – Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo believes he changed the game by scoring 31 goals from midfield in the Premier League last season to win the European Golden Boot award.
“With this Golden Boot I have changed football a little. Usually strikers win it and I’m a winger,” the Portugal international told La Gazzetta dello Sport after receiving the trophy at a ceremony in his native Madeira on Saturday. Click here for more
Rome – Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo believes he changed the game by scoring 31 goals from midfield in the Premier League last season to win the European Golden Boot award.
“With this Golden Boot I have changed football a little. Usually strikers win it and I’m a winger,” the Portugal international told La Gazzetta dello Sport after receiving the trophy at a ceremony in his native Madeira on Saturday. Click here for more
Don't write off United
Igesund promises Chiefs tough outing
Maritzburg United could surprise a lot of people when they host Kaizer Chiefs in an Absa Premiership game at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday. Click here for more
Maritzburg United could surprise a lot of people when they host Kaizer Chiefs in an Absa Premiership game at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday. Click here for more
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Will blundering Safa do us a favour and fire this man!
We lost again. So what’s new? You may ask. Nothing as this is also part of the “bigger picture”!
Next time I hear anyone speak of this out-of-focus picture, I am going to scream. We lost twice in four days. Amen! Click here for more
Next time I hear anyone speak of this out-of-focus picture, I am going to scream. We lost twice in four days. Amen! Click here for more
SA soccer mourns
Condolences for hard-tackling former Moroka Swallows and Bafana Bafana defender Jacob “Bobo” Lekgetho, who died this week at a Lenasia private hospital, are pouring in and soccer people are heartbroken over the loss of this talented player. Click here for more
This is not good enough, Mr Coach
Out of sorts Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana is beginning to sound like a stuck record.
After losing 0-1 to Guinea in an international friendly in Atteridgeville on Tuesday night, the Brazilian was once more on cloud nine that Bafana Bafana played well. Click here for more
After losing 0-1 to Guinea in an international friendly in Atteridgeville on Tuesday night, the Brazilian was once more on cloud nine that Bafana Bafana played well. Click here for more
Going for bust
Orlando Pirates intend starting the new Absa Premiership season on home soil with a win on Friday night to kickstart an early challenge for the championship title. Click here for more
Nees gets Safa post
German official chosen over local talent
The South African Football Association’s big bosses never cease to amaze. Safa has roped in German Michael Nees to work in the coaching education department headed by Kenneth “Continental” Kubheka. Click here for more
The South African Football Association’s big bosses never cease to amaze. Safa has roped in German Michael Nees to work in the coaching education department headed by Kenneth “Continental” Kubheka. Click here for more
Bafana humbled
Another humiliation for SA
Bafana Bafana’s crisis under clueless coach Joel Santana continued at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, last night after the 2010 World Cup hosts were shown the stars by Guinea, who narrowly beat them 0-1 in an international friendly. Click here for more
Mtn8 final sold out already
In what will certainly go down as a record at the Premier Soccer League, tickets for the MTN8 final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs in Durban on September 20 have been sold out. – Sowetan
It’s do or die
Bafana need to go on the attack against Nigeria
South Africans will be holding their breath hoping Bafana Bafana get that all important win over Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Port Elizabeth Stadium tomorrow.
Bafana Bafana are under tremendous pressure to get a positive result to enhance their chances of making it to the MTN Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola in 2010. Click here for more
South Africans will be holding their breath hoping Bafana Bafana get that all important win over Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Port Elizabeth Stadium tomorrow.
Bafana Bafana are under tremendous pressure to get a positive result to enhance their chances of making it to the MTN Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola in 2010. Click here for more
Spain top Fifa ranking
Zurich – European champions Spain held their number one status yesterday in the latest Fifa world rankings as it prepares to kick off its World Cup qualifying programme.
European nations dominate the rankings, with world champions Italy up one place to second as Euro 2008 runners-up Germany dropped to third. Click here for more
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European nations dominate the rankings, with world champions Italy up one place to second as Euro 2008 runners-up Germany dropped to third. Click here for more
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McCarthy no fat cat
Bafana Bafana’s golden striker Benni McCarthy has rubbished utterances by Blackburn Rovers that he was “fat and unfit”, saying people must come watch him contribute to the demolition of Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday. Click here for more
Soccer sale ends
Big deals and shocks galore
Paris – Ronaldinho, who left Barcelona for AC Milan, and Manchester City-bound Robinho were the two top names in football to have completed transfers during the summer.
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Andrei Arshavin of Zenit St Petersburg had been tipped for big-money moves but that came to nothing. Click here for more
Paris – Ronaldinho, who left Barcelona for AC Milan, and Manchester City-bound Robinho were the two top names in football to have completed transfers during the summer.
