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English, Football, 1 season, 2488 episodes, 6 days, 22 hours, 27 minutes
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Nearly 70 percent of sport’s air time is focused on the beautiful game. Domestic soccer is synonymous with the Laduma brand, which focuses on the Absa Premiership, while Soccerzone and Soccer 411 are the most watched soccer review and preview shows in the country.
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Ajax giving Lebohang Mokoena and Mark Mayambela a chance

Ajax Cape Town are currently giving two experienced campaigners a chance to impress at Ikamva. Lebohang Mokoena and Mark Mayambela are both currently training with the Urban Warriors, and both players were given a run in Ajax’s final friendly yesterday against Cape Town All Stars. Ajax begins their PSL campaign on the 23rd of August when they play NFD champions Baroka away at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in the opening game of the season. Ajax coach Roger De Sa says that with such a young team this season, he thinks the two could add some valuable experience to the team. Mayambela says that it was really great to have a chance to play against All Stars. He says that he really enjoyed playing after a long time of training by himself. Mayambela got the call from De Sa on Monday evening and immediately booked a flight down to Cape Town.The former Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates fan favourite says that he would love the opportunity to play in his hometown, and he believes that his experience could definitely help with such a young Ajax team. Mayambela says it was great to get a chance to play in the Ajax strip. He says before he joined Celtic he had a short trial at Ajax, and says it would be wonderful to get a chance to play top flight football in his home city for the first time. Mayambela, who last played football five months ago for SuperSport United against Kaizer Chiefs, says he is just happy to have the chance to play the game he loves, and that’s why he jumped at the chance when De Sa called him.
8/18/20164 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bra Stoff scorned delight and lived a laborious life which we all learnt from

Premier Soccer League and Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza has hailed the late Rev Makhenkesi Stofile as a man who scorned delight and lived a laborious life in his time serving sport across the world. The former Minister of Sports, Ambasador of South Africa to Germany and Eastern Cape Premier, Stofile, died aged 72 in his province of birth. Khoza, who enjoyed his youth days together with Stofile at the University of Fort Hare and later in the sports ministry and the 2010 Fifa World Cup Local Organizing Committee, says the world has lost an icon. The 68-year-old tells SABC Sport Journalist Thando Gqamane that he will always remember Rev Stofile for the conscious and revolutionary ways he inculcated in everyone around him. Khoza says he also hopes today’s youngsters could also take a leaf of Stofile’s book and understand that they all have a role to play in society.
8/18/20164 minutes, 14 seconds
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A complete leader, sport enthusiast, mentor - Sam’s moving tribute to Stofile

The late former Minister of Sport (2004-2010) Rev. Makhenkesi Stofile was not just a leader to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic (SASCOC) President Gideon Sam but also like an elder brother. Stofile passed away at the age of 71 yesterday after a short illness. A former African National Congress (ANC) Treasury-General and National Executive Committee (NEC) member, Eastern Cape Premier, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Vice-President and most recently a former Ambassador to Germany, Stofile played many roles in the society. He rose to prominence in the sporting circles during the dark days of apartheid when he successfully led the boycott of the New Zealand rugby tour to South Africa in 1984. A touched Sam, who grew up in Alice in the Eastern Cape, in this interview with SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli in Brazil, remembers Stofile as a champion of non-racial sport and leader par-excellence.
8/16/20167 minutes, 33 seconds
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Cape town city sign Ghanaian defender Joseph Adjei & goalkeeper Gershin Kock

Cape Town City have continued to bolster their squad, announcing that Ghanaian international defender Joseph Adjei has signed with the club. The 1.89 meter central defender was playing in Ghana for league leaders Wa All Stars, and has been touted as a future international star. The club also confirmed that former Steenberg United goalkeeper, Gershin Kock has also penned a deal. Kock was a standout player for the Western Cape ABC Motsepe champions in their penalty defeat to Platinum Stars in the Nedbank Cup last season. Adjei says that he is very excited to come and play for City and push his career forward. He added that it has always been his dream to play in the PSL. He says that when he was in Ghana he would always watch the league on TV and hoped to move here one day. He believes that the league is very exciting and he is ready to play in South Africa.
8/16/201644 seconds
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Tuks put faith in young guns - Chikohwa

University of Pretoria (Ama TUKS) forward Ian Chikohwa believes that coach Shaun Bartlett’s experience of the National First Division will be key in their bid to bounce straight back to topflight football next season. Tuks finished bottom of the three-team Premier Soccer League Promotion/Relegation after failing to win a single game and retain their PSL status. Chikohwa, who joined Tuks last season from the Ned Bank Cup Ke Yona Team, says they focused on growing as a team while fighting for automatic promotion.The former Ke Yona Team captain, Chikohwa, says he hopes to become a prominent feature in the Tuks team this season and also a regular in the goal scoring department. Chikohwa says this season Tuks will also focus on their strengths in score more goals and growing as a team. Having been unearthed in the third edition of the Nedbank Cup Ke Yona Team Search last season, Chikowha advised the 2016 Ke Yona crop that the hard work starts thereafter being drafted.
8/16/20161 minute, 57 seconds
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Ertugral is looking forward to welcoming back the U-23 trio

Ertugral is looking forward to welcoming back the Bucs trio of Gift Motupa, Abbubakar Mobara and Thabiso Kutumela, who were on national duty with the national Under-23 team at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. Owen Da Gama’s men crashed out of the Olympics following a one-all draw against Iraq in their final group match last week. Ertugral is confident that they’ll quickly adapt to his tactics and style of play.
8/15/201639 seconds
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Mabokgwane grateful for opportunity to play for Pirates

Orlando Pirates newly signed goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane says he’s grateful for the opportunity to play for the Soweto club. The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, who didn’t form part of the group of Mpumalanga Black Aces players who relocated to Cape Town after the club was bought by John Comitis, signed a three – year deal with the Buccaneers last month. The move has reunited the 28 years – old Limpopo – born shot stopper with Muhsin Ertugral, under whom he played at Aces. He says he’s looking forward to helping Bucs win trophies in the upcoming season. The former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper, who only made nine league starts for Aces last season, will battle for Pirates’ number one jersey with Brighton Mhlongo, Felipe Ovono and Siyabonga Mpontshane. He says he’s aware that he has joined a club with brilliant goalkeepers, and is ready and willing to support whoever gets a chance to play.
8/15/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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I'm the world's greatest- Bolt

Usain Bolt remains the fastest man in the world after he won the Rio Olympics 100m final in 9.81 last night at the Olympic stadium laving behind American Justin Gatlin who finished in 9.89. Bolt, a World and Olympic champions in both the 100m and 200m and a world record holder for both events didn’t have a good start. But as it has become a trademark, he picked in the last 50m and the rest is history. Canadian youngster Andre de Grasse settled for the bronze medal, taking it in 9.91secs. This is the third Olympic 100m gold medal in a row for Bolt and credits hard work. Bolt remains on target to leave Rio with a third successive Olympic treble, and a ninth gold, having won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay titles in 2008 and 2012. The 29year-old says he’s proved that he’s the world’s greatest
8/15/201641 seconds
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Ke yona 2016 team players are good enough for some PSL teams - Mashaba

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba lauded the graduates from the 2016 Nedbank Cup Ke Yona team search as 18 players were announced at the Nedbak headquarters in Sandton, north of Johannesburg last night. The Ke Yona team is schedule to take on reigning Nedbank Cup champions Supersport United at the Sinaba Stadium, in Daveyton on September 4. Mashaba says the fourth edition of the Ke Yona team search was fruitful. With the tournament only in its fourth year and already having produced stars such as SA U23 star and former Black Aces left wing-back Aubrey Modiba, Mashaba says the ball is on the 18 players to grab the opportunities they are afforded and make the count. Mashaba also called on the Ke Yona 2016 team to draw inspiration from the likes of Modiba and former Ke Yona 2015 team captain Ian Chigovha who is now in the books of University of Pretoria.
8/12/20162 minutes, 50 seconds
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My heart is firmly set on redeeming myself – Le Clos

Following the heartache of the 4th place in the 200m butterfly, Chad Le Clos has firmly stated that he is by no means done with the 200m butterfly event despite what analysts are saying. Le Clos explains he will be back in the pool next week with his heart firmly set on redeeming himself at the World Short course champs this year. Chad Le Clos who has suffered a massive blow with the new of his parents both suffering from cancer this year. The 24 year old explains that despite the 200m butterfly being a devastating loss, it doesn’t even feature in his top ten. Le Clos feels that despite the outcome of tomorrow’s performance he just wants his parents to be ok.
8/12/201629 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with Lloyd standing in for SnonzaJay - 11/August/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles and Rio Olympics update with Loyiso Stsheke standing in for SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
8/12/201654 minutes, 30 seconds
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Working as a collective is a must-Motupa

Motupa seems to be that future Bafana Bafana who always has a goal in him at all crucial times, he’s proved that in the CAF U23 tournament in Senegal last year and did so again in the COSAFA tournament recently. But he feels going forward, working as a collective is a must if the country is too achieve in big tournaments, maybe directing that to the individualism in South African football players.
8/11/201653 seconds
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A lot had been said about Khune’s selection

Coming to this tournament, a lot had been said about Khune’s selection to this team as some of his peers in the PSL felt that a chance should’ve been given to the younger Jody February to enjoy the moment at the Olympics. But the Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs number one’s performance in the three matches dispelled any notions about favours being done for him. He looks back at this SA’s men’s football team return to the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.
8/11/20161 minute, 53 seconds
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Limping Nigeria march on

Nigeria played their last game having already qualified for the quarterfinals and topped Group B, lost 2-0 to Colombia at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo. Both teams are through to the last eight and Nigeria moves to Salvador where they will play Denmark this weekend. The Dream Team VI head coach Samson Siasia had made a lot of changes to his starting line-up but he’s still concerned about his defense.
8/11/201659 seconds
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SA U-23 crash out of Rio Olympics

The South African men's football team hopes of reaching the Rio Olympics quarterfinals evaporated into thin air last night when they could only draw against Iraq in the last Group A game played at the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo. A 1-all draw between the two teams meant that they both crash out of the tournament with SA finishing bottom of the group with two points. Hosts Brazil had done SA a huge favour by hammering Denmark 4-0 in Salvador, meaning that SA needed only to win and proceed. Team SA had taken an early lead in the fourth minute through Gift Motupa but it was cancelled 12 minutes later by Iraqi captain Saad Luaibi. Head coach Owen Da Gama feels that his side impressed even though stats prove him otherwise.Despite scoring first, the SA U23 never looked settled in the game and were all over the place especially at the back. Saved numerous times by the woodwork and experienced goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, they rode their luck. Da Gama says they missed the services of Bafana centre-back Eric Mathoho, who was sidelined by a knee injury, which could keep him out of action for some time.The SA U23’s exit comes just a day after another SA football team, Banyana Banyana also crashed out of the women’s section, also finishing bottom of the group without having scored a single goal in these Olympics.
8/11/201657 seconds
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My country will always come first- John Obi Mikel

At a time when some top football players from around the world turned down the opportunity to play in the Olympics or their clubs forced them to do so, Nigerian national team football captain John Obi-Mikel is relishing this opportunity. Mikel a key member of top English Premiership club Chelsea for a solid decade now, has played at all the categories of the national teams from U17 and says the green and white colours mean everything to him. Through his leadership, the 29year-old has managed to ensure that this team qualifies for the last eight as Group B winners ahead of a meeting with Colombia tonight. Mikel (75 international caps) tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that they would like to win these Olympic games for the late Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi and former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director and former Orlando Pirates coach Shuaibu Amodu.
8/10/20163 minutes, 45 seconds
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Hunger to achieve has been driving this team- Siasia

Nigerian football’s administrative problems are well documented and a year doesn’t finish without any bungling having happened somewhere in their structures but the talent always prevails. And the Rio Olympics have been no exception, with already two wins from the Nigerian Dream Team VI who have already booked a quarterfinal spot following two wins against Japan and Sweden respectively. They haven’t just qualified for the last eight but also top Group B ahead of their last game against Colombia at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo tonight at 7pm (12am SA time). Super Eagles legend is no stranger to this tournament, he got a silver medal with one of the Dream Teams in Beijing 2008, losing to Lionel Messi and company, as Argentina took gold. In an interview with SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli, Siasia looks at how they turned around administrative problems into good performances.
8/10/20163 minutes, 8 seconds
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We have to concentrate on scoring goals- Da Gama

The embarrassment of two South African football teams exiting the Rio Olympics without having scored a single goal remains a possibility if the national U23 team finish Group A’s games against Iraq at Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo on Thursday (3am SA time)] without having found the back of the net. But the SA men’s football team coach Owen Da Gama is adamant that his side can spring a surprise and the only way to do that is to attack from the word go. Following the forced withdrawal of Eric Mathoho and Lebo Mothiba due to injury and sickness respectively, the technical team has raised it’s hand by roping in two attackers who were on stand-by, Thabiso Kutumela and Andile Fikizolo. In this interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Da Gama shares the importance of qualifying for the Olympics quarterfinals.
8/10/20164 minutes, 36 seconds
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Koutrolis speaks on a number of issues

Chippa United chief executive officer, Peter Koutrolis, has explained why the Chilli Boyz sold their midfielder Xola Mlambo to Bidvest Wits. Mlambo had only been with the Chilli Boyz for less than a year after he joined the Port Elizabeth-based side in January this year following his dumping by National First Division (NFD) side Cape Town All Stars. With Mlambo having been one of the star players at the Chilli Boyz in the short time he spent at the club, Koutrolis reckons they have found replacements, who will take over the role played by the Dobsonville-born player. Meanwhile, Koutrolis is happy with how the Chilli Boyz have done so far during this preseason. Koutrolis believes the friendly matches that the Chilli Boyz have played are going to help them when the season starts.Koutrolis has made it clear that all the players they have signed were recommended by Chilli Boyz coach Dan Malesela.
8/10/20163 minutes, 8 seconds
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SA to replace injured players with those on stand-by Da Gama

An all out attack obviously with a cautious approach, seems to be the only solution that the South African U23 national tea head coach Owen Da Gama and his team have as they continue to plan for their last do or die Rio Olympics Group A game against Iraq tomorrow. Speaking during a pre-match press conference at the Arena Corinthians, a venue for this game tomorrow 10pm (3am SA time), Da Gama is equally aware that his team needs to win by at least two clear goals to stand a chance of going through, irrespective of what happens in the Brazil and Denmark game. Da Gama is also facing a big possibility of bringing in one of the stand-by players if Eric Mathoho and Abbubaker Mobara don’t recover on time from injuries today. Unfortunately there are no defenders there as Thapelo Morena, Thabiso Kutumela and Andile Fikizolo are all attackers with Nkosingiphile Gumede being a goalkeeper. But Da Gama has got enough defenders in the team to move around and accommodate more attackers.
8/10/20162 minutes, 42 seconds
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Majoro ready to score goals as he's announced by Cape Town City

Cape Town City announced the signing of striker Lehlohonolo Majoro from Orlando Pirates on Tuesday. The 29 year old striker, who struggled for game time at the Buccaneers says that he is excited to join a club with new ambitions like City and he’s looking forward to get back to playing. He says that he feels he will fit in well at the team coached by former boss Eric Tinkler, and is looking forward to doing well for the team. The former Amazulu and Kaizer Chiefs strikers says that he’s ready to work hard and get back to the scoring form he was known for, fortunately for Majoro he is joining a team with a lot of former team-mates, and he says that he is happy to have Aubrey Ngoma and Tshepo Gumede at the club. However he says that he also is friendly with a few other guys as a lot of footballers socialise away from the game.
8/10/20161 minute, 27 seconds
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Tinkler loving the challenge of creating Cape Town City’s history

Cape Town City are two weeks away from making their Absa Premiership (PSL) debut, when they host Polokwane City on Tuesday the 23rd of August. John Comitis’ new PSL team will have a busy first week as on Friday the 26th of August they will host Kaizer Chiefs in an MTN8 quarter-final, and coach Eric Tinkler says it’s important to build momentum as the begin the challenge ahead of them. The former Orlando Pirates coach says any team can beat any other side in the PSL, and he is hoping for a good run in the MTN8 as they would be a great platform to build off.Tinkler says they want to play to an entertaining brand of football, as that’s what the fans want to see, and it’s the type of football he enjoys. He says if they can mix that entertainment with good results, he is confident that supporters will come to the games.Tinkler says that so far things have been falling into place very well. He says that being able to assemble the majority of the squad as early they have, means that they should be well prepared for the start.
8/9/20165 minutes, 32 seconds
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Malherbe family proud to have produced a Banyana player

Banyana Banyana’s unacceptable loss last night against China, means that their hopes of reaching the Rio Olympics quarterfinals are up in the smoke especially with still a strong Brazilian side to come up against. But there’s one positive in these Olympic games and it has come in the form of Stephanie Malherbe, a quality midfielder who is still going to benefit the South African senior national women’s national football team. The Olympic matches were the 20year-old’s first official games for Banyana since she got her passport at the beginning of this year. Malherbe was born and raised in Temecula, California, but is also a citizen of South Africa, where both of her parents were born. The parents left SA 26 years ago and settled in the US in search of work and business. Her father Willem looks back at how his daughter has wanted to represent her SA. Malherbe’s sister Zahn was also around to watch the first game, a 1-0 loss to Sweden. She has also played football as well and says it runs in the family. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, tracked down Malherbe’s family members at the Rio Olympic stadium this week to find out more.
8/8/20165 minutes, 57 seconds
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Walters thinks Cape Town City might just surprise people

While technically Shuaib Walters will be playing for his third club in three seasons, the Cape Town City goalkeeper says he sees this more of a continuation of his Mpumalanga Black Aces career. John Comitis bought the Black Aces franchise at the end of last season, and having moved the club to the Cape, he has renamed it and relaunched it as a new team. Walters joined Aces last year after leaving Maritzburg United, and says that with the core of Aces players in the squad he is treating it more like a continuation of that team, just under new management. He says that even if they’d stayed as Aces they’d probably have lost a lot of players, and would’ve had to sign additional players, just like they’ve done at City. Walters left Cape Town a decade ago when he moved from Vasco Da Gama to Bloemfontein Celtic. He now returns to his hometown and he says he’s returning a very different player and person to when he left.Walters, one of the 3 nominees for PSL goalkeeper of the season in 2015/2016, is aiming to have an even better season this time around. He says that’s he’s first though targeting on conceding even fewer goals this time around, and if he does that he thinks that he could be up for a nomination again.
8/8/20164 minutes, 34 seconds
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Notoane disappointed with final result but pleased with overall performance

South Africa Under-19 coach David Notoane lamented their poor finishing as the key difference between winning and losing after they were beaten by English giants Arsenal in the final of the Durban Under-19 International Football Tournament on Saturday the 6th of August. The national junior team were beaten 3-1 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, ending an extremely encouraging 10 days of competition. Notoane, who is in charge of the team due to regular coach Thabo Senong being involved with the Under-23s at the Olympic Games in Brazil, felt the final outcome could have been different had they taken their chances.Arsenal had the advantage early on in the final thank to a sixth-minute own goal from Sipho Mbule, put the ball into their own net. Stephy Mavididi added a brace, before Mbule scored what proved to be a mere consolation for the South Africans, who were the first local team to qualify for the final in its three year history. Notoane, though, felt they would have been in the game had they been more clinical. Despite their failure to win, there was some consolation for the home side with striker Khanyiso Mayo named Player of the Tournament. The 17-year-old also won the Golden Boot award having scored six goals, one more than Arsenal’s Mavididi. Notoane praised the young SuperSport United frontman, but agreed that he had plenty to learn after missing several chances in the deciding game.
8/8/20162 minutes, 27 seconds
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Mendu still pained by Swallows absence in top-flight football

Former Moroka Swallows midfielder Jabulani Mendu is finding it hard to come to terms with the fact that his former club, will not be plying their trade in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) this coming season. This follows failed attempts by a consortium of unknown investors led by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, to fast – track the return of the club to top-flight football by purchasing the premiership status of Free State Stars last month. The deal fell through after the consortium failed to meet the deadline set by the league for the deal to be concluded. The 68 years – old club succumbed to a downward spiral which saw them being relegated from the PSL in the 2014/15 season, and eventually suffering the same fate in the National First Division (NFD) last season. Mendu says painful as it may be what happened to Swallows is an important lesson.
8/5/20161 minute, 13 seconds
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Pace will be key-Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says modern day football requires players who poses a lot of energy and speed. Komphela says although the youngsters are inexperienced at times, they’re at least the players who are able to give the coach the pace and oomph throughout the game and the trend is even seen on international stages. Chiefs off-loaded aging players including as Morgan Gould (33 years) and Siboniso Gaxa (32 years) among others and acquired younger players mostly under the age of 27-years. Komphela says he is willing to take the risk of playing young players and possibly make history with them. Chiefs, who have been struggling without a consistent goal scorer for the two previous seasons, might have found one in the prolific striker Lewis Macha. The Zambian international scored a beautiful header Orlando Pirates in the Carling Black Label Cup. George Lebese was Chiefs’ top goal scorer with eight goals in all competitions last campaign while Mandla Masango was Glamour Boys’ sharp shooter with seven goals during the 2014/15 season. The much travelled coach says he will field youngsters based on performance and merit.
8/5/20164 minutes, 2 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 04/August/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles and Rio Olympics update with Loyiso Stsheke standing in for SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
8/5/201654 minutes, 3 seconds
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A 10-man SA U23 hold Brazil to a goalless draw

A 10-man South African men’s football team held hosts and tournament favoutites Brazil to a goalless draw in the opening Rio Olympics game at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia last night. Owen Da Gama’s team put up a great fight and could’ve stolen an early lead, only for Lebo Mothiba’s shot to be blocked in the first half. A solid defensive line led by the experienced Bafana Bafana number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was resolute throughout the game and even when Mothobi Mvala was sent-off on the half-hour mark, they stood firm. In an earlier game in Group A, Iraq also held Denmark to a goalless draw and the next few matches’ results are going to be very interesting. Dolly says getting a point off Brazil is a great result and playing, as a unit was key. The next game for SA is against Denmark at the same venue on Sunday at 19:00 (12 midnight SA Time) and Dolly picks out key areas that they need to work on.
8/5/20161 minute, 6 seconds
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The boys need to do is to focus on their strengths and not the opposition

Headlining this talented young Selecao squad is FC Barcelona superstar Neymar but Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune who was also in the running to wear the armband says all the boys need to do is to focus on their strengths and not the opposition. Brazil have never won the men’s football Olympic gold medal and this tournament on home soil they would be hoping that it can erase the memories of the 8-1 loss to Germany in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal two years ago. Interestingly South Africa beat Brazil 3-1 in the opening game the last time this age group qualified for the Olympics in Sydney 2000. The other two teams in the group are Iraq and Denmark and Khune says a point against Brazil won’t be a bad result especially with a target of seven points.
8/4/20161 minute, 31 seconds
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Banyana Banyana loses to their own mistake

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana started their Rio Olympics campaign with a one-nil (1-0) loss to Sweden at the Olympic stadium last night. Coach Vera Pauw credits the loss to the missed opportunities and fear of failure. Banyana created numerous half chances that resulted in them losing the ball in the final third.Pauw says that though their defence has improved, the attackers still need to work on their confidence.
8/4/201631 seconds
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Dolly to captain SA U23's at the Olympics

About nine months ago, Keagan Dolly led the South African U23 national football team to Olympic qualification during the African qualifiers in Senegal as they finished third in the tournament beating the hosts on penalties. Tomorrow when Owen Da Gama’s team open their Rio Olympics campaign against the hosts Brazil, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder will reunite with the armband. Dolly last played for this Olympic team when they lost to Brazil 3-1 in a friendly match in March this year and speaking to reporters in Brasilia after training last night, he’s confident that they can topple the hosts.
8/4/201643 seconds
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Celtic Set the record straight on Morena - Ramabodu

Bloemfontein Celtic has had a busy pre-season ahead of the 2016/2017 ABSA premiership season. With eight signings already completed Celtic yesterday added Burkina Faso international Robert Sankara to their roster. The former Free State Stars centre-back has penned a two-year contract with Phunya Sele Sele. Sankara made 18 starts and scored one goal in the Absa Premiership for Stars last season, having joined Ea Lla Koto in 2012. Ramabodu says that they are still in the market for strikers and with their set target of a top three finish in the league they are confident in their current squad. He shared that the club wishes to set the record straight on the uncertainty pertaining to midfielder Thapelo Morena. Morena who is currently in RIO for the 2016 Olympics is wanted by Mamelodi Sundown’s but Ramabodu says that the player would not be leaving Celtic as they had negotiated a new salary deal with the player.
8/3/20161 minute, 21 seconds
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Hungry dolly forces ODG's hand to play

When the South African national U23 team beat the Brasilia Police Department 4-1 in a training match ahead of their opening Rio Olympics game against the hosts Brazil on Thursday, many would’ve been surprised that Keagan Dolly got to play and even scored. But so hungry was the Mamelodi Sundowns attacker for action that he begged head coach Owen “Rubber Doll’ Da Gama moments after arriving from SA to get some game time and he couldn’t turn him down. Dolly had flown in from SA to Sao Paulo, connected to Brasilia just a day after helping the Brazilians to reach the CAF Champions League semi-finals. He’s missed the COSAFA Cup triumph and also the visit to Japan as well as the most recent camp in Johannesburg. Dolly is coming to these 28th Olympic games, already with a good profile with Sundowns in the Champions League and recently scored a brace for Bafana Bafana in a 4-1 demolition of Gambia during a 2017 African Nations Cup dead rubber qualifier. Playing in the Olympics is likely to attract more international scouts for Dolly who is already being tracked by some European clubs.
8/3/20161 minute, 27 seconds
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De Sa wants one or two more signings

Ajax Cape Town head coach Roger De Sa says that things at the Urban Warriors are going as planned so far as they push on with their pre-season training. Ajax played touring Bidvest Wits on Saturday in a training game that ended 1-1, their first game against PSL opponents, after two previous friendlies against NFD opposition. De Sa says the friendly against Gavin Hunt’s team was a good test and he got to see a few problem areas that they need to solve.With a lot of players absent due to injury and junior national team call-ups, De Sa played quite a few of their young and once again young defender Shane Saralina, the player of the tournament at this year’s Bayhill competition, was impressive in defence. He says that considering the absent players, Ajax are on track ahead of the new season.De Sa says that while it’s difficult with the players missing to make too many pre-judgements, he believes the club are still short of wingers, and he’ll be sitting down with CEO Ari Efstathiou to discuss possibly signing another player or two.
8/2/20162 minutes, 25 seconds
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Roscoe Pietersen joins Ajax Cape Town

Ajax Cape Town have signed up former Chippa United and SuperSport United defender Roscoe Pietersen. The 27-year old, who spent last season on loan at Vasco Da Gama, also had a short loan spell at Amazulu the year before, after not quite finding his feet at SuperSport where he made just 19 league appearances in his four seasons in Pretoria. The Cape Town born player says it’s a great honour to sign for Ajax, and he’s happy to be home and will aim to make everyone proud. Pietersen, who has spent the past two weeks training with the club, says everyone has made him feel very welcome. He says the set up at Ikamva is one of the best in the country, and he’s looking forward to the season.
8/2/201634 seconds
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Andrea Filleccia admits he went through a period of depression

New Maritzburg United striker Andrea Filleccia admits he went through a period of depression during the past six months as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury. The 24-year-old was a candidate for the Golden Boot at the time after netting six goals. He then returned to his homeland during the recovery process, saying he feared for his career. Filleccia was ruled out for four months at the time, but is likely to be out for double that time by the time he makes his scheduled return in September. After those initial fears, though, the former Ea Lla Koto frontman has managed to settle his nerves and he says that his recovery is now looking far better. The Belgium frontman whose previous clubs include Dutch giants Feyenoord as well as Excelsior and La Louvière Centre in his homeland, says he had options to stay in Europe, but decided to reunite with former coach Middendorp, who flourished so well under in Bethlehem. He also says the lure of playing in KwaZulu-Natal compared to a return to the Free State was a far better one. With so much of faith shown in him, Filleccia is now hoping to repay the club. Maritzburg narrowly escaped relegation on the final day of last season, but their new attacker has no doubt there will be no such repeat in 2016/17.
8/2/20164 minutes, 28 seconds
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Jody February: we will benefit from Khune’s experience

The national U23 and Ajax Cape Town international goalkeeper Jody February feels that the selection of Bafana Bafana captain and Kaizer Chiefs number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune as an overage player for the Rio Olympics is going to benefit him immensely. February, only played four matches in all competitions for Ajax Cape Town last season and feels that a chance to play in the Olympics would go a long way in showcasing his talent.
8/1/20161 minute, 28 seconds
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Thanks to Carling Cup fans once again had a say in the Soweto derby

On Saturday the 30th of July 2016 the Carling Black Label (CBL) Cup once again delivered on its promise to give Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs fans, a unique opportunity to select the starting line-ups of one of the biggest matches in the local footballing calendar, the Soweto derby. The sold-out match between the two Soweto giants was played at the 94 000 capacity FNB Stadium, and in the end it was Chiefs who walked away with bragging rights following their 2 – 0 victory over their archrivals. Carling Black Label general manager Vijay Govindsamy says they are delighted to have delivered another successful CBL Cup. The sixth edition of the competition was launched in May at Park Station in Johannesburg, and as always fans were given the opportunity to influence the composition of their teams by voting for their favorite players using a dedicated SMS number. The fans took advantage of the opportunity, and it was players of their own choice who featured in the first Soweto derby of the season on Saturday. Govindsamy says there’s a lot of behind the scenes work that had to be done to make this competition a success. Meanwhile, the CBL may have enjoyed huge success since its inception in 2011, but there are no plans yet to expand the competition to include other Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams. The former Stanlib head of marketing explains why this is the case.
8/1/20162 minutes, 38 seconds
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Notoane hopes to use AFCON u20 qualification to benefit in Durban u19 internati

The third edition of the Durban Under-19 International Football Tournament gets under way today with three South African teams in the eight-team line-up for the first time. The country has its own representative team, the nucleus of which comes from the Under-20 national team, better known as Amajita, who qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last week. The competition also includes a local KwaZulu-Natal Academy team, while the Absa Premiership is represented for the first time via locally based Lamontville Golden Arrows. The South Africa team are coach by David Notoane and he is hoping they can build on last week’s success in Durban. The South Africa team is in Group B for the competition, alongside Brazilian team Fluminense, DR Congo giants TP Mazembe and Scottish outfit Glasgow Rangers, who Notoane’s men face first on Friday. Group A meanwhile gets underway today with Lamontville Golden Arrows playing Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon and the KZN Academy playing English club Arsenal. Notoane believes, that unlike in previous years, when the team representing South Africa in the tournament has struggled, they have prepared well this time around. The South African Under-20s are usually coached by Thabo Senong, but he is currently in Brazil with the Under-23 side helping coach Owen da Gama prepare for the Olympic Games. That has given Notoane, who is head of Mamelodi Sundown’s Reserve team, a chance. As part of its Vision 2022 mission, the SA Football Association wants to ensure all national teams are constantly among the top 3 in Africa and top 20 in the world by the year 2022 and Notoane believes they are on track after last week’s qualification.
7/29/20161 minute, 48 seconds
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Lessons for PSL in the failed stars status transaction - Khoza

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) Executive Meeting has learn valuable lessons in the failed sale of Free State Stars status by a business consortium led by Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi and would tighten their rules going forward. That was the response from the PSL chairman Irvin Khoza when confirming today that there would be no immediate return of Moroka Swallows into the top flight as the deal between the consortium and Stars was off. The change of name and relocation issue came up recently when Mpumalanga Black Aces was renamed Cape Town City and relocated to Cape Town from Gauteng/Mpumalanga. Khoza has more on this is applied. Another challenge with this Swallows failed return to the top flight is that the members of the consortium who wanted to buy Stars status were not known except Lesufi, a point that Khoza also emphasizes. After Swallows was relegated from the PSL in 2015 and again from the National First Division (NFD) in May, there had been a lot of hope that this consortium would help to return the club to the elite football. Sadly it wasn’t to be and it’s something that was also felt by the Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau.
7/29/20167 minutes, 17 seconds
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Pirates awaiting hearing verdict on doping matter

An unnamed Orlando Pirates soccer player has been tested positive for use of cocaine by the South African Institute of Drug-free Sport (SAIDS) following an appearance in an official Premier Soccer League match last season. The player will appeal SAIDS’ results. Buccaneers administrative officer Floyd Mbele remained mum on revealing the players name saying the matter is sub judice. Mbele says that the team is awaiting a verdict from the hearing. Mbele has lambasted media reports linking a top Pirates player to the drug
7/29/20162 minutes, 50 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 28/July/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
7/29/201654 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ertugral reveals pre-season plans

Meanwhile, Pirates are preparing for their highly anticipated pre-season Carling Black Label Cup encounter against Kaizer Chiefs at the sold out Soccer City stadium this coming Saturday (kick-off is at 15h00). Bucs are the defending champions after defeating Chiefs on penalties last season. Newly appointed Pirates head coach Muhsin Ertugral reveals pre-season plans. Ertugral is widely known for his affection for giving young players a chance to play at the highest level. The former Kaizer Chiefs mentor has previously produced players such as Jabu Mahlangu, Mandla Masango and George Lebese to mention but a few. Ertugral says that he plans to continue giving more youngsters a chance.
7/29/20162 minutes, 33 seconds
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Chiefs vs Gaxa, Malongoane and Abraw disputes- Bobby Motaung

The protracted Kaizer Chiefs and Siboniso Gaxa’s contract situation remains unresolved and Amakhosi Football Manager Bobby Motaung continues to insist that the defender’s contract with the club has expired. Gaxa and his management team have since taken the matter to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) as they remain adamant that he was offered a two year extension last year.The next DRC date for Gaxa and Chiefs is the 18th of July and Motaung says they have nothing to hide.In October last year, the Chiefs official twitter account updated that “Player Updates: Pa Gaxa has signed a 2 year contract extension with the Club that will run from 01 July 2016 – 30 June 2018.” But Motaung was adamant that he’s got no knowledge of this information, making an example about Bernard Parker’s contract that was also communicated on the same day but only signed in May this year by the player. Chiefs is involved in another contractual standoff with Chippa United over right-winger Joseph Malongoane. The Port Elizabeth based club is claiming that he’s still contracted to them but the player is alleged to be disputing that. Now Chippa are said to have reported both the player and Chiefs to the DRC about this matter but Motaung is again not bothered as they are also reported to have already signed a pre-contract with the former Orlando Pirates player. Few weeks ago, when unveiling new players, Chiefs reported that Togolese striker Camaldine Abraw would be out for nine months after reportedly getting injured whilst on international duty early last month. It’s believed that Abraw’s camp is disputing that and is challenging Chiefs to release the player if they don’t want him anymore. There could possible be a meeting between the two camps on Friday to resolve this but Motaung maintains that Abraw is injured.
7/28/20164 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bailey looking forward to playing for Chippa United

Chippa United midfielder Sherwin Bailey, who was promoted from the club’s reserve team, reckons signing a professional contract with the Chilli Boyz is a fulfilment of his dream. Bailey was one of the more than 10 players unveiled by the Chilli Boyz almost two weeks ago. The 23-year-old Port Elizabeth-born Bailey says his promotion came after Chilli Boyz reserve team mentor Glen Minnie recommended him to first team coach Dan Malesela following some good performances. Now that he has been promoted to the first team, Bailey hopes to get game time in order for him to gain experience. And he promises to show football followers what he can do once he gets a chance to play.
7/26/20161 minute, 31 seconds
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Playing on the continent & winning trophies was the biggest attraction to Sundow

Playing at highest level on the continent, dominating and winning trophies was very in key in Sibusiso Vilakazi’s decision to join Mamelodi Sundowns from Bidvest Wits this weekend. Vilakazi was unveiled at Sundowns headquarters in Chloorkop today, following his arrival that saw two players Cuthbert Malajila and Mogokolodi Ngele loaned to Bidvest Wits plus a transfer fee believed to be close to R5million. Speaking after his first training session with his new teammates this morning, the Bafana Bafana international says Sundowns good run in the African Champions League made things very easy for his decision. The 26 year old has been chased by the big three for the past three seasons especially after the coaches voted him as the PSL Footballer of the Season in 2013/2014. There is no doubt that this move also takes him to the top bracket in terms of the biggest earners in the league and he says this is a very good move for his family too. After Vilakazi won the Footballer of the season two years ago, Wits made it known that they were only interested in selling him to overseas teams. The 26year-old even went to Denmark for trials with Brondby but he says it wasn’t worth it.
7/26/20165 minutes, 2 seconds
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Villa says it's a relief to be at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns’ new signing Sibusiso Vilakazi is elated to have finally joined the club, stating he is happy to be at his desired team following his well-known want-out at Bidvest Wits. Vilakazi, popularly known as ‘Vila’, penned a three-year deal with the Chloorkop based side after spending his third spell with The Students. With unwanted injuries and transfer issues behind him, the 26-year-old midfielder finally finds himself a place among the league champions as he dons the coveted yellow and green jersey. Vilakazi says it is a relief to be with the team as he has been warmly welcomed by the technical team and his fellow colleagues and he says cannot wait to be fully part of the team so he can add something worthwhile to the club and improve himself as a player.
7/26/20163 minutes, 6 seconds
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I want to play in the CAF Champions League (Sundowns)- Morena

