Ernst Middendorp has criticised Hugo Broos for publicly questioning whether Pitso Mosimane should take over Bafana Bafana, arguing that a departing coach should protect the principles he built without undermining his potential successor. The debate over the future of Bafana Bafana has taken another turn after Ernst Middendorp weighed in
Faiz Abrahams did not need long to make his presence felt in a Kaizer Chiefs shirt. The 21-year-old midfielder made his debut for the Soweto giants on Wednesday night, coming off the bench during their encounter with Richards Bay in Durban and quickly finding himself at the centre of Chiefs’
Rulani Mokwena has made an impressive start to life as head coach of Egyptian giants Pyramids FC. The South African tactician has guided Pyramids to their best start to a season in the last five years. After two matches, the former African champions have collected six points. They have scored
Kaizer Chiefs supporters in the North West who were looking forward to watching their team live in their backyard have been left disappointed. Amakhosi were scheduled to play their next home Betway Premiership match against Siwelele FC at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. The match was initially scheduled for Saturday,
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has hit out at SAFA over the delay in finalising Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana coach. McKenzie believes Mosimane should receive the same level of remuneration previously enjoyed by Hugo Broos. “Pitso must be paid what Hugo Broos was getting,” McKenzie said. He questioned why
Richards Bay striker Nqaba Xulu has explained the thinking behind the intense press that led to his opening goal against Kaizer Chiefs. Xulu pounced after Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen struggled to clear the ball under pressure during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Princess Magogo Stadium. The Richards Bay striker revealed the
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz believes his side threw away two points against Richards Bay. Amakhosi twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw. Da Cruz felt Chiefs were the better team but were punished by costly defensive mistakes. “We lost two points today,” Da Cruz said after
A new financial controversy has erupted around Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after Parliament heard that former national team manager Vincent Tseka has yet to fully reconcile expenditure from R700,000 allocated to him during the tournament. South African Football Association chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo disclosed the matter
The Betway Premiership produced another high-scoring night as 12 goals were scored across four matches on Wednesday Mamelodi Sundowns closed the gap on Orlando Pirates after beating AmaZulu 5-2, while Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 2-2 draw by Richards Bay. The 12 goals followed the 11 scored across Tuesday’s
Serena Williams has made a remarkable competitive return to the US Open at the age of 44, stepping back onto Arthur Ashe Stadium four years after her emotional farewell from the tournament. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion partnered Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz in the revamped mixed-doubles competition in New