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Andrei Arshavin of Zenit St Petersburg had been tipped for big-money moves but that came to nothing. Click here for more
Nigeria in mean mood
Bafana Bafana are living in dreamland if they think Nigeria will fall for the first time in the 2010 World Cup-Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This was the message from the Super Eagles after landing in the country in dribs and drabs for Saturday’s game at Port Elizabeth Stadium. Click here for more
Everton lose out on Nsofor
London – Everton have failed to secure a work permit for the Nigerian Olympic star Victor Obinna Nsofor.
The English Premier League side had hoped to take Nsofor on loan from Italian club Inter Milan. Click here for more
The English Premier League side had hoped to take Nsofor on loan from Italian club Inter Milan. Click here for more
Packing the house
The Eastern Cape provincial government is pulling out all stops to get a full house for the game between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
“We are mobilising support throughout the Eastern Cape,” said Noxolo Abraham-Ntantiso, MEC for sports and recreation in the province. Click here for more
“We are mobilising support throughout the Eastern Cape,” said Noxolo Abraham-Ntantiso, MEC for sports and recreation in the province. Click here for more
Real lash out at Blues
Madrid – Real Madrid lashed out at Chelsea yesterday over the English Premier League club’s continued efforts to lure Brazilian striker Robinho away from the Spanish champions.
Real said it “profoundly regretted the behaviour of Chelsea’s directors who, despite knowing perfectly well the decision not to sell the player, have continued to make statements and gestures [linking the player to a move], even going as far as to sell shirts with the player’s name through their official website. Click here for more
Real said it “profoundly regretted the behaviour of Chelsea’s directors who, despite knowing perfectly well the decision not to sell the player, have continued to make statements and gestures [linking the player to a move], even going as far as to sell shirts with the player’s name through their official website. Click here for more
No surprise!
Mamelodi Sundowns started the new season positively by beating Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 in a one-sided Absa Premiership match at Free State Stadium yesterday.
The Brazilians’ deadly striker, Surprise Moriri, scored the only goal of the match with the game only six minutes old. Click here for more
The Brazilians’ deadly striker, Surprise Moriri, scored the only goal of the match with the game only six minutes old. Click here for more
Booth back
Struggling Bafana Bafana respect Nigeria’s Super Eagles but were definitely not afraid of the Group D leaders in the 2010 World Cup-Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This was according to Bafana coach Joel Santana, who stopped short of saying Nigeria will suffer their first defeat in the qualifiers against Bafana in Port Elizabeth on September 6. Click here for more
Itumeleng Khune talks on Web TV
In this Web TV report, listen as soccer’s golden boy Itumeleng Khune talks about his plans for the next season, why he will not be playing international football anytime soon and what he hopes to accomplish with young players... Click here for more
WEB TV: Itumeleng Khune talks about his disadvantaged background and his goals for this PSL season
WEB TV: Itumeleng Khune talks about his disadvantaged background and his goals for this PSL season
The Boys are back in town
After a stirring week at the home of the Red Devils in Manchester, 6 youngsters selected from the Shona Khona soccer life skills initiative have arrived back in South Africa. The players made such an impression at the Manchester United Soccer School that Lyle Johnson, Iyanda Mabani, and Phakiso Ratsui were presented with Player of the Day awards by the English coaches. Click here for more
Robinho close to move?
Madrid – Real Madrid forward Robinho will reportedly soon complete his desired transfer to English club Chelsea.
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is holding negotiations with Madrid officials in the Spanish capital and is set to agree a fee of close to E 40 million (about R456,5million) for the Brazilian, sports daily Marca reported yesterday. Click here for more
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is holding negotiations with Madrid officials in the Spanish capital and is set to agree a fee of close to E 40 million (about R456,5million) for the Brazilian, sports daily Marca reported yesterday. Click here for more
Soccer stars help unleash future talent
Budding soccer players had the opportunity to feed off soccer stars from yesteryear and some of the current big names on the soccer fields. Click here for more..
WEB TV: "It’s good to give back," says Pitso Mosimane, Play Soccer Ambassador
WEB TV: "It’s good to give back," says Pitso Mosimane, Play Soccer Ambassador
Shevchenko feeling blue
Milan – Andriy Shevchenko thanked Chelsea’s fans yesterday as he prepared to complete his return to AC Milan.
The 31-year-old striker is in Italy having a medical after the two clubs agreed terms on a deal to take him back to the Series A side. Click here for more
The 31-year-old striker is in Italy having a medical after the two clubs agreed terms on a deal to take him back to the Series A side. Click here for more
In the trenches
Sixteen Premiership teams will renew their hostilities when they kick off the Absa Premiership programme tomorrow.