Fresh from concluding, arguably the biggest deal in this transfer window, the signature of Sibusiso “Vila” Vilakazi from Bidvest Wits, Mamelodi Sundowns now have two top targets. And one of them is Bloemfontein Celtic’s Thapelo Morena, who is making it clear that he wants to player in the African Champions League. Morena spoke to SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli before leaving with the SA U23 national team to the Rio Olympics this past weekend and he’s clear that the Sundowns move is appealing to him. He also disputes reports that he’s extended his stay at Celtic…
7/25/20161 minute, 53 seconds
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Sundowns to beat Chiefs again to Ngcongca’s signature

Fresh from beating Kaizer Chiefs to the signature of Bidvest Wits and Bafana Bafana star player Sibusiso Vilakazi, Mamelodi Sundowns have now focused now turned their focus on overtaking Amakhosi on another top target. SABC Sport understands that Sundowns and Chiefs are currently tussling over the services of Belgian based Bafana Bafana utility defender Anele Ngcongca. SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli is following this story of the 29year-old defender very closely and he’s compiled this report.
7/25/20161 minute, 30 seconds
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Mosimane confirms Vila move, Ngele & Malajila loaned to wits

The most sought after football signature in the local game has finally been secured and Sibusiso “Vila” Vilakazi would be unveiled as a Mamelodi Sundowns player tomorrow at the club’s headquarters in Chloorkop. Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane revealed to SABC Sport yesterday that this is a deal they’ve been working on for a very long time and was pleased that Bidvest Wits finally came to the party. The Brazilians are believed to have paid about R5million plus two players Cuthbert Malajila and Mogokolodi Ngele moving the opposite direction on loan. It was believed that Malajila and Ngele were moving permanently to Wits but Mosimane insists that it’s loan deals plus money in exchange for the Bafana Bafana star player who is joining Sundowns on a three-year deal plus a two-year option.
7/25/20163 minutes, 19 seconds
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We have our own chapter to write in the Pirates history books - Norodien

South African U23 winger and Orlando Pirates new signing Riyaad Norodien believes that the longer he stays in Johannesburg, the quicker he will adapt to the new surroundings and grow his football career further. The Ajax Cape Town development product has signed a three-year contract with the Buccaneers in a move that will see him reunite with former coach at Ajax, Muhsin Ertugral. Norodien said he was already finding his feet around town.
7/24/20162 minutes, 32 seconds
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Arrows aims to be a surprise package again in 2016-17 says Masondo

Lamontville Golden Arrows would like to be a surprise package once again in the 2016/17 season, just like they were during the past campaign. This is according to Abafana Bes’thende chief executive officer Gordon Masondo as the club continues its preparation for the year ahead. Arrows won the Uthukela Mayoral Cup in Ladysmith last weekend and will this week be aiming to continue their preparations for the season with another good showing in the Uthungulu Mayoral Cup to be played in Richards Bay. Masondo says preparations are on track for the start of the new term. The Durban club were in the top half of the Absa Premiership table for most of the season thanks to some impressive results. They were one of just three teams to beat champions Mamelodi Sundowns, but a difficult mid-season patch meant they had to settle for ninth place. With the win in northern KwaZulu-Natal under their belt last week, Arrows can build more confidence this weekend in a competition that also includes fellow Absa Premiership club Bloemfontein Celtic as well as NFD pair AmaZulu and Thanda Royal Zulu. Masondo says the objective was to be prepared for next month’s start to the season, irrespective who they were playing in this
7/22/20161 minute, 58 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 21/July/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
7/22/201652 minutes, 1 second
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Mbalula on Semenya, Simbine & Olympics

There was a time in the past three to four years where former 800m-world champion Caster Semenya was struggling to run good times and many wrote her off. And this is the period that had the Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula worried but he remained by her side and is very happy that she’s regained the form that saw her winning the world title in Berlin in 2009. With just less than two weeks to the Rio Olympics, Semenya broke her own national 800m record last week when she won the Diamond League meeting in Monaco in 1:55.33 beating the previous record of 1:55.45. Mbalula reveals his heart to heart talk with Semenya. It’s exciting times for South African athletes just two days before the full team leaves for Rio de Janeiro on Saturday as they will finalize their preparations for the Olympics there. The 100m national record holder Akani Simbine brought more smiles to South Africans when he bettered his won record, winning the Gyulai Istvan Memorial 100m race in Budapest in Hungary, in 9.89seconds beating his previous record of 9.96 seconds set in Pretoria earlier this year. Simbine also beat former world champion and record holder, Jamaican star Asafa Powell in the process. Tis proves Mbalula’s point that this country has got stars.Known as Razzmatazz in sporting circles, Mbalula also knows very well that Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Swimming South Africa (Swim SA) don’t have serious financial injection in the country. But the two federations contribute more medals more than any other code in an Olympic year. He says he will never be apologetic about rewarding the athletes.
7/22/20164 minutes, 6 seconds
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In almost every season in PSL there’s always a club that’s willing to sell-Khoza

Recently Mpumalanga Black Aces sold their status to PSL Executive member and former Ajax Cape Town chairman John Comitis who relocated the club to Cape Town and renamed Cape Town City. Aces had attempted to sell the club last season to then relegated Amazulu FC but the deal was not approved at the end by the league. SABC Sport understands that the Morfou family felt that they were spending too much money from their businesses on the football team. Stars also lost their sponsor Bonitas at the beginning this year and had been running the club from the family’s coffers. Khoza says running a PSL football team can be a very costly exercise.Almost every season in the PSL there’s always a club that’s willing to sell because some clubs can’t keep up with the escalating costs when there’s no financial injection. AmaTuks and Swallows were some of those teams and it’s now history now what has happened to them. But Khoza also provided reasons on what could've led to Stars selling their status. This past weekend, Lesufi addressed Swallows fans at the Ipeleng Community Hall in Soweto where he confirmed to them the possibility of their team returning to the PSL after they were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League few months ago. Whilst the members of this Swallows FC consortium are reportedly unknown, it’s also believed that the Italian club where the new team are expected to use as their training base in Bedford view has got a lot to do with this deal.Article 30.2 of the PSL Constitution under the acquisition and ownership, is very clear that should the sale, shares or interest be to a foreign person or entity, prior approval from SAFA should be obtained. And Khoza hinted that this could be the case with this mysterious consortium.
7/21/20164 minutes, 30 seconds
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Free State Stars buyers set strict deadline to conclude the deal- Khoza

The potential buyers of the Free State Stars, Premier Soccer League (PSL) status only have 48 hours to conclude this deal and meet the league’s conditions or else there would be no transaction and no return of Moroka Swallows to elite football.This was the comment of the PSL chairman Irvin Khoza as he addressed a press conference yesterday the 20th of July 2016 on why this deal has taken too long. Khoza made it clear that Stars remains their member and sent a clear message to those making statements in the media, thought to be Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi, who is alleged to be talking on behalf of the purchasing consortium. Khoza also revealed that in principle the PSL Executive Committee had pre-approved this deal but under strict conditions. There’s a lot at stake if this deal doesn’t go through at the end and Khoza says this is not only unfair to Stars but also brand Lesufi is at stake as well. Stars have already sold some players to Orlando Pirates and other clubs and their assistant coach Bradley Carnell has also joined the Buccaneers. Khoza says the current situation is also messing up the plans of the Stars management and players too. Questions around this Swallows and Stars transaction seem to held back by not only the disclosure of the people involved in the consortium but also some questions that Khoza says remain unanswered by the buyers.
7/21/20166 minutes, 40 seconds
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Pay referees better to make the profession attracive - Ndaba

Former referee Sylvester Ndaba was not surprised Lindiwe “Ace” Thwala was voted the 2016 SAB Under21 league referee of the tournament at the University of Limpopo’s Oscar Mpetha stadium. The match official was also in the middle when University Sports South Africa (USSA) defeated Free State 2-0 in the competition’s finals on Saturday. Ndaba was part of the team that trained match officials for the competition and says everyone is proud of the work she put in considering that Thwala also outdid her male counterparts. The Soccerzone match officail analyst adds that they had 20 referees when they conducted the pre-tournament training saying all the women who took part will be put into another programme. He also cites Akhona Makhalima‘s progress as a result of the SAB referee’s development programme. Asked how referring can be made attractive as a profession, Ndaba believes the money they get should be improved to at least compete with those of players and coaches.
7/19/20164 minutes, 23 seconds
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Da Gama says nobody is guaranteed a starting berth in his team

South African national U23 team coach Da Gama says leadership qualities are going to be very important from the senior players, particularly Khune but was cautious to admit that he’s hinting that the Bafana captain will also wear the armband in Brazil. There were also disturbing comments from Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs this past weekend, who questioned Khune’s selection to this team. This is dispute the FIFA and International Olympic Committee’s rules that allow the selection of three overage players for this camp. Da Gama says nobody is guaranteed a starting berth in this team. The problem with this U23 team’s defense has been this part of lacking a leader and Mathoho is also not one of the most vocal players around. But it’s duty that Da Gama seems to be passing to the goalkeepers, Khune in particular
7/19/20162 minutes, 58 seconds
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Barker praise for Mosimane and backs him to coach Bafana again

The former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker says that he will not be surprised if Pitso Mosimane is given a second chance to lead the national team. The current Mamelodi Sundowns coach, coached South Africa from 2010 to 2012, failing to lead the team to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. But he has since re-established himself as one of the best in the country with the Brazilians. Under Mosimane’s leadership, the Chloorkop outfit have won two Absa Premiership titles, the Telkom Knockout and the Nedbank Cup. All his accolades have impressed Barker. Barker feels that Mosimane is rebuilding his reputation excellently at club level. Apart from domestic success, Sundowns are on the brink of reaching the CAF Champions League semi-finals. They claimed a famous 2-1 win over Egyptian giants Zamalek in Cairo Sunday the 17th of July and will be looking to win the continental spectacle for the first time and he believes that such a feat will be the cherry on the top for Mosimane and really put his name back on the coaching map. South Africa’s next assignment is to try and reach the 2018 World Cup, with that qualification campaign set to begin in October. But must negotiate a tough group, which also includes Senegal, Burkina Faso and the Cape Verde Islands Barker concedes that Bafana Bafana will find it tough to qualify.
7/19/20162 minutes, 9 seconds
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Khune relishes his role in the Olympic team

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, fully understands his role in the Rio Olympics national U23 team. The senior national team captain was commenting after a training match against Bidvest Wits, a game ended in a 1-all draw at Sturrock Park earlier today. Khune together with his Bafana and Chiefs teammate Eric “Tower” Mathoho are the only overage players in this team. Having been an understudy before, the 29year-old knows what’s expected from him.FIFA allows three overage players for the men’s football teams and head coach Owen Da Gama had selected Andile Jali as the third player but his Belgian team KV Oostende refused to release him for the Olympics. In Sydney 2000, then U23 coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba brought Brian Baloyi as an overage player but it was Emile Baron who got the minutes. But Khune says he’s just one of the players in this team and would be following the technical team’s instructions.
7/19/20162 minutes, 43 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 14/July/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
7/15/201655 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mpengesi and Malesela speak after unveiling players

Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi reckons that wednesday’s unveiling of more than 11 players marked the beginning of the season for the Port Elizabeth-based side. Apart from acquiring new players, the Chilli Boyz, who finished sixth at the end of last season, have also re-signed James Okwuosa on a three-year deal following the Nigerian-born defender’s failed move to Orlando Pirates. Mpengesi is also grateful to both the Nelson Mandela Bay and the Buffalo City metros for backing his club. Meanwhile, Mpengesi says he is quite pleased with the support the Chilli Boyz got from their supporters whenever they played at home. Chilli Boyz coach Daniel Malesela says that they did not just go out and sign whoever was available, Malesela has also revealed that he didn’t make any changes to his technical team except to fill the void left by physiotherapist Alex Morupa’s departure.
7/15/20162 minutes, 53 seconds
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Sam says that the road has been hard but they are ready to face the world

With many saying that preparations for the upcoming world showpiece started on the back of the 2012 London Olympics, the SASCOC president Gedion Sam says that the road has been long and hard but they are now ready to face the world. Sam adds that he hopes that all team South African athletes will use their adversities to motivate and push them the extra mile. Sam also took time to set the record straight with regards to athletes receiving their bonuses. After stories surfaced last week that SASCOC were seeking financial assistance to send their athletes to the game, Sam reaffirmed that there are incentives readily waiting for medal winners...
7/15/20166 minutes, 46 seconds
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SASCOC released a strong team of 137 athletes to compete at the Rio Olympics

The South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee yesterday released a strong team of 137 athletes set to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics starting next month. Despite a handful of regular names missing in the side, team South Africa is headlined by the inform Caster Semenya, Wayde Van Niekerk, Bafana Bafana U23’s and Banyana Banyana to mention a few. Sascoc president Gideon Sam called on South Africans to focus on the teams’ performance and get behind the team SA.
7/15/201612 minutes, 17 seconds
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Mumble says the mandate for teams is to pass through group stages

THE South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) today announced the team that will represent South Africa in the upcoming Rio Olympics game in Brazil next month. SASCOC also revealed the South African men’s U-23 and Banyana Banyana squad that will compete in Brazil, with the most capped Bafana Bafana keeper Itumeleng Khune and Eric Mathoho selected as over-aged players. South Africa Football Association chief executive Dennis Mumble says that the mandate for both male and female teams is to get past through the group stages of the tournament. The Olympic Games play outside FIFA calendar and this has stirred headache for SAFA when it comes to clubs releasing players for the games. SAFA has struggled to call up overseas based players . SA U-23 men’s coach Owen Da Gama has only managed to call two overseas based players in Lebo Mothiba and Tyroane Sandows who play for LOSC Lille (France) and Grêmio (Brazil) respectively. Previously, Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw lambasted SASCOC for the number of players allowed to travel to Brazil, saying 18 players are inadequate. However, SASCOC has allowed four extra players for each soccer team. Mumble has acknowledged Premier Soccer League for allowing clubs to release players by delaying the start of the domestic league.
7/15/20162 minutes, 50 seconds
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Captain Graham ready to mentor Grant Margeman at Ajax

Ajax Cape Town captain Travis Graham says that after just over a week of pre-season training, things are looking good for the Cape Town club ahead of the next PSL season. Graham, and a handful of his team-mates actually began their own training two weeks before the team assembled. With regard to players that have left the club namely Anssi Jaakkola, Abbubaker Mobara, Riyaad Norodien, Franklin Cale, Milton Ncube, Ashley Hartog and Ruzaigh Gamildien, Graham says that they will definitely be missed.One of those youngsters is midfielder Grant Margeman, and Graham says that the 18-year old is someone that could make a huge impact. The Ajax captain says he’s watched him throughout his career, and he is looking forward to work with him and help challenge him to develop into a top player. When Graham was promoted to the first team, he had Granwald Scott help him adjust to the seniors and the central midfield role, and he says he hopes to play a similar role for Margeman.
7/14/20163 minutes, 5 seconds
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Hostile environment will not intimidate us-Pitso Mosimane.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says his team will not be intimidated by the hostile environment in Egypt when they take on Zamalek in the CAF Champions league group B match in Cairo on Sunday the 17 of July 2016. The Brazilians are topping the group with three points by virtue of goal difference. The group has been reduced to just three teams after ES Setif from Algeria were disqualified due to crowd violence. Sundowns are expecting a tough match against the multiple former holders of the champs league Zamalek. The Brazilians have injury concerns ahead of the crucial match with many of their key players nursing niggling injuries, but Mosimane is confident that most of them will recover by Sunday. The Brazilians were eligible to register five new players in their team for the campaign after qualifying for the group stage. Percy Tau, who returned from a loan, reserve goalkeeper Thela Ngobeni due to injury to Kennedy Mwenee and Tiyani Mabunda have filled some of those spots with couple more still remaining. Sundowns will return to the champions league next season by virtue of being the Premier Soccer League champions last season. The Brazilians played against Chicken Inn from Zimbabwe in the prelim round, while the big teams had a bye. Mosimane says his team has made a significant progress in the last two seasons.
7/14/20164 minutes, 9 seconds
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Controversial intermediaries implementation delayed again

South African football players who were hoping to use the newly introduced system of intermediaries in this current transfer window would have to wait a bit longer. A FIFA Congress two years ago in Brazil passed a resolution that last year in April the old system of agents should be replaced by the intermediaries system. Whilst many countries started with intermediaries in April last year, SAFA has been battling in courts with the local agents, the main problem was around the commission of agents that had been capped at three percent. South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Dennis Mumble says they’ve since revisited that and rectified what the agents were asking for but can’t implement because there’s still a court case.
7/13/20161 minute, 6 seconds
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I want to inspire the next generation – Dlamini

Banyana Banyana star and former senior women’s national team captain Amanda “Tokkie” Dlamini says she hopes to be seen as a catalyst for change in women’s football in the country. Dlamini was speaking after their return from the US, where Banyana lost 1-0 to the World Champions this past weekend, a game that also marked her 100th appearance in international football. Dlamini became the fourth Banyana player after the retired Portia Modise and her current teammates Janine Van Wyk and Mpumi Nyandeni to reach the century magic number. With the announcement for the Rio Olympics team expected to be made on Thursday, Dlamini told journalists including SABC Sport’s Velile Mbuli also about the exciting trip they had in the US.
7/13/20164 minutes
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Palacios anticipates a tough competition in the Engen Knockout

Orlando Pirates development coach Augusto Palacios anticipates tough competition from the teams that were drawn in the same group as his side in the Engen Knockout Challenge. Pirates were pitted against Jomo Cosmos, SuperSport United and Meadowlands Academy in group A at the tournament’s media draw, which was held at Wits University on Tuesday afternoon. The under – 17 tournament will be played on the 29th and 30th of July at Marks Park Sports Club. Bucs will kick-start the tournament with a clash against Matsatsantsa aPitori and Palacios says it’s important that they do not underestimate the teams in their group, as they all have what it takes to beat any team in the tournament.
7/13/20161 minute, 17 seconds
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Steve & Paintsil need to produce results starting with Carling cup of champions

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy has commended the appointment of former English Premier League star John Painstil as assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs. The former Ghanaian stalwart will take up his first coaching job with the Soweto Giants, Chiefs, after finishing last season at Maritzburg United. However, McCarthy, who welcomes the reunion between Chiefs coach Steve Komphela and the 35-year-old Paintsil reiterates that they need to produce results on the field starting with the Carling Cup of Champions end of this month. With both teams Chiefs and Orlando Pirates having already announced their new signings a month before the voting lines are closes, McCarthy urged supporters to go out and vote for their players especially the newcomers.
7/12/20162 minutes, 58 seconds
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D'avray welcome new signings confirms & Jaakkola is doing medicals at reading

Ajax Cape Town held their first press conference of the season Yesterday the 11th of July, where they welcomed new signings, Eric Chipeta, Jucie Lupeta and Thabo Mosadi to the club. With head coach Roger De Sa unavailable, his new assistant Mich D’Avray was on hand to meet the press and introduce the players, and also to announce that the club would now be postponing their camp in George which was meant to get underway this week. D’Avray says that with so many players being called up to national teams, with the u23 Olympic squad, the u20’s currently involved in qualifiers, and an u19 team team set to play in the Durban International tournament, it didn’t make sense to go forward with the camp right now. Having already confirmed the transfers of Abbubaker Mobara and Riyaad Norodien to Orlando Pirates, D’Avray also confirmed that goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola has left for England where he is set to do medicals with Reading FC in the English Championship. D’Avray says they are excited about their three new signings. He says he knows Chipeta well from his time as technical director at Chippa United, and believes he’ll bring a lot of experience to the club. He is also excited about Mosadi who joins from Tuks, and believes he’ll be a good replacement for Pirates-bound Norodien. D’Avray says that Lupeta still needs a lot of work but he offers something very different to the team upfront.
7/12/20164 minutes, 14 seconds
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Despite the defeat-banyana banyana coach Vera Pauw is proud of her team

The South African’s women national team coach Vera Pauw is proud of her team despite losing to USA in Chicago on Saturday night, the 9th of July. Banyana Banyana showed gutsy performance when they narrowly lost 1-0 to the World and Olympic champions in their own backyard in front of a packed stadium. The number one ranked team in the world scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute courtesy of Crystal Dunn. It was the first ever meeting between the two sides, and coach Pauw was pleased with the performance. The USA have an impressive pedigree in women football, having won the world cup on three occasions and the Olympics title four times. The Dutch woman Pauw was impressed her team held her own against the mighty US when all and sundry expected a huge drubbing. Pauw says the match will serve as a morale booster ahead of the Olympics, where they are pitted in the same group with the host nation Brazil, Sweden and China.
7/12/20163 minutes, 23 seconds
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Amajita almost assured of AFCON u20 qualification

The South African national U20 team can look forward to representing the country once again in the African Nations Cup (AFCON) U20 tournament in Zambia next year after doing a good business brushing aside Lesotho 2-0 in the first leg, third round qualifier at Setsoto stadium in Maseru Saturday the 9th of July. Two goals from Liam Jordan and Kamohelo Sithole ensured that Amajita would just have to cruise in the second leg in Johannesburg in two weeks time. With two away goals and a clean sheet, Amajita head coach Thabo Senong knows that his boys are now home and dry. Armed with nine players who played in the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile last year, Amajita would be qualifying for the second time for the AFCON U20 with Senong at the helm as he was an assistant to the now Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba prior to Senegal last year.
7/11/20161 minute, 33 seconds
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Let's not compare the two teams - vera pauw

South Africa’s women’s national team soccer coach Vera Pauw says that people should not compare her team with the 2012 London Olympics crop. Joseph Mkhonza’s team qualified for the Olympics for the first time four years ago but they finished rock bottom in a group comprising of Sweden, Japan and Canada. Pauw’s team will be looking to rewrite their own history in Rio, Brazil on August, but they are in a very tough group featuring the hosts Brazil, Sweden and China. Banyana failed to qualify for the FIFA World cup in Canada last year, which was a huge disappointment after the Olympic qualification four years ago. Pauw’s team has been preparing for the Olympics with the high profile teams such as the Netherlands, and the USA, whom they will be playing this weekend. While the team should be focusing on the Olympics, Pauw revealed that there are more pressing issues behind the scenes. She took a swipe at Sascoc (the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee)‚ saying that four players and four technical staff have been left stranded without accreditation and accommodation in the Olympic Village.The 53 year old feminine coah admitted that those challenges will impact negatively on the team’s chances of doing well in the global games. But she is hoping that the players will put on a good show despite the challenges.
7/10/20164 minutes, 41 seconds
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Stars' searching for stars

Keabetswe Diale of Platinum Stars development academy says she feels like a proud mom seeing her boys being promoted to the first team. This comes after the announcement by the club on Wednesday confirming the signing of seven new players from their academy to join the senior team. Katlego Khunou, Tshireletso Lesabane, Sphandla Mlilo and Gift Links are among the newly promoted players and were all part of last season’s reserve team. Diale says they have all come a long way.With seven of their boys now playing for the first team, the Dikwena academy will be looking to fill the gaps. They will be holding trials for people between the ages of 13-16 on the 12th and 13th of July, at Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus and will begin at 08:00 and there will be no money involved in the process. Diale says that the age is a very sensitive issues in football and there have been cases where youngsters came forward having manipulated their ages, she urges all those that will be coming for the trials not to try and deceive them as this will affect them negatively in the long run.
7/10/20162 minutes, 12 seconds
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Lekgwathi confident Ertugral will deliver.

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi is confident that Bucs will enjoy a lot of success under newly appointed coach Muhsin Ertugral, in the upcoming Absa Premiership season. Pirates appointed Ertugral as their head coach last month, following a dismal 2015/16 season in which they finished seventh on the log standings and without a trophy. The Turkish tactician, who spent the past season guiding Mpumalanga Black Aces, was introduced to Bucs players for the first time last week, on their first day from the off-season break. Lekgwathi still remembers the hard times Ertugral used to give them during his coaching stint at Kaizer Chiefs, known as a no-nonsense coach, Ertugral brings with him a wealth of local experience, which he gathered during his coaching stints at local outfits such as Aces, Chiefs, Ajax Cape Town and Golden Arrows. With Bucs on a shopping spree as they look to beef up their squad ahead of the new season, Lekgwathi says it’s important that the new signings know the history of the club and that they are expected to win trophies to celebrate the anniversary.
7/10/20161 minute, 16 seconds
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Moerane eyes a spot in Rio squad

Bidvest Wits defender Tebogo Moerane shares his experience of being in the team that brought back the Cosafa Cup trophy. The defender who has been unlucky with game time in his domestic club with only nine league appearances since signing from the Orlando Pirates development division in the 2013/14 season. Moerane says that it was good representing his country and bringing back some pride to the Bafana Bafana name. Moerane says that the Cosafa team worked very hard to bring back the honours so that the coach could see that they were ready for the Olympics and as well as to further represent their country in other competitions. The Bafana defender says that he would like to be part of the team that represents the country in the Rio Olympics as it will give him more exposure in the football world, and also help to give him more experience on the pitch. The 21 year old says that although he did not have any game time last season for The Clever Boys, but says that he is preparing himself to fight for a regular spot in starting 11 next season.
7/10/20163 minutes, 36 seconds
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Nkosi backs Buchanan to succeed at Chiefs and says no pressure on player

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Nkosi has backed Keagan Buchanan to be a success at Naturena following his move from Bloemfontein Celtic. The new Amakhosi man was the first signing made by coach Steve Komphela during the off season and is expected to replace Reneilwe Letsholonyane. Buchanan will become the first player since Nkosi to adorn the coveted number 10 jersey for Chiefs. Both players also have other similar career traits. Nkosi was also 24 when he moved to Soweto, both switched over from Siwelele and both are midfielders. But Nkosi feels there are difference and has called for Buchanan to be given time to settle. Initial reaction by Chiefs fans over his signing does not seem too positive. Buchanan does not feature in their Carling Black Label Cup starting line-up, with the four midfield places currently occupied by William Twala, Willard Katsande, Siphiwe Tshabalala and George Lebese. Nkosi, though, does not feel that making the team is the be-all-and-end-all. More importantly, according to the former Bafana Bafana ace, was for Buchanan to get the vote of the coach over the course of the season.
7/10/20164 minutes, 2 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 07/July/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
7/8/201653 minutes, 57 seconds
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Sundowns partners with German sport apparel puma for more than three years

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced a long-term partnership with the giant sport apparel Puma which will go beyond 2019. The new commercial partnership represents the biggest football kit deal between the German company and Sundowns football history. The deal is rumoured to be in the region of 20 million rand. The sponsor is also associated with English champions Leicester City and giants Arsenal, German team Borrusia Dortmund and the Italian national team and also individuals such as Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt. Sundowns communications-co-ordinator Thulani Thuswa says it’s going to be one of the biggest technical sponsor in South African football. Sundowns had Nike as their kit sponsor for nearly a decade now having first teamed up with them back in 2008 when they took over from Diadora. Thuswa says the new sponsor chose to associate with the team because of their pedigree.
7/8/20161 minute, 56 seconds
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Amajita travel to Lesotho & Malepe on Pirates

The national U20 men’s team Amajita have wrapped up their preparations for the African Nations Cup (AFCON) U20 third round, first leg qualifier against Lesotho and left for Maseru Yesrterday morning the 7th of July 2016. Amajita who beat Namibia 2-0 on aggregate in the previous round only need to win this tie to qualify for the AFCON U20 tournament in Zambia next year. Speaking after their last training session at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto this morning before driving to Lesotho, Amajita head coach Thabo Senong says leaving early works perfectly for them. Fitness levels aside, this is the third camp for Amajita and Senong is also banking on the improved combinations and understanding from his strong 23-man squad. Close to 10 players in this Amajita team have got Premier Soccer League contracts with their senior teams including Platinum Stars’ Kobamelo Kodisang, newly promoted Ajax Cape Town stars Masilakhe Phohlongo and Sirgio Kammers, Supersport United’s Fagrie Lakay and Zama Rambuwane and Bidvest Wits’ Liam Jordan and Sibongakonke Mbatha. And this is music into the ears of Senong. Amajita will be captained by the reliable and talented left-footed centre-back Tercious Malepe who is fresh from winning the COSAFA Cup with Bafana Bafana and touring Japan with the national U23 side. He emphasizes the importance of taking this team to Zambia next year. Malepe who played for Moroka Swallows last season in the National First Division when they got relegated, has been noted down for this team as an Orlando Pirates players. After all, the 19year-old was a Pirates player in the Diski Challenge before joining Swallows but would he be rejoining them once the international programme is over.
7/8/20166 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sundowns have confirmed the signing of Free State Stars player

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of Free State Stars player Lucky Mohomi, but rubbished reports that Thapelo Morena from Bloemfontein Celtic has signed with the team. The young players who were loaned out last season such as Motjeka Madisha and Percy Tau have returned to the team. Mogakolodi Ngele has, through his agent Tim Sukazi, asked for the club to either sell him or loan him out during this current transfer window, which closes at the end of the month. The Botswana international joined from Platinum Stars last season but has played second fiddle to the likes of Khama Billiat, Keagan Dolly and Leonardo Castro. Thuswa says nothing has been confirmed yet.
7/8/20161 minute, 35 seconds
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Intermediaries commission now between three & 10 %- Mumble

Even though SAFA in their latest intermediaries regulations, they’ve set a minimum of between three and 10 percent for commissions, Mumble says this would also be subject to the agreement between the club, player and the intermediary involved in that particular deal…
7/7/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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Arrows and Ncikazi remain mum on new signings as pre-season gets into gear

Lamontville Golden Arrows assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi has remained tight-lipped over their new signings as the club’s pre-season training begins to take shape. Abafana Bes’thende players reported back for duty last week. There was a largely unfamiliar look to the squad too as around 10 players that were with them last season are now no longer on their books and have been replaced by other new faces. Ncikazi refused to divulge any names, but says their team is taking shape quickly. Bloemfontein Celtic have already confirmed that two of their players Lerato Lamola, and Vuyani Ntanga have joined Arrows, while another Siwelele man Wayde Jooste has posted pictures of himself training with the Durbanites along with a message of a confirmed move. There have also been widespread reports that Nigerian David Nworah, Clifton Miheso of Kenya and Zimbabwe’s Danny Phiri, all midfielders, have joined. Clinton Larsen’s side are not expected to play any friendly matches until late in the month and early next month as they build towards a late August official start.
7/7/20163 minutes, 35 seconds
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Intermediaries implementation to be delayed again- Mumble

Judging by the comments of the South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Dennis Mumble, football players who were hoping to use the newly introduced system of intermediaries in this current transfer window would have to wait a bit longer. A FIFA Congress two years ago in Brazil passed a resolution that last year in April the old system of agents should be replaced by the intermediaries system. Whilst many countries started with intermediaries in April last year, SAFA has been battling in courts with the local agents, the main problem was around the commission of agents that had been capped at three percent. Mumble says they’ve since revisited that and rectified what the agents were asking for but can’t implement because there’s still a court case…
7/7/20161 minute, 6 seconds
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Mobara addition, good for the future at Pirates- Motale

Former Orlando Pirates defender Edward Motale is excited by the prospect of rising Bafana Bafana star Abbubaker Mobara joining the club. Mobara has been one of the stand-out defenders in recent seasons and was a central figure as the Urban Warriors won the MTN8 last year. He also played a key role to help the country qualify for the Olympics. Mobara’s value is also three-fold considering the number of positions he can fill, whether it is across the back four or in midfield. Motale, a star defender in his prime, feels he is the type of player that will adapt well in Orlando. But he had some sound advice for the Cape Town-born player. Apart from Mobara, the Bucs have also concluded deals for his former Ajax team-mate and winger Riyaad Norodien. Other high-profile new faces at the club are forwards Bernard Morrison, who comes from Ghana, and ex-Baroka FC ace Thabiso Kutumela. There will also be a new coach in the dugout after Muhsin Ertugral replaced Eric Tinkler as coach. The club was forced to make changes after a disappointing 2015/16 campaign where they ended seventh in the Absa Premiership. Motale feels they need to strengthen further in the coming weeks if they want to be competitive next season. As for Ertugral, he joins the club on the back of an excellent season with Mpumalanga Black Aces, who he guided to fourth place. The Turkish-born German boss also has a distinguished domestic CV having coached the likes of Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax with a fair amount of success. Motale is confident with his arrival will boost Pirates.
7/7/20162 minutes, 54 seconds
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Well-travelled Luc Eymael appointed Polokwane city new coach

Polokwane City announced on Wednesday the 5th of July 2016 that they have acquired the services of Belgium mentor Luc Eymael as their new head coach. Eymael replaces Julio Leal who left two weeks ago.Some of the sides Eymael has led include AFC Leopards, Rwanda’s Rayon Sports and Tunisian club JS Kairouan and Al- Merrikh of Sudan. The former goalkeeper believes he can turn around Rise & Shine‘s fortunes. The Limpopo side hasn’t had it easy in the premier league since their promotion. Their maiden campaign was a challenging one as they fought for survival at the playoffs. The second season they managed a 12th spot finish and last term 13th place. Meanwhile club chairman Johnny Mogaladi says they were attracted to Eymael because of his attacking philosophy. The chairman also reveals that City has signed Rodney Ramagalela from Mamelodi Sundowns and Walter Maponyane adding that they will make atleast two more players to complete their transfer business.
7/7/20163 minutes, 49 seconds
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25 foreign coaches apply for Malawi job

The Malawian Football Association has been inundated with CV’s from 25 foreign coaches who are eager to manage the Malawian national squad. This follows the non-renewal of head-coach Ernest Mtawali’s contract. Although the Malawian government is on record as saying the Malawi FA should consider hiring a local coach, due to financial constraints, the general secretary of the Malawi FA Suzgo Nyirenda revealed that a possibility of Malawi hiring a foreign remains feasible.
7/6/20161 minute, 33 seconds
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SASFA calls for truce after SAFA loses court battle

The South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) has maintained its earlier stance that they are prepared to settle the school’s football dispute with the football mother body South African Football Association (SAFA) out of court. This follows the South Gauteng High Court ruling yesterday in favour of SASFA that this dispute be taken back to a private arbitration and in the process resolution 29 that was taken in last year’s SAFA Constitutional Congress of the organization taking over schools football be declared unlawful and set aside for now. SASFA President Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko whose organization was kicked out of the SAFA offices last year, says they are ready to smoke a peace pipe with the mother body.
7/6/20162 minutes, 34 seconds
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SAFA prepared for negotiation table over schools football- Mumble

SAFA who already had made plans to organize tournaments in different divisions from U13, U15, the Kay Motsepe Schools Cup and another tournament sponsored by Nestle now have a serious challenge on their hands. But Mumble also says now it’s time for the two organizations to go back to negotiation table for the sake of the game…
7/5/20162 minutes, 34 seconds
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Schools football truce, after SAFA loses court battle?

