Eric Tinkler has left Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko with immediate effect, with the club confirming that the South African coach requested to be released from his contract for personal reasons. In a statement, Kotoko said its board had “agreed to the request of its Head Coach, Mr. Eric Tinkler, to
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tsepo Masilela believes Mfundo Vilakazi must raise his game if he wants to become a key player for Amakhosi. The 20-year-old has been given more opportunities this season after spending the past two years around the Chiefs senior squad. However, Masilela feels Vilakazi still needs to
Pitso Mosimane has revealed the latest on Aubrey Modiba after the Bafana Bafana defender was forced off during their 2-1 win over Guinea. Modiba could not finish Saturday’s AFCON qualifier at Orlando Amstel Arena and was replaced by Samukele Kabini. Mosimane explained that the demands placed on his full-backs eventually
Ernst Middendorp has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate to take over as Durban City coach following the dismissal of Khalil Ben Youssef. The Tunisian was shown the door on Saturday after City managed just one win in their opening seven Betway Premiership matches. Middendorp is already familiar with the
Pitso Mosimane was pleased with Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 victory over Guinea, but the coach had one major concern after Saturday night’s AFCON qualifier. Bafana created several chances but failed to make them count. Mosimane believes that could become a serious problem against stronger opposition. “Guinea did not come here to
Pitso Mosimane’s second spell as Bafana Bafana coach began with a 2-1 victory over Guinea in their 2027 AFCON qualifier at Orlando Amstel Arena. The result gives South Africa an important three points in Group D, where Kenya are already guaranteed a place at the tournament as co-hosts. That leaves
Kaizer Chiefs are unbeaten. They’ve collected 13 points from seven matches. On paper, that should be cause for celebration. Instead, club legend Tsepo Masilela is raising red flags — and the comparison he’s drawn is a brutal one. Ruben Amorim. Manchester United. A manager who refused to bend, and paid
No feeling around. No coach-speak. Pitso Mosimane just said it straight. He wants silverware. And he wants it badly. South Africa’s new Bafana Bafana boss has made his ambition crystal clear as he begins his second stint in charge. And the target is nothing short of Africa Cup of Nations
Benni McCarthy didn’t hold back. He laid it all bare about his situation as the head coach of the Kenyan national team known as Harambe Stars. Speaking ahead of Kenya’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against Eritrea, the Harambee Stars coach dropped a brutal admission. Kenyan football, he says, is in chaos.
The psychological warfare has already started — and it started on the eve of the match. Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skipped Friday’s mandatory press conference ahead of Saturday’s crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier against Bafana Bafana, claiming he was too sick to attend. Convenient timing, then, that he showed up perfectly