Fifteen of the teams will be on the warpath to knock the defending league champions SuperSport United off their high pedestal. Click here for more
Fifteen of the teams will be on the warpath to knock the defending league champions SuperSport United off their high pedestal. Click here for more
Benni’s new tune
Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has expressed his commitment to the national team and has called on the country to rally behind the side and support national coach Joel Natalino Santana.
McCarthy said he is also tired of the negative reports about him and that he wants the nation to know that whenever he gets bad publicity questioning his commitment, it makes him feel like he is not a South African. Click here for more
McCarthy said he is also tired of the negative reports about him and that he wants the nation to know that whenever he gets bad publicity questioning his commitment, it makes him feel like he is not a South African. Click here for more
Terry leads England
London – England coach Fabio Capello has named Chelsea’s John Terry as his captain.
Defender Terry, 27, who succeeded David Beckham as skipper after the 2006 World Cup, was given the nod ahead of Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. Click here for more
Defender Terry, 27, who succeeded David Beckham as skipper after the 2006 World Cup, was given the nod ahead of Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. Click here for more
Teko’s magic
A piece of magic from playmaker Teko Modise in the 58th minute earned Bafana Bafana a hard fought 2-2 draw in a friendly international at the Loftus Road Stadium, London last night.
Modise’s goal was the highlight of a hard fought friendly. But Bafana coach Joel Santana left with more questions than answers. Click here for more
Modise’s goal was the highlight of a hard fought friendly. But Bafana coach Joel Santana left with more questions than answers. Click here for more
Nigeria a step closer to Olympic gold
Beijing – On paper Nigeria are favourites to beat Belgium in the semifinals of the men’s football tournament of the Beijing Olympics, but the underdogs tag could inspire Jean-Francois de Sart’s side to win.
They meet at Shanghai Stadium at 6pm [noon, SA time] today.
But against Belgium, Nigeria engage a team that is highly motivated after edging out Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals at the Workers Stadium on Saturday. The Italians were among hot favourites to win the gold medal. Click here for more
They meet at Shanghai Stadium at 6pm [noon, SA time] today.
But against Belgium, Nigeria engage a team that is highly motivated after edging out Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals at the Workers Stadium on Saturday. The Italians were among hot favourites to win the gold medal. Click here for more
Bafana’s nemesis
Bafana Bafana hope to end the domination of Australia’s Socceroos over them during their friendly at Loftus Road Stadium in London tonight.
This 8pm clash will be one the South Africans will want to win against the Socceroos since the 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts’ return to the international arena in 1992. Click here for more
This 8pm clash will be one the South Africans will want to win against the Socceroos since the 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts’ return to the international arena in 1992. Click here for more
Advantage Sundowns
But away goal boosts United
Mamelodi Sundowns went a long way towards securing a spot in the final of the MTN 8 when they won the first leg of the semifinal against SuperSport United 2-1 at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville. Click here for more..
Mamelodi Sundowns went a long way towards securing a spot in the final of the MTN 8 when they won the first leg of the semifinal against SuperSport United 2-1 at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville. Click here for more..
10-man Belgium end Italy’s Olympic dream
Shenyang – Italy suffered a stunning 3-2 quarterfinal defeat against 10-man Belgium in Olympic soccer on Saturday while Brazil and titleholders Argentina both won in extra-time to set up a semifinal meeting.
Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored the other in Argentina’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands and Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0 to avenge their traumatic quarterfinal defeat against the Africans in Sydney eight years ago. Click here for more
Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored the other in Argentina’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands and Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0 to avenge their traumatic quarterfinal defeat against the Africans in Sydney eight years ago. Click here for more
POOR BIRDS
Kaizer Chiefs looks set to clip Moroka Swallows’ wings in what is bound to be an exciting Soweto derby in the MTN 8 first leg semifinal at Loftus tomorrow at 8.15pm. Click here for more
Bafana shake-up
Joel Santana, beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach, has roped Europe-based Matthew Pattison and Dean Furman into the team to play a friendly against Australia.
The duo were yesterday included in the team to face the Socceroos at Loftus Road Stadium in London next Tuesday. Click here for more
The duo were yesterday included in the team to face the Socceroos at Loftus Road Stadium in London next Tuesday. Click here for more
DEADLOCKED
The matter between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates over striker Siphelele Mthembu has been postponed because the two parties failed to find common ground.
The decision was taken by the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) at the league’s offices chaired by PSL prosecutor Zola “Javass” Majavu . Click here for more
The decision was taken by the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) at the league’s offices chaired by PSL prosecutor Zola “Javass” Majavu . Click here for more
SILVER LINING TO PLAYER'S INJURY CLOUD
A former Manchester United player whose career was ended when when he was injured in a tackle has been awarded more than £4,5million (about R67,3 million) in compensation.