The South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) has maintained it’s earlier stance that they are prepared to settle the schools football dispute with the football mother body South African Football Association (SAFA) out of court. This follows the South Gauteng High Court ruling yesterday in favour of SASFA that this dispute be taken back to a private arbitration and in the process resolution 29 that was taken in last year’s SAFA Constitutional Congress of the organization taking over schools football be declared unlawful and set aside for now. SASFA President Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko whose organization was kicked out of the SAFA offices last year, says they are ready to smoke a peace pipe with the mother body…
7/5/20161 minute, 7 seconds
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High Court Judge sets aside SAFA's Resolution 29

In the constitutional congress that took place in Mpumalanga in March last year, SAFA regions took a decision to take over schools football and it’s something that didn’t sit well with SASFA. In ratifying that decision in another extraordinary congress in Cape Town in September, SASFA was confirmed to be no longer an associate member of SAFA. But DMS Attorneys Director Dennis Sibuyi who was representing SASFA in this matter, confirmed Acting Judge VSRN Nkosi ruling’s specifically on this resolution 29…
7/5/20161 minute, 28 seconds
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Masuku happy with Celtic move

Bloemfontein Celtic believes signing at least players paraded before the media at Dr Petrus Molemela stadium Sunday the 3rd of July, will go a long way towards ensuring the team do well in the 2016/2017 season. Among the eight new players is former Orlando Pirates Khethokwake Masuku, who was signed from NFD outfit Royal Eagles. Masuku shares that coming to a place like Bloemfontein is a great feeling he says he hopes to bring the team to victory in the new season.
7/5/201641 seconds
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Khumbulani Konco says Celtic will fight to win a cup

Bloemfontein Celtic parted ways with midfielder Keegan Buchanan to Kaizer Chiefs at the end of the 2015/2016. Phunya sele sele also released Keamogetse Wolff, Wade Jooste and Alushavhiwe Marubini, while Julius Likontsane and Thabang Matuka have been loaned to teams that will utilize their services sufficiently so that they can get more game time. Striker Helder Pelembe also returned to Orlando Pirates after his loan spell at Celtic and Fiston Abdul Razak to Mamelodi Sundowns. Jooste is now reunited with his old coach Clinton Larsen at Arrows along with 2014/2015 lead goal scorer Lerato Lamola and Vuyani Ntanga. Celtic also lost the skills of their captain Bervan Fransman to Martizburg United and Cameroonian goalkeeper Patrick Tignyemb will now wear the captains arm band. CEO Khumbulani Konco says they will fight to win a cup
7/5/20161 minute, 4 seconds
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I missed PSL badly and Highlands Park is here to stay now - Brookstone

Highlands Park co-chairman Larry Brookstone says he has missed Premier Soccer league football dearly and is delighted to be back in topflight with Highlands Park. Highlands Park, a former ‘white powerhouse club’ now based in Tembisa’s Makhulong Stadium, won the PSL Promotion/Relegation Playoffs to mark their return to PSL football after 24 years in the wilderness. The former Silver Stars boss, Brookstone, says he missed the daily involvement and administration of running a football club the most and he is here to stay. Brookstone believes that Highlands Park, headed by majority shareholder Brad Kaftel (with 40%), Hadley Laserow, Sinki Mnisi and Brookstone all with 20% each, have survived to return to the top because of the culture and tradition they have as a football club. With new innovations and television rights now influencing PSL football, Brookstone says they are aware of the difficulties that lay ahead next season. Brookstone also paid his respect to long serving player and friend in Zimbabwean international Tapuwa Kapini on his return to the top saying that he is pleases with his valuable contribution.The 31-year-old Kapini, who was relegated with Amazulu two seasons ago, has been a pillar of strength for Highlands Park at the back.
7/4/20165 minutes, 23 seconds
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We still want Vilakazi & Morena- Pitso

Despite saying no local player is worth R10million last Wednesday of the 29th June, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane doesn’t seem or sound like a man ready to give up on signing Bidvest Wits star player Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi. Speaking on Radio 2000’s Game On sport show with Andile Ncube on Thursday night, Mosimane couldn’t hide his admiration for Vilakazi. The Bafana Bafana international for the past three transfer windows has been chased by the big three and Mosimane says moving to an African Champions League team like Sundowns would help him. Vilakazi’s agent Mike Makaab has been quoted in the media on Friday, saying there should be clarity on the player’s future this week week.
7/3/20167 minutes, 39 seconds
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Sexwale continues to lead FIFA monitoring committee in Israel & Palestine

Despite failing to lead a successful campaign to be a FIFA President earlier this year, Tokyo Sexwale continues to play a prominent role in the world’s football mother body’s affairs. Sexwale is currently in Israel and Palestine where he is leading a FIFA delegation as the chairman of the FIFA Monitoring Committee for those two countries. The monitoring committee was appointed in May 2015 and was extended in the latest Congress in Mexico two months ago. Sexwale says that the mission to facilitate normalization of football in this region continues. Today the 1st of July 2016, the FIFA delegation will be visiting the Palestinian Football Association headquarters in Gaza and inspect the facilities in the area. Sexwale who serves in three other FIFA Committees other than this one , has more on the reasons behind today’s visit, and he says that they will be holding meetings with the Israeli Political authorities and representatives from the Israel and Palestinian FA’s in Tel Aviv, Ramallah and Gaza. Sexwale who withdrew from the Presidential race on the day of the election has proven to be very close to the current FIFA President Gianni Infantino who honoured his invitation to Robben Island just days before the elections in February this year. The African National Congress (ANC) stalwart reveals that this visit is also preparing the ground for a forthcoming trip to this region by Infantino.
7/1/20165 minutes, 22 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 29/June/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
7/1/201654 minutes, 31 seconds
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Shooz Mekuto returns to Ajax cape town

Shooz Mekuto, the former PRO at Ajax Cape Town has made a return to the Urban Warriors, having been appointed as the Supporters Liaison Officer at the Cape Town club. Mekuto left Ajax in 2014, and had a short spell at Chippa United, but now returns to Ikamva in a new role where he help build the club’s fan base. Mekuto says that he is very happy to be back as he believes there is unfinished business, and he hopes to add to the progress already made at the club. The 44 year old state that they need to become more visible and accessible to the fans and start focusing more on what people on the ground first. He says it’s key that Ajax start putting fans first.
7/1/20161 minute, 26 seconds
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Sundowns boosts their chances of qualifying for the champions league semi-final

Mamelodi Sundowns have boosted their chances of qualifying for the semifinal of the CAF African champions league after beating Enyimba from Nigeria 2-NIL at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atterdigeville on Wednesday the 29th June 2016. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was happy with the three points but not the performance. Sundowns are now topping the group level on points with Zamalek from Egypt. The Brazilians will now play Zamalek in back to back fixtures starting with an away fixture on the 19th of July 2016. Defender Asavela Mbekile didn’t have the best of games.Mbekile started the match playing as a right back but was shifted to the midfield before he was replaced. He will be favoured to replace the departed captain Ramahlwe Mphahlele at right back.Mbekile is expecting a hostile environment in Egypt even worse than what they experienced in Algeria, where the match was abandoned because of crowd trouble. He says the incident freaked the m out but also made them to be stronger mentally.
7/1/20164 minutes, 51 seconds
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Young Dutch sports scientist joins Cape Town City

Cape Town City have appointed Dutch national Guido Seerden as their new Head of Sports Science. John Comitis’ new club, which officially unveiled their name, logo and kit yesterday, have wasted no time in strengthening their technical department and Seerden will join Head Coach Eric Tinkler, Assistant Ian Taylor and goalkeeper coach Calvin Marlin as they prepare the first team for the upcoming season. The 28-year-old Seerden, who studied in the Netherlands and in England, has spent the past two years in the Middle East, mostly recently in Dubai and before that a year in Saudi Arabia. Cape Town City owner John Comitis is delighted to have Seerden on board. Comitis says that they have already drawn up a programme for the next three weeks and that it has been endorsed by head coach Tinkler.
7/1/20162 minutes, 28 seconds
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Pitso celebrates new contract in style as downs beat enyimba

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane celebrated his new four year-contract in style as the Brazilians continued with their fine start in the CAF Champions League group stages beating Nigerian giants Enyimba 2-1 in a group B match played at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville last night on the 29 of June 2016. With this win, Sundowns are now sitting jointly on top with Zamalek on three points and the two teams will meet in Cairo on the 17th July 2016. This was the second loss in a row for Enyimba, having gone down 1-0 at home to Zamalek in Port Harcourt two weeks ago.Meanwhile, Pitso Mosimane revealed last night the 29th of June 2016 that he has finally renewed after some delay in recent weeks. SABC Sport can also confirm that last night, was the last time Sundowns wore Nike, as their contract with the US-based company has not been renewed. When they play Zamalek next month, they’ll be spotting Puma, having signed a lucrative deal with the popular German sports apparel.
6/30/20163 minutes, 51 seconds
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Celebrations to get underway next month - Makhubela

Magesi FC chairman Solly Makhubela says their ability to constantly improve their game played a huge role in their promotion to the National First Division.The Limpopo side were promoted to the first division last week after being crowned 2016 ABC Motsepe league champions at the national playoffs in Bloemfontein.Next month the club will host celebrations in Moletji following their promotion to the First Division.Makhubela says the celebrations are being hosted by his Majesty Kgosi Kgabo Moloto III on July 23 at his royal house in Moletji Mosate.
6/29/20161 minute, 10 seconds
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Well done to U23’s Cosafa Cup win-‘Magents’ Motale

Former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates defender Edward ‘Magents’ Motale lauded the South African U23 players following their 3-2 Cosafa Cup final triumph over Botswana in Namibia last Saturday. The 49-year-old Motale says he is excited to see the team winning and performing whilst also building for the future.The former Dynamos defender says that South Africa also needs to follow suit with top footballing nations and play young players early in their careers.
6/29/20161 minute, 7 seconds
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Owning a football club is not easy but it’s worth it - Myeni

Orlando Pirates midfielder Sifiso Myeni says his passion for the beautiful game is the reason why he always takes time out of his busy schedule to help nurture and develop young footballers. The 28 year – old player is the owner of amateur football club FC Porto, who ply their trade in the SAFA Ekurhuleni SAB League. He says while he hasn’t been finding it easy to juggle his club commitments with his FC Porto duties, what excites him is that he’s able to give youngsters a chance he never had.
6/29/201658 seconds
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There are no free players says Bobby

Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung has expressed that even if a player is not bought, there’s still a hefty signing on fee and big salaries that have to be paid.The Chiefs transfer policy, that has seen them getting more players on free transfer than buying, was interrogated on Monday following the unveiling of eight new players at the club’s base in Naturena.While this is directed mainly at Chiefs, it’s something that is common all over the world and locally it’s mainly practiced by teams like Supersport United and Bidvest Wits. Out of the eight players, Chiefs only bought the two Zimbabwean internationals Mitchell Katsvairo and Edmore Chirambadare from Chicken Inn.
6/29/20161 minute, 10 seconds
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Drastic changes in the chiefs technical team were necessary

The drastic changes that have been made to the Kaizer Chiefs technical team for next season were necessary according to the football manager Bobby Motaung and head coach Steve Komphela. Chiefs announced today former Ghanaian international John Paintsil as the new new assistant replacing the club’s legend Doctor Khumalo, former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach Alexandre Revoredo will be Brian Baloyi’s senior and Marco Munhoz is the new fitness trainer. Paintsil only announced his retirement from football last week in Ghana, there will be a lot of questions about his experience at coaching level, he’s been to two World Cups and played in some top leagues including the English Premiership.
6/28/201610 minutes, 19 seconds
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Mphahlele reveals that he started negotiating with Chiefs in February

Newly signed Kaizer Chiefs defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says he doesn’t he was undervalued by his former team Mamelodi Sundowns. He revealed this following his unveiling at the Chiefs’ club base in Naturena Monday morning the 27th June. It had been widely reported in the past few weeks that Mphahlele is seriously considering the Chiefs offer because it was way more than what Sundowns was offering. Despite being the captain of the club, Mphahlele was also said to be earning less than R85 000, when there’s about six players earning over three digits figure salary at the club. Mphahlele speaking to the media today including SABC Sport’s Velile Mbuli says it was important that he makes a sober decision on this new contract.
6/28/20165 minutes, 52 seconds
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Pitso:We received a life line and we need to make it count starting with Enyimba

Mamelodi Sudowns coach Pitso Mosimane says that they are anticipating an extremely tough and physical CAF Champions League battle against Nigeria’s Enyimba International F.C. at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday night the 29 of June. Sundowns will play their first game in the now three-team group B mini-log after Algeria’s ES Setif were disqualified due to unruly fans’ behavior which forced a premature finish to their encounter with Sundowns leading 2-0 at the 8 May 1945 stadium. Mosimane reaffirms that they have prepared fully and well for Enyimba, who lost their opening match 1-0 to Zamalek. Mosimane also had some parting shots for former Sundowns captain and defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele who was yesterday announced by Kaizer Chiefs as their new signing. The mentor, Mosimane, also sang high praise for the player off the field conduct.
6/28/20163 minutes, 48 seconds
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Jele upbeat about the upcoming season

Orlando Pirates defender Happy Jele is upbeat about the next season, saying he is hopeful that they will end the trophy drought that has now plagued the Soweto club for a second consecutive season. Although the Buccaneers dropped out of the tile race long before the end of the 2015/16 Absa Premiership season, the Nedbank Cup (NBC) kept their silverware hopes alive, but it was not to be as their hopes were eventually dashed when they lost 2 – 1 to Super Sport United in the finals. Jele says that next season it’s important that they work as a unit in order to give their fans something to cheer about. The Mpumalanga born defender concedes that their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup left them fatigued, which he says had much to do with their poor performance domestically. With Bucs not taking part in the next edition of the continental tournament after losing the NBC, Jele says they have enough time to prepare and focus on doing well in the local scene next season.
6/27/201646 seconds
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Baroka fc unveil 12 new players and two sponsors for their maiden PSL season

Baroka FC unveiled 12 new players for their maiden Premier Soccer League season. The players were announced along with the side’s new sponsors at the club’s official promotion celebration ceremony in Ga-Mphahlele on Saturdaythe 25th of June. The 2015/16 National First Division champions signed defenders Mahashe Mzwanele (Milano United AFC), Tshepiso Leitsisa (Witbank Spurs) and Ignitious Kgobadi (Orbit College FC). They also signed midfielders Tumelo Mogale (Roses United), James Bell & Sipho Moeti both from (Moroka Swallows), Richard Matloga (Highlands Park), Tshepo Sediti (Orbit), Siphiwe Gwala (FC Cape Town) Rethabile Soso from Manco Milano FC. Striker Cleopas Dube (Witbank Spurs) is also on Baroka’s books along with Xolani Zakhele Ngcobo (Royal Eagles) and Innocent Mbangeni (Manco Milano). Meanwhile Clover SA recommitted to the side as their main sponsor for three years; they are joined by Two Mountains funerals and Passion beverages. Baroka chairman Khurishi Mphahlele also revealed that Giyani stadium will be their alternative home ground. The technical team stays as it was in the promotional league with Kgoloko Thobejane leading the side. New signing Cleopas Dube admitted this was a perfect way to end a productive season. Dube who finished as second top scorer in the NFD with 13 goals reveals that Bloemfontein Celtic and Golden Arrows were among the sides that wanted his services but he chose the Limpopo side. Meanwhile Chief Executive Officer of Passion beverages Mduduzi Shabangu adds that they are proud to be associated with a confident side like Baroka.
6/27/20163 minutes, 40 seconds
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COSAFA cup title a huge morale booster for the Olympics - Coetzee

After captaining, a young Bafana Bafana to their fourth COSAFA Cup title Saturday the 25th of June in Windhoek, Namibia, beating Botswana 3-2 in the final, Rivaldo Coetzee can proudly look back as the true example of continuity in the South African football national teams. Three years ago, Coetzee, Tebogo Moerane and Jody February won the COSAFA U20 championship in Lesotho with head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba with Thabo Senong as his assistant. Yesterday all the three boys were part of the team. This U23 squad continues with it’s preparations for the Rio Olympics and will connect this evening straight to Japan where they play their Olympic team on Wednesday. Head coach Owen Da Gama has added Thapelo Morena, Mvala and Paseka Mako to the team that won the COSAFA Cup title. The 19year-old Ajax Cape Town defender says this regional title is a huge morale booster for the Olympics preparations
6/27/20162 minutes, 26 seconds
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City of Ekurhuleni mayor honored Highlands Park with 2m to revamp Makhulong

City of Ekurhuleni executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele has reaffirmed their unconditional support for Premier Soccer League newly promoted outfit Highlands Park after they won the PSL Promotion/Relegation playoffs. Gungubele earlier today announced that Ekurhuleni have already allocated R2 million towards revamping Highlands Park’s home ground Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa. Gungubele vows that the City of Ekurhuleni will do everything in their power to ensure that Highlands remains in the area and they are well. Speaking to the players and the technical team at the Germiston Civic Centre head offices at their breakfast meeting yesterday morning the 23rd of June 2016, Gungubele said that they are honoring the team because they are advocates of nation building and he believes that their return is timely. Long after the days of Tembisa Classic and Benoni United, Gungubele says the Lions of the North (Highlands Park) have brought a new lease of life to Ekuruleni...
6/24/20164 minutes, 7 seconds
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Gungubele credited Sinky Mnisi for his undying love for football

The former Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture,The former Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Gungubele, also credited team director and co-shareholder Sinky Mnisi for his undying love for football and uplifting the community through sport. Mnisi, who played a huge hand in having Highlands based in Tembisa, has a rich history in SA football. Gungubele further called on Mnisi and the city to strengthen their working relationship moving forwardand uplifting the community through sport. Mnisi, who played a huge hand in having Highlands based in Tembisa, has a rich history in SA football. Gungubele further called on Mnisi and the city to strengthen their working relationship moving forward.
6/24/201643 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay - 23/June/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
6/24/201654 minutes, 24 seconds
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Bafana Bafana reaches COSAFA Cup final for the first time since 2008

Bafana Bafana will play in the COSAFA Cup final for the first time since 2008 this weekend 25 June 2016, after humiliating a 10-man Swaziland side 5-1 in the semi-final played at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek, Namibia Wednesday the 22nd of June. Swaziland scored first through Tony Tsabedze just before half-time but South Africa replied through Thabiso Kutumela from a free-kick early in the second half. A goal from Lebogang Phiri, a brace from Menzi Masuku and another strike from Judas Moseamedi completed the rout for the young Bafana team. South Africa will now meet Botswana in the final after they beat Democratic Republic of Congo 5-4 on penalties in the second semi-final. Just like they did in the quarterfinal against Lesotho, Bafana brought in Masuku at the beginning of the second-half for Thembela Sikhakhane, pushed Abbubaker Mobara to the right-back and dropped Lebogang Phiri to the central midfield. However, Newly signed Supersport United goalkeeper Reeyad Pieterse was substituted at half-time and this allowed the technical team to give Jody February game time.
6/24/20163 minutes, 3 seconds
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Badenhorst is a gem- Mbabane Swallows owner

Mbabane Swallows and Swaziland international striker Felix Badenhorst is not only the leading goal scorer in the COSAFA Cup currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia with five goals but also one of the most sought after players in this tournament. For over a year now, Badenhorst has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs but SABC Sport has learnt that there has been no concrete offer from the South African football giants. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli had this short interview with Mbabane Swallows owner Victor Gamedze and he has the latest on Badenhorst…
6/23/20163 minutes, 23 seconds
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Mkhatswa says he did his best

Mbombela United may not have made it to the elite Absa Premiership next season, but “Tingwenyama” as the team is known, tried their best, according to coach Vusi Mkhatshwa. Having qualified for the PSL promotion playoffs in their first year in the NFD, Mkhatshwa has mixed feeling about his team’s performance, describing it as both achievement and disappointment. He says it is achievement because they made it to the NFD in the first season, but disappointed because they wanted to win the play-offs and campaign in the senior league. Mkhatshwa says fatigue affected them heavily because they did not rest enough from their last season’s play-offs when they were fighting to get into NFD last season. Although Mkhatshwa is not sure about his future with the team because his contract ends at the end of June 2016, says that he is very proud of his players even though they lost the competition.Mkhatshwa says they showed commitment, dedication, and mental strength, and he is happy to have been the leader who has instilled those principles
6/23/20162 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mannetti says Players should respect the national flag

The problem of ill discipline by players with some choosing which international matches they want to be part of is not just a South African problem, as Namibia head coach Ricardo Mannetti found out last weekend. Following their 5-4 loss on penalties to Botswana in the COSAFA Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, Mannetti was fuming, saying one PSL based player is disrespecting the national team by dropping them in the last minute. A former Santos and Bush Bucks defensive midfielder during his playing days Mannetti, says that by rejecting the national team these players destabilized the camp. South Africa and Zambia are the only countries to have won African Nations Cup titles in the Southern African region, together with Zimbabwe these two countries are viewed as better resourced talent wise to use the COSAFA Cup for testing youthful talent and rebuilding.
6/22/20163 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ajax cape town agree terms with orlando pirates for Mobara and Norodien

Ajax Cape Town has agreed terms with Orlando Pirates for the sale of two of their star young players, Abbubaker Mobara and Riyaad Norodien. The two players, who have both represented South Africa at under 20 and under 23 level, will now discuss personal terms with Pirates before making the move to Soweto. Efstathiou says that the two players, who have been at the club for almost a decade have already excelled in their career at such young ages, and both are proud products of the Ajax academy.
6/21/201646 seconds
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Ajax cape town to host open under-12 trials from this weekend.

Ajax Cape Town will begin their search for new talent this weekend when they host the first of five open under-12 trials at Ikamva in Parow on Sunday the 26th of June 2016. The Head of Scouting at the club, the legendary former player and coach Sergio Dos Santos, says that this is the only age group where they have open trials at the club, where they try to find the best under-12 talent in the Western Cape for their First Touch programme. The trials are just the start of the programme, and Dos Santos says they will select the best players on show, and begin weekly training with groups around the area until October, when they will all descend on Ikamva for the Ikamva Challenge. Ajax will then select the best sixteen players at the Challenge for the Ajax under-12 squad. While this first trial is on Sunday, Dos Santos says there will be more trials throughout July across the Western Cape. However he says that further details will only be released after this first session at Ikamva, and once they have identified areas to target.
6/21/20164 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ajax cape town proud as Rivaldo Coetzee captains national team

Ajax Cape Town’s CEO Ari Efstathiou says the club is incredibly proud after teenager Rivaldo Coetzee had the opportunity to captain Bafana Bafana at the Cosafa Cup. Coetzee has been named captain for the tournament and helped lead the side to the semi-finals when they beat Lesotho on penalties on the weekend. They will play Swaziland on Wednesday in the last four. Efstathiou says that it’s another first for Ajax, and it’s a fantastic achievement for the Kakamas-born defender. Efstathiou says that Coetzee is a great example to all at the club, especially those in the Academy. He says that he serves as inspiration with his achievements, and it will motivate the seven youngsters promoted to the first team ahead of next season. With two weeks still to go until Ajax resumes training, a handful of the players were already back at the club and keeping fit in the gym, and Efstathiou says it’s wonderful to see players so excited to get back into action.
6/21/20161 minute, 17 seconds
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Bafana only have 15 players for S waziland game - Owen Da Gama

Bafana Bafana only have 15 players to choose from for Wednesday’s COSAFA Cup semi-final against Swaziland at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek, Namibia. This follows the decision to send home Kwanda Mngonyama who is injured, Phumlani Ntshangase who suffers from ulcers and Gift Motupa who will be serving a suspension after he was sent-off in the quarterfinal against Lesotho on Saturday the 18th June 2016. Speaking before the training session this afternoon, assistant coach Owen Da Gama says that since they are thin up front, the best option could be starting with Thabiso Kutumela and have Menzi Masuku from the bench. Da Gama also revealed that Mngonyama’s situation is worrying and says it’s more than just about the injury but also his future as well at club level. Before the training started late this afternoon Monday the 20th of June 2016, there was about 40 minute talk that involved the players, Da Gama shares what head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba was trying to do following what wasn’t really an exciting showing against Lesotho on Saturday.
6/21/20165 minutes, 48 seconds
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Mbombela to gun for automatic Promotion next season.

Albeit disappointed for failing to qualify for the Premier Soccer League Mbombela United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa commended his charges’ response to his coaching methods in just his first season in charge. Mkhatshwa, joined the team at the beginning of the season, says they have more positives that negatives to take out of the playoffs campaign...With Black Aces having being sold and relocated to Cape Town, United were hoping to qualify and fill the void left by Aces and represent Mpumalanga in the PSL next season. Mkhatshwa says despite losing a few players, they will gun for automatic Promotion next season...
6/21/20161 minute, 4 seconds
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Tuks shift their focus to next season in NFD - Bartlett

University of Pretoria head coach Shaun Bartlett believes that his players did not earn themselves the rights to win any of their three PSL Promotion/Relegation playoff games. AmaTuks lost to Mbombela United home and away most recently (1-0 and 2-1) conceding (1-0) to Highlands Park in Thembisa in between. Bartlett says that they regret their missed opportunities. With players such as Bafana Bafana forward Thabo Mnyamane linked with a move to either Orlando Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs, the former Bafana Bafana striker, Bartlett, says he is impressed with a number of players who have been professional and committed to the club despite being on the exodus list. The 43-year-old Bartlett, who joined Tuks at the beginning of the year on a three-year contract, believes that he has only one year to rebuild the team and hopefully return to topflight football.
6/21/20161 minute, 15 seconds
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Katsande praise South African football

Kaizer Chiefs anchor Willard Katsande has praised the standard of South African football saying Zimbabwean players plying their trade in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) are paving the way for young talented players back home. The Zimbabwean born hard-tackling midfielder together with his compatriots such as Orlando Pirates’ Tendai Ndoro, Khama Billiat and Cuthbert Malajila of Mamelodi Sundowns, helped Zimbabwe to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition to be held in Gabon next year. Katsande says their national team is reaping the benefits from their players in the PSL and hope that they will have a strong national squad in years to come.
6/20/20161 minute, 43 seconds
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Mngonyama in danger of missing out on Rio Olympics

Bafana Bafana and national U23 defender Kwanda Mngonyama is in danger of missing out on the Rio Olympics if he does not recover from his hamstring injury on time. This follows confirmation from the Bafana team medico Dr Thulani Ngwenya that the Mamelodi Sundowns centre-back, who was on loan to Maritzburg United last season, would be sent home today (Monday 20 june 2016) from the COSAFA Cup in Namibia, to recover from an injury sustained in a training match last week. Mngonyama sat out the 4-2 win on penalties in the quarterfinals against Lesotho Saturday the 18th of June 2016 and Ngwenya says he will also miss the trip to Japan where the U23’s play the hosts on the 29th of this month. A final squad of 18 players and four on standby for the Olympics will have to be confirmed by the 14th of next month and it will be interesting if Mngonyama’s fitness levels would’ve improved by then. But Ngwenya does not want to speculate.
6/20/201659 seconds
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Orlando Pirates is getting a very good player in Morrison-

The revival of Orlando Pirates for next season took another positive twist yesterday when AS Vita and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national team head coach Florent Ibenge confirmed that the club’s diminutive midfielder Bernard Morrison would be moving to Bucs in the next few weeks. Morrison, a 23year-old Ghanaian born tricky midfielder, tormented Mamelodi Sundowns when the two teams played the African Champions League second round earlier this year, knocking out the Brazilians 2-1 on aggregate. But they were later expelled from the tournament after CAF found them to have used a defaulter. In this wide ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist, Ibenge who is at the COSAFA Cup tournament in Windhoek also touches on the reported move of AS Vita striker Kule Mbombo to National First Division (NFD) side Amazulu.
6/20/20165 minutes, 55 seconds
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Teacher & Student Reunion at COSAFA Cup benches today- Mashaba & Maliehe

As Bafana Bafana preparees to meet Lesotho in the COSAFA Cup quaterfinal match at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek, Namibia today, there’s an interesting history between Shakes Mashaba and Lesotho head coach Moses Maliehe. The 65year-old coached the Likuena mentor at Vaal Reef Stars way back in the National Soccer League (NSL) days and had some interesting comments on this teacher and student reunion…
6/18/20161 minute, 22 seconds
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Orlando Pirates is getting a very good player in Morrison-Ibenge

The revival of Orlando Pirates for next season took another positive twist yesterday when AS Vita and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national team head coach Florent Ibenge confirmed that the club’s diminutive midfielder Bernard Morrison would be moving to Bucs in the next few weeks. Earlier in the week, Pirates had announced Muhsin Ertugral as their new coach for the next three years. Morrison, a 23year-old Ghanaian born tricky midfielder, tormented Mamelodi Sundowns when the two teams played the African Champions League second round earlier this year, knocking out the Brazilians 2-1 on aggregate. But they were later expelled from the tournament after CAF found them to have used a defaulter. In this wide ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist, Ibenge who is at the COSAFA Cup tournament in Windhoek also touches on the reported move of AS Vita striker Kule Mbombo to National First Division (NFD) side Amazulu…
6/18/20165 minutes, 55 seconds
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There was no clear communication both from Bafana & Highlands Park - Mavala

Highlands Park defensive midfielder Mothobi Mvala says that he still have the desire to don the national team jersey one day despite not travelling with the Shakes Mashaba’s squad to the COSAFA Castle Cup in Namibia’s Windhoek. Mvala was selected to represent the country for the first time but was left in the dark after there was no clear communication both from his club and the national team. Bafana Bafana will take on Lesotho tomorrow afternoon the 18th of June 2016, in the tournament’s first quarter finals at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura. Mvala says he is disappointed that there was no clear communication from both parties about his call-up. Mvala says he will not lose hope though to represent the national team because that will open up doors for him to play overseas as a youngster. The 22-year-old hard-as-a-rock anchor says he will continue working hard so that his hard works can be recognised.
6/17/20162 minutes, 7 seconds
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Comitis unveils Eric Tinkler as head coach

After losing out on Muhsin Ertugral after he was named the new Orlando Pirates coach this week, John Comitis has wasted no time in appointing the former Pirates’ boss Eric Tinkler as head coach of the new Cape Town PSL side. Ertugral had been expected to continue as head coach of the club formerly known as Mpumalanga Black Aces, but made an about turn when he was revealed as the new Pirates coach on Tuesday. Tinkler will now have a new challenge in Cape Town, and will meet some of his new players when they assemble in the city on the 23rd of June. Comitis says he’s delighted to welcome a coach with the calibre of Tinkler aboard, and says that he’s sure he’s the right man for the job. After losing out on Muhsin Ertugral after he was named the new Orlando Pirates coach this week, John Comitis has wasted no time in appointing the former Pirates’ boss Eric Tinkler as head coach of the new Cape Town PSL side. Ertugral had been expected to continue as head coach of the club formerly known as Mpumalanga Black Aces, but made an about turn when he was revealed as the new Pirates coach on Tuesday. Tinkler will now have a new challenge in Cape Town, and will meet some of his new players when they assemble in the city on the 23rd of June. Comitis says he’s delighted to welcome a coach with the calibre of Tinkler aboard, and says that he’s sure he’s the right man for the job.
6/17/20161 minute, 51 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay -16/June/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
6/17/201654 minutes, 15 seconds
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Mwenee says he will not be rusty against ES Sétif when they lock horns

Mamelodi Sundowns reserve goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene says he will not be rusty against ES Setif from Algeria, when they lock horns in the CAF Champions league match group B match at the Stadium 8 Mai in Setif on Saturday night the 18th of June 2016. The Zambian international is an understudy to the regular goalkeeper Denis Onyango, who is suspended for three matches after he was sent off against Medeama from Ghana in the Confederations cup. Mweene is likely to start ahead of another reserve goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands, because he has been playing for his country in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in recent weeks. He says the game time will stand him in good stead against the Algerians. Mweene expects the Algerians to be aggressive playing at home to unsettle the Brazilians and score an early goal. But he says they have to be careful in the critical moments of the game especially in the first fifteen and last fifteen minutes.
6/17/20163 minutes, 54 seconds
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Bafana should dominate the Southern region first- Mashaba

Mashaba was the first Bafana coach to win the COSAFA Cup in 2002 and since then the team has only won the trophy in 2007 and 2008. The 65 year-old well-travelled coach repeats his previous statements that before the country can go on to conquer on bigger platforms, there’s a need to dominate the region first…The 18-man Bafana squad that’s taking part in the COSAFA Cup already has got four players with senior international caps, led by regular starter Rivaldo Coetzee with 12 caps. Mashaba is dangling a carrot in front of these boys saying if they continue to excel they will follow in the footsteps of Coetzee, Keagan Dolly, Lebogang Phiri and Kwanda Mngonyama…
6/16/20161 minute, 40 seconds
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Allowing U23's to play in the COSAFA Cup about the bigger picture- Mashaba

The focus on the bigger picture was important for Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba on his decision to allow the South African Football Association (SAFA) to send the national U23 men’s team in the place of the senior team to the COSAFA Cup in Namibia. Bafana have safely arrived in Windhoek where they enter the tournament in the quarterfinals on Saturday as one of the seeded teams in the regional tournament and they play the winner of Group B. Mashaba who will have the SA U23 head coach Owen Da Gama next to him, says it’s important that this team get’s enough preparation before the Rio Olympics in Brazil in six weeks time but warns that they are in Namibia to compete…
6/16/20161 minute, 47 seconds
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After 24 years in the wilderness, Highlands Park returns to the PSL in style

Highlands Park returned to big time football in South Africa for the first time in 24 years after winning the Premier Soccer League (PSL) promotional and relegation play-offs beating Mbombela United 2-0 at the Makhulong stadium in Tembisa yesterday on the 15 of May 2016.The former Platinum Stars coach believes that now the playoffs are eventually out of the way, it’s time for plans to start coming to fruition for next season. Freese also confirms that one of their priorities will be making a number of big signings just to stabilize the team. Shalulile, who will be joining his national team for their crucial COSAFA Cup quarterfinal against Botswana in Windhoek on Saturday on the 18 of May 2016, says he is pleased with his form for both club and country. The flamboyant Shalulile also commends head coach Freese for molding the team to what it is and reaffirmed that they are ready to play on the big Absa Premiership Stage.
6/16/20162 minutes, 48 seconds
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Phiri on Olympics, Cosafa Cup, Denmark & Football in general

The star of Danish based Bafana Bafana and SA U23 international Lebohang Phiri continues to rise and now he’s set his sights on not just excelling but also making his mark at the Rio Olympics in Brazil in August. After playing 40 matches in all competitions for his Danish club Brondby this season, Phiri is confident about his rise in the game. The 21year-old has been in the Danish Superliga for three years now and believes that moving early to overseas leagues helps the development of a player. As he prepares for the COSAFA Cup with Bafana Bafana, Phiri a Bidvest Wits product, tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli in this wide-ranging interview what to expect from Denmark who have also been drawn in Group B alongside SA, Brazil and Iraq…
6/15/20166 minutes, 40 seconds
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Letsoaka spots talent at playoffs but age not on their side

Bloemfontein Celtic head coach Serame Letsoaka says that he has spotted great talent at the 2016 ABC Motsepe League Play-offs; however the players’ ages pose a big problem. The playoffs are currently going on in Bloemfontein in the Free State. The league will run from 13-19 June at the Dr Molemela Stadium as well as the Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium with the final being played on Sunday the 19th. The overall winners will walk into the NFD with a cool R1-million in prize money, while the runners-up will pocket R500 000 along with their promotion. Letsoaka was speaking after a game on Tuesday afternoon where Kwa Zulu Natal side Kings United beat Western Cape side Steenberg United 4-3 in what could be the playoffs best match. Letsoaka who joined Celtic in December last year says that the SFA lower division teams have great players but age is a big problem. The Celtic coach shares that Celtic have made crucial signings during their off season.
6/15/20163 minutes, 36 seconds
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Magesi shines in the playoffs

Day three of the 2016 ABC Motsepe League play-offs got off to a sizzling start today. Northern Cape side Morester Jueg battled it out against Limpopo side Magesi who came out like a house on fire opening the scoring pool in the first ten minutes of the game. A hand-ball from Jeug player Liziwi Gxoltelwa in their goal posts sent him for an early shower when referee Bafana Mosia showed him a straight red card. A penalty was handed in favor of Magesi and Tshimangadzo Ramaxwalla wasted no time netting their first goal. Ditlhoriso Mphyane quickly followed with a goal giving Magesi a 2-0 lead going into half time. It was Magesi captain Karabo Selabe that took them to three goals in the second half. Sakhele Nhlabathi scored the final goal of the game during extra time giving Magesi a 4-0 win over Jeug. Magesi Head coach Jacky Ledwaba says that Jeug was not an easy opponent.
6/15/201644 seconds
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Mbele confident Ertugral appointment is a good decision

Orlando Pirates Administrative Officer Floyd Mbele has come out to explain the reasons behind the appointment of former Kaizer Chiefs, Ajax Cape Town and Mpumalanga Black Aces mentor Muhsin Ertugral as their new head coach.Pirates will start the 2016/17 Absa Premiership under Ertugral’s guidance following yesterday’s announcement over social media.Ertugral, who has signed a three-year deal with Bucs, takes over the coaching reigns from Eric Tinkler who has been in charge since the departure of Vladimir Vermezovic in December 2014.
6/15/20161 minute, 1 second
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Kings conquer in seven goal thriller against Steenberg

Despite winning their opening game of the ABC Motsepe national- play-offs 4-3, Kings United FC head coach and former AmaZulu striker Simo Dladla says he's disappointed by his team’s performance against Western Cape side Steenberg United FC. A brace from Mmiseni Ndlovu and another brace from Lindokhuhle Mtshali proved enough for the Durban based side to secure the maximum points. Knowing very well that goal difference could decide the final standings, Dladla believes his defence failed them.
6/15/20161 minute, 1 second
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Mbombela ambitious to face Highlands

Mbombela United will be without key striker Bongani Ndlovu for their second leg play-offs against Highlands Park Makhulong stadium in Tembisa, tomorrow afternoon. Ndlovu was injured in one of the team’s play-offs matches, and coach Vusi Mkhatswa says they had the whole of last week to prepare for this game so he is certain that his team will give a good performance. Mbombela lost 3-0 to Highlands in their first leg of the play-offs at Kanyamazane. Mkhatswa says they have learned a lot from that game and have made necessary improvements
6/14/20162 minutes, 3 seconds
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With More practice SA footballers should be dominating the World- Marumo

South African Football Players Union president and Copa Coca Cola SA ambassador Hareaipha Simba Marumo believes that it is time for SA to start producing the world’s best footballers again by adopting the mentally of becoming world champions. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Platinum Stars target man says he believes that South African footballers can dominate the continent and the world if they adjust their mindsets and approaches to the game. The 38-year-old Marumo believes that not enough is being done to educate and train players according to how to become champions from a young age.
6/14/20165 minutes, 26 seconds
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Bafana U23 prepares for COSAFA, Mothiba withdrawn from the team- ODG

The national U23 national team entered day four of it’s preparation for the COSAFA Cup tournament that is underway in Namibia on the 13th of June 2016 and head coach Owen Da Gama is relishing the opportunity of an extensive camp for the Rio Olympics. The team which will campaign as Bafana Bafana leave for Windhoek on Wednesday 15 June 2016, as they are one of the seeded teams and will play a quarterfinal on the 18th of June 2016 at Sam Nujoma stadium against group B winners. Da Gama has thanked Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba for affording his team the opportunity of playing in the COSAFA Cup and prepare for the Olympics. Immediately after the COSAFA tournament, Da Gama’’s team has got an international friendly match lined-up against another Olympic team Japan in Tokyo on the 29th of this month. Da Gama says they are still busy with planning and will have more international friendly matches going to the Olympics.
6/14/20169 minutes, 17 seconds
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Roger Links and Ajax Cape Town part ways

With Ajax Cape Town announcing that they have appointed Mich D’Avray to their technical team for next season, the club has parted ways with Roger Links, who spent the latter part of last season as assistant to head coach Roger De Sa. The former Battswood, Cape Town Spurs and Bafana Bafana defender re-joined Ajax at the start of the last campaign, but Links remains optimistic and says that when one door closes, another opens. He says that he really enjoyed the experience this past season, and just wants to keep working, so he’s already looking at other opportunities. Links says he remains optimistic going forward and he’s ready for the next chapter in his career. With John Comitis’ new club in Cape Town, making it the seventh professional club in the city, there are a number of options for Links to consider and he says that he will speak to Comitis when he gets a chance, but if he were to get involved with the new club, he doubts it would be in the assistant position, with Ian Taylor having already been appointed.
6/14/20161 minute, 57 seconds
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Mbalula supports coach Shakes Mashaba

With the pressure mounting for Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba to be sacked following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon, Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula is one of the voices in support of the embattled coach to continue as the team’s mentor. Mashaba was given dual mandate by the South African Football Association to qualify the team to the 2017 AFCON and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Mbalula says Mashaba should be given a chance to complete his second mandate. Mbalula also took a swipe at the supporters for being impatient and not giving coaches adequate time to implement their strategies and philosophies.
6/13/20163 minutes, 16 seconds
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Amajita advance to 3rd round of AFCON U20 qualifiers at the expense of Namibia

The South African Under-20 national team advanced to the third and final round of the CAF U20 African Nations Cup qualifiers courtesy of a 2 – 0 victory over Namibia at FNB Stadium yesterday. Fagrie Lakay’s 25th minute goal from the penalty spot and Liam Jordan’s late strike were enough to bring Amajita a step closer to the 20th edition of the continental showpiece which will be staged in Zambia next year. Amajita coach Thabo Senong says credit must go to his boys for sticking to their game plan, which made it possible for them to overcome the Young Warriors. Following a goalless draw in the first leg in Namibia a fortnight ago, Amajita came into this encounter knowing very well that nothing less than a victory would be enough for them. They played with urgency from the first whistle, exerting pressure on the visitors as they went in search of goals. Senong admits that they could have won the match with a bigger margin, adding that this is something they need to correct moving forward.
6/13/20161 minute, 27 seconds
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Free agent Mayambela keep options open while planning Mayambela cup

Having being released by SuperSport United after a disappointing few months, Mark Mayambela is currently on break in Cape Town. The former Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates fan favourite says that it is great to be home with family and friends and he is enjoying himself on this short break, with his brother Mihlali, who plays for Mark’s former club Djurgardens in Sweden, also in town for a short time, Mayambela says it’s great to hang out with his brother and help motivate him before he returns to Europe. Both brothers joined other professional players last week to play a special community game in Khayelitsha in memory of the late Cecil Lolo. On his future, the Khayelitsha-born midfielder, who has been linked with a move to NFD team Royal Eagles says that at the moment he is speaking to a few clubs both locally and abroad but his options are open at the moment.
6/13/20164 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chiefs Ass coach Khumalo questions commitments of South African players

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has spoken about the commitment of South African footballers amid the recent success of Zimbabweans plying their trade in the Absa Premiership. Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Khama Billiat, who is from across the border, recently swept the board at the end-of-season Premier Soccer League awards. Others like Tendai Ndoro, Kudakwashe Mahachi and Chiefs’ own Willard Katsande continued to thrive, the latter being named Players' Player of the Season and Player of the Season for Amakhosi. Khumalo said the commitment of local players raised questions. Khumalo believes that one of the key ways for South Africa to improve was by investing in strong development programs for the youth. The Amakhosi Assistant coach, speaking at a coaching clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, revealed that the Soweto giants were already close to rolling out a five-year plan that will help farm their own players.
6/10/20163 minutes, 59 seconds
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D'Avray joins Ajax Aape Town technical team

Ajax Cape Town have announced that former Cape Town Spurs, Moroka Swallows and Perth Glory coach Mich d’Avray has joined the technical team at the Cape Town club. The former Ipswich Town striker, who who was born in Johannesburg but represented England at under-21 level, will assist Roger De Sa both on and off the field. Ajax coach Roger De Sa says that they have been discussing bringing d’Avray on board for some time and he’s delighted he’s agreed to join the team. De Sa, who is close friends with d’Avray, says that they were first team-mates before d’Avray actually coached De Sa, and the Ajax mentor thinks having on board will be great for the Cape Town club.
6/10/201657 seconds
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Comitis excited to be involved with a top flight football again

Cape Town based owners of Mpumalanga Black Aces will rename the team in the next few weeks. Aces will become Cape Town second PSL club next season, after former Ajax Cape Town CEO John Comitis bought Amazayoni early June 2016. Comitis says that it is very exciting to be involved with top flight football again. The former Ajax Cape town owner confirms that former Ajax Cape Town assistant coach and Cape Town All Stars coach Ian Taylor will be the assistant coach at the team, having just returned to South Africa after completing his UEFA A License. Comitis says that Craig Rosslee is also involved with the club, and has been from the outset and is hoping to have the full backing from the City of Cape Town going forward. He says that if the club is going to represent the city they need to get behind it, and he is very excited about the possibilities.
6/10/20163 minutes, 8 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay -09/June/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
6/10/201630 minutes, 27 seconds
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D'avray joins Ajax Cape Town technical team

Ajax Cape Town has announced that former Cape Town Spurs, Moroka Swallows and Perth Glory coach Mich d’Avray has joined the technical team at the Cape Town club. The former Ipswich Town striker, who who was born in Johannesburg but represented England at under-21 level, will assist Roger De Sa both on and off the field. Ajax coach Roger De Sa says that they’ve been discussing bringing d’Avray on board for some time and he’s delighted he’s agreed to join the team. De Sa, who is close friends with d’Avray, says that they were first team-mates before d’Avray actually coached De Sa, and the Ajax mentor thinks having on board will be great for the Cape Town club.
6/10/201657 seconds
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Highlands Park ready for Tuks

Highlands Park coach Allan Freese says that he is worried about the break his team had to go through but hopes that the friendly games they played against Vodacom teams will carry them through. Lions of the North will take on University of Pretoria on Saturday afternoon the 11th of June 2016, at the Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa for their promotion play-offs to the Premier Soccer League. Highlands are on top of the three team mini-league with three points after beating Mbombela United away from home a fortnight ago (May 25). Freese says the Saturday game is a must-win for them and he knows that AmaTuks will come out guns-blazing.
6/10/201653 seconds
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Chilli Boyz are going to compete for trophies next season starting with MTN8

Having led Chippa United to a sixth place on the Absa Premiership table at the end of the past season, Chilli Boyz coach Dan “Dance” Malesela wants an improved standing on the log next season. The former Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Manning Rangers defender says that the Chilli Boyz are going to compete for trophies next season. Meanwhile, Malesela has made it clear that he is going to launch an all-out assault on the Absa Premiership title next season something, which he says he wants to do in an effort to improve on the Chilli Boyz’s top-eight finish. The Chilli Boyz, who ended the season with 45 points from 30 matches, had 13 points when Malesela took over as caretaker coach after the club’s former mentor Mboneni Roger Sikhakhane was put on special leave and subsequently left the side. Malesela’s main objective is to be remembered as the first coach to have won a trophy with the Chilli Boyz.
6/9/20162 minutes, 49 seconds
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SASFA has no support from SAFA at all and we will continue - Mazibuko

Despite the ongoing saga between the South African Football Association (Safa) and South African Schools Football Association (Sasfa) currently being heard at the High Court, Sasfa president Mandla ‘Shooz’ Mazibuko believes that schools football has a bright future. Sasfa yesterday launched the 2016 Copa Coca Cola U15 Tournament finals scheduled for Mangaung in October with former Platinum Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns target man Simba Marumo as the program ambassador. With many highlighting Sasfa as an imbalanced affiliate following their fallout with the Mother Body of football, Mazibuko remains adamant that schools football is on the right path.
6/8/20161 minute, 13 seconds
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Scoring an early goal will put in the driving seat against Namibia-Thabo Senong

South Africa’s under 20 national team coach Thabo Senong says scoring an early goal will put his team in the driving seat, when they tackle Namibia in the CAF Under 20 African youth championship qualifier second round return leg, at the FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon. The two teams played to a goalless draw in Windhoek, Namibia two weeks ago. Senong was disappointed that they did not score in the first leg, but also pleased that they did not concede.
6/8/201637 seconds
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Chiefs target, Ncikazi to remain at Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs target Mandla Ncikazi has given a strong indication that he will stay with his current team Lamontville Golden Arrows and continue as an assistant to head coach Clinton Larsen. Ncikazi who worked with Chiefs head coach Steve Komphela at Free State Stars and Maritzburg United has been earmarked to replace Doctor Khumalo on the Chiefs bench who is reported to being promoted to the technical director position. But after only rejoining Arrows last year from Maritzburg, it looks like the bond between him Abafana Besthende will see him staying at the KwaZulu-Natal club. Speaking at the launch of the Durban U19 international tournament in Umlazi today, Ncikazi says this is a well thought decision.
6/8/201653 seconds
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Zimbabwe warriors have always been a sleeping giant in Africa – Mbindi

Namibian Football Association president Frans Mbidi has congratulated the Zimbabwean national squad following their qualification for the Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. This follows Zimbabwe’s 10-year absence from the Afcon finals. Under the inspiration of Premier Soccer Soccer League (PSL) Footballer of the Season, Khama Billiat, Zimbabwe turned on the magic to prevail 3-0 over Malawi in Harare, cementing their berth among the nine teams that have already qualified. Mbidi urged Southern African nations that have failed to qualify for the Afcon finals like South Africa, Zambia and Botswana to go back to the drawing board and rectify their mistakes.
6/8/201659 seconds
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Copa Cola set for Mangaung

The 2016 edition of the Copa Coca Cola U15 Tournament is set for Mangaung with preparation already in full swing at the newly rebuilt Dr Petros Molemela Stadium (Old Seisa Ramabudu) for the finals from October 1-3. The South Africa Schools Football Association (Sasfa) yesterday announced former Mamelodi Sundowns stalwart and now president of the South Africa Football Players Union (Safpu) Simba Marumo as their new ambassador for the program. Sasfa President Thabiso ‘Shooz’ Mekuto says this year has already been a bumper year for the program and they are looking forward to the finals.
6/8/20161 minute, 13 seconds
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Remembering Stephen “The big boss” Keshi

Former Nigerian national team captain and head coach Stephen “The Big Boss” Keshi, has died at the age of 54. Keshi who had been linked with the Orlando Pirates coaching job, is thought to have suffered a heart attack in the early hours of this morning. Keshi was one of only two men to win the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach, the other one being Mahmoud El-Gohary of Egypt. Just before Ephraim Mashaba’s appointment as Bafana Bafana coach, Keshi had been strongly linked to the job. Keshi told SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that he hoped to coach the South African senior national football men’s team in future.
6/8/20164 minutes, 26 seconds
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Jele believes Tinkler deserves a second chance as Bucs coach

While the jury is still out on whether Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler’s contract will be renewed or not, Bucs defender Happy Jele speaks very highly of his coaching abilities, saying he deserves a second chance at the helm of the Soweto giants. Uncertainty surrounds Tinkler’s future at the Parktown outfit following his side’s a dismal showing in the 2015/16 Absa Premiership season, which saw them finish the just completed season seventh on the log standings and without silverware. Jele believes if given another chance Tinkler will deliver. The Buccaneers are still mum on the future of the former Bafana Bafana midfielder, there’s been media reports claiming that former Nigerian national team coach Stephen Keshi is due to take over the coaching reigns at Bucs. The former Super Eagles mentor signed with Tim Sukazi’s sports consultancy firm QT Sport last month, thereby confirming claims that he’s hunting for a coaching job in South Africa. Other unconfirmed media reports claim that Italian tactician Giovanni Solinas, who left Free State Stars at the end of the season citing personal reasons for his departure, is also keen on taking over from Tinkler
6/7/20161 minute, 48 seconds
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Danny Jordaan admit Bafana Bafana's huge setback

Despite Bafana Bafana's victory over Gambia 4-0 on Saturday, more than two teams registered 10 points this weekend, meaning that the South African football national team chances of finishing as one of the two best runners-up are up in the smoke as they can only finish on nine points. But this non-qualification has been long coming as this was Bafana’s first victory in this campaign in five matches. SAFA President Danny Jordaan admit that this is a huge setback for the country as they were hoping to build-up from the last AFCON qualification in Equatorial Guinea last year. But Jordaan was more diplomatic on the next step that should be taken…
6/7/20161 minute, 12 seconds
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SAFA technical committee to demand answers from Mashaba on AFCON failure- Mumble

Bafana Bafana’s failure to qualify for the 2017 African Nations Cup could have some serious consequences and the South African Football Association’s (SAFA’s) technical committee could give a direction this coming weekend, according to the organization’s Chief Executive Dennis Mumble. The challenge for the SAFA technical team and the leadership is that the AFCON qualifying campaign only finishes in September and few weeks later the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign kicks-off. Qualifying for the next AFCON was part of Mashaba’s mandate and Mumble says this weekend’s meeting is going to be tough for the technical team. Prior to their departure last week for Gambia, Mashaba admitted that inadequate technical preparation led to their slow start in this AFCON qualifying campaign and it’s a statement that has baffled Mumble as well.
6/7/20165 minutes, 34 seconds
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Mumble refuted the reports about Hunt possibly replacing Mashaba

Over the past few weeks, there have been speculative media reports that Bafana bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba could be replaced by Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt, who has struggled to do well in continental club competitions despite his good record in the domestic league. South African Football Association’s (SAFA’s) Chief Executive Dennis Mumble Mumble refuted these reports.
6/7/20161 minute, 28 seconds
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Uganda will be attempting to consolidate their position in their clash V Botswan

Mamelodi Sundowns and Absa Premiership goalkeeper of the season Dennis Onyango says that they are working hard on getting their first AFCON qualification in 38 years. Uganda will be attempting to consolidate their position in the top two of Group D when they play hosts Botswana. The Cranes are currently tied on seven points with Burkina Faso but an inferior goal difference sees them sitting on the second spot. The Ugandan had a tough start to his Sundowns stint and he picks out the second round game against Ajax as his best of the season for obvious reasons. The 31year-old has been part of the national team for 11 years now and feels that he’s ready to retire after next year’s AFCON from international football.
6/3/20163 minutes, 3 seconds
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Billiat to lead Zimbabwe to AFCON qualification

After making a clean sweep at the Premier Soccer League (PSL) awards earlier this week, tomorrow Mamelodi Sundowns and Zimbabwean international attacker Khama Billiat will be hoping to end a 10-year wait and qualify his nation for the 2017 African Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon next year. Billiat walked away with the coveted Footballer of the year award and the Absa Premiership midfielder and Players player of the awards respectively. On Sunday the 5th of June 2016 he will lead the Zim Warriors in a crucial Group L qualifier against neighbours Malawi in Harare. A win for Billiat and his teammates and failure to win by Guinea in Swaziland would see them clinching their first AFCON qualification since 2006. Billiat who is sitting on top of good offers from French, Belgian and Turkish clubs offers says it would be a great moment to qualify for the AFCON in front of his father. It’s every parent’s dream to see their child leading the nation and the former Caps United player who scored a stunner in Blantyre last year when Zimbabwe beat the Flames 2-1 can’t wait for what is expected to be a historic clash at Rufaro stadium on Sunday.
6/3/20163 minutes, 4 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay -02/June/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
6/3/201652 minutes, 4 seconds
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Letlotlo says scoring goals is my speciality

Kaizer Chiefs newly promoted striker Emmanuel Letlotlo is not short in confidence and this can explain his predatory instincts in the final third. On Monday, he was honoured during the Premier Soccer League awards as the top goal scorer in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge with nine goals. At some stage it looked like Letlotlo would leave Chiefs and be stolen by one of their rivals but he has since signed a three-year deal and would lead Amakhosi’s lead next season. The 19year-old tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli about his close relationship with head coach Steve Komphela and how is this going to benefit Chiefs next season.
6/2/20163 minutes, 38 seconds
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captain Lentjies concedes that Maritzburg future not in his hands

Maritzburg United captain Kurt Lentjies insist that his future at the club is not in his hands. Lentjies signed a new two-year contract in the winter of 2014, with the option of a third year. Reports in recent days have suggested that former club Bloemfontein Celtic were ready to make a move for the talismanic United skipper .Polokwane City are another club linked to Lentjies, while there is also said to be interest from Gauteng for a player that scored nine goals and provided eight assists this season.Whether he stays or leaves, Lentjies believes that no one is irreplaceable and feels the club will do much better next season. Lentjies, who was last week voted the Players' Player of the Season by his club peers, says a book can be written about the Maritzburg story of the past 10 months.
6/2/20162 minutes, 6 seconds
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Chippa admitted he made a mistake by recruiting players that didn't add value

A happy Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi is grateful to everyone, who played a meaningful role in the team’s run during the 2015/2016 season.The Port Elizabeth-based Chilli Boyz finished the season in sixth place on the Absa Premiership standings with 45 points from 30 matches. Mpengesi has admitted that they made a lot of mistakes in as far as recruiting players was concerned.The Chilli Boyz boss reckons that there was a time when the team’s results worried him this past season. However, his worries were eased after Dan “Dance” Malesela took over as caretaker coach after former coach Mboneni Roger Sikhakhane was put on special leave and ultimately left the team. Meanwhile, Mpengesi also admitted that signing Ivory Coast-born Burkina Faso international Aristide Bance whom he says earned a lot of money from the team was one of the mistakes he committed this past season. Here the Chilli Boyz boss also touches on issues of ill-discipline citing Lerato Chabangu as an example. Mpengesi says playing matches in East London contributed positively to the team’s run thus they are going to pay five matches at the Buffalo City Stadium next season. The Chilli Boyz attracted more than 50 000 football fans in four matches at the 16 000-seater Buffalo City Stadium.
6/2/20163 minutes, 41 seconds
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Liberia on the verge of qualifying for 2017 AFCON - Anthony Laffor

Liberia captain Anthony Laffor says their match against Togo is a crucial one.Liberia is on the verge of qualifying for the 2017 Africa cup of Nations to be held in Gabon for the first time in 14 years and a victory over Togo at home on Saturday in a group A match will ensure their qualification.The Liberians have only featured twice in the biennial tournament first in South Africa in 1996, led by former world footballer of the year George Weah. They also qualified six years later for the 2002 tournament.
6/1/201621 seconds
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Quality & skilled coaching a must & only way- Neil Tovey

SAFA Technical Director Neil Tovey believes that knowledge sharing is critical in the development of coaches in South Africa.Quality and skilled coaching is one of the main challenges South African football is grappling with at lower levels of the game. The South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA), home to coaches from the 341 SAFA Local Football Associations (LFA’s) and 52 regions, held a youth coaching seminar at Johannesburg stadium last week to find ways of addressing this challenge.
6/1/201643 seconds
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Mosimane says the awards they won will be a motivation going forward

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane won the ABSA premiership coach of the month, edging out Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt and Mpumalanga Black Aces coach Muhsin Ertrugal. He led the Brazilians to the cup double with the league and Telkom Knockout Cup. Mosimane says the many awards that his team won will motivate the team going forward. Mosimane also won coach of the month award a record six times in one season, becoming the first coach to do so. The former Bafana Bafana coach has had highs and lows in his illustrious club career but he says this season will rank as his highlight.
5/31/20161 minute, 43 seconds
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Brilliant Billiat led Sundowns clean sweep at PSL awards

Mamelodi Sundowns star player Khama Biliat made a clean sweep at the PSL Awards at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park last night as he took home all the main three awards. He bagged the most coveted prize, PSL Footballer of the season, the ABSA Premiership Player’s Player of the season and the Midfielder of the season. The Zimbabwean international beat off the challenge from teammates Hlompho Kekana and Keegan Dolly. Billiat, who took home the total prize money of R450 000, was running short of words to describe his excitement. This season he managed to score 13 goals in all competitions and provide 20 assists, something he had never achieved before. The 25year-old says evading injuries and capable teammates helped him to improve his game.
5/31/201651 seconds
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Bobby Motaung on Kaizer Chiefs’ season review

Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has confirmed that Amakhosi management and technical team were co-operatively reviewing the cause of their poor run this season. He says the review was done with the head coach Steve Komphela and his technical team in a frantic search for solutions ahead of the next campaign. Chiefs finished fifth on the log with 46 points and Motaung says it is not a must to win the league and described football as a “cycle”. Motaung says the team will come back strong next season.
5/30/20161 minute, 1 second
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Mbombela United keep PSL hopes alive with win over Tuks - Mkhatshwa

Mbombela United kept their hope of gaining promotion from the National First Division to the Premier Soccer League with a solitary goal win over University of Pretoria. After losing 3-0 to Highlands Park in the opening playoff, Mbombela United held on to Mxolisi Gumede’s first half goal to register their first win and collect the three points at the Tuks Stadium. United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa says that they had to win at all costs after dropping a home game midweek. Mbombela United missed numerous clear-cut goal scoring opportunities in the game and after conceding three in their opening game, Mkhatshwa says they are aware that they missed a great chance to recover their goal difference.
5/30/20161 minute, 41 seconds
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Malesela thanks Chilli Boyz fans.

After leading Chippa United to a sixth place finish on the Absa Premiership table, Chilli Boyz coach Dan “Dance” Malesela has thanked fans for the support they gave to the Port Elizabeth-based side throughout the season. Malesela, who led the Chilli Boyz to their best finish ever since their formation in 2010, is grateful that some of the club’s fans were able to follow the team wherever they went to play this past season. After spending some time coaching in the NFD, Malesela had a fantastic run in his first season as coach in the PSL and he says it’s been good. The Chilli Boyz had 13 points when Malesela took over as caretaker coach after the club’s then mentor Mboneni Roger Sikhakhane was put on special leave before parting ways with the Port Elizabeth-based side. The Chilli Boyz ended the season with 45 points from 30 matches.
5/30/20162 minutes, 27 seconds
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Tinkler keen to stay on as Pirates coach despite poor season

Following a dismal season which saw his side being eluded by cup success in all competitions and failing to challenge for the 2015/16 Absa Premiership title, Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler whose contract with Bucs comes to an end remains hopeful that the Soweto club will extend his stay. An opportunity to make an impression on his employers slipped through his fingers on Saturday 28 May 2016, when Bucs went down 3 – 2 to SuperSport United in the Nedbank Cup final at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Tinkler signed a one year contract with an option to renew with Bucs in May last year, after he had been acting as caretaker coach for five months since Vladimir Vermezovic’s departure in December 2014. He says he expects the club to make a decision on his future in the next coming weeks. While it remains to be seen whether his contract will be renewed despite ending the season empty handed, he says he’s grateful for the things he has learned since taking over the coaching reigns. Tinkler says there are several positions in the Bucs team that need to be bolstered, if the Soweto giants are to compete well next season. While elaborating on this issue, he points out defence among others as the department that needs serious strengthening
5/30/20162 minutes, 8 seconds
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SAFA should implement Ted’s dream of national playing philosophy - Morio Sanyane

With the late Ted Dumitru as it’s technical advisor, the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA), was starting to make inroads beyond the borders of this country. His role at SAFCA was immense and was a darling of the coaches in the 341 Local Football Associations (LFA’s) as his Facebook page would attest. Dumitru who passed away at the age of 76 yesterday, had identified the crisis of skilled coaching in the country and was driving SAFCA towards the direction of helping SA football solve this problem without being consumed by foreign concepts. Veteran journalist Morio Sanyane had followed Dumitru’s work as a budding coach, reporter and now was working with him at SAFCA, driving their communication and media department and he’s got fond stories to share about the old man.
5/27/20167 minutes, 50 seconds
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Nedbank Cup tickets selling like hot cakes

The Premier Soccer League has announced that 70% of the tickets for the Nedbank Cup final to be played at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the 28 of May 2016 have been sold. There are two categories of tickets available for the fans, R80 (west stand only) and R60 (rest of the Stadium) the VIP and children’s category are sold out. PSL Media and Communications Manager Luxolo September urge fans to buy tickets early. September says that fans will have the opportunity to grab up to R100 000 (hundred thousand rands) and the gates will open at 10:00am.
5/27/20161 minute, 48 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay -26/May/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
5/27/201655 minutes, 7 seconds
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Dumitru has left a huge gap in SA football coaching - SAFA

Ted Dumitru has left a huge gap in the coaching structures of South African football. That was the message of SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble when he addressed the more than 150 coaches who had gathered for the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) at Johannesburg stadium this afternoon at the passing on of the former Bafana Bafana. The 76year-old collapsed this morning at a shopping centre in Eastgate and never recovered from what is suspected to be a cardiac arrest. Dumitru was scheduled as the last speaker to present his latest research findings in youth coaching. Mumble says Dumitru has left a huge void that will be difficult to fill.
5/27/20163 minutes, 10 seconds
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School of excellence was Dumitru’s brainchild - Mbatha

Back in 1994, South African football was introduced to the Chibuku Football Centre and it would later be redefined to the now Transnet-SAFA School of Excellence. This was the brainchild of the late Ted Dumitru according to former head of coaching at School of Excellence Sam Mbatha. The model that produced the likes of Dillon Sheppard, Steven Pienaar, Daine Klate, Zitha Mofokeng and many others, is the one that Mbatha, now a head of academy at Sundowns is instilling at the Brazilians. He remembers Dumitru as a visionary that changed youth football manuals in the country in this interview with SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli.
5/27/20166 minutes, 9 seconds
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Mendu & McCarthy say Ted was everything in SA when it comes to football

Having first arrived in the country in 1985 to coach Kaizer Chiefs after the club’s boss Kaizer Motaung had spotted him not only coaching in Zambia and Swaziland but long before he came to Africa, coaching in the US, it was fitting that in 2004, 12 years after Chiefs had last won a league title, the late Ted Dumitru was the man to end that drought. Renowned for his maximal training approach philosophy, Dumitru delivered the first two league titles for Chiefs in the rebranded PSL. Two players who starred for him in that period, Fabian McCarthy and Jabulani Mendu also continued to be his protégées in coaching and they’ve got good memories to share in this short interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli.
5/27/20168 minutes, 53 seconds
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Tembo and Tinkler Nedbank cup our final chance for sliverware and CAF CONFED cup

Supersport United assistant coach Kaitano Tembo believes that the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates this Saturday is their last chance to rescue a barren season currently worth forgetting. Tembo spoke highly of Matsatsantsa’s current form going into the Peter Mokaba Stadium bound cup clash. Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler says they are looking forward to putting on a good performance for their fans and ending the season on a high note by winning South Africa’s FA Cup. Despite rumors linking Tinkler with former Portuguese Premier League side Vitoria de Setubal club surfacing ahead of the final. Tinkler says that he is not focused on entertaining any rumors at this stage but preparing for the cup final. Supersport last won a trophy with the Telkom Cup during the 2013/14 season.
5/26/20162 minutes, 54 seconds
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Sudesh Singh from SAFCA confirms the passing of Ted Dumitru

The South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) has confirmed the death of former Bafana Bafana coach Ted Dumitru, after he suffered a heart attack this morning. Dumitru (76)), who won four Premier Soccer League (PSL) league titles with Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, will be remembered for his good brand of football that his teams played.The Romanian born coach who came to South Africa to coach Chiefs in 1985, was due to address a SAFCA youth coaching seminar this afternoon at Johannesburg Stadium, which was his brainchild. SAFCA Technical Advisor Sudesh Singh confirmed the sad news to the more than 150 coaches who are attending this seminar.
5/26/20163 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mamelodi Sundowns are set to lose several players during the off season

Barely few days after they were officially crowned Absa premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns could lose several players in the off season. Captain Ramahlwe Mphahlele is also likely to be one of the many to leave the Brazilians after he confirmed that he received offers from both local and overseas-based team in Belgium. He has won four trophies to date and at some point he was loaned out to the University of Pretoria until Coach Pitso Mosimane recalled him.
5/26/20161 minute, 56 seconds
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Highlands park send a strong message to amaTuks by hammering Mbombela

Highlands Park have had a positive start to the 2016 Premier Soccer League (PSL) promotional and relegation play-offs walloping Mbombela United 3-0 at their own backyard at Kanyamazane stadium in Nelspruit yesterday,on the 25th of May 2016. Mbombela, who had finished third in the NFD standings, struggled to exert themselves in this game from the start and found the visitors’ defence uncompromising.Highlands plays a conservative approach, solid in their well-structured system and uses the counter effectively and set pieces too. Mbombela is trying to emulate the 2011 story of Chippa United who earned promotion to the PSL after only one season in the NFD from the ABC Motsepe League.
5/26/20164 minutes, 10 seconds
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Mosimane wins Coach of the Month for a record sixth time in one season

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has won the final Absa premiership Coach of the Month for May, and also set the record for winning it six times in one season. Mosimane was awarded at the league’ sponsors headquarters in Johannesburg as part of their three days trophy parade which began in Pretoria on Monday.Mosimane beat off strong competition from Chippa United coach Dan Malesela and Serame Letsoaka from Bloemfontein Celtic. Mosimane is not concerned about the record but happy nonetheless.
5/25/20161 minute, 1 second
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SAFA & PSL ready to implement intermediaries system

FIFA has assured that the intermediary system will be implemented in South Africa in the next transfer window after they reached an agreement with SAFA. As from April last year, FIFA introduced the new system of intermediaries replacing the agents system with strict regulations. The stumbling block in the country has been the recommended three percent commissions for the intermediaries down from 10 percent. But in the revised regulations of working with intermediaries approved by the SAFA National Executive Committee last month, now the commission could be between three to 10 percent depending on the agreement between the player or club and the intermediary. FIFA Manager Transfer Matching Systems (TMS) general manager Mark Goddard reveals that SA is ready for intermediaries.
5/25/201630 seconds
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Excitement at Chloorkop as Sundowns returns to the Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns have been given a lifeline in the African Champions League after they were reinstated by CAF. This followed after AS Vita from the Democratic Republic of Congo were bundled out for fielding an eligible player in the preliminary stage. The Brazilians were quickly pitted against Enyimba from Nigeria, Zamalek from Egypt, ES Setif from Algeria and in Group B in a draw which was made this afternoon. Coach Pitso Mosimane is excited with the developments.
5/25/201654 seconds
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Amajita will wrap it up at home- Senong

The South African national U20 team is confident of finishing off their Namibian counterparts when they meet in SA in the second weekend of next month in the second leg of an African Nations Cup U20 qualifier. This is the feeling of Amajita head coach Thabo Senong, after seeing his team playing to a goalless draw at the Sam Nujoma stadium in Windhoek, Namibia on Saturday the 21st of May 2016. The winner of this second round will meet the winner of Mozambique and Lesotho and Senong was okay with the result. Amajita went to this game without key players from Ajax Cape Town and Supersport United and they will all be available in the second leg. But Senong felt that an away goal was going to be key this past weekend.
5/24/20161 minute, 17 seconds
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'It's a very special feeling" - Hlopmho Kekane

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns player Hlompho Kekana has had a sterling season for his team winning the Telkom knockout cup and the Absa Premiership title. Unsurprisingly, the evergreen midfielder has been nominated in three categories for Premier Soccer League Awards to be hosted at Emperors Palace next week Monday. Kekana, who has played 38 matches in all competitions scoring eight goals and providing two assists for the league champions, says that it is an honour to be nominated. Kekana has won four league titles, twice with downs and twice with Supersport. The 31 year old reveals the remedy Downs used for their successful season
5/24/20161 minute, 36 seconds
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Cosmos will release the star-players - Jomo Sono

Jomo Cosmos owner and head coach Jomo Sono, has gotten so used to this relegation business to an extent that he has got no doubts about his team coming back next year. Sono was responding after his team was relegated for the fourth time from top-flight football after losing to Maritzburg United 3-1 at Olen Park stadium in Potchefstroom on Saturday 21 May 2016, Cosmos came to this game needing only one point and had received a major boost on Friday when they were not docked points in the arbitration case that found them guilty of having used an improperly registered player in goalkeeper Thabo Modiba and only fined them R200 000 plus costs of the sitting. Sono has got quality players in Charlton Mashumba, Pentjie Zulu and Cheslyn Jampies and Sono says those who want to leave are free to go.
5/24/20164 minutes, 43 seconds
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Lebusa and Nxumalo big winners at Ajax end of the season awards

Ajax Cape Town held their end of season awards at the Atlantic Imbizo Conference Centre at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday the 21st of May 2016. The big winners of the night were Mosa Lebusa and Prince Nxumalo who picked up the Player of the Season and the Players’ Player of the Season respectively. Nxumalo, who was unfortunately unable to attend due to medical issues, also missed the last game of the season due to his condition. He also picked up the goal scorer of the season for his 13 goals in the league, while Jody February won the award for Rookie of the Year. Ajax coach Roger De Sa says that Nxumalo has been a revelation for them this season and he hopes that he will only continue to go from strength to strength and Lebusa was the obvious choice for Player of the Season and a well-deserved winner. De Sa says that Ajax can be satisfied with their season, having picked up silverware early on, and while they struggled in the league, there were positives overall. He says that he is confident that next season they can be more competitive, with a lot of talented youngsters about to be promoted, and if they can hold onto current key players.
5/23/20162 minutes, 25 seconds
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Motsepe pays tribute to the technical team & supporters

Mamelodi Sundowns President Patrice Motsepe paid tribute to the technical team, management and supporters for helping his team win the ABSA premiership title for the record seventh time. The Brazilians were coroneted in style after beating Platinum Stars 1-0 at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday. Khama Billiat’s fine goal in the first half settled the encounter. The Tshwane team also broke the PSL record for most number of points (71) in a season ever since the league was reduced to 16 teams. Kaizer Chiefs held the record last season with 69 points. The team’s President Patrice Motsepe, who was walking on crutches paid tribute to the technical team, management and supporters for their contribution.
5/23/201630 seconds
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Mpengesi on Molangoane's imminent departure from the Chilli Boyz

Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi blames agents for “misleading” Chilli Boyz star midfielder Joseph Molangoane, who wants out of the Port Elizabeth-based Absa Premiership side. It was reported this past weekend that Molangoane was chased away from the Chilli Boyz camp before their 2-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday after it was found out that he had allegedly signed a pre-contract with Amakhosi. The Chilli Boyz chairman adds that the 28-year-old Malongoane needs to stick around in Port Elizabeth as they are trying to help him realise his true potential. Mpengesi insists that the Polokwane-born former Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and Platinum Stars midfielder is not a finished product yet and he has accused the agents of “misleading” Molangoane in the same manner they “misled” Mark Mayambela, who left the Chilli Boyz and joined SuperSport United during the January transfer window. Mpengesi says Molangoane needs to learn a lesson from what happened to Mayambela, whom Matsatsantsa released less than six months at the club.The Port Elizabeth based side chairman has also rubbished rumours that one of the Chilli Boyz’s star players Buyani Sali is going to join Ajax Cape Town saying that the 26-year-old Lady Frere-born midfielder still has a contract with the Chilli Boyz.
5/23/20162 minutes, 39 seconds
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Reneilwe Letsholonyane thankful to Kaizer Chiefs

Veteran Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane was on the verge of crying when he was shaking hands with Amakhosi supporters for the last time as a Glamour Boy. Letsholonyane says his eight-year tenure at Naturena was memorable since his arrival from relegated Jomo Cosmos in 2008. Letsholonayne was speaking after playing his last game against Chippa United which they lost 2-0 thanks to Buyani Sali’s first half strike and Lerato Manzini’s second half goal. The 33-year-old Soweto born midfield maestro has won every domestic silverware available on offer starting with the 2008 MTN8 where he scored the decisive winning penalty in their 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns after a goalless draw in 120 minutes. Letsholonyane says he is grateful to Amakhosi’s chairman Kaizer Motaung and manager Bobby Motaung for giving him the opportunity.
5/23/20161 minute
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Baxter commended his players for their response to his technical changes

Supersport United coach Stuart Baxter also commended his players for their response to his technical changes and for coming back twice in the game to secure the result and make it into the top eight teams. Without giving away too much, Baxter says that football fans can expect more of an open game in Nedbank Cup final Saturday the 28 of May 2016 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, as both sides try to finish the season with a piece of silverware, Baxter also says he believes both sides will also make a couple of changes to their teams making things a little unpredictable. The former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs coach Baxter, also commended his charges for responding to his introduction to the team and turning their season around. However, Baxter was also quick to reiterate that the season is not yet over still with a cup final to play.
5/23/20162 minutes, 37 seconds
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Pirates draw their way into top 8 ahead of Nedbank Cup final - Tinkler

Orlando Pirates and Supersport United dished up a four-goal thrilling draw (2-2) on the last day of the season’s fixtures as both sides secured finishes in the Absa Premiership top half of the table. Pirates coach Eric Tinkler congratulated his charges after getting over the first hurdle but was quick to highlight that they still have work to do during the week. Tinkler’s charges, who were once hovering just above the relegation zone mid season, ensured that they saved themselves from embarrassment with the top eight finish after a roller-coaster. Tinkler says being in a similar situation a couple of seasons ago tremendously helped him turn things around with his players. Tinkler says it is now it’s time to focus on Saturday’s ‘next final.
5/23/20162 minutes, 59 seconds
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Consistency won Baroka the NFD title - Freese

Baroka FC have been credited as worthy National First Division champions after playing to a 1-all draw Yesterday 22 May 2016 against Milano United and win the NFD league title and gain promotion to the lucrative Premier Soccer League. Speaking at his side walloped Amazulu 4-1 at Makhulong stadium in Tembisa, Highlands Park head coach Allan Freese says that consistency was the key for Bakgaga. Freese would know very well because his side has finished second behind Baroka and they have battling against them for almost the whole season. Meanwhile Highlands Park will continue with their quest to earn promotion to the PSL when they kick-off the promotional and relegation play-offs against third placed NFD side Mbombela United in Nelspruit on Wednesday the 25th of May 2016 evening. The two teams will be joined by the 15th placed PSL side University of Pretoria in this round robin set-up of home and away legs. Freese says they had a chance of straight promotion but now that they could achieve it, they will use their current momentum to the play-offs.
5/23/20161 minute, 48 seconds
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Drama as Maritzburg survives & Cosmos get relegated

After battling relegation for almost the entire season in the Absa Premiership, a nine minute blitz from Maritzburg United coming back from one-nil down to beat Jomo Cosmos 3-1 and save their PSL status, condemning Cosmos to the National First Division at Olen Park in Potchefstroom yesterday. A brace from Evans Rusike in the last four minutes of the game after Mohau Mokate in the 81st minute had canceled Mntambo’s 27th minute goal, ensured that the “Team of Choice” would be in the PSL next season. Even after the equalizer Maritzburg were still out of the PSL but head coach Ernst Middendorp said that he never stopped believing. Cosmos came to the game needing only one point to survive and a draw was going to be enough to secure their status but instead they’ve been relegated for the record fourth time. After seeing his team dominating in the first half, the wheels went off in the last 10 minutes, owner and head coach of Cosmos Jomo Sono blamed forced changes through injuries that caused his team to lose the shape. The brace took Rusike’s tally for the season to seven goals from 26 matches in the league and he described the feeling of scoring a brace that keeps the team in the top league. Cosmos goalkeeper Sherwin Naicker has been the shining light at the club this season producing 10 clean sheets in the league but sadly he finds himself and his teammates on their way back to the NFD after only one season in the PSL. He was understandably dejected with this result.
5/22/20165 minutes, 38 seconds
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Khune pleaded with the supporters not to lose hope

The Bafana-Bafana short stopper, who has been named in the latest Shakes Mashaba’s squad to take on Gambia for the 2017 AFCON Qualifiers, pleaded with the team’s supporters not to lose hope and promised them that they will come back stronger next season. Khune also urged his teammates to pull up their socks because a team like Chiefs’ magnitude needs all their players to be on their level best. He says they are now under immense pressure to bring back happiness into the Amakhosi’s faithful.
5/20/20161 minute, 12 seconds
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Khune stressed the importance of approaching next season with new tactics

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has expressed the importance of approaching next season’s games with a different attitude. The 28-year-old Ventersdorp born goalie says that their coach Steve Komphela and his technical team have introduced their philosophy therefore all the players are to blame for not being able to achieve what they have achieved last season despite losing reliable Tefu Mashamaite and Mandla Masango.
5/20/20163 minutes, 14 seconds
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Maritzburg United want to secure survival on their own says Zuma

Maritzburg United Marketing and Communications manager Brian Zuma insist they will not be relying on the outcome of an arbitration hearing to save their Absa Premiership status. The Team of Choice have this week been preparing for a must-win final match of the season against Jomo Cosmos in Potchefstroom tomorrow the 21st of May 2016. Ezenkosi’s build-up has been overshadowed by a hearing at SAFA House over the use of an ineligible player, which could see them docked three points. The verdict in that case against Cosmos is expected sometime Friday, 20/May/2016. In the meantime, though, second-bottom Maritzburg have been hard at work to try and rescue the season. A win at Olen Park will guarantee their survival. Anything less will mean Ernst Middendorp’s men, who have 24 points, will be relying on what happens in the match between bottom club University of Pretoria, presently on 22 points, and Lamontville Golden Arrows. Zuma acknowledges that the stakes are high
5/20/20162 minutes, 45 seconds
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PSL Sekunjalo with SnonzaJay -19/May/2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
5/20/201653 minutes, 54 seconds
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Black coaches are underrated - Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says he reckons that South African-born black coaches are not valued enough and their opinions are always taken lightly. The well-spoken Komphela sent a stern warning to Chippa United coach Daniel Malesela, who is receiving all the praise for the style of play he has instilled at the Chilly Boys that, he should expect all sorts of attack when things start going bad. During the start of the season, all the teams in the top eight were coached by South African born coaches but only a few have managed to retain their jobs. Komphela says it is sad that sometimes black coaches are judged based on their skin-colour and not on what they can bring to the local football with some having being played the beautiful game before.
5/20/20162 minutes, 31 seconds
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When African countries play Bafana it's always war,Gambia will be no different

Bafana Bafana, who are still without a single win in the qualifiers, drew their opening game 0-0 with Gambia before going down 3-1 to Mauritania on the road before two consecutive draws with Cameroon. Mashaba, who first congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns for their PSL title triumph, says that they never got off on the right foot, the South African national football team coach was pretty clear on Bafana Bafana’s chances to qualify. South Africa has a slim to a highly unlikely chance to qualify for the Gabon bound continental showpiece as they find themselves second from the bottom of Group M, with only three points from four games.
5/20/20162 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mashaba included three new caps in his squad

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba today announced a strong 23 men squad for their dire Afcon 2017 qualifier against Gambia next month, sprinkling a few surprises in the process. Mashaba included three new caps in his squad namely Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo, Polokwane City’s top goal scorer Thobani Mncwango and Chippa United’ right wing-back Diamond Thopola. Mashaba also called up Supersport United captain Dean Furman after making his last appearance against Angola in November last year.
5/20/20161 minute, 33 seconds
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Arbitration case involving Cosmos goalkeeper to be decided today

The protracted arbitration case involving the alleged improperly registration of Jomo Cosmos goalkeeper Thabo Modiba will be finalized today. SABC Sport understands that the Arbitrator, Adv. Hilton Epstein wants to finish with this case today as the hearing is underway at the SAFA Offices in Johannesburg. Namibian club Windhoek Orlando Pirates have laid a complaint against Cosmos, alleging that they registered Modiba with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) without getting an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) from the Namibian Football Association (NFA).
5/18/20161 minute, 59 seconds
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Watson praises Onyango as role model for the youth

Uganda Football Association general secretary Edgar Watson says Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and Uganda International Dennis Onyango is a role model for the youth of his country.Watson adds that the goalkeeper remains a key figure in the national squad.Onyango is currently in a rich vein of form which has seen his club capture the Absa Premiership trophy this season.His nation is also in two fronts of qualifying for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Gabon 2017 in Libreville.
5/18/201619 seconds
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Sokhela adamant that Antipas appointment is not a gamble

AmaZulu’s general manager Lunga Sokhela insists the club has not gambled by appointing relatively unknown Zimbabwean Joey Antipas as their new coach. The 57-year-old was recently unveiled as the successor to Steve Barker, who was axed after their disappointing first season in the National First Division. Antipas had never witness a NFD match first-hand prior to being handed the reins at Usuthu.
5/18/20161 minute, 8 seconds
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Amajita coach faces challenge of trimming squad to 18 players

National U/20 men’s football team coach Thabo Senong says he faces a tough task of trimming five players from the 23-man squad he has been training with ahead of their second round African Nations Cup qualifier.The team wraps its preparations at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto today before travelling tomorrow for their first leg encounter against Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday.Yesterday Amajita played a training match against G & Q Sports Management Agency on the artificial turf, defeating the side 3-0.
5/18/201636 seconds
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Buchanan expressed his gratitude to the club

Buchanan, whose contract at Phunya Sele Sele was due to expire at the end of the season, expressed gratitude to the club. His departure comes after the club lost a string of key players in January, left-back Tumelo Mogapi who has Joined Maritzburg United, Gabadinho Mhango who signed a pre-contract agreement with Bidvest Wits and will join the students on a three year deal in July and Musa Bilankulu who left as a free agent and joined Lamontville Golden Arrows. Buchanan shares that teammates and technical staff at Celtic were very supportive in his recovery and says he is confident the club will get back to winning ways in the next season.
5/17/20161 minute, 50 seconds
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Konco Confirmed the depature of Keegan Buchanan

Bloemfontein Celtic CEO Khumbulani Konco yesterday th 16th of May 2016, confirmed the departure of midfielder Keagan Buchanan on the club’s website. Konco says Buchanan’s request came as a surprise as they have been engaging with him through his manager while he was in Cape Town where he was recovering from a torn ligament and had agreed to finalise everything when he returns. Club team manager Malawian international John Maduka says that the club is sad to see Buchanan go as he formed a key part in the squad.
5/17/20161 minute, 54 seconds
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Mosimane pleads with Da Gama to manage Dolly well

With the 2016 Rio Olympics around the corner, Mamelodi Sundons head coach Pitso Mosimane also pleaded with South African national U23 Coach Owen Da Gama to be careful and manage players such as Keagan Dolly well. Mosimane adds that the former Ajax Cape Town winger is in the best shape of his life and just needs to be managed well.
5/17/201642 seconds
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"Let us help Zimbabwe qualify for 2017 AFCON" - Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says that they have to Help Zimbabwe Bational team to qualify for the 2017 AFCON, despite having already helped Mamelodi Sundowns to their record seventh PSL title a fortnight ago, the 51 year old believes that Khama Billiat still has a vital role to play for both club and country this season. Zimbabwe are on the verge of qualifying for the 2017 Afcon tournament in Gabon going into the last round of qualifiers needing just one victory over either Malawi or Guinea. Mosimane believes that they still need Billiat to perform at his best going into their CAF Confederation Cup second leg clash against Medeama in Ghana on Wednesday afternoon 25 mAY 2016. Mosimane says that most importantly Zimbabwe needs the formidable attacker ahead of the qualifier.
5/17/201634 seconds
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“We didn’t lodge a protest against baroka & skhwama” - African Warriors

African Warriors administrative manager Tsholedi Moloi has clarified that they didn't lodge a protest against Baroka FC questioning the registration of dribbling wizard Tshepo "Skhwama Samatariyane" Matete. This follows allegations this weekend that Baroka's imminent promotion to the Premier Soccer League this coming weekend could be derailed by a protest. In an interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Moloi whose team is battling relegation to amateur football, admits that he was not aware that Matete was a free agent according to SAFA when Baroka registered him.
5/16/20166 minutes, 23 seconds
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Baroka’s registration of Matete was above board

An attempt by some National First Division teams to stop log leaders Baroka FC from possibly confirming their promotion to the Premier Soccer League this coming weekend of the 21st May 2016 is likely to hit a snag. SABC Sport understands that last week African Warriors tried to lodge a protest just before their 1-0 win over Baroka, alleging that Tshepo “Skhwama Samatariyane” Matete was improperly registered. The Limpopo side are three points clear at the top, with a goal difference of +5 going to the last game. SABC Sport journalists Velile Mbuli, has tried to gather facts around Matete’s registration and he’s compiled this report.
5/16/20162 minutes, 23 seconds
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Malesela admits he is going to lose more players

Chippa United coach Dan “Dance” Malesela has admitted that hi team will lose a number of key players once the curtain comes down to the 2015/2016 season. Already, the club captain James Okwuosa is leaving the Chilli Boyz for Orlando Pirates while Zimbabwean-born defender Erick Chipeta will play for Ajax Cape Town next season. But Malesela insists that they are going to try their best to keep some of his trusted players. Meanwhile, the former United FC and Cape Town All Stars coach will have one-on-one meetings with his players on Wednesday in an effort to map out the way forward for the club. Malesela will inform players on his decision to keep or release them.
5/16/20161 minute, 19 seconds
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De Sa thinks Billiat deserves to be the player of the season

Ajax Cape Town coach Roger De Sa says that the PSL player of the season must be Mamelodi Sundowns’ Zimbabwean international Khama Billiat. De Sa says that Hlompho Kekana could be right up there, and an outsider might be the Brazilians’ goalkeeper Dennis Onyango. The 51 year old also praised the Bidvest goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, saying that he has also been very good, he thinks Onyango is easily his pick for goalkeeper of the season. He recalls that during their matches against Sundowns the Ugandan keeper made a number of brilliant saves to deny Ajax.
5/16/20161 minute, 7 seconds
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Mlauzi stressed that Banyana Banyana need to improve on their physical condition

The Zimbabwean Women,s National football team coach Shadreck Mlauzi, praised Banyana Banyana for the good performance but stressed that they need to work on their physical conditioning especially towards the end of the match. The South African senior women’s national team beat their Zimbabwean counterparts 1-0 at Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa on Sunday 15 May 2016 afternoon, Refiloe Jane received a cross from Lebogang Ramalepe midway through the second half sealed the victory for the Banyana team.The South African senior women’s national team is paired in a tough group in the quadrennial games with the hosts Brazil, Sweden and China. Banyana coach Vera Pauw.
5/16/201632 seconds
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Banyana Banyana’s Olympics preparations are still on track

Banyana Banyana’s preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil are well on track, after they registered a hard fought 1-0 win over fellow Olympic qualifiers Zimbabwe in a friendly match at the Makhulong stadium in Tembisa Sunday 15 May 2016. The South African senior women’s national team is paired in a tough group in the quadrennial games with the hosts Brazil, Sweden and China. Banyana coach Vera Pauw was pleased with the results, but bemoaned lack of aggression in front of goal. Banyana, who are ranked 54th in the world will play two friendly matches against Pauw’s compatriots the Netherlands early next month. Pauw is hoping to use those games to fine tune the last stage of the preparations against the 13th ranked team in the world.
5/16/20161 minute, 44 seconds
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Rhulani Mokoena praised CAF for being progressive

Mamelodi Sundowns assistant coach Rhulani Mokoena praised CAF for being progressive. CAF competitions group stage are to increase from eight clubs to sixteen from 2017. Sundowns bowed out of the last 16 round to AS Vita from the Democratic Republic of Congo on away goal rule, which means they could grace the group stage next season at that stage. The Brazilians are returning to Africa’s richest and prestigious event after winning the league this season. Prize money in both competitions is expected to rise with Hayatou confirming a new 12-year media and marketing deal worth more than one billion dollars. The champions league winners currently receive 1.5 million US dollars, and the Confed cup winners take home 660 000 US dollars. Mokoena says the new developments will help his team to manage many issues better.
5/13/20162 minutes, 9 seconds
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PSL, Nedbank Semi-finals preview on PSL Sekunjalo with Snonza Jay: 12-May-2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
5/13/201654 minutes, 10 seconds
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Veteran Paulse extends contract at Ajax.

Veteran striker Nathan Paulse has extended his contract at Ajax Cape Town by another year. Paulse, who scored the winning goal in the final to help Ajax win the MTN8 trophy earlier in the season, has been a key member of the Ajax team, both on and off the field. Paulse says that he is pleased to extend his contract at the club and looking forward to help the team next season. He thinks overall he has had a decent season, and a lot to offer at the club still. The 34-year old Paulse says that he feels he has an important role off the pitch to help develop and inspire the younger players at the club.
5/13/20162 minutes, 1 second
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Sundowns break 65 league points record with win over wits at Milpark.

Mamelodi Sundowns are poised to set a new club points record in a season following their victory over rivals Bidvest Wits by a goal-to-nil at Milpark last night. The newly crowned Absa Premiership champions, Sundowns, came into the game having equaled their two-seasons back record-breaking 65 points and were truly made to feel like such receiving a guard of honor into the field. Mosimane credits Zimbabwean striker Khama Billiat for his wonder strike and the difference on the night but acknowledges that both sides had their fair share of chances.However, Wits coach Gavin Hunt had a different view of the first half strike that collected all three points to move Sundowns to 68 points going into the last round of fixtures.
5/12/20162 minutes, 19 seconds
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Katsande, Billiat & Ndoro fly Zim Warriors flag high in PSL.

Zimbabwean trio Willard Katsande, Khama Billiat and Tendai Ndoro continue to fly their national flag high in the Premier Soccer League(PSL) whilst on the verge of helping the Warriors qualify for their first AFCON Tournament in a decade. The Warriors captain Katsande says that they need to stay focused and win their next game against Malawai later this month in order for their dream to become a reality. Mamelodi Sundowns prolific striker, Billiat, who recently fired the Chloorkop side to the 2015/16 Absa Premiership title, says they know they have to be professional in going about their business. Katsande adds that the experience also helps the players adjust well to situations they face. The Warriors, who last featured in an AFCON competition in the 2006 Ghana AFCON tournament, are currently spoiled for choice in the striking department with the likes of Billiat, Evans Rusike(Maritzburg United) and European star Knowledge Musona all firing at the moment.However, Pirates target man Ndoro says he still has hopes of getting that elusive national call up ahead of the last two qualifiers.
5/12/20163 minutes, 41 seconds
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Middendorp delight as Maritzburg beat Ajax to climb off bottom of table

Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp offered a rare smile after watching his team claim one of their most important wins in their history last night. The Pietermaritzburg side have spent almost the entire campaign rooted to the foot of the log, but thanks to a Thamsanqa Mkhize free-kick , they were given renewed hope in their bid to avoid relegation.They now have a total of 24 points, two more than University of Pretoria after the students could only draw with Polokwane City 2-2 in their match last night. Jomo Cosmos, the other team involved in the relegation battle, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Lamontville Golden Arrows to stay on 25 points.. Middendorp too was impressed by the way they had kept plugging away.
5/12/20163 minutes, 46 seconds
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NFD title & promotion race going to the wire as Warriors shock Baroka

Baroka FC’s hopes of wrapping up the National first Division (NFD) title and outright promotion to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), took a nosedive when they were shocked 1-0 by bottom dwellers African Warriors at the Charles Mopeli stadium in Phuthaditjhaba yesterday on the 11th of May 2016.The loss is a huge drawback for Baroka, who were hoping to go six points clear at the top with one game to go but now the dropped points mean that Highlands Park could equal them on 59 points should they beat relegation threatened Mthatha Bucks on Sunday the 15th of May 2016. Warriors are now on the 15th spot with 25 points and they play Thanda Royal Zulu in their last game next week Sunday the 22nd of May 2016, by that time the KwaZulu-Natal would have played Swallows in Dobsonville this Sunday, where a loss for The Birds would send them to amateur football. “Mayihlome” as Warriors are popularly known were close to being relegated yesterday had they lost that game and Mafereka admits that it wasn’t easy in the dressing room before the game.
5/12/20162 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ajax speak out after not honouring U20 national call

Following the withdrawal of five Ajax Cape Town U19 players from the U20 provisional squad ahead their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia, Ajax Cape Town CEO Ari Efstathiou has come out to explain their reasons for the withdrawals.Amajita head coach, Thabo Senong named Darren Johnson, Sergio Kammies, Aghmat Ceres, Shane Saralina and Masilake Phohlongo among his provisional squad.Efstathiou explained that the players would not however attend the camp as they’re currently in Europe with the Ajax under-19s playing in the annual Copa Amsterdam Tournament.
5/11/201632 seconds
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Mamelodi Sundowns looking to break their points record

Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to break their 65 points record of two seasons ago, when they tackle Bidvest Wits away in the second last league match wednesday night, the 11th of May 2016. The Brazilians wrapped up the league last week when they beat the University of Pretoria 3-0 in Pretoria and are currently on 65 with two matches still remaining against the Wits and Platinum Stars. If they win the last two games they will smash Kaizer Chiefs points haul of 69, which is the PSL record set last season. Coach Pitso Mosimane says that even though they do not want to lose against the clever boys, who pushed them all the way for the league glory, it will not be a grudge match but they will pull out all the stops to win and do a favour to other teams that still want to finish on a high.
5/10/20161 minute, 16 seconds
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Maritzburg United hit back at Jomo jibes

Maritzburg United Marketing and Communications manager Brian Zuma fiercely denied the allegations by Jomo Sono for his recent jibes against them, as both teams prepare for crunch Absa Premiership matches tomorrow the 10th of May 2016. Cosmos’ build-up has been marred by reports that they fielded an ineligible player in a match they won earlier this season, with unverified suggestions that the matter is being investigated. Sono, whose side meet United on the final day of the season, claims that United started the trouble.
5/10/201641 seconds
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Supersport united aim for both top eight spot and nedbank cup glory

Supersport United coach Stuart Baxter says they are equally focusing on going the full distance and challenging for both the Nedbank Cup and achieve a top eight finish with two games remaining in the Absa Premiership. The eighth placed United next face top three contenders Black Aces, tomorrow night the 11th of May 2016, before closing the season off with a visit to Orlando Stadium. However, Baxter’s team also still have the small matter of their cup semifinal clash against National First Division highflyers Baroka FC on Saturday evening, the 14th of May 2016. Baxter says they are working towards achieving both goals.
5/10/201650 seconds
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Marques confirms to part ways with Santos at the end of this season

Santos head coach Zeca Marques, says that he will be leaving the team at the end of the current National First Division season, heading back to Portugal to spend some time, then will come backi to refresh his batteries. It’s been a difficult season for Santos, who with two games remaining in the National First Division are currently in 12th place, having climbed out of the danger zone, at Athlone stadium Sunday the 8th of May 2016. Marques says he loved working in Cape Town and he really enjoyed the experience but the Portugal born admits that it has been a stressful season.
5/10/20161 minute, 10 seconds
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“We will not the second leg against Medeama for granted” Mzikayise Mashaba

Mamelodi Sundowns versatile player Mzikayise Mashaba says that they will not take Ghanaian team Medeama for granted in the return leg, despite an advantage of a two-goal cushion in the first leg. The Brazilians woke up from the slumber to score three goals in the last ten minutes in the CAF Confederations cup playoff match, to register a comeback 3-1 victory over the West Africans in Atteridgeville on Saturday night the 7th of May 2016. Medeama are a tough proposition at home having not lost in the tournament thus far. The winner of the tie will progress to the group stages. Mashaba, who had a great game on Saturday, says that they will not relax in the second leg on the 18th of this month. Sundowns are likely to be drawn against African giants TP Mazembe and Etoile du Sahel should they qualify for the group stages.
5/10/20161 minute, 11 seconds
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PSL cagey on how Cosmos case could affect play-offs

The Premier Soccer League is remaining cagey about the impact of the Jomo Cosmos arbitration case on the end of the season promotion and relegation play-offs. On Thursday Cosmos will appear in front of an arbitrator on allegations of having used an improperly registered player (goalkeeper Thabo Modabi) when they beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 earlier this year. If Cosmos are found guilty and are docked points, they could step the unusual step of going to the courts to challenge that decision. Whilst in the PSL, candidates for the big drop to the National First Division (NFD) and relegation play-offs currently looks to be between Maritzburg United and AmaTuks, it’s in the NFD where there’s a real battle for spots. Usually the NFD teams overpower PSL teams in these play-offs in the past 10 years only on three occasions that a PSL team has managed to retain it’s status in the big and lucrative league. But the most asked question around these play-offs has always been why a team that had a chance to fight for its top-flight status in 30 matches get a second chance in the play-offs.
5/9/20162 minutes, 40 seconds
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Chiefs and Pirates Legends played for Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates legends played to an entertaining 1-all draw in Randfontein’s Mohlakeng Stadium on Saturday afternoon the 8th of May 2016.The game was organised by the Randfontein Local Municipality, Ntsoelengoe family, Chiefs and Pirates in honour and celebrating 10 year anniversary since the passing of Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe. The stadium was then re-named to Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe Stadium. Former Chiefs player Cyril Nzama, who was the captain of the day, says it is vital that legends be honoured while they are still alive, MacDonald Mukansi scored Chiefs’ goal in the 7th minute of the first half and later on Pirates equalized before the interval. Ace, described as one of greatest footballer to have graced the grounds of South African soil.
5/9/20163 minutes, 54 seconds
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Cloete is confident that Chippa will remain in the top-eight spot

Veteran Chippa United defender Ruben Cloete is confident that the Chilli Boyz are going to finish inside the top-eight bracket at the end of this season. The Chilli Boyz, who are left with two matches against Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are seventh on the Absa Premiership standings with 39 points from 28 matches. The well-travelled Cloete reckons that the Premier Soccer League (PSL) gets tougher each season. And he admits that this season has been no different though he insists that it’s better than last term where the Chilli Boyz survived relegation on the last game of the season. The 33-year-old Cloete, who was born in Upington in the Northern Cape, says that he cannot exactly put a finger on where the changes at the Chilli Boyz came from this season. He, however, attributes the team’s change of fortunes this season to hard work from management, coaching and the players.
5/9/20162 minutes, 27 seconds
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Vital win for Santos as they end Swallows' run

Santos moved up to the 12th place in the National First Division (NFD) and safer from relegation after they beat relegation threatened Moroka Swallows 1-0 at Athlone stadium Saturday the 7th of May 2016. It was Swallows’ first defeat in seven games and the club that was in the PSL last season, Amaswayiswayi are in danger of being demoted to the amateur ranks. Santos were hammered 4-0 at home by Royal Eagles in their last game and the win against Swallows has boosted them. Santos coach Zeca Marques says that this win came down to his team showing the right spirit out there. The Portugal born says that Shafeeq Arendse, who came on and caused a lot of problems for Swallows, and eventually won the penalty, has great ability and if he applies himself properly he can be a quality player.
5/9/20161 minute, 13 seconds
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Ngubane pleased as All Stars beat FC Cape Town in derby

Despite winning 2-0 against FC Cape Town on Saturday, 07 May 2016, Cape Town All Stars’ chances of reaching the PSL/National First Division promotional play-off positions are all but over after victories for Highlands Park and Mbombela United. All Stars are currently in the seventh position, but with just two games left of the South African second tier, they are six points behind Mbombela, who are third. Paseka Mako and Thembinkosi Lorch scored the goals for All Stars on Saturday, both strikes coming in the first half. Highlands and Baroka, who also won on Saturday to remain first, are guaranteed a minimum of a play-off spot, and are now the only two clubs involved in the title race. All Stars coach Professor Ngubane says his team executed their tactics well on the day and was pleased with their performance. FC Cape Town coach Johnny Ferreira says his team was very poor in the first half, and he believes that a bit of complacency crept in. He says they tried harder in the second half, but coming back from two goals down is never easy, and they lacked creativity.
5/8/20163 minutes, 33 seconds
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Sundowns on the verge of qualifying for CAF Confed Group stages

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken a giant step towards qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, after beating Medeama Sporting Club from Ghana in a comeback 3-1 victory, in the playoff first leg match played at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday night, 07 May 2016. Eric Kwakwa opened the scoring for the visitors in the second minute. But the home team scored three goals in the last ten minutes of the match, with the goals coming from Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat and Cuthbert Malajila. Coach Pitso Mosimane says the first half was the worst he has seen from his team, and therefore decided to give his players silent treatment during the break. Versatile player Mzikayise Mashaba had a sterling game in the middle of the park alongside Hlompho Kekana. He was unlucky not to score when he rattled the post in the first half. He says they felt bad with the lethargic performance in the first half and needed to show courage in the second half as the newly crowned Absa Premiership champions. There were reports from the Ghana press that Medeama coach Tom Strand would not come to South Africa, suggesting that he was banned from travelling with the team, when he allegedly absconded from training, and two league games. But Strand was on the bench and felt that his team got tired late in the match. He also believes that the third goal was offside.
5/8/20163 minutes, 32 seconds
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Billiat excited after being named PSL player of the month

The Absa Premier soccer league has named Khama Billiat “Player of the Month” for both March and April. Billiat helped Mamelodi Sundowns wrapped up the league last night after beating Pretoria University in a Pretoria derby at Tuks stadium. The Zimbabwe born striker has been influential for Downs this season, scoring 10 goals and assisting in 20 others in all competitions. Billiat gives credit to his teammates and the technical team for his good form. The Zimbabwean international’s good form has made him a target to opposition defenders who always want to destabilize him in the field. The nippy striker says that he would love to win “Player of the Season Award.
5/6/20163 minutes, 6 seconds
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“We could have been like Leicester”- Ertugral

Mpumalanga Black Aces’ head coach Muhsin Ertugral is elated at his team’s performance this season, stating they could have been like 2015/2016 English Premier League champions Leicester City. AmaZayoni were the league’s surprise package this spell, making wonders under the former Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town coach, where we saw Aces starting off the year at the top of the log, before ultimately giving up their spot to Mamelodi Sundowns after a performance slump that sunk them out of the top three, as well as end their chances of playing in Africa next season. Ertugral says he is quite happy with the team, stating how proud he is of them for remaining consistent throughout the year.
5/6/20163 minutes, 37 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 05-May-2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
5/6/201654 minutes, 24 seconds
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kaizer Chiefs register 12th draw

Kaizer Chiefs and Bloemfontein Celtic played a dull goalless draw during their Absa Premiership league at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday the 4th of May 2016. Komphela says he needs to work extremely hard on instilling self-belief on his strikers such as Camaldine Abraw, Siphelele Mthembu, Bernard Parker and Edward Manqele among others. Komphela then congratulated his counterpart and Mamelodi Sundowns tactician Pitso Mosimane who has officially and mathematically won the 2015/16 season for the record seventh time following their 3-0 win against University of Pretoria last night. Since the 2012/13 season both teams have now played to five goalless draw, while Amakhosi boasts five wins in the process and no win for Serame Letsoaka’s men. Letsoaka says his players’ failure to exchange the ball and try to penetrate Chiefs’ defence was poor and reckons that had they been able to do that. Celtic has not lost a game since thumping champions Sundowns 3-1 in March.
5/6/20165 minutes, 49 seconds
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It is not about how you start but how you finish: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane admits that It was not a smooth ride at the beginning of the season for Sundowns and at some point it was hard to please fans of the club, as they wanted Mosimane out after a slow start that them losing two drawing one and only winning one of their first four league matches. To compound matters, Bloemfontein Celtic also knocked them out in the first round of the MTN 8. Mosimane recalls those unfortunate moments and how he recovered from them.
5/6/20161 minute
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Pitso hails players & technical team as the record 7th title is secured

Mamelodi Sundowns clinched their record seventh Absa Premiership title in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era and 10th overall (since 1985, from old NSL) when they hammered relegation threatened University of Pretoria 3-0 at Tuks stadium in Pretoria last night. Whilst all the focus has been on the CBD (Castro, Billiat and Dolly), Mosimane reserved some praised for one of their unsung heroes this season Hlompho “KK” Kekana. The Brazilians midfield kingpin has been inspirational for the Brazilians this season featuring in 27 league matches. Together with Laffor, they have won four league titles apiece and Mosimane has special praise for Kekana. When Mosimane first won the league title with Sundowns in the 2013/2014 season, he missed out on all the other trophies but this time he’s completed a double having won the Telkom Knockout Cup in December last year. He’s achieved all of this playing only a limited number of players from September last year and he singles out his star performers.
5/6/20162 minutes, 1 second
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Platinum stars shot into top three at Pirates' expense

Platinum Stars kept their hopes of a top three finish in the Absa Premiership alive with a well-deserved 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace last night the 2nd of May 2016. The victory for Stars ended a three-match winless streak in the league while Pirates suffered only their second defeat in their last five league outings. Stars coach Cavin Johnson that says his side defended well on the night against a very difficult team to track down with the ball and says he hopes that the football Gods will be on their side in the last three games in their quest to cement their place in the top three teams and automatically qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup.
5/3/20162 minutes, 4 seconds
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Tinkler disappointed by the loss against Platinum Stars

Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler says he is very disappointed with the result and the way his charges turned out on the night knowing the importance of a victory. Pirates conceded both goals inside the opening 10 minutes in each half before pulling one back deep in the second half leaving it all a little too late. Tinkler says that his charges struggle to get into their game and their efforts of getting numbers forward left them exposed at the back. The 45 year old confessed that Pirates are now facing a massive uphill in their charge for third place as they are now seven points adrift from Stars who currently occupy the position.
5/3/20161 minute, 21 seconds
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“It is all About Preparation” - Masondo

Mpumalanga Black Aces head towards the end of their 2015/2016 league chasing campaign against gutsy Bidvest Wits in an Absa Premiership fixture at Mbombela stadium tonight the 3rd of May 2016. AmaZayoni will be looking to take home maximum points in order to solidify their place in the top five after the Mpumalanga side suffered a series of poor results that have seen them lose their momentum and sink further down from the elite pack. Aces’ Office and Communications Manager Gordon Masondo says they won’t give up points easily to Wits and says that they are comfortable with the team’s position, even though their chances of playing in Africa have slipped away'
5/3/20162 minutes, 5 seconds
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I don’t like to beat komphela - Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was happy that his team won 3-1 convincingly against Kaizer Chiefs in the Absa Premiership match at Loftus stadium in Pretoria on Saturday night the 30th of April 2016, but admits that he does not like doing it against his counterpart Steve Komphela. The two teams have played three times already this season, with the Brazilians winning one league match and drawing the other. But the Tshwane team thrashed Amakhosi 3-1 in the Telkom knockout final last December. Komphela’s first season will end disappointingly without silverware. Mosimane has been advocating for the local black coaches to be afforded an opportunity to coach the biggest teams in South Africa, and that is why he wants the likes of Komphela to succeed in their teams.
5/2/201651 seconds
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Every point is valuable when you’re fighting for top position- Allan Freese

Highlands Park coach Allan Freese feels that Baroka FC are in the driving seat with their game in hand but he’s happy with his team’s fighting spirit and pleased to take away a point from the game. Freese says that every point is valuable when you’re fighting for top position, and he is happy to not have left Cape Town with nothing with three games to go in this campaign. Highlands Park had fewer chances than in recent games and Freese says that they were perhaps missing too many of their regular players due to injuries and suspensions.
5/2/20161 minute, 22 seconds
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Middendorp lamented on what he called unfair play from SuperSport United

Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp lamented on what he called unfair play from SuperSport United following their latest Absa Premiership setback. The Team of Choice were beaten 2-1 after squandering a 1-0 lead at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday night the 29th of April 2016. It was another hammer blow to their survival prospects, as victory would have lifted them off the bottom of the table and into 14th position, instead the German born was left fuming at the Matsatsantsa players for not putting the ball out of play in the build-up to the equalising goal when one of the home players had gone down injured.
5/2/201648 seconds
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There is no colour in SA football & model C schools must come to the party

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says that he fully commends the findings of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on transformation or the lack there of and protects South African football in the process. The South African Football Association (SAFA) was the only federation that received the green light amongst the big five sports federations in the country and Mosimane says he agrees with Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula and the EPG’s findings that were announced last week. However, the first ever Black African coach to win the South African Premier Soccer League, Mosimane, tells SABC Sport reporter Thando Gqamane that the Model C schools also need to come to the party and start playing football full-time.
5/2/20161 minute, 37 seconds
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Nengomasha is still far from hanging his boots

The Cape Town All Stars has just announced today that they have signed Nengomasha to boost their midfield as the fight intensifies for the promotional battle. Nengomasha left Chiefs in 2012 for Bidvest Wits before moving to Mpumalanga Black Aces two years later, and at the beginning of this season he was released by AmaZion and has been club less ever since. The fomer PSL Player of the year tried his luck at the relegation threatened AmaTuks but wasn’t successful, the 33year-old says he’s far from hanging up his boots.
4/29/201654 seconds
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Nengomasha is happy to have brought many talented Zimbabwean players to PSL

Tinashe Nengomasha who spent 10 years at Chiefs, is happy to have brought so many talented players from Zimbabwe to Premier Soccer league. Billiat, Musona, Katsande, Tendai Ndoro, Evans Rusike and many other players in the PSL have helped to turn around the fortunes of the Zimbabwe Warriors. They are on the verge of qualifying for the African Nations Cup for the first time in 1o years and the PSL players have been influential in that turn around.
4/29/20161 minute, 33 seconds
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How chiefs lost out on Billiat, left him behind in Zimbabwe- Nengomasha

Back in 2009 Kaizer Chiefs scored a jackpot when Football Manager Booby Motaung accompanied by the club’s development coaches Walter Steenbok now at (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Donald “Ace” Khuse spotted a fine talent in Zimbabwe, known as Knowledge Musona. Chiefs could have signed double trouble, as they left Khama Billiat behind when he was presented to them as a combo with Musona. One man who was in the mix at that time is Chiefs legend Tinashe Nengomasha and he still can not forget how Amakhosi left Billiat behind for Thomas Sweswe. Billiat one of the top candidates for the Footballer of the Season award, has had a season to remember, so far he’s featured in 22 goals in the Absa Premiership scoring 10 goals in the process and contributing a massive 10 assists.
4/29/20161 minute, 41 seconds
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Experience will help us to win the league - Hlompho Kekana

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Hlompho Kekana says that his team’s experience will help them to win the Absa Premiership league this season. The Brazilians have a crucial match against Kaizer Chiefs in the top of the table clash at Loftus stadium in Pretoria tomorrow the 30th of April 2016, 20h15. Sundowns won the league two years ago and Kekana, who is one of the contenders for the player of the season feels that it will help them to pip Bidvest Wits to the post, but says they have to beat Chiefs first.
4/29/201644 seconds
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Amatuks target maximum points in relegation battle against Cosmos

Sunday’s (1st of May 2016) crucial game between Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria at the Olen Park stadium in Potchefstroom could go a long way in deciding which team finishes 15th on the Absa Premiership log this season. The two teams find themselves tied on 21 points but a superior goal difference sees AmaTuks a spot ahead of Ezenkosi on the 14th position. AmaTuks head coach Shaun Bartlett is trying to show a brave face in these difficult times. Bartlett was relegated two seasons ago with Golden Arrows but this time he feels that he is better equipped to deal with this situation, in this short interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, the former Bafana Bafana striker points at some positive vibes in his dressing room.
4/29/20163 minutes, 51 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 28-April-2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
4/29/201654 minutes, 34 seconds
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Chiefs launched retail store in Tshwane - Mthembu

The soweto giant has launched their new retail store at Tshwane yesterday the 28th of April 2016. Speaking at the Tramshed Shopping Centre in Pretoria central where the new K.C. Retail Store launch was, Siphelele Mthembu stressed the importance of mingling with supporters ahead of their big clash against Mamelodi Sundowns. Mthembu, who has been playing second fiddle to Bernard Parker, Edward Manqele and Camaldine Abraw among others, says the support they got from their fans was pleasing. Mthembu says he believes that they will do well tomorrow night against Sundowns after their 2-1 win over University of Pretoria mid-week.
4/29/20161 minute, 14 seconds
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School of Excellence not a commercial academy- Mathebula

One of the most exciting players in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) this season Phakamani Mahlambi only left the School of Excellence 18 months ago for Bidvest Wits. Mathebula makes a valid point when he says, they are not a commercial academy where everything is all about publicity…
4/28/20161 minute, 25 seconds
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Over 35 players active in the PSL & NFD from School of Excellence- Mathebula

The national U23 team that qualified for the Rio Olympics in Senegal late last year had three School of Excellence products in Mahlambi, Deolin Mekoa and captain Keagan Dolly. Mathebula says currently in the big league the results of the School of Excellence are there for everyone to see…
4/28/201650 seconds
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Transnet School of Excellence never stopped producing players- Mathebula

Over the past few years questions have been asked on how productive is the Transnet School of Excellence, a footballing institution that is remembered for having produced the likes of Steven Pienaar, Daine Klate, Bernard Parker, Zitha “Ninja” Mofokeng, Mbulelo Mabizela and many others. Sections of the media and other role players in the game have been quick to label the school as history when it comes to producing talent. Currently there are more than 36 players active in overseas leagues, the PSL, National First Division (NFD) and also the MDC coming from School of Excellence. The head coach of the school Mojalefa Mathebula says this school has never stopped producing players…
4/28/20161 minute, 21 seconds
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SA Football is not transformed - Gavin Hunt

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt has hit out at Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula following his announcement to revoke international tournaments hosting rights for sports federations that have failed to meet their transformation standards. Hunt shared his reactions on the matter with SABC Sport following their comfortable 2-0 victory over his former club Supersport United in Pretoria last night. Hunt disagrees with the Eminent Persons Group’s report on transformation that concludes that football in the country has been transformed…
4/28/20161 minute, 29 seconds
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Tinkler calls for his team to maintain consistency

Following their 2 – 0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday the 23rd of April 2016, Orlando Pirates focus on their Absa Premiership match against Polokwane City, at FNB Stadium on Wednesday the 27th April 2016. Coach Eric Tinkler says that it is important that they maintain consistency and the fact that Buccaneers have so far gone four matches in all competitions without a loss, does not mean they can now rest on their laurels. Tinkler believes a third spot finish this season is still possible if they maintain consistency and win their remaining five league matches.
4/26/20161 minute, 16 seconds
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Basson's strong words for rugby, cricket & hockey

With 84% of SA’s U18 SA population being black African whereas 16% are made up of coloureds, whites and Indians, the Eminent Persons Group’s (EPG’s) secretariat Dr. Willie Basson has warned that sporting codes that are dragging their feet in introducing the black African talent are facing a bleak future. He was speaking after the Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula announced yesterday that they have suspended the privileges of the South African Rugby Union (SARU, Cricket South Africa (CSA), Netball South Africa (Netball SA) and Athletics South Africa (ASA). Basson also revealed yesterday that CSA failed to submit data for the national teams, he says this affected the transformation scorecard. Basson a former CSA executive committee member and Acting President says highlights another crucial shortcoming for the national cricket body
4/26/20169 minutes, 13 seconds
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Chigova is confident about their clash against Orlando Pirates

Polokwane City goalkeeper George Chigova says he and teammates have learned a lot competing in this season’s Nedbank cup. Chigova says they are grateful for the lessons and hope to apply them in the league. The Zimbabwean born says that they are grateful for the lessons and hope to apply them in the league. Polokwane City face an inform Orlando Pirates at the FNB stadium tomorrow the 27th of April 2016 looking to get further away from the bottom four. City are 13th on the log with 26 points from 25 games while their hosts are sixth with 34 points from the same number of matches. The Zimbabwe international admits they need to win their remaining home games and adds that they are not going to rely on the current five point gap separating City from the bottom three sides.
4/26/20161 minute, 4 seconds
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Roger De Sa says Ajax must take control of the game to avoid Sundowns backlash

Ajax Cape Town, who are pushing to get back into the top eight of the Absa Premiership, face a tough challenge tomorrow the 27th of April 2016 when they host league leaders Mamelodi Sundowns at the Athlone Stadium. Coach Roger De Sa says that with five games to go, their main target is to make sure that they get into the top eight so that they can have a chance to defend their MTN8 title. De Sa says that Pitso Mosimane’s men are a fantastic ball playing team and it’s key that if Ajax are to get a result they must take control of the match and allow them to play as little as possible. He says that their front three of Leonardo Castro, Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat have been in fine form all season, and with both Billiat and Dolly, former Ajax players, they know what to expect.
4/26/20164 minutes
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SASCOC, Rugby & Athletics react to EPG report

The South African Sports Confederations and Olympics Committee (SASCOC) CEO Tubby Reddy has clarified that today’s decision by the Department of Sport to revoke the hosting rights of international events by four major sporting codes in the country will not affect current agreements. Reddy says that the federations now know what is at stake if they don’t meet their transformation target. SARU CEO Jurie Roux says they understand that their bid for the 2023 World Cup is under threat but hopes that by the time the final decision is made they would have had their privilege to bid reinstated. ASA is scheduled to host the African Athletics Championships in Durban from the 22nd until the 26th of June in Durban this year, the organization’s President Aleck Skhosana seemed relieved that he will be meeting the Sport Ministry on Thursday for clarification on that event.
4/25/20166 minutes, 34 seconds
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We will take each game as it comes - Nhlapho

Bidvest Wits will look to get back to winning ways tomorrow the 26th of April 2016, with a clean cut win against Supersport United, in an Absa Premiership match at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville. Bidvest Wits defender Siyabonga Nhlapo says that after dropping two points against “Ea Lla Koto” in their last league match, they need to make sure to walk away with three points tomorrow night. Nhlapo says although they are disappointed with last weekend results, it does not mean that they are out for the rest of the season. Nhlapo says that they are taking each game as it comes and are not looking at how few games are left in the league because he believes they have no reason to panic.
4/25/20162 minutes, 20 seconds
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EPG bans cricket, rugby, athletics & netball from hosting international events

Four top sports federations in the country, the South African Rugby Union (SARU), Cricket South Africa (CSA), Netball South Africa (Netball SA) and Athletics South Africa (ASA) have become the first victims of the punitive measure of the Eminent Persons Group’s transformation report. The four sporting codes will not be allowed to host international events until they’ve met their own transformation targets. Presenting the findings of the EPG’s third report in Pretoria today---Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula announced why these four federations won’t be hosting mega events until the 2016/2017 review period. Mbalula went to Britain last year with SARU for a briefing session on South Africa’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup but today he was clear that SARU will not be supported in it’s bid unless they meet the targets in the next year 2017. Mbalula clarified that this doesn’t prevent the national teams from participating in international events but from hosting them.
4/25/20168 minutes, 38 seconds
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Highlands fly high in the NFD

Highlands Park momentarily toppled Baroka F.C at the summit of the National First Division (NFD) to become the new log leaders following their 1-0 win over Milano United at Makhulong stadium in Tembisa on Saturday the 23rd of April 2016. With four games to go, the former Platinum Stars mentor stresses the importance of team work. Highlands are now 52 points from 26 games, two points adrift of Bakgaga who have a game in hand. Freese says all the players have a huge role to play on their automatic promotion quest. He says his duty now is to get players mentally fit and ensure that they grasp his game plan for the remaining games
4/25/20161 minute, 58 seconds
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Malesela's search for three points continues.

Chippa United coach Dan “Dance” Malesela is still searching for a win, which has eluded him since their 2-1 victory over Jomo Cosmos in an Absa Premiership clash at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London more than two months ago. Now Malesela hopes for three points as the Chilli Boyz host Platinum Stars at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth’s KwaZakhele township on Wednesday the 27th of April 2016. With the Chilli Boyz sitting precariously in eighth position on the Absa Premiership standings with 34 points from 25 matches, Malesela is concerned about the team’s position as he wants to finish among the top eight teams at the end of the season. Meanwhile, a minus four goal difference is still a source of concern for Malesela and that is something he hopes to rectify as the season is drawing to a close. Be that as it may, Malesela believes a negative goal difference is something they can work on
4/25/20162 minutes, 44 seconds
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Baroka on course for a double as they dump Polokwane City out of the Nedbank Cup

Baroka FC coach Kgoloko Thobejane had promised a 3-0 victory over Polokwane City in the Nedbank Cup quaterfinal Limpopo derby and he delivered a win at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium yesterday. However his charges only managed two goals through Albert Mothupa and Collins Makgaka in the first half to win 2-0 an qualify for the semi-finals. Thobejane says Baroka are at home anywhere in South Africa and boldly states that they will be in the final.
4/25/20163 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ten-Men Pirates advance to Nedbank Cup Semis after beating Sundowns

A 10-man Orlando Pirates advanced to the Nedbank cup semifinals after beating the defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in extra time at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville last night, Saturday, 23 April. Defender Edwin Gyimah was sent off when he received his second yellow card, after a reckless tackle on Khama Billiat with 20 minutes left to play. The Zimbabwean Tendai Ndoro broke the deadlock in the first half of extra time, and later turned a provider for Mpho Makola to finish four minutes later. Pirates coach Eric Tinkler was happy with the win while goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo who earned man of the match after pulling off numerous crucial saves says belief won them the match. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was magnanimous in defeat and said Pirates deserved to win because they showed more hunger and worked extremely hard.
4/24/20164 minutes, 29 seconds
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I want to help Pirates win Nedbank: Thendai Ndoro

Orlando Pirates inform striker Tendai Ndoro says that the Buccaneers have to win the Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash against Mamelodi Sundowns at all costs tomorrow, in order to end the season well. The Zimbabwean-born says that he believes they are up against a tough task in Sundowns who also have his inform countrymen Khama Billiat at their services. Ndoro, who is in red-hot form at the moment, has scored nine goals in the last eight matches in all competitions in the last three moths. The former Black Aces goal-scoring machine says he hopes to continue scoring and helping Pirates reach greater heights.
4/22/20161 minute, 44 seconds
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There is no pressure: Gyimah

Orlando Pirates defender Edwin Gyimah believes his experience of playing in the finals of the Nedbank Cup (NBC) will stand him in good stead when they square off against Mamelodi Sundowns in the quarterfinals of the tournament at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday 23 April 2016. The Ghanaian international won the tournament with SuperSport United in 2012 (they beat Sundowns 2 – 0). The former Mpumalanga Black Aces player says that although this match is very important to them, they don’t feel any pressure. He says the fact that they had more time to prepare for this match than the Brazilians, who were up against AS Vita in the CAF Champions League on Wednesday evening, won’t count for much.
4/22/20161 minute, 9 seconds
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It is a blessing in disguise - Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says it’s a blessing in disguise that his team has dropped to the CAF Confederations cup after bowing out of the lucrative champions league. He said this ahead of their crucial Nedbank cup quarterfinal clash against Orlando Pirates in Atteridgeville on the 23rd of April 2016. The Brazilians were knocked out by AS Vita from the Democratic Republic of Congo on an away goal despite winning 2-1 in the second leg on Wednesday the 20th of April 2016. He says that the culture of football on the continent is totally different to the one here at home.
4/22/20164 minutes, 15 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 21-April- 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
4/22/201616 minutes, 17 seconds
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Pirates hope fatigue does affect Sundowns in Nedbank cup quarterfinal - Tinkler

Orlando Pirates will be aiming to hit two birds with one stone in their Nedbank Cup quarterfinal clash against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville tomorrow the 23 of April 2016. The Nedbank Cup competition is the only hope for the Buccaneers ending their barren run and finish the season with some silverware and also qualifying for next year’s CAF Confederation Cup. Tinkler says that their focus is on making sure that the Brazilians do not get off to a flying start as they usually do and hopes that fatigue will be a factor for Sundowns in the game…
4/22/20163 minutes, 12 seconds
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Florent Ibenge would like to coach in the PSL:

The star of one of the most decorated coaches on the African continent today continued to shine last night when Florent Ibenge led Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) giants AS Vita to the African Champions league group stages for the second time. He had also finished as runners-up in the Champions league to ES Setif of Algeria in 2014. Vita got silver medal in the 2014 Champions league (his first year and also beat Kaizer Cheifs), two months later in February 2016 Ibenge led the DRC national team to a third finish (bronze medal) in the African Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea. In the COSAFA Cup tournament coming up in Namibia this year June 2016, DRC will be the guests as they have taken the place of Comoros who have excused themselves in this tourney.
4/21/20163 minutes, 45 seconds
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Asive Langwe hopes for longer stay at Ajax Cape Town.

Asive Langwe, who is on loan at Ajax Cape Town from Bidvest Wits, says he has been very happy with his progress this season. Asive Langwe who he has made 8 appearances for Ajax’s first team in the league, including an impressive cameo against Kaizer Chiefs this past weekend. Langwe says it really helps having a coach like Roger De Sa who believes in his ability as it makes him believe in himself again. Langwe says that he needs to make sure he’s settled so he can continue to progress as a player, and having a stable environment is key to that. But he says nothing is guaranteed and knows that only hard work and good performances will see him get an offer.
4/21/20165 minutes, 48 seconds
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Zola Dunywa hails Chippa Mpengesi.

Former Bafana Bafana team manager Zola Dunywa has applauded Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa’ Mpengesi’s decision to bring professional football to the Eastern Cape, especially in East London .Zola Dunywa with former Bush Bucks team manager Kaya Majeke, reckons that the Chilli Boyz’s presence in the Eastern Cape can become a catalyst in football development in the province. Meanwhile, Zola Dunywa has also given Chippa Mpengesi the thumbs up after the Chilli Boyz owner tied coach Dan “Dance” Malesela to a three-year contract with the Port Elizabeth-based Absa Premiership side last month, March 2016.
4/21/20161 minute, 59 seconds
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Bernard Lushozi believes Sundowns have upper hand over Pirates

Orlando Pirates legend Bernard Lushozi foresees Mamelodi Sundowns giving his former club a tough time when the two sides meet in the quarterfinals of the Nedbank Cup at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday evening. Lushozi believes the Brazilians’ good run of form since the start of the 2015/16 Absa Premiership season gives them an advantage over the Buccaneers, who are also enjoying a good run of form lately. He says the Brazilians’ hunger for success makes them a very difficult side to beat.
4/20/20161 minute, 40 seconds
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Bucs make time to give back to community

Orlando Pirates took time out of their busy schedule to hand out sporting equipment and kit to pupils of Thabisang Primary School in Orlando West, Soweto, on Tuesday afternoon, 20 April 2016. Now in its second year, the event which was held some few kilometres from Pirates’ home ground, Orlando Stadium, was graced by the entire Pirates squad and technical team. This Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme is a joint initiative between the Soweto club, Spur, Masidlale Program and ABI. Pirates coach Eric Tinkler said that they are able to inspire kids to follow their dreams. The Soweto giants’ kind gesture was welcomed by Thabisang principal Yvonne Mabanga, who says they are excited about being this year’s beneficiaries of this initiative. She says now the responsibility lies with them to ensure that they do well in sport.
4/20/20163 minutes, 58 seconds
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Time for Banyana to start challenging for big tournaments

The 27-year-old Nothando Vilakazi says that Banyana Banyana head coach Vera Pauw has added a lot of dimension to the side since she arrived two years ago. The Banyana Banyana are unbeaten in 15 games in all competitions including six friendlies. The Palace Super Falcons Women’s Academy player, says she believes that the South African Women’s team has grown individually and as a collective. After missing out on qualifying for the 2015 Fifia Women’s World Cup in Canada, Vivo tells SABC Sport reporter Thando Gqamane that their target is winning big tournaments starting with the Olympics and the AWC. The Middelburg-born Vilakazi says she aims to catch the eye of possible scouts at the world event.
4/19/20162 minutes, 25 seconds
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All Out Scout has trial competition with Ajax Cape Town

All Out Scout, the online football scouting network has joined forces with Ajax Cape Town to launch a campaign called Your Chance Is Now, that is offering a prize of a week trial at the Cape Town PSL club. Ajax Cape Town U17 coach Kosta Scholiadis saysthat the trial is open to anyone in South Africa over the age of sixteen. The website is www.AllOutScout.com and Scholiadis says that once a player has signed up for the campaign, they must start sharing the video on other social networks so that they can increase their votes, to make the top ten, where Ajax scouts will then select a winner.
4/19/20161 minute, 52 seconds
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Larsen has no sympathy for Maritzburg United

Lamontville Golden Arrows coach Clinton Larsen has no sympathy for former club Maritzburg United ahead of their KwaZulu-Natal derby in KwaMashu tomorrow. The “Team of Choice” is in the Absa Premiership dumps in 16th position and staring relegation in the face. Larsen, who spent a few unhappy months with the Pietermaritzburg-based side, says their problems were brought upon themselves and will not allow his side to relent against them at the Princess Magogo Stadium. Abafana Bes’thende themselves are in free fall.
4/19/20161 minute, 44 seconds
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Malesela calls on SA football stakeholders to be honest and fair to the game

Following United’s controversial 1-0 defeat at the hands of Polokwane City over the weekend, Chippa United coach Dan Malesela vented his frustrations while also calling on all South African football stakeholders to give back to the beautiful game by being fair and true to the sport with the various services they render. According to Malesela, the Chilli Boys last week narrowly missed out on a victory against Supersport United due to a number of dubious decisions during the game and history repeated itself against Rise and Shine a week later. With the Premier Soccer League having recently introduced the fining system for underperforming officials after the SAFA has continued with their wholesale suspensions, Malesela adds that fining and suspending officials doesn’t change much for coaches as they get fired from their jobs on a regular.
4/18/20163 minutes, 35 seconds
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Hunt not giving up despite Wits dropping crucial points

Free State Stars again became Bidvest Wits bogey side after they held the Clever Boys to goalless draw in an ABSA premiership game played at Bidvest Wits Stadium on Saturday night the 16th of April 2016. This was a game Wits needed to win to continue heaping pressure on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who are six points clear at the top with 58 points with only five games to go. Coach of the hosts Gavin Hunt says that despite his team having wasted lots of glorious opportunities to seal the win, they should keep going.
4/18/20161 minute, 5 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 14-April- 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
4/15/201653 minutes, 56 seconds
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We still need to finish Strong: Tshabalala

Kaizer Chiefs captain Siphiwe Tshabalala says that they will take a lot of positives from their agonizing two-all midweek draw with Black Aces heading into their clash against Ajax Cape Town at the FNB Stadium this Saturday. The former Bafana Bafana international says he is taking full responsibility, on behalf of the players, for Chiefs’ slump in form this season after losing both the Absa Premiership title and the MTN8 trophy, despite still having their eye on finishing as high as possible and also winning the fourth quarter innovation, Tshabalala conceded that the league title battle is no longer in their hands.
4/15/20161 minute, 50 seconds
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Danny Jordaan says players are not the cause of the bafana’s slump.

South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan says that the lack of success in the last 15 months for Bafana Bafana is surely not based on the quality of the players but the it could be more underlying issues that need to be investigated. Bafana have played eight African Nations Cup matches (qualifiers and tournament) since November 2014 without a win and only registered two wins against Angola in the 2018 World Cup preliminaries. Jordaan recalls how the current group of players qualified unbeaten for AFCON 2015, played good football in the tournament but 15 months later there are question marks. Jordaan doesn’t want to say the team has regressed but admits that there are some serious shortcomings somewhere that need to be addressed and one player has already came out to voice his displeasure about his continuous snubbing by the current technical team led by Ephraim “Shakes’ Mashaba in terms of getting game time, Dutch based highly rated holding midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo.Jordaan says they also plan to meet with the Odendaalsrus born-player, as the country cannot afford to lose such rare and valuable talent .
4/14/20163 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Clever Boys humbled "Ezenkosi"

Bidvest Wits continues to close in on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns as they took all three points following their 1-0 defeat of Jomo Cosmos in their Absa Premiership match at Olen Park Stadium in Potchefstroom last night on the 13th April 2016. Wits head coach, Gavin Hunt was quick to admit that Cosmos was the better team of the two, but they were fortunate enough to walk away with a win. Hunt says that even though his team is getting tired and they are missing some of their vital players, the passion in each of the players right now is enough to keep them going. Hunt also says that if they can ensure a win this coming Saturday on the against Free State Stars on the 16th of April 2016 , he believe they can carry on winning until the end of the season and hopefully take the league. Ezenkosi coach, Jomo Sono says one mistake cost them the game and he said that if they continue to play the way they are playing right now, they can avoid relegation by the end of the season.
4/14/20163 minutes, 31 seconds
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Xola Mlambo speaks about Dan Malesela and match against Polokwane City

Chippa United midfielder Xola Mlambo has described Chilli Boyz coach Dan “Dance” Malesela as a hard-to-please mentor and a perfectionist. Mlambo and Malesela’s working relationship started when they were both at National First Division side Cape Town All Stars. Xoli who has joined the Chillie Boys early this year January 2016 have scored two goals. meanwhile, the 24-year-old Mlambo expects a tough match when the Chilli Boys embarks on a points searching exercise with a clash against Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday the 16th of April 2016.The Chilli Boys who have not won in their last four league matches has played to a 1-1 draw with SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium last Sunday on the 10th of April 2016 while Polokwane City will go into Saturday’s match following a 3-1 loss to log-leaders Mamelodi Sundowns at home last night on the 13th of April 2016.
4/14/20161 minute, 47 seconds
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Pauw reiterate the importance of qualifying in African Women’s Championships.

South African national women’s team coach Vera Pauw has reiterated the importance of qualifying for the African Women’s Championships tournament to be held in Cameroon later this year 2016. Banyana Banyana beat neighbours Botswana by two goals from striker Sanah Mollo in the first leg of their final qualifier in Lobatse on Saturday the 9th of April 2016, and will be looking forward to finish off the job tonight the 12th of April 2016 at Makhulong stadium in Tembisa. Coach adds that she believes that Banyana Banyana are now ready to challenge and win title at major tournaments After failing to win the African Women’s Championships in Namibia and qualify for the Fifa Women’s World Cup two years ago. coach says they know the importance of tonight’s game before shifting focus to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
4/12/20161 minute, 46 seconds
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Dr Irvin Khoza talks about the challenge he has around the Ellis Park disaster

This wasn’t the first football disaster in the country, in a pre-season match at the Oppenheimer stadium in Orkney in 1992 about 42 football fans died in another Chiefs and Pirates game. Khoza says they are taking a message of tolerance from the 2001 disaster. This season has seen about four Soweto derbies, Khoza says these should be the days that commemorate the Ellis park disaster.
4/11/20163 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ellis Park disaster families' special plea

Today marks 15 years since the Ellis Park tragedy where 43 people died during a Soweto derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Only two families turned up to remember their loved ones at the same venue today and they have expressed their disappointment with how the football authorities are so doing so little to remember this year. Roy Nation and Thomo families lost their sons on the day and they came to lay some wreaths on the pitch today the 11th of April 2016. Nation had travelled to watch his beloved Pirates team with his son on the night, he says he believe that PSL and it’s clubs can do better and copy from how other football tragedies are remembered globally.
4/11/20164 minutes, 32 seconds
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Middendorp shocked by the way Maritzburg United thrown away victory

Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp was lost for words when he spoke to the media after their defeat from University of Pretoria Saturday the 9th of April. He called the defending in that 20 minutes spell after half time as embarrassing, saying that he was shocked by the way they had thrown away the victory. United had been in control until the 48th minute, Middendorp called it a lack of concentration from his players and urged their supporters not to turn against the team.
4/11/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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Pirates reaffirm Top Eight bid – Tinkler, Sonilas, Mhlongo

Orlando Pirates continued their steady climb up the Absa Premiership table after beating Free State Stars by a solitary goal (1-0) at Orlando Stadium in Soweto last night, 09 April 2016. Tendai Ndoro’s eighth minute strike stretched Pirates’ winning run to four victories in all competitions at Orlando Stadium having scored nine goals in the process. The Buccaneers have only conceded two goals (both times on the road) in their last six games in all competitions keeping four consecutive clean sheets in their backyard at Orlando. Following their defeat to Pirates, Stars coach Giovanni Solinas emphasized that the serious top eight contenders have one goal only in mind. The loss to Pirates broke Stars’ five match unbeaten streak in all competitions and Solinas still insists that they need one more league victory to be mathematically safe from relegation.
4/10/20164 minutes, 16 seconds
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Chipeta to join Ajax next season

Ajax Cape Town have begun their recruitment for next season by signing Chippa United and Zimbabwean international defender Erick Chipeta, who will join the Urban Warriors at the end of the season. Chipeta has been one of Chippa United’s stars for the past two seasons, and has made 22 appearances out of a possible 23 games so far this season and has also scored three times. He has signed a three-year deal with the Cape Town outfit.
4/10/20161 minute, 55 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 7-April- 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
4/8/201655 minutes, 37 seconds
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Possible new owners buying of status for Swallows

Moroka Swallows possible painful demotion to amateur football is few weeks away from being decided with only seven games to go this season, they remain rooted at the bottom of the National First Division (NFD) log sitting five points behind African Warriors. Their relegation to the ABC Motsepe League looks inevitable just a year after they were demoted from the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi has been an interested party in the administration of this club in the past 18 months says that they’ve tried every trick on the book to save the Dube Birds. Seeing a strong brand like Swallows with a rich history of more than 69 years vanishing into obscurity is painful for football fans not only in Soweto but around South Africa.
4/8/20163 minutes, 35 seconds
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Pirates defender Happy Jele welcomes the draw against Sundows

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns were drawn against each other at the Nedbank Cup (NBC) last eight draw, which took place in Johannesburg last night. Pirates defender Happy Jele welcomes the draw and says that they are looking forward to the match. The 29 years old player is aware that they’ll be up against a side that is enjoying a good run of form, but says they are confident that they’ll do well against the NBC defending champions.
4/8/20162 minutes, 28 seconds
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Pirates announced Sangweni's retirement

A recurring knee injury has forced Orlando Pirates veteran defender Siyabonga Sangweni to take a premature retirement from football after 11 years of professional football career, this was confirmed by the club’s chairman Dr Irvin Khoza at Rand stadium yesterday the 7th of April 2016. Sangweni arrived at Pirates in 2011 from Golden Arrows and he has played over 80 matches for the Buccaneers in this five-year period. He was also part of the Bafana Bafana 2010 World Cup under head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira and he counts 29 caps and six goals at international level.
4/8/20162 minutes, 15 seconds
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Sangweni grateful to God

The Orlando Pirates Veteran was signed by Golden Arrows from a then National First Division Uthukela in 2005 and went on to stay six years at Abafana Besthende where he also captain them to their maiden trophy in the PSL, the 2008 MTN 8. Sangweni is known for his no nonsense approach on the field of play and his excellent leadership qualities on the field. Sangweni says that he is grateful to God the almighty for the talent.
4/8/20162 minutes, 37 seconds
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Amatuks are still searching for their first three points

University of Pretoria will travel to Kwa-Zulu Natal to take on Maritzburg United in the Absa Premiership encounter at Harry Gwala stadium on Saturday, the 9th of April 2016. Captain Tebogo Monyai says they are going for revenge in Pietermaritzburg since they got bruised by Supersport United in the Nedbank Cup on Tuesday the 5th of April 2016. Head coach Shaun Bartlett says every game should be a motivation to the players irrespective of the opponent as they both struggling in the league this season facing the relegation zone. Amatuks are still searching for their first three points on the road for this season.
4/7/20162 minutes, 19 seconds
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Heric is proud as Ajax promote two more youngsters to PSL team

Ajax Cape Town has promoted goalkeeper Darren Johnson and fullback Sirgio Kammies to the first team, from their youth system. The two youngsters join Masilake Phohlongo who signed with the first team on March 2016. Vladislav Heric, who has been in charge of the Ajax Cape Town development side, says that he is delighted for the two boys after their good performances in the Premier Soccer League Reserve side and more recently at the Metropolitan Premier Cup.
4/7/20161 minute, 31 seconds
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Sello Chokoene is adamant that there is more to play for

Black Leopards head coach Sello Chokoe, who was appointed on the 21 of March 2016 replacing Kostadin Papic, says that it has been a successful two weeks with his players and he feels they understand how he wants them to play. The Limpopo side are ninth on the National First Division log with 28 points from 23 matches while their visitors are second from bottom with 18 points from the same number of matches. Chokoe admits that it is important for fans to have confidence in him as a coach adding that he will try to win his opening game and is confident that he will have what he labelled a decent squad..
4/7/20163 minutes, 7 seconds
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Mosimane claimed back-to-back Absa Premiership Coach of the Month award

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane claimed back-to-back Absa Premiership Coach of the Month awards for both January and February. Mosimane, who has won numerous Absa Premiership monthly awards this season, guided his side to some memorable victories over University of Pretoria, SuperSport United, Maritzburg United, Chippa United, Free State Stars, Orlando Pirates and Mpumalanga Black Aces, during the January-February period. In the process, the Brazilians scored 19 goals that have seen them currently lead the table with 52 points after 23 games, 4 points ahead of Bidvest Wits. Joining Mosimane on stage at the Premier Soccer League’s monthly awards ceremony was Kaizer Chiefs’ Willard Katsande and Hlompo Kekana of Mamelodi Sundowns, who were both named the Player of the Month for January and February 2016, respectively.
4/6/20162 minutes, 50 seconds
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SAFA & SASFA at war over Schools Football - Mazibuko & Lesufi

The ongoing standoff between the South African Football Association (SAFA) and their former member South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) is intensifying and now they are awaiting a court outcome to rule on who will be eligible to run schools football in the country. SAFA last year in its extra-ordinary congress took a resolution to expel SASFA and take over the running of schools football in the country. Speaking at the launch of the McDonalds U14 schools league that took place at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto today, 6th of April 2016, SASFA President Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko says their programmes are not threatened. SASFA’s hopes of winning their battle against SAFA were also boosted by the presence of the Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi who reiterated that football politics should stay out of education.
4/6/201610 minutes
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Maritzburg are mentally strong enough to survive relegation - Middendorp

Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp calls on his players to be mentally stronger now than before in their quest to escape relegation from the Premier Soccer League at the end of this season. Since returning for the second round of the 2015/16 Absa Premiership season, Middendorop says The Team of Choice have been preparing themselves for the bottom of the table scrap. United are rooted to the bottom of the league table a point behind University of Pretoria (with a game in hand) in the eight remaining matches. Middendorp says they have been working on and off the field strengthening the entire group for the final push.
4/6/20162 minutes, 1 second
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A top four finish in the league is possible for Pirates – Sebola

Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola is impressed by his former club’s current run of form, and believes it has improved their chances of achieving their target of ending this season in the top four. He says given their poor start this season and having been eluded by the Telkom Knockout and MTN8, the Soweto giants have shown great improvement. Apart from his positive league predictions for Bucs, the Limpopo-born retired striker also has no doubt in his mind that if the Soweto giants continue their fine form, they will lift the Nedbank Cup.
4/6/20164 minutes, 24 seconds
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Baroka CEO says it will be good for PSL to have another team from Limpopo

Baroka FC CEO Morgan Mammila says it will be good for the ABSA Premiership to have another team from Limpopo province. Polokwane City are the only team flying the province flag high, but they are not completely safe from relegation. “Rise and Shine” are just six points above the University of Pretoria who are in the play-off position. Baroka are the favourites to gain automatic promotion as they are leading the National First Division by four points with seven matches remaining.
4/6/20161 minute, 43 seconds
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Matthew Booth has high hopes for SA under-23's and has advice for Mokotjo

Former national under-23 captain Matthew Booth, who led the team to the Sydney Olympics, where they famously beat Brazil, says he has high hopes for the Olympic team at Rio later this year. However Booth says the team must be allowed to grow and have good support from SAFA and the public. Booth also has advice for players overseas who are being ignored by the coaches, like Kamohelo Mokotjo, who just announced he is unavailable for Bafana, Kagisho Dikgacoi or May Mahlangu, and says they should seize their opportunity when they get it.
4/6/20163 minutes, 12 seconds
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It would be interesting to have Kaizer Chiefs women's football team: Motaung

There are only two PSL teams that have women’s teams namely Mamelodi Sundowns and Bloemfontein Celtic, in the mid 90’s Kaizer Chiefs was aligned to the Soweto Ladies team of Banyana Banyana stars Sibongile Khumalo, Khabo Zitha and many others. The biggest followed club in the country with a women’s team would bring a different dimension to women’s football in the country. Even so, Kaizer Motaung says that they would be interested in having a women's football team but there are few things that the local football mother body needs to do before they can consider that option.
4/5/20161 minute, 36 seconds
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Kaizer Motaung on Komphela, transfers, season, fans & development

It will not be a train smash if Kaizer Chiefs finish the season with not a single trophy on their cabinet. Amakhosi have already been eliminated from the Nedbank Cup and the African Champions League. Kaizer Motaung a veteran football administrator of more than four decades, appeals to the South African football fans to show maturity in their understanding of the game, saying that this is the nature of the game. The 71year-old former Orlando Pirates and Atlanta says that they have started to identify the areas that need to be strengthened within the team, he also made it clear that he is fully behind Kaizer Chiefs coach, Steve Komphela.
4/5/20165 minutes, 56 seconds
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Mosimane, Sono, Hunt, Komphela & Co. to assess Mashaba

Bafana Bafana’s disappointing and negative results have forced the South African Football Association (SAFA) to form a technical advisory board that will assess head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba and his technical team. Bafana have now played eight African Nations Cup matches without a win from their 2015 campaign in Equatorial Guinea. They last won a game when they beat Sudan 2-1 to qualify for the last AFCON and are virtually out of the Gabon campaign as they occupy the third spot with only three points and two games to go. Speaking after a quarterly SAFA National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Saturday, 2 April 2016, the organisation’s Chief Executive Dennis Mumble said that this technical advisory board will be meeting within the next two weeks.
4/4/20164 minutes, 11 seconds
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How Motaung turned down $1m in the 60's to come & form chiefs

The birth of Kaizer Chiefs can be directly linked to the club chairman Kaizer Motaung having turned down $1million a season in the USA to comeback and form Amakhosi. This revelation was made by former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young last Friday the 1st of April 2016, when he visited Motaung his long time friend when he used to play for Atlanta Chiefs in the USA. Young who was a keen football follower and close apartheid struggle efforts at the time, has a lot of respect for what Motaung did, coming back to South Africa to form this big footballing giant. Young also a former US ambassador to the United Nations, says Motaung made a telling impact in American football.
4/4/20162 minutes, 59 seconds
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Aces join hands with rhino conservation in historic partnership

Mpumalanga Black Aces have joined forces with StopRhinoPoaching.com, a credible organisation focused on both rhino protection and ranger wellness, and South African National Parks in a historic partnership where football meets conservation, as they launch ACE, the youthful rhino mascot. The launch which took place this morning the 4th of April 2016 in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg saw industry leaders come together to celebrate the monumental feat that has never been seen before as the Aces’ management take a stand in ending the killing of Rhinos. Aces’ co-chairman George Morfou says it is the club’s obligation to be involved in such a meaningful cause and help stop rhino poaching
4/4/20161 minute, 2 seconds
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Sundowns appeals to PSL to postpone at least one of their games

Mamelodi Sundowns have appealed to the Premier Soccer League to postpone their league match against Polokwane City next week Wednesday the 13th of April 2016. The Brazilians will travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo to face AS Vita Club in the CAF Champions League second round first leg clash on Sunday the 10th of April 2016, and return on Monday evening. They then have to travel to lock horns with the Limpopo team on Wednesday, and come back to face Jomo Cosmos three days later at home. Coach Pitso Mosimane, speaking after the victory over Mbombela United in the Nedbank Cup said the programme is unfavourable for his team.
4/4/20161 minute, 6 seconds
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We are getting there: Stuart Baxter

SuperSport United coach Stuart Baxter has made progress with the Pretoria side winning four games, losing three and drawing one. Bxater believes that his team will be much better next season, provided he signs the kind of players needed to achieve that. After being crowned Gauteng Champion of Champions in a friendly tournament at Tsakane Stadium in Ekurhuleni, Sunday the 24 of March 2016. The Wolverhampton born says that the players confidence is growing, the performance is getting better and as a team they are getting there.
4/1/20161 minute, 31 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 31-March- 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
4/1/201653 minutes, 54 seconds
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Strengthen Mashaba’s technical team: Mazola Molefe

When there’s no pressure Bafana Bafana performs but come crunch time, they can’t meet the expectations, that’s the view of The Star senior football journalist Mazola Molefe. He was speaking after the South African senior national football men’s team failed to win against Cameroon midweek in Durban leaving them winless in four 2017 AFCON qualifiers. With the chance to qualify for Gabon up in the smoke, the focus will move to the 2018 World Cup qualifiers starting in October this year. In this wide-ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Molefe says Mashaba should still be given a chance but strengthen his technical team. As SAFA prepares for another National Executive committee meeting this weekend and with a number of questions around the Bafana technical team, Molefe also speaks about what appears to be a cold war between Mashaba and SAFA’s Technical Director Neil Tovey…
3/31/20168 minutes, 4 seconds
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Local clubs equally to blame for Bafana Bafana’s decline: Jonty mark

For the past 15 years, Football Editor at The Citizen Jonty Mark has been covering professional football in South Africa and feels that local clubs should share the blame for the lack of quality at Bafana Bafana. Mark says Bafana’s decline has got everything to do with some Premier Soccer League (PSL) not taking the CAF club competitions serious. With the exception of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, no other local teams have shown serious intentions of excelling on the continental tournaments. Addressing some serious points from the post match conference of Shakes Mashaba on Tuesday, Mark in an interview with SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli, he recalls some of Bafana’s worst qualifying campaigns…
3/31/201616 minutes
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Qualifying campaign is over & Bafana Bafana is regressing: Gleeson

Whilst Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba continues to argue his team’s chances of sneaking into the 2017 African Nations Cup tournament in Gabon next year, those with good knowledge of the process are telling him to forget. Leading African football journalist Mark Gleeson says the campaign was over when Bafana played an exciting 2-all with Cameroon in Limbe last weekend. Speaking after the disappointing goalless draw with the Indomitable Lions in Durban on Tuesday night, Gleeson tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that Bafana are regressing and Mashaba doesn’t know what he’s doing…
3/31/20164 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mashaba gets personal after Afcon failure

The beleaguered Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has started to play the tape of his predecessors, blaming lack of quality striker or finishers on the Premier Soccer League clubs and the grassroot problems in the country. This followed the team’s goalless draw against Cameroon at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Tuesday night, a result that virtually rules them out of qualifying for the 2017 African Nations Cup tournament in Gabon.
3/31/20164 minutes, 22 seconds
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Another failed attempt at ICC World Tournament - Lorgat + Domingo + Duplessis

Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat yesterday, 29th March 2016, welcomed the Proteas with great disappointment upon their early arrival from the World T20 Cup following their round robin (group stages) exit. South Africa continued their poor run of form in world tournaments when they were eliminated with a game to spare in India after losing to the England and West Indies in their first three games. Asked where he thought things went south at the tournament, Proteas coach Russell Domingo refrained to put the blame on a specific aspects but highlights that in T20 cricket there are less margins for error. Titans stalwart, Faf Du Plessis says that failing to adapt to the conditions and game plan changes quickly on game-day was also a huge contributing factor to yet another Proteas downfall at a world tournament. But first, Lorgat also blasted the Proteas Women’s team, emphasizing that South Africa at large expected more from both sides.
3/30/20164 minutes, 10 seconds
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CAF impose a hefty fine and ban on Chad

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Authorities has imposed a hefty $20, 000.00 (approximately R309 000) fine on Chad and banned them from participating in the next edition of the Afcon qualifiers. According to CAF, Chad had breached Article 59 of the rules and regulations of the Afcon competition. Chad, who had played two of the Gabon 2017 Afcon qualifiers against Nigeria and Egypt, and lost both games, dropped a bombshell by withdrawing from the event half way mark. Chad’s withdrawal puts the Afcon qualifiers in disrepute. It also places Group G in turmoil as both Nigeria and Egypt have had their points deducted. Mozambican FA secretary-general and a member of CAF’s competition panel Filipe Lucas Johane explains.
3/30/20163 minutes, 26 seconds
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Implementation of club licencing in SA will go a long way

The implementation of club licencing programme in South Africa will go a long way in improving the level of professionalism in the elite league and amateur ranks. The views were expressed by SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble at the two-day CAF Licensing Workshop which is featuring the 32 Premier Soccer League (PSL) and National First Division (NFD) teams. The Licensing System is based on five key criteria; sporting, personnel and administrative, financial, infrastructure and legal. Mumble says the system will help his organisation achieve their vision 2022 of striving to consistently be in the top three in Africa, and top 20 in the world in terms of rankings. PSL general manager Derek Blanckensee says his league has been operating based on the document called compliance manual which has largely the same characteristics as the Club Licencing system. Blanckensee says the main challenge will be to comply with the layout of club licensing as prescribed by FIFA and CAF. The Chief Operations Officer of the National First Division’s club, Vasco da GAMA, Edries Burton says the licencing system will help the clubs to run their teams professionally. Lamontville Golden Arrows general manager James Dlamini says the licencing system will help his team to run efficiently and effectively, to be on the same par with the big teams in the PSL.
3/30/20165 minutes, 57 seconds
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Radebe frustrated by slow rate of change in SA football

Former Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe feels that the nation needs to be realistic about the state of football in general in the country when it comes to talent that’s there to represent the country. He was responding to Bafana’s hopes of turning things around in the 2017 African Nations Cup qualifiers, last night before the all-important game against Cameroon at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on the 29th of March 2016. Radebe who played over 70 times for Bafana is also currently a member of the SAFA technical Committee. But in this wide-ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Radebe seems to be frustrated by the slow rate of positive changes in SA football. He also blames some clubs not taking continental competitions seriously, which affects the national team.
3/30/20167 minutes, 38 seconds
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Bafana Bafana make three changes for tonight's game against Cameroon

Inspite of the three changes made in the starting line-up for Bafana Bafana's crucial 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier against Cameroon at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban tonight,the 29th of March 2016, the nation’s number one goalkeeper and captain Itumeleng Khune still believes that their qualification dream is alive despite being five points behind Group M leaders (Cameroon). The left back Sifiso Hlanti will be replacing Thabo Matlaba, Rivaldo Coetzee replace Anele Ngcongca at right-back and Thulani Serero who came in as a substitute this past weekend will starts in the place of Mpho Makola.
3/29/201641 seconds
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Aboubakar's return excites cameroon coach, Broos.

The Cameroon national team has completed it’s preparations for African Nations Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban tonight the 29th of March 2016 (7pm). The Indomitable Lions have been boosted by the availability of their key striker Vincent Aboubakar of FC Porto for tomorrow evening’s game after he missed the Saturday game due to suspension. Cameroon newly appointed head coach Hugo Broos was all smiles when responding to questions about Aboubakar’s availability.
3/29/20161 minute, 5 seconds
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Mashaba plead local football fans to Support Bafana bafana

Over the past few weeks leading to this international week, Bafana bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has found himself in battles with the media and the general public owing to his questionable selection policy and Bafana’s difficult position in these qualifiers. Yesterday the 27th of March 2016 he pleaded with the local football fans to rally behind him and the team.
3/28/20161 minute, 42 seconds
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There is less pressure away from home: Khune

Under Mashaba’s reign, Bafana bafana performed better on the road, in their first AFCON qualifier in 2015 here in Durban they failed to beat minnows Gambia. Bafana bafana and Kaizer Chiefs goal keeper Itumeleng Khune, agrees that there is less pressure playing away compared to home and they enjoy their game but they still prefer playing at home.
3/28/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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Supersport United crowned winners of the inaugural Gauteng Champion of Champions

Supersport United were crowned the winners of the inaugural Gauteng Champion of Champions, yesterday the 27th of March 2016. This follows after they won their two matches beating Jomo Cosmos 1-NIL and Mamelodi Sundowns 2-Nil. Supersport coach Stuart Baxter fielded a largely inexperienced team against Cosmos, but played most of his senior players in the second match against Sundowns. He was pleased with the performance from his team overall.
3/28/20161 minute, 47 seconds
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Malesela speaks about his new deal with Chippa

Chippa United head coach Dan “Dance” Malesela says that serious work must start now that he has signed a three-year contract with the Port Elizabeth-based Premier Soccer League club. Masilela says that his priority now, is to ensure that the Chilli Boyz, who are sixth on the Absa Premiership standings, don’t drop out of the top-eight bracket. The 50-year-old coach made it clear that he is going to bring fresh ideas and new players in the team. Malesela’s main task now is to finish inside the top-eight bracket something which he says is gonna help boost his players’ confidence going forward.
3/28/20163 minutes, 56 seconds
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It is one of the best goals I have ever seen: Mashaba

Ephraim Mashaba has tipped Hlompho Kekana’s wonderful long-range strike on Saturday the 28th of March 2016 in Limbe, Cameroon for the FIFA Puskas goal of the year award, this year. Mashaba and his technical team were not expecting Kekana to shoot for a goal at that particular moment. He says that was one of the best goals he has ever seen. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfield kingpin scored from his own half after spotting that Cameroon goalkeeper N'dy Assembe was off the line.
3/28/201642 seconds
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We are under tremendous pressure: Mashaba

Speaking of the two defenders Anele Ngcongca and Thabo Matlaba, Bafana bafana head Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba, says that missing key players from the defense it is not an easy thing, because it disturbs the whole plan. Bafana bafana will face Cameroon tomorrow, the 29th of March 2016 at Moses Mabhida Stadium without the two defenders due to injuries (Ngcongca - calf muscle & Matlaba - concussion), including Darren keet (Stomach Bug). Mashaba admits that they are under tremendous pressure and it is always there, the current situation is nothing new.
3/28/20161 minute, 1 second
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It is an honour to play for charity: Sono

Jomo Cosmos head coach Jomo Sono, says that he is excited to contribute to the charity, in Gauteng Champion of Champions football tournament to be held in Tsakane stadium at Ekhuruleni on Sunday the 27th of March 2016. The tournament will have a unique format of the teams taking on each other in a round robin format over three 45 minutes. Sono says it’s an honour to play for charity organizations…..
3/25/20161 minute, 42 seconds
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We are humble to be invited in Gauteng Champion of Champions tournament

Head coach Pitso Mosimane says that they are humble to be invited in the Gauteng Champion of Champions tournament, as that will give him an opportunity to see what he has in stork and to give other players a chance to showcase their ability. Mamelodi Sundowns is currently involved in three competitions at this crucial juncture of the season, namely the Absa Premiership, Nedbank Cup and the African Champions League
3/25/20161 minute, 57 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 24-March- 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
3/25/201655 minutes, 10 seconds
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Zimbabwe has got a strong team- Pitso Mosimane

Currently the Zim Warriors have assembled one of the strongest teams in the COSAFA region and they should fancy their chances in a group that also has neighbours Malawi as well as 2015 AFCON quarterfinalists Guinea. Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane who oversaw the 3-1 demolition on aggregate of Congolese side AC Leopards last weekend--- has been following the progress of Zimbabwe football closely in recent times and feels that they’ve got the talent to conquer in these qualifiers…
3/24/20162 minutes, 4 seconds
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We will take Zimbabwe back to the top: Billiat

The 2017 African Nations Cup qualifiers are in full swing and closer to home in Southern Africa serious battles of regional rivalry would be the order of the day. Zimbabwe has only qualified twice for the AFCON tournament in 2004 and 2006 respectively and on both occasions have exited in the first round. But in the next few days they have an opportunity to get themselves in pole position for Gabon when they meet neighbours Swaziland in top of the table Group L back to back clashes in Lobamba and Harare respectively. Both teams are on four points after two matches played. Speaking to SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli after returning from Congo-Brazzaville with Mamelodi Sundowns on Tuesday evening where they qualified for the next stage of the African Champions League---PSL footballer of the season contender Khama Billiat says the time has come for them to raise the bar for the Warriors…
3/24/20163 minutes, 5 seconds
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Chokoe returns to football as Leopards fourth coach this season

Newly appointed Black Leopards head coach Sello Chokoe says he has been waiting for a quality team to approach him before getting back into the coaching scene. Chokoe was announced as Leopards coach on Monday, 21 March 2016, replacing Kostadin Papic who left last week. Chokoe is the fourth mentor to take charge of Limpopo’s National First Division side this season after Zeca Marques, Major David Bright and Papic. He wasn’t clear about his mandate from management but adds that he knows he has to hit the ground running.
3/23/20161 minute, 57 seconds
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Champions League won't distract Sundowns: Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane has refuted reports that the team’s progress in the African Champions League will affect their chances of winning the domestic Absa Premiership title. Mosimane was speaking after their arrival from Congo-Brazzaville yesterday, 22 March 2016, where they beat AC Leopards 3-1 on aggregate to proceed to the second round of the continental tourney. Sundowns are currently four points clear in the league ahead of Bidvest Wits who exited the CAF Confederation Cup this past weekend.
3/23/201611 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mbekile on transferring Sundowns’ continental success to Bafana

Another Bafana team member Asavela “Shoes” Mbekile started from the bench in Dolisie but came on as a sub to solidify things in the midfield. The former Chippa United and Moroka Swallows utility player joined Bafana Bafana camp last night. He’s hoping that Sundowns’ good run will rub off to the national team ahead of this crucial 2017 African Nations Cup back to back matches against Cameroon in Central Africa and Durban over the next few days.
3/23/20161 minute, 57 seconds
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Sundowns return home and positive about their CAF journey

South Africa’s only remaining team in the CAF club competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns returned home last night after finding themselves stranded in Congo-Brazzaville since Saturday evening due to elections in that country. Sundowns has beaten the highly rated Congolese side AC Leopards 3-1 on aggregate after playing a 1-all draw in the African Champions League first round, 2nd leg encounter in Dolisie on Saturday. Head coach Pitso Mosimane says the early goal from Hlompho Kekana settled the game for them as they had brought a 2-0 lead from the first leg.
3/23/20164 minutes, 46 seconds
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Sundowns' Kekana looking forward to work his way to the group stages

It was Kekana’s eighth goal in all competitions this season and he has continued to play a pivotal role in this team at a time when they have also missed the services of the injured and departing Bongani Zungu. Kekana joined the national team camp at 10pm last night (Tuesday, 22 March 2016) and he is looking forward to work his way to the group stages.
3/23/20161 minute, 21 seconds
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Bafana have done their homework on Cameroon: Hlatshwayo

Bafana Bafana defender Thulani Hlatshwayo says they will take a lot of confidence from their last meeting with Cameroon heading into their all-important 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier over the weekend. In only their second meeting with the Indomitable Lions, since 2008, the two sides drew one-all with South Africa maintaining their unbeaten record. Hlatshwayo says they are going to Limbe knowing what to expect and, with clear goals.
3/23/20161 minute, 43 seconds
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Keet delighted to be back at Bafana

Having last represented South Africa over a year ago at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Darren Keet says he is excited to be back in national team colours. Rooted to the bottom of Group M after the first two games, Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba’s team have a mountain to climb going into the next two ties against a strong Cameroon side starting on Saturday. Keet, who last kept goals for Bafana during their 3-1 Afcon exit defeat at the hands of Algeria, says he is looking forward to the enormous challenge at hand.
3/23/20162 minutes, 16 seconds
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I am ready to lead Bafana strike force given a chance - Nxumalo

After missing out on the opportunity to honour his first call up for South Africa due to illness last September, Ajax Cape Town striker Prince Nxumalo is delighted to be part of the national set-up. The 25-year-old Nxumalo says he is also happy with the way he has been welcomed to the team.
3/23/20161 minute
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CAF has done an outstanding job: Johnson

Present in this seminar is James Johnson who heads the newly created FIFA Head Professional Football Department. The former Australian professional footballer who joined FIFA in May 2013, has more in his new department that will be central to the operation of professional football activities and responsible for relations with pro football stakeholders. Johnson says that CAF has done an outstanding job by implementing the club-programming licensing in Africa.
3/22/20161 minute, 58 seconds
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The seminar is a very good platform for players: Marumo

Referring to today's club-licensing seminar, the South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) President Simba Marumo, says that the seminar is a very good platform for players to air their views on club licensing and issues that affect them.
3/22/20161 minute, 29 seconds
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Hislop credits the implementation of club-licensing in Africa

The former Trinidad and Tobago, Newcastle United and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop delivered keynote speech to open the seminar and emphasized the importance of embracing the scientific approach to the game. Hislop has noticed a lot of growth in the football structures there and he credits the implementation of club licensing for that.
3/22/20162 minutes, 21 seconds
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Implementation of club-licensing programme in Africa is at a snail’s pace

Sugzo Nyirenda who is a member of the CAF club licensing committee says that the implementation of club-licensing programme in Africa is at a snail’s space and this has got to do with serious challenges that the continent has. Nyirenda spoke at the FIFA club licensing regional seminar in Sandton, Johannesburg this morning, the 22nd of March 2016. According to him, in Africa they are behind in implementing club licensing because of the socio-economic challenges of the continent compared to their counterparts, one of the challenges just like here in South Africa is that there are very few teams in the continent that own stadia.
3/22/20164 minutes, 46 seconds
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Aces has a recognised academy: Morfou

Black Aces co-chairman George Morfou says that Aces has a widely recognized academy side known as Corinthians Black Aces Football Club, where they currently have 700 kids playing in different age groups, ranging from six years old to an open men’s team. Morfou says that the Aces U17 development squad recently participated in the 2016 Future Champions Gauteng International Tournament.
3/22/201654 seconds
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Mandela legacy lives on - Karembeu

Former French football star Christian Karembeu says once again diverse nationalities were united through sport in unison with the famous Nelson Mandela’s speech about the power of sport. Karembeu who is also an ambassador for La Liga was impressed by the talent on show at the 2016 Gauteng Future Champs in Soweto with Europe, Asia, South America and Africa well represented. And he says he is glad that there is sustainability since it was launched here in South Africa in 2009 leading up to the first ever African Soccer World Cup.
3/21/20164 minutes, 44 seconds
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Karembeu praise the 2016 Future Champions Under-17 Tournament

Former France international and the current Spanish La Liga’s Primeira division representative Christian Karembeu, praised the impressive standard and superb organization of the 2016 Future Champions under 17 twelve team tournament which was held in Soweto last week. Bidvest Wits, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns were part of the strong field including eight international teams. Ten-man Spanish giants Atletico Madrid narrowly beat the local side Wits 2-1 in a thrilling final to capture the crown on Saturday, 19th March. No South African team has won this tournament in the eighth year of its existence. The 1998 FIFA world cup and 2000 European Championship winner Karembeu was impressed with the overall organisation of the tournament.
3/21/20162 minutes, 38 seconds
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it is important to have teams representing the PSL in continental Competitions.

Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler who led the club to the CAF Confederations silver medal last year, says that it is important to have teams to represent PSL in the continental Competitions and teams that are not taking these competitions serious are taking the country backwards...
3/19/201622 seconds
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I will not be shocked if Wits send us U21 team: Hall

The story of some South African teams not taking CAF club competitions Serious is getting a bit boring and not helping the progress of football internationally for this country. Azam FC head coach Stewart Hall reacted to Wits having made eight changes to the team that beat Polokwane City in a league fixture, but went on to lose to them 3-0 in the first leg, first round match last weekend, the 12th of March 2016. Hall stopped short of saying Wits disrespect them and the continental competition.
3/19/201659 seconds
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Wits unapologetic about how they set to approach CAF competition game.

Bidvest Wits head coach Gavin Hunt is unapologetic about how they set to approach the CAF competitions and gave an impression that this is a club’s policy. Hunt says that in the second leg match against Azam Fc they will be fielding the second string team because he cannot ‘risk’ his core team. The Clever boys will play-up against Azam Fc tomorrow the 20th of March 2016, 14:00 PM at Chamazi Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
3/19/20161 minute, 3 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 17-March-2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with Snonza Jay on Umhlobo Wenene FM...
3/19/201655 minutes, 5 seconds
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The bribery allegations hurt the South African brand: Mbalula

Addressing the media yesterday the 17th of March 2016, Fikile Mbalula said that the bribery allegations hurt the South African brand. He says that our image has been tainted by these stories and that is why he is trying to make sure the truth is heard.
3/18/201655 seconds
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Mbalula dismisses the bribery claims

Minister of Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula addressed the media yesterday afternoon, the 17th of March 2016 to respond to the bribery claims around the 2010 World Cup that have been in the press lately. Mbalula says that everything about the $10 million donation to the African Diaspora was above board from their point of view and was not a bribe.
3/18/20162 minutes, 52 seconds
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Mbalula says that he cannot speak on behalf of Sedibe

Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula, says that he cannot speak on behalf of the former SAFA CEO Leslie Sedibe, who is banned from all football matters for five years, relating to the match-fixing allegations before 2010. He says that he is not able to comment, but as an individual, if Sedibe feels that he is been treated unfairly he will support him in his right to clear his name.
3/18/201643 seconds
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The truth will come out on SA's $10m 'bribe' payment: Sedibe

Just two days after the former SAFA CEO Leslie Sedibe claims that the truth about the controversial $10million payment that South Africa is alleged to have paid to get the 2010 World Cup would come out, FIFA has dropped a bombshell by admitting that indeed this was a bribe. The latest move by the FIFA legal department is to reclaim the cash from corrupt officials who they alleged abused their positions as executive members at the time.
3/16/20162 minutes, 38 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo: 10 March 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM.
3/16/201655 minutes, 14 seconds
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Mosimane refuse to comment on Dolly's omission from Bafana Bafana

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane refused to be drawn into commenting on the selection of Bafana Bafana’s squad, which will face Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations two-legged qualifier on the 26th of March 2016. The under-23 captain Keegan Dolly has been one of the key players for Sundowns this season and is included in the Olympic team to play hosts Brazil in South America later this month. Mosimane was, however disappointed that his leftback Tebogo Langerman was left out of the national team.
3/16/20162 minutes, 19 seconds
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Celtic & Letsoaka expected to part ways this week?

Expect denials all around but tomorrow’s Absa Premiership clash against the high riding log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, it is most likely to be Bloemfontein Celtic head coach Serame Letsoaka’s last game in charge of Siwelele. SABC Sport has it on good authority that the relationship between the two parties is coming to an end this week following a string of poor performances. But there are also allegations of financial challenges at the club including unpaid players bonuses and staff members also disgruntled with their salaries too. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has complied this report…
3/16/20161 minute, 42 seconds
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How good is the Chiefs development academy: Zwane

For the second year running, Kaizer Chiefs won’t be taking part in the biggest youth football tournament in Southern Africa, they Metropolitan Premier U19 Cup that takes place over the Easters in Cape Town. Also known as the Bayhill tournament, this showpiece has been graced by some of the finest talent from this country like Benni McCarthy, Steven Pienaar, Thulani Serero, Keagan Dolly and many others. Chiefs development academy, which has failed to produce quality talent over the years, last participated in the Bayhill tournament three years ago. Former Amakhosi winger Arthur “10111” Zwane coaches the U17 and U19 teams at the club and has more on the state of Chiefs academy at the moment…
3/15/20162 minutes, 30 seconds
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Match-fixing scandal rocks the PSL as Perumal hits again

Wilson Raj Perumal has hit South African football where it matters the most once again, Just a day after FIFA banned three former South African Football officials on allegations related to match fixing, it’s been confirmed by local football authorities that they are investigating serious allegations linking PSL players to match fixing cases involving Asian betting syndicate. Six years after the convicted match fixer Wilson Raj Perumal first brought his cancer to Southern Africa---Zimbabwe and South Africa to be exact, he’s back again and this time hitting the PSL and it’s clubs.
3/15/20163 minutes, 20 seconds
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The late Shoes Moshoeu still inspires me: Maluleke

The 33-year-old Polokwane City midfield maestro Jabulani Maluleke, says that the late John “Shoes” Moshoeu inspires him to continue playing football for as long as he can. Maluleke says that age is nothing but a number when it comes to football and that he is still looking forward to many more years of his love affair with football.
3/15/20161 minute, 42 seconds
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Sedibe challenged SAFA

Sedibe challenged SAFA, he asked them why they did not publicize the response of the National Prosecuting Authority after he had asked the then Police Commissioner to investigate this match fixing scandal. Interestingly, Sedibe did not want to discuss the merits of this agreement that SAFA entered into with Football 4 U, a company run by convicted match fixer Wilson Raj Perumal. He continued to plead his innocence but also blames those who were reporting to him for letting him down.
3/15/20162 minutes, 56 seconds
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I have not been given a fair chance to present the side of my story: Sedebe

Former SAFA CEO Leslie Sedebe, has come out with guns blazing and says he doesn’t recognize the FIFA investigation and ban and will fight the world’s football mother body in a South African court of law. Sedibe who was a SAFA CEO from January 2010 to February 2011, says FIFA and SAFA found a scape goat in him and says this matter should be heard in a court of law.
3/15/20162 minutes, 8 seconds
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FIFA investigation remains incomplete and unreliable: Sedebe

Leslie Sedebe says that FIFA’s investigation remains incomplete and unreliable to him, as they still fail to deal with the local football authority to give him access to the information. Sedibe also had more damaging revelations that SAFA lawyers had demanded that he destroy any information that he had during his employ under SAFA.
3/15/20163 minutes, 10 seconds
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Pirates fine form continues with 5-0 thrashing of Cosmos

Orlando Pirates extended their unbeaten streak in the Absa Premiership to three games and fourth in all competitions with a hefty 5 – 0 victory over 10-man Jomo Cosmos at Orlando Stadium on Saturday evening, the 12th of March 2016. Tinkler says their performance has improved since their 3 – 1 victory against Mpumalanga Black Aces last month.
3/14/20163 minutes, 5 seconds
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Komphela Understands the Supporters.

The pressure is also starting to mount of Komphela, who has also seen his first failing to score in the last three matches and is facing a trophy less season at Amakhosi. Last Saturday the 12th of March 2016, he tasted the wrath of Chiefs supporters as they were shouting #STEVEMUSTFALL. The former Free State Stars and Maritzburg United head coach says he understands where the fans are coming from.
3/14/20161 minute, 25 seconds
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Kaizer Chiefs slump continues as they lose to Asec Mimosas

Kaizer Chiefs progress in the CAF Champions League is hanging in balance after they lost a crucial first round first leg home game 1-0 to Cote D’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas at FNB stadium Saturday night, the 12th of March 2016. This is the second time, Chiefs has lost to Asec in South Africa, as they went down 2-1 in the 2014 CAF Confederations play-off first leg game and went on to lose 3-1 on aggregate, but Komphela whose side has failed to score in the past three matches is still positive about their chances.
3/14/20161 minute, 46 seconds
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Sundowns fly SA flag high at CAF

Mamelodi Sundowns will carry a two-goal advantage when they travel to Congo-Brazzaville in the second leg next weekend the 18th of March 2016. This follows after they beat AC Leopards 2 NIL on Saturday the 12th of March 2016, in the CAF Champions league first round first leg encounter at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is happy with the results, he says that he believe they could have scored more goals ...
3/14/20162 minutes, 38 seconds
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Chiefs development coach Zwane slams showboating

For the second year running, Kaizer Chiefs won’t be taking part in the biggest youth football tournament in Southern Africa, the Metropolitan Premier U19 Cup that takes place over the Easters in Cape Town. Also known as the Bayhill tournament, this showpiece has been graced by some of the finest talent from this country like Benni McCarthy, Steven Pienaar, Thulani Serero, Keagan Dolly and many others. Chiefs development academy, which has failed to produce quality talent over the years, last participated in the Bayhill tournament three years ago. Former Amakhosi winger Arthur “10111” Zwane coaches the U17 and U19 teams at the club and has more on the state of Chiefs academy at the moment.
3/12/20165 minutes, 23 seconds
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Mashaba's selection criteria questioned again

The pressure to deliver is getting into Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba as he once again went back to his old ways of taking the media head on when questioned about his selection. Announcing his 25-man squad to face Cameroon in a 2017 African Nations Cup qualifiers double fixture later this month (March), Mashaba dedicated a separate 15 minutes just to reiterate his questionable selection criteria. The debatable points were around players who haven’t played competitive football since last November like Jackson Mabokgwane and Itumeleng Khune who only came back last night (Wednesday, 09 March) for Kaizer Chiefs from an injury. Mashaba stuck to his criteria.
3/12/20167 minutes, 27 seconds
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Hopefully new FIFA president will Support Africa: Mosimane

The 51 year-old Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane, says that he is hoping the new FIFA president Gianni Infantino will assist in the development of African Football. The Swiss has promised 50% of FIFA’s revenues back to member associations, under his plan each of the 209 federations would get 5 million US dollars over four years for Project developments…..
3/9/201654 seconds
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Playing against international teams is vital for growth of our players: Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs U17 coach Arthur “10111” Zwane's view is that one of the reasons local academies use players who are on their way out of the U17 age group is because they want to win at all costs and don’t address the fundamental purpose at that level, which is to develop. Zwane says that the Gauteng Future Champions tournament is vital because it gives the local U17 teams the opportunity to play against international teams and it exposes the young local talent to international standards....
3/9/20162 minutes
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PSL schedule does not help SA teams in CAF competitions: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has blamed the lack of support from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) as the result of local teams not doing well in CAF club competitions. Sundowns will play against Bloemfontein Celtic next week Tuesday, the 15th of March 2016 , and they have to play against Leopards in Congo-Brazzaville few days later and this is something Mosimane has got a problem with...
3/9/20161 minute, 16 seconds
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Gauteng Future Champs does not assist Amajimbos: Ntseki

The ninth edition of the Gauteng Future Champions international tournament was launched today the 9th of March 2016 at SAFA house in Johannesburg, sadly the national U17 head coach Molefi Ntseki says the tournament is not going to help them select the best talent for the new group of Amajimbos. He says the ages of players who play in this Future champs tournament won’t assist them.....
3/9/20162 minutes, 8 seconds
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We encourage Future Champs teams to use younger players: Hof

Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Chief Director Ivor Hoff, says that the Gauteng Future Champions tournament is also more about introducing their provincial game to international standards. Addressing the concerns of Amajimbos head coach, Hoff agrees that teams need to be encouraged to use younger players who would use this opportunity of playing against their international counterparts at international level with the national team too...
3/9/20161 minute, 17 seconds
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Frustrating and draining life of a Swallows player-Mabalane

Moroka Swallows, one of the oldest football teams in South Africa finds itself in trouble and is only nine games away from falling down into the amateur ranks. Just a season after being relegated to the National First Division (NFD), they are now occupying the bottom spot and are serious candidates for the big drop to the ABC Motsepe League. A day before they host Supersport United in the Nedbank Cup last 32 match at Dobsonville stadium, veteran midfielder Dikgang “Terminator” Mabalane has spoken about the difficulties of guiding youngsters who usually go months without being paid their salaries…
3/8/20162 minutes, 45 seconds
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Pirates can still finish the season on a positive note: Tinkler

Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler, says that their objective of completing 2015/16 season on a positive note, remains important to them. Tinkler’s focus on ending the season as high a possible on the log, is equally important as winning the trophies, with his side having advanced to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup now his focus is on their Absa Premiership match against Jomo Cosmos at Orlando Stadium on Saturday the 12th of March 2016.
3/8/20161 minute, 4 seconds
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Surviving relegations remains the primary goal- Mabalane

Swallows has only won two matches this season in the NFD and lost 14, they have the worst defensive record having let it 42 goals leaving them with a very bad -27 goal difference record. Mabalane says having to deal with raw youngsters from the amateur structures who suddenly have to deal with this situation makes things more difficult…
3/8/20161 minute, 39 seconds
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It is not all about me: Ndoro

Meanwhile Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro, who scored a brace in their victory over Chiefs Saturday the 7th of March, is modest about his goal scoring prowess. The Zimbawean international star says that he does not complain about not starting in the game because it is not all about him, he added by saying that all Pirates strikers can play and score goals for team and they have to support them…
3/8/201627 seconds
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Malesela threatens to leave Chippa UTD if players don't improve

The former Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Manning Rangers defender feels a little bit embarrassed by the manner in which his players performed on the day. He says they did the exact opposite of what he told them to do. Though he claims that he is not rubbishing his players, Malesela insists, however, that they let him down when it mattered most. And he blames that on lack of ambition on the part of the players….
3/8/20161 minute, 14 seconds
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Malesela questions Chippa United defenders

Once more Malesela questioned his defenders’ commitment in the wake of clumsy defending, which resulted in Bakgaka scoring all the goals. Malesela believes that his back four should have done better….
3/8/201640 seconds
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Malesela blasts his players after losing to Baroka

A disappointed acting Chippa United coach, Dan “Dance” Malesela, had some strong words for his players after the Chilli Boyz were dumped out of the Nedbank Cup by top National First Division side, Baroka FC, who beat them 3-2 at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London yesterday. Most of Malesela’s criticism was directed to the Chilli Boyz defenders….
3/8/201633 seconds
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It is sad to glorify only players who are in their twenties: Clark

Platinum Stars performance analyst and the reserve team head coach Allan Clark, says that the downside of the PSL reserve league is to glorify only players who are in their twenties. One of the players who excelled in Clark’s team whom he believes that is underrated is the 16-year old Kobamelo Kodisang, who made his debut as a 15-year-old for the senior team when they beat Golden Arrows 2-0 in the first round. Kodisang was also part of the national under 17 team which went to the world cup in Chile last year. Clark, who also has an experience in the Bafana Bafana set-up, having worked under Pitso Mosimane says Kodisang is a precocious talent, but doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.
3/7/20162 minutes, 20 seconds
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My passion for Bafana is gone - Moeneeb Josephs

Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim ‘Shakes” Mashaba has a serious challenge as he plans for a double 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier against Group M log leaders Cameroon later this month (March). Mashaba is announcing his squad for the two matches next Thursday, 10 March 2016, but has got his two top goalkeepers Itumeleng Khune and Jackson Mabokgwane out either on injuries or not having played competitive since November last year. Enter veteran goal minder Moeneeb Josephs, whose stats this season read 20 matches, 18 goals conceded and nine clean sheets (the best record so far this season) but he doesn't seem interested in playing for Bafana anymore. Josephs counts 22 caps at international level
3/3/20162 minutes, 55 seconds
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Bidvest Wits squad ravaged by injuries - Hunt

The Bidvest Wits camp continued to be ravaged by injuries and the latest victim is Bafana Bafana star player Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi. Speaking at the team’s training session this Wednesday morning, 02 march at Sturrock Park in Johannesburg, head coach Gavin Hunt lamented the amount of injuries the team is suffering from. Vilakazi’s injury follows closely after the long-term lay-offs that have just been suffered by Papy Faty and revelation of the season Phakamani Mahlambi. Vilakazi had scored the first goal during the 6-0 demolition of Seychelles’ Light Stars in the CAF Confederation Cup this past weekend. As the Students turn their focus to the Nedbank Cup last 32 encounter against the embattled Bloemfontein Celtic on Friday, 04 march, Hunt is paying very little attention to the administrative problems around the Free State side. Celtic beat Wits in the league in January and that’s the only win they've achieved under Serame Letsoaka in more than 10 matches.
3/2/20162 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sundowns & Supersport promise fireworks in tonight’s Tshwane derby

Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United have promised fireworks in their Tshwane derby, when they lock horns in the ABSA premiership clash at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville tonight, the 1st of March 2016. The Brazilians have already beaten their neighbours on two occasions this season, in the first round and also in the Telkom Knockout Cup semifinal. SuperSport United coach Stuart Baxter admits that his team will be the underdogs against the Sundowns, who have looked almost invincible in the league this season.
3/1/20163 minutes, 8 seconds
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There is still a lot to do: Malesela

Some Premier Soccer League teams like Maritzburg United had gone years before finishing inside the top eight but Chippa United could achieve that feat this season, thanks to good coaching from Dan “Dance” Malesela. The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns defender says that there is nothing to celebrate yet despite his team currently sitting comfortably in the top six, with 31 points from 21 matches in the Absa Premiership table, he adds that the team still need to work hard in the next nine games. Since Malesela’s arrival in December 2015, the Chilli Boys have been consistent in playing a good attractive brand of football.
3/1/20162 minutes, 10 seconds
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Dance Malesela remains true to his philosophy

Chippa United coach Dan "Dance" Malesela started proper coaching at the Transnet School of Excellence and has also coached at the Sundowns development academy. All Malesela’s teams from United FC and Cape Town All Stars maintained a certain brand of football and even now at Chippa he’s remained true to that. He says if players don’t follow the concept of building from the back and sticking to carpet football they know that selection is not guaranteed.
3/1/20161 minute, 14 seconds
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Lions roar to momentum ODI title with the sunfoil series to defend next

Following their comprehensive eight wicket Momentum One Day Cup title win over the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras last night, Bizhub Highveld Lions coach Geoffrey Toyana says he dedicates the trophy to his entire squad. Throughout the entire competition, the Lions have been led from the front by the experience of captain Stephen Cook (504 runs in the competition) and veteran Alviro Petersen shinning with the bat. Toyana has also called on his young Lions squad to put Sunday title triumph behind them and reassemble on Wedneday morning with different attitudes ahead of their Sunfoil Series title clash on Thursday.
2/29/20161 minute, 6 seconds
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Tshabalala puts up Celtic for sale

Bloemfontein Celtic boss Max Tshabalala says that the team is up for sale. Addressing the media at the club’s headquarters in Bloemfontein earlier today, Tshabalala says that he has had enough of unruly supporters with their relentless actions over months. Phunya Sele Sele was found in 1969 by the late Norman Mathobisa and Victor Mahatanya. It was initially called Mangaung United. In 1984 Dr Petrus Molemela took over the club and changed the name to Bloemfontein Celtic.
2/29/20164 minutes, 57 seconds
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Mamelodi Sundowns advanced in CAF champions league first round

Mamelodi Sundowns has advance in the first round of the CAF Champions League after beating the Zimbabwean team Chicken Inn 2-0, in the preliminary round second leg at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday night the 27th of February 2016. The win gave the Brazilians a 2-1 aggregate success after they went down 1-0 in the first leg, in Bulawayo two weeks ago. Sundowns were awarded a penalty after Khama Billiat was brought down in the box by defender Bernard Passmore at the death. It was the first time the Brazilians earned a spot kick this season in all competitions.
2/29/20162 minutes, 13 seconds
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Chiefs apologises to the fans

Kaizer Chiefs apologises to it’s thousands of fans who have been patient with the non-arrival of the opponents Volcan de Moroni for the CAF Champions League preliminary round, second leg encounter at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban the past weekend of the 28 of February 2016. A walkover was then granted by the match officials and after winning the first leg 4-0 in Comoros, Chiefs advance on 7-0 aggregate. Amakhosi’s Communications Manager Vina Maphosa apologizes to the fans.
2/29/20164 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ajax bundled out of CAF confederation Cup: De Sa

A very disappointing 2-0 home loss to Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca last night at Athlone Stadium, saw Ajax Cape Town knocked out of this year’s CAF Confederations Cup. Ajax Cape Town coach Roger De Sa, says it was not a very good performance from the players, and credit must go to Esperanca for taking advantage of that fact. De Sa says the game is all about making fewer mistakes than the opposition, and Ajax made crucial errors at crucial times, and that’s why they lost.
2/29/20163 minutes, 34 seconds
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Peterson is looking forward to play against Sagrada Esperanca

Ajax Cape Town goalkeeper Brandon Petersen says that he’s looking forward and feeling positive about tomorrow's game the 27th of February 2016, against Sagrada Esperanca at Athlone Stadium. He says that after playing in a few Multichoice Diski games he is ready and excited to get back to the field. Petersen, who was on the bench for the first leg in Angola, says that he’s expecting a good physical battle.
2/26/201644 seconds
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Ajax Cape Town ready for CAF Confederations Cup clash at Athlone

Ajax Cape Town will resume CAF Confederation Cup competition action this weekend, when they take on Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca at Athlone Stadium on Saturday night the 27th of February 2016. The Cape Town team will go into the game leading 2-1 from the first leg and coach Roger De Sa says they feel suitably prepared for the match. De Sa says that there will definitely be a few changes to the team that will plays tommorrow night, as he needs to give a few players a break as his team will be playing against Chippa United in the Absa Premiership on Tuesday the 1st of March 2016.
2/26/20161 minute, 35 seconds
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Billiat is confident that his team will stage a comeback

Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Khama Billiat is confident that his team will stage a comeback tomorrow the 27th of February 2016 against Chicken inn Fc. The Zimbabwean international player has been in an impressive form, scoring eight league goals and also providing a number of assists as well. Champions league is the Brazilians main target this season, after bowing out in the first round to the current champions TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo last season.
2/26/201648 seconds
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Sundowns need to overturn a one goal deficit against Chicken Inn: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns will need to overturn a one goal deficit against Chicken Inn if they are to realize their ambition of winning the CAF Champions league. The Brazilians will host the Zimbabwean team in the CAF champions league preliminary round second leg tomorrow the 27th of February 2016, at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville. Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says that they will play their normal football.
2/26/201635 seconds
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CAF reiterates support for sheik salman & states reasons

The Confederation of African Football has reiterated its support for FIFA Presidential candidate Sheik Salman Ibrahim Al Khalifa ahead of today’s elections the 26th of February 2016 at the FIFA Extraordinary Congress in Zurich, Switzerland. Earlier this month in Kigali, Rwanda, the CAF Executive Committee decided on Sheik Salman, as it’s preferred candidate ahead of South African Tokyo Sexwale, Gianni Infantino, Jerome Champagne and Prince Ali Al-Bin Hussein. CAF listed 11 key points on why they are supporting Salman and on almost all of them, Binyam says Africa shares a common vision with Asia.The inadequate representation of other confederations on FIFA platforms from world cup tournaments to executive committee as compared to UEFA or CONMEBOL is another key factor on why CAF has took a stance of backing Salman according to Binyam.
2/26/20168 minutes, 5 seconds
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I am grateful for second chance with Roger De Sa at Ajax - Langwe

While Ajax Cape Town are perhaps best known for the players they develop, Asive Langwe is hoping the club will be where he gets a chance to resurrect his once promising career. The former Bidvest Wits starlet joined Ajax on loan at the start of the season and in recent months has broken into the first team match squad. Langwe says he had a good relationship with coach Roger De Sa at Wits, and it was definitely one of the factors that helped him decide to come on loan to Ajax. The 22-year old from Katlehong says that he’s felt very welcomed since joining the, and he’s been working hard to get back into shape.
2/24/20163 minutes, 31 seconds
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Niang turned down PSL clubs and better salaries to join Amazulu

New AmaZulu striker Mame Niang has revealed that he turned down several offers from Absa Premiership clubs in favour of a move to the National First Division. The accomplished Senegal forward shocked everyone when he announced he had signed for the Durban side after being linked to several top-flight clubs, such as Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United, to name a few. The 31-year-old, who is on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns, also took a pay cut along the way and he is hoping that re-uniting with former boss Steve Barker will help reignite his career. Niang is also excited about lining up alongside Siyabonga Nomvethe.
2/24/20162 minutes, 28 seconds
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Chigova & Polokwane City deny Chiefs a second place jump

Kaizer Chiefs missed a big opportunity of not only moving to the second spot on the Absa Premiership standings but also closing the gap between them and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns down to five points. This follows their 1-all draw against Polokwane City at FNB stadium Tuesday night having missed a number of chances in the second half. The Citizens drew first blood when Thobani Mncwango headed in his ninth goal of the season from a free-kick in the 31st minute. But five minutes later Eric Mathoho replied also with header from a corner for his seventh goal in all competitions this season. City goalkeeper walked away with a man of the match award after denying Chiefs the winning goal on numerous occasions. Chiefs coach Steve Komphela and City coach Julio Leal.
2/24/20164 minutes, 51 seconds
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One game at a time: Onyango

Mamelodi Sundowns Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango admits that the next two games will be cruciail, but they are planning to take one game at a time.Sundowns will be facing Black Aces tomorrow the 24th of February 2016 and Chicken inn this coming weekend the 27th of February 2016. The Ugandan international goalkeeper also expressed the concern that Wits and Chiefs victories have put enormous pressure on his team.
2/23/201650 seconds
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Sundowns looking to get their quest for league title back on track

Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to get their quest for ABSA premiership glory back on track, when they host Black Aces at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville tomorrow night the 24th of February 2016. The six-time PSL champions suffered a minor setback when they dropped two valuable points against Golden Arrows last weekend, while their biggest rivals Bidvest Wits and Kaizer Chiefs collected maximum points to narrow the gap. The next two games will probably define the season for Mosimane’s team. The Liberian international captain Anthony Laffor says that Aces team, who are ten points off the pace cannot be written off just yet.
2/23/201649 seconds
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Komphela wants to keep momentum going against Polokwane

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says they hope that the confidence from their previous wins will see them through against Polokwane City in the Absa Premiership match tonight the 23rd of February 2016 at FNB Stadium. Komphela says that inspite of Siyanda Xulu and Reneilwe Letsholonyane who remain casualties he’d love to keep the momentum going, especially at this point of the season, where every point is vital if they’re to challenge and defend their title.
2/23/20162 minutes, 38 seconds
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The main objective is to finish at top eight: Tinkler

Orlando Pirates head Coach Eric Tinkler says that their main objective is to finish the 2015/16 Absa Premier Soccer League season in top eight. Despite struggling to assert themselves this season, which has been characterized by inconsistencies in terms of results, Tinkler still believes finishing the season as high as possible is still achievable. In their next league encounter Bucs, who have never finished a season outside the top eight bracket since the start of the modern day PSL in 1996, will welcome Bloemfontein Celtic at Orlando Stadium on Saturday the 27th of February 2016. Tinkler says that their remaining ten league matches are going to be very tough as all the teams they’ll be up against are looking to finish the season in the top eight.
2/23/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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If Aces beat Sundowns, the PSL title race will still be wide open: Ertugral

Black Aces coach Muhsin Ertugral, says that if his team win against Mamelodi Sundowns tomorrow on the 24th of February 2016, the Absa Premiership title race will still be wide open. The unmoved fourth placed Aces travel to the Lucas “Master Pieces” Moripe Stadium to face log leaders Sundowns. Despite the loss to Pirates and Sundowns also on the back foot, Ertugral says he is looking forward to setting the record straight with coach Pitso Mosimane.
2/23/20161 minute, 8 seconds
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Mthatha Bucks confident to avoid relegation: Dyaloyi

National First Division rookies Mthatha Bucks and Mpumalanga based team Mbombela United shared spoils in front of an electrifying crowd at Mthatha stadium on Sunday. Head coach Velile Dyaloyi says that not only Bucks are under pressure, but all the National First Division teams find themselves in a similar situation. Amathol’amnyama are currently 15th on the log standing, with five points. According to Dyaloyi, as long as they keep picking up the points they’ve got the situation under control.
2/23/201636 seconds
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Sexwale's message for the next FIFA President

Sexwale who is the only African amongst the five candidates to vying to replace the suspended Sepp Blatter hints that he doesn’t really stand a chance in Zurich. But he says whoever is FIFA president, they need to know the different conditions people face to play football around the world and the story of Robben Island’s footballers is symbolic of that…
2/22/20161 minute, 38 seconds
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Infantino feeling confident ahead of Friday's FIFA elections

Both Sexwale and Infantino don’t have Africa’s support going to Friday’s election as the CAF Executive committee decided in Kigali, Rwanda earlier this month to back Asia’s Sheik Salman Ibrahim Al Khalifa. Infantino who started his campaign in Cairo, says it is apt that he finished his campaign at Robben Island in Cape Town, as it symbolizes the changes that Fifa must make in football…
2/22/201622 seconds
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I can work with Tokyo-Infantino

FIFA Presidential candidate and UEFA Secretary general Gianni Infantino has given a strong indication yet that there could be a possible partnership between him and Tokyo Sexwale post the FIFA elections in Zurich on Friday. South Africa’s FIFA Presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale returned to Robben Island today, as he took fellow candidate Infantino on a tour of the jail where he was once held as a political prisoner. Infantino says that it was important for him to experience this emotional journey. He says football is not only about the top leagues and divisions, it is something that can change perceptions and effect change…
2/22/20161 minute, 30 seconds
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Why I invited fellow FIFA Presidential Candidates to Robben Island-Sexwale

Sexwale who had spent 10 years at Robben Island during the dark days of Apartheid, says he had invited all of the candidates namely Sheik Salman Al Khalifa, Prince Ali Bin-Al Hussein and Jerome Champagne, however due to schedule conflicts, only Infantino could attend at this time…
2/22/20161 minute, 25 seconds
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Possible alliance between Sexwale & Infantino

This week on the 26 of February, FIFA will finally complete its search for Sepp Blatter’s replacement in Zurich, Switzerland. Africa’s only candidate Tokyo Sexwale welcomed another front-runner Gianni Infantino at Robben Island this Morning, the 22nd of February 2016 and also at the Mayibuye Centre at University of Cape Town later in the afternoon. This visit is more than just a tour but just like the events of this week, the real answer will come on Friday. Infantino made an interesting comment there about Sexwale.
2/22/20162 minutes, 16 seconds
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Fans are fortunate to be watching the MSN & BBC: FIGO

The Former World footballer of the year, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Luis Figo says that football fans are fortunate to be witnessing the two feared attacking combinations in world football the MSN of FC Barcelona (Messi, Suarez, Neymar) leads the BBC of Real Madrid (Benzeama, Bale and Cristiano). In this wide-ranging exclusive interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Figo refused to compare the two combinations of the Spanish La Liga top giants.
2/19/20169 minutes, 22 seconds
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Retired at the right time: Booth

The Former Bidvest Wits and Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth, says that he does not regret his decision of retiring in 2013/ 2014 season, even though he had an option to continue with his football career. Retiring and coming back has been a norm in football, as some players would eventually be tempted to go back to the game, to name a few; Jabu ‘Ngwana wa tshwenya’ Mahlangu & Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi but Booth is certain about his retiring decision.
2/19/201611 seconds
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Ted welcomed the findings of ground breaking football research

The South African Football Coaches Association ( SAFCA ) Technical Advisor Ted Dumitru, who also sits in the South African Football Association ( SAFA ) technical committee has welcomed the findings of the ground breaking football research. Dumitro says it is going to aid the football development in the country.
2/19/20161 minute, 17 seconds
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Why Euro training methods are not good for African teens-SAFCA

When African players excel in these junior tournaments they are immediately signed up by European clubs and Mogale says this doesn’t only interfere with their growth patterns. He says African players have to adapt to European methods and conditions that are not suitable for them…
2/19/20163 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ground breaking football research findings- SAFCA

A study done by two members of the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) and University of Pretoria Sport Science graduates has found that African players mature earlier than Europeans and their training programmes have to be altered to accommodate that. Keledi Mogale and Kabelo Mokoena are both youth football coaches in Pretoria and their study on early maturation of South African players could go a long way towards revolutionizing youth football training in the country. Addressing SAFCA members during today’s presentation at Johannesburg stadium, Mogale has more on their findings…
2/19/20161 minute, 38 seconds
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Exclusive - UEFA Champions League difficult to defend - Figo

Former FC Barcelona and Real Madrid legend Luis Figo believes that it will be not be easy for the Catalan side to rewrite the history books and become the first team to defend the UEFA Champions League title. Figo, a former Portuguese international was in the country this week to promote the Champions league tournament as the knockout phase kicked off. Barcelona won a treble last season under Luis “Lucho” Enrique and on Wednesday, 17 Feb, they went six points clear at the top of the La Liga standings after beating Sporting Gijon 3-1. In this exclusive interview with SABC Sport's Velile Mbuli, Figo also looks at the difference between Barca and Madrid this season.
2/18/20164 minutes, 6 seconds
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Botswana prepares for a titanic clash against Comoros - Butler

Botswana will play Comoros Island in a tricky Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) away qualifying fixture on March 26, 2016, in an encounter whose result could be defining for the southern African side. The Comoros Island have proved to be a combative competitor and their display against Ghana recently during a World Cup qualifier at home proved that the Islanders are improving in leaps and bounds. Botswana head coach Peter Butler acknowledged that it is not going to be a walk in the park. He says away games in international football are difficult in its nature.
2/18/20163 minutes, 39 seconds
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Steve Komphela is doing a good job at Kaizer Chiefs - Stuart Baxter

Supersport United coach Stuart Baxter says Steve Komphela is doing a very good job at Kaizer Chiefs. Komphela replaced the Englishman at the beginning of the season after his predecessor guided Amakhosi to four trophies in three seasons. Komphela is under tremendous pressure after he reached two finals this season, but failed to win both of them. It will also be a mission for Chiefs to retain their Absa Premiership title, with them trailing log leaders and in-form Mamelodi Sundowns by a staggering 10 points with only eleven matches to play. But Baxter says Komphela must be given credit for giving the likes of defender Lorenzo Gordinho game time.
2/18/20163 minutes, 14 seconds
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South African teams should be given more time to prepare for CAF: JOHNSON

Platinum Stars head coach Cavin Johnson, says that South African teams participating in CAF competitions need to be given more time to prepare, in order to do better in Africa. Johnson believes that the scheduling of fixtures is not helping enough.
2/16/201645 seconds
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Ajax unhappy but will honour CAF Confederation Cup fixture: Ari Efstathiou

Ajax Cape Town CEO Ari Efstathiou says that they are still not happy with any of the organisation but will go to Angola to play. Last Friday the 5th of February 2016 Ajax announced that due being unable to confirm travel logistics and the team’s safety, they were withdrawing from the tournament, however after meeting with angered SAFA officials on Monday (8-february-2016), the club has said they will be going to Angola to honour CAF Confederation Cup fixture against GD Sagrada Esperanca of Angola on the 13th of February 2016.
2/12/201628 seconds
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Roger De Sa disappointed at how Ajax Cape town was attacked.

Ajax Cape Town coach Roger De Sa says his personal view was that they’d get more support from their own national association, but he is disappointed at how Ajax was attacked for their earlier stance. De Sa says most of the arrangements are still unclear, but with threats being issued, they will go to Angola and they will only be taking eighteen players with them; Confirming that Prince Nxumalo would not travel in case of health concerns, and he will more than likely rotate the team a bit. Ajax will play against GD Sagrada Esperanca of Angola this weekend on the 13th of February 2016.
2/12/20161 minute, 24 seconds
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Expecting more African Votes: Gianni Infantino

South Sudan came out in support of European candidate Gianni Infantino, the UEFA Secretary General has promised to work hard on the African votes. Infantino says that the discussion he had in Africa with African Association makes him confident and he is very optimistic. In Zurich on the 26th of February 2016, the voting to replace Sepp Blatter would be done by 54 Presidents from different FA’s on this continent (209 globally), and these are the people that Infantino promises to work on leading to the important day. On Friday the 5th of February 2016 CAF executive committee voted to endorse other Contender Sheik Salman Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Egypt were the first African Football Association to pronounce that they will be backing Prince Ali Bin Al.
2/10/20161 minute, 22 seconds
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Cape Town All Stars part ways with Ian Taylor and assistant

Cape Town All Stars have parted ways with their head coach Ian Taylor and his assistant Dylan Deane, after the club suffered three straight defeats.Taylor, the former Ajax Cape Town assistant who joined All Stars in December, confirms to SABC that he received a termination letter on Monday, the 8th of February 2016. All Stars were leading the National First Division table earlier this season, but are currently seventh on the table, nine points off the leaders.
2/9/201635 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo - 4 February 2016

PSL Breaking News, Reviews, Previews and Profiles with SnonzaJay on Umhlobo Wenene FM
2/5/201654 minutes, 3 seconds
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Roger De Sá disappointed as ajax withdraws from CAF confederation Cup

Ajax Cape Town head coach Roger De Sá, expressed his disappointment as the Urban Warriors had to withdraw from the CAF confederation Cup. De Sa says they can not take the risk of travelling without any concrete arrangements in place. The team announced that they have been forced to withdraw from the CAF Confederation Cup, just over a week before they were due to play away against Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in the preliminary stages.
2/5/201656 seconds
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Amatuks may regret dropping points: Bartlett

University of Pretoria played 2-all draw in a lively ABSA Premiership encounter against Free State Stars at the Tuks stadium. AmaTuks head coach Shaun Bartlett in only his second game in charge says that they may live to regret dropping points. The 43-year-old coach is now looking to help revive the fortunes of AmaTuks side languishing in the relegation zone, positioned 15th on the log with 13 points from 17 games. Bartlett says consistency will be key.
2/5/20161 minute, 35 seconds
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Dry spell for Bidvest Wits is a concern: Hunt

Bidvest Wits have only registered four points out of a possible 12 in the last four matches, three of these games have been at home where they only won 5-0 against Polokwane City two weeks ago. Following their 1-all draw against Platinum Stars midweek, they face Golden Arrows in Durban tomorrow afternoon. On Wednesday, young goalkeeper Jethren Barr played his first game this season as he stood in for the suspended Moeneeb Josephs and Hunt is confident that he will bounce back from that howler…
2/5/20161 minute, 51 seconds
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Quick learners and leadership hallmarks of 1996 team: Tovey

The team of 1996 was made up of quick learners, leaders and it’s one of the things that helped Bafana Bafana to win their maiden African Nations Cup title on home soil. This is according to former Bafana captain Neil Tovey as he looks back, 20 years after this wonderful achievement. On this day back in 1996---Bafana beat Tunisia 2-0 in the AFCON final at FNB stadium thanks to a brace from Mark Williams. Tovey, who is now SAFA’s Technical Director, is fully aware that he’s carrying the burden of turning the fortunes of Bafana and all the other national teams around. In this wide-ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist, Tovey says there are strong elements from those glory days that he would like to bring back.
2/3/20169 minutes, 47 seconds
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African support not guaranteed for Tokyo: Jordaan

FIFA Presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale left with SAFA President Danny Jordaan for Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday morning, with no conclusive answer that he can count on the home support ahead of Friday’s crucial decision. The CAF Executive Committee meets on the sidelines of the CHAN tournament in Rwanda and it’s expected that they will pronounce on which candidate they will be backing to replace Sepp Blatter come the FIFA Elections on the 26th of February. Following a meeting between SAFA Emergency Committee and Sexwale at the OR Tambo Airport on Tuesday night, Jordaan was clear that they will await the outcome of the CAF meeting before deciding on these elections.
2/3/20165 minutes, 13 seconds
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I am grateful Polokwane City gave me platform to showcase my talent: Alexander

Polokwane City midfielder Cole Alexander says his decision to join SuperSport United was a tough one. Amatsatsantsa announced that Alexander signed a pre contract with them and, he will join the team on the 1st of July this year. Alexander reveals that his manager told him that Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Bloemfontein Celtic and Bidvest Wits were also chasing his signature. He says he is grateful to City for giving him the platform to showcase his talent. The midfielder says that he is going to work harder than ever in the remaining months to leave lasting memories for the people of Polokwane.
2/3/20161 minute, 36 seconds
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Golden Arrows coach Larsen praises Bilankulu, Makudubela

Consistency remains a challenge for Lamontville Golden Arrows with a large contingent of young players in their squad, said coach Clinton Larsen as he praise debutants Musa Bilankulu and Mahlatse Makudubela.
2/3/20161 minute, 30 seconds
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Dropping points high risk going forward: Mosimane, Modise, Kekana

Mamelodi Sundowns have now stretched their unbeaten run in the Absa Premiership to 13 matches but Pitso Mosimane has got one serious concern, that he’s been using one starting line-up for over four months now. Mosimane has been playing with this team since September and the results show. Just at the beginning of the 2nd half of the season, it’s tight at the top and Mosimane doesn’t agree that this is a three horse race between them, Black Aces and Wits.
2/3/20164 minutes, 46 seconds
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PSL should consider foreign officials for big games: Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Steve Komphela called for the Premier Soccer League to consider using foreign match officials for big games. Komphela made his statement following a goalless draw between the 'glamour boys' and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday, 30 January 2016.The game was officiated by Phillip Tinyani, assisted by Zakhele Siwela and Peter Chauke.
2/2/20162 minutes, 6 seconds
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Tinkler did not like how Erasmus handled his move to France

Orlando Pirates head coach Eric Tinkler feels that kermit Erasmus could’ve handled his move to French Ligue 1 giants Stade Rennais better. Erasmus hadn’t trained with Pirates for two weeks and missed the previous 1-0 loss to Jomo Cosmos. He said that he was not even aware of the possibility of the striker being released in the transfer window.
1/29/20161 minute, 23 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo - 21 Jan 2016

PSL Reviews, Previews and News with SnonzaJay
1/29/201653 minutes, 51 seconds
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JSE Honours the Fathers of SA Football - Motaung, Sono, Khoza

During his address, Kaizer Motaung who formed his club back in 1970 having broken away with a group of his teammates from Orlando Pirates---recalled that his first full-time job was at the Stock Exchange. Just like Motaung, Jomo Sono also returned from USA and left Pirates to form Jomo Cosmos. When the history of the formation of the NSL and PSL is shared, there’s always a reminder of the sacrifices that were made in the past and part of this includes Chiefs and Pirates agreeing to share equal gate takings and monthly grants with all the PSL teams.
1/27/20165 minutes, 8 seconds
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JSE Honours the Fathers of SA Football - Khoza

History was made on Wednesday, 27 January 2016, when the founding fathers of the Premier Soccer League (PSL), chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza, Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung and Jomo Cosmos owner Jomo Sono opened the market at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Dubbed the fathers of South African football----instead of ringing the bell, they blew the horn, vuvuzela and beat the drums as the JSE opened it’s markets for 2016 in honour of these legends. Twenty years ago the three gentlemen were instrumental in the formation of the now lucrative PSL and Khoza says today’s honour has got a very strong message.
1/27/20167 minutes, 30 seconds
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I am not happy with the PSL January schedule: Pitso Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso “Jingles Mosimane is unhappy that Absa premiership teams are playing only one match per week in January. The league just came back from a festive season recess, while in November there was a long break to accommodate the men’s under-23 national team when they were campaigning in the eight nations tournament in Senegal for the Rio Olympics qualification. Mosimane is upset that his team will play league matches non-stop in February with the CAF champions league also due to start next month.
1/27/20162 minutes, 22 seconds
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Moroka Swallows situation saddens me: former coach Zeca Marques

Former Moroka Swallows coach Zeca Marques, who is now in charge of Cape Town team Santos, says the current situation at his former club really saddens him. Swallows are currently bottom of the table in the National First Division (2nd tier), after being relegated from the Absa Premiership at the end of last season. Marques says he thinks about it all the time, and the worst part is that he predicted this might happen. He says that when he was in charge of the club the writing was on the wall, but all possible solutions fell on deaf ears.
1/27/20163 minutes, 1 second
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Performance at my new team could enhance my chances at Bafana Bafana - Mayambela

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Mark Mayambela, who recently joined the struggling Supersport during the transfer window from Chippa United says doing well for his new team might enhance his chances of playing for Bafana Bafana.
1/27/201640 seconds
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I don't know the content of the letter: Pitso Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he doesn’t know the content of the letter which was passed to his players on to the pitch during their 2-NIL victory over Supersport United on Saturday night, 23rd January 2016. Sundowns have been accused of time delaying tactics with the letter which was given to goalkeeper Dennis Onyango, allegedly instructing him to fake an injury during the match. But Mosimane denied knowing what was in the letter.
1/26/201628 seconds
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Don't repeat our mistakes: Lovers Mohlala on Sport at 10

The plight of current and former footballers and how they struggle to control their financials was laid bare by former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Lovers Mohlala last week. In an exclusive interview with Thomas Mlambo on Sport at 10 on SABC 1 last Wednesday, 20 January 2016, Mohlala expanded on the statement he had put up on Facebook pleading with the current generation not to repeat the mistakes they made. The youngsters who are currently in development academies can easily grasp the message from Mohlala and other players. Mohlala also pleaded with the government and the private sector to help financially and with resources to cover more ground.
1/25/20166 minutes, 13 seconds
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Sundowns welcome Zungu’s move to Europe – Pitso

A sign of sound leadership and maturity at Mamelodi Sundowns is showing itself out in the manner in which they’re handling the departure of their influential midfielder Bongani Zungu at the end of this season. Zungu and his management team yesterday, 20 January 2016, confirmed that he would be moving to Portuguese Primeira Liga team Vitoria Guimaraes at the end of the season where he has signed a two-year deal. Sundowns coach told the media today that they’re in the process of searching for a perfect replacement for Zungu. SABC Sport Velile Mbuli reports.
1/22/201615 minutes, 31 seconds
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STURU’S BUSH BUCKS 2020 VISION VIA AN ACADEMY

The South African---Premier Soccer League (PSL) would be celebrating their 20th anniversary later this year, there are some founding members of this league that are no longer part of the National Soccer League (NSL). Umtata Bush Bucks, which later became known as Bush Bucks (no relation to NFD’s Mthatha Bucks) was one of the founding members of the PSL back in 1996/97 season. The club’s owner and former PSL Executive member Sturu Pasiya tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli about an ambitious academy who’s vision is to return to the elite league in four years time…
1/21/201611 minutes, 14 seconds
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Impressing at the Rio Olympics will pave for greener pastures: Keagan Dolly

The South African under-23 national team captain Keagan Dolly says that impressing at the Rio Olympics in Brazil will boost many players’ chances of signing for big European teams in the near future. The team reached the Olympics for the first time in 15 years, when they finished third in the eight nations tournament held in Senegal late last year. Many European scouts will be present to search for new talent at the quadrennial tournament which will take place in August. SA’s top stars such as Benni McCarthy, Aaron Mokoena and Matthew Booth played in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in Australia, and they subsequently moved on to bigger things in Europe later on. Dolly is hoping half of the current crop will impress the scouts as well.
1/19/20163 minutes, 12 seconds
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Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor, Alfred Mtsi welcomes Chippa United

Executive Mayor of the Buffalo City Metro Alfred Mtsi, has welcomed the Chilli Boyz’s decision to move some of their matches to the Buffalo City Stadium.
1/19/201631 seconds
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East London move excites Chippa United

Chippa United Chief Operations Officer, Lukhanyo Mzinzi is ecstatic after the Chilli Boyz’s matches at the Buffalo City Stadium in East London were confirmed by the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Mzinzi says the Chilli Boyz family is excited about the prospects of playing some of their matches at the 16 000-seater Buffalo City Stadium. The Chilli Boyz’s first match at the East London venue is against Ajax Cape Town on Sunday, 24th January 2016, live on SABC 1 at 15:00.
1/19/20161 minute, 25 seconds
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Tinkler says too much pressure from the media

Orlando Pirates head coach Eric Tinkler is blaming the media for the pressure that his team finds itself under. This was Tinkler’s comment after his team came back from three-nil down to draw level 3-all against Maritzburg United in an Absa Premiership game at Harry Gwala stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, Saturday. Pirates were hoping to build on their win against AmaTuks from last week but Tinkler is confident that a good run will eventually come for his team.
1/19/201624 seconds
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Black Aces continued with their good run this season

Mpumalanga Black Aces continued with their good run this season when they came back from one-nil down to beat Bidvest Wits 2-1 at the Bidvest stadium Friday night. Collins Mbesuma’s brace did the job for Amazayoni and head coach Muhsin Ertugral said that their game plan worked perfectly on the night.
1/18/20161 minute, 39 seconds
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Umhlobo Wenene PSL Sekunjalo - 14 Jan 2016

PSL Reviews, Previews and News with SnonzaJay
1/15/201656 minutes
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CAF & AFC PACT TO SEAL SHEIK SALMAN IBRAHIM AL KHALIFA’S FIFA POSITION?

The FIFA Presidential election race has taken another twist and long time front runner Sheik Salman Ibrahim Al Khalifa is now in pole position to succeed Sepp Blatter come the 26th of next month in Zurich, Switzerland. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is signing a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which is led by Al Khalifa in Kigali, Rwanda today. This can only mean one thing for another presidential hopeful, Tokyo Sexwale from South Africa that his chances of getting this position are very slim. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has been following this story and provides some good insight…
1/15/20164 minutes, 55 seconds
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I want to see the team grow in the continent: Jessica Motaung

Kaizer Chiefs held its 46th birthday celebration in Phefeni, Soweto on Tuesday, the 12th of January 2016, where Motaung was born and bred. The celebration was attended by all senior players and the coach, Steve Komphela, supporters and staff. Legends such as Cyril Nzama, Ryder Mofokeng, JC Xaba, Lucky Stylianou and Pele Blaschke were also present. Chiefs’ Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung said that it is vital to look back where the team comes from to know where it is going. She said that she would like to see the team have an impact in the continent and grow as a sport institution.
1/14/20161 minute, 4 seconds
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Mayambela moves to Supersport United

Chippa United team manager Luthando “Trompies” Zibeko has confirmed that Mark Mayambela has been released by the Port Elizabeth-based side to SuperSport United after an agreement over the player’s move was reached between the two clubs.
1/11/201631 seconds
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Keene ready to fire for Bidvest Wits

Keene who has also played in Sweden and India hints that he is ready to play on Sunday against Chippa United in Port Elizabeth if called upon and if the paperwork gives him the go ahead…
1/6/201628 seconds
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Baxter recommended me to Bidvest Wits: Keene

Bidvest Wits newly signed English striker James Keene has revealed that he was recommended by former Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter to his new team. Wits hope that Keene’s addition will help boost their bid at the league title. The 30 year old striker, who was on trial at Chiefs earlier last year says that it was ex-Amakhosi coach, who recommended him to go trial with “The Clever Boys”…
1/6/201629 seconds
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Domestic League must reduce teams: Portia Modise

Banyana Banyana legend Portia Modise praised the SASOL national league for women, but feels they need to reduce the large number of teams to create a small competitive league, which will produce quality players for the national team.
1/6/201651 seconds
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Why Nigeria is not dominating like before: Tinjani Babangida

At his prime, he was one of the best players to have been produced by Nigeria and was part of the historic team that won the 1996 Olympics football gold medal in Atlanta. Former Super Eagles and Ajax Amsterdam attacker Tijani Babangida says his nation’s football needs to have it’s best players in the top leagues and teams if they are to boss the continent again. The 42year-old is in South Africa as part of the Super Eagles technical team preparing their squad for the CHAN tournaments that get’s underway in Rwanda on the 16th of this month. Babangida is now Sunday Oliseh’s assistant at the Super Eagles and he tells SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli that his former skipper is changing the fortunes of this team…
1/6/20167 minutes, 47 seconds
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Despite tremendous comeback, pressure still on Proteas: Makhaya Ntini

Former Proteas fast bowler Makhaya Ntini says he believes that despite the tremendous resilience in the fight from the Proteas in the ongoing second Sunfoil Test match against England in Cape Town, the pressure is still on South Africa in the four Test match series.by Thando Gqamane
1/6/201657 seconds
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Banyana Banyana will do well at Rio 2016: Portia Modise

Banyana Banyana legend Portia Modise believes that the team will do well at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil. However, Modise warns the nation not to put undue pressure on the women to reach the knockout stages in the quadrennial tournament. The 32- year old says women’s football in South Africa needs to improve in many aspects before the team can be expected to qualify for the quarterfinals and beyond in the future.
1/6/201625 seconds
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Polokwane City's Julio Leal would rather reduce than expand this season

The Absa Premier League transfer window officially opened at the beginning of the week. The Polokwane City head coach Julio Leal says he does not want to give much away about his market plans. Leal's Citizens is a big squad and says he wants to reduce to a manageable