Ben Collett, 23, broke his leg in a reserve game against Middlesbrough five years ago, at the age of 18. Boro player Gary Smith and his club admitted liability for the injury. Click here for more
Ben Collett, 23, broke his leg in a reserve game against Middlesbrough five years ago, at the age of 18. Boro player Gary Smith and his club admitted liability for the injury. Click here for more
BIRDS TALK TOUGH
Promise to send Chiefs packing
Moroka Swallows’ public relations officer Siya Sangweni has vowed that Kaizer Chiefs will see a replay of their nightmare against Manchester United when they take on the Birds in the first leg of the MTN 8 semifinals this weekend. Click here for more
Moroka Swallows’ public relations officer Siya Sangweni has vowed that Kaizer Chiefs will see a replay of their nightmare against Manchester United when they take on the Birds in the first leg of the MTN 8 semifinals this weekend. Click here for more
BRAZIL, GERMANS IN LAST 8
Beijing – Favourites Brazil and Germany got their Olympic women’s football campaigns back on track with second round wins on Saturday while Norway ensured themselves a place in the quarterfinals.
Hosts China were held to a 1-1 draw by Olympic newcomers Canada and they remain locked together at the top of Group E. Click here for more...
Hosts China were held to a 1-1 draw by Olympic newcomers Canada and they remain locked together at the top of Group E. Click here for more...
DOWNS MAKE IT
Mamelodi Sundowns scored a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Free State Stars in the quarterfinals of the MTN 8 Knockout at Super Stadium yesterday. The goal was scored by Katlego Mphela in the 107th minute of extra time after both sides were level at 0-0 at full time. Click here for more
MESSI STARS FOR ARGENTINA
Striker Lionel Messi starred for Argentina in their opening Olympic victory after his club Barcelona cleared him to play.
The 21-year-old put the champions ahead and created another goal in the 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast yesterday. Click here for more
The 21-year-old put the champions ahead and created another goal in the 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast yesterday. Click here for more
RONALDO IS STAYING PUT
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will remain a Manchester United player for “at least one more year”.
The 23-year-old Portugal winger had frequently expressed his desire to leave for Spanish champions Real Madrid this summer. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will remain a Manchester United player for “at least one more year”. Click here for more
The 23-year-old Portugal winger had frequently expressed his desire to leave for Spanish champions Real Madrid this summer. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will remain a Manchester United player for “at least one more year”. Click here for more
A HEAVY BURDEN
Pressure is mounting on the expensively assembled Mamelodi Sundowns to tear Free State Stars to pieces during their opening MTN 8 match at Super Stadium on Sunday.
This after The Brazilians were forced to go for an early shower in the season-opening Telkom Charity Cup in Mmabatho last Saturday where the youthful Kaizer Chiefs defeated them in the second semifinal. Click here for more
This after The Brazilians were forced to go for an early shower in the season-opening Telkom Charity Cup in Mmabatho last Saturday where the youthful Kaizer Chiefs defeated them in the second semifinal. Click here for more
BUCS ON A HIGH
Orlando Pirates’ coach Rudolph Krol said his side will go for the jugular when they host SuperSport United in the quarterfinals of the MTN 8 knockout competition at Johannesburg Stadium tomorrow night. Click here for more
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UNITED'S HOPES RAINED OUT
Manchester – It did not rain for SuperSport United’s Under-15 side yesterday, it poured.
Incessant rain at the Carrington ground in Manchester meant the junior Matsatsantsa were all but ruled out of the knockout stages of the Manchester United Premier Cup world finals after losing 3-0 to Italy’s Juventus and drawing 0-0 with Central United of New Zealand. Click here for more
Incessant rain at the Carrington ground in Manchester meant the junior Matsatsantsa were all but ruled out of the knockout stages of the Manchester United Premier Cup world finals after losing 3-0 to Italy’s Juventus and drawing 0-0 with Central United of New Zealand. Click here for more
WAFA-WAFA
Top 8 winners to get R8m
The MTN 8, the newly introduced knockout competition that is sponsored to the tune of R400 million, is bound to be the fiercest top eight competition yet and there will be no favours.
The tournament, known as Wafa-Wafa, will be contested by the Absa Premiership teams that finish in the top eight bracket. Click here for more
The MTN 8, the newly introduced knockout competition that is sponsored to the tune of R400 million, is bound to be the fiercest top eight competition yet and there will be no favours.
The tournament, known as Wafa-Wafa, will be contested by the Absa Premiership teams that finish in the top eight bracket. Click here for more
BUCS ON THE RISE
Coach Krol confident after cup win
Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol believes his charges are gradually coming together. He said this after the Bucs beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 to win the 23rd edition of the Telkom Charity Cup at Mmabatho Stadium in Mafikeng on Saturday. Click here for more
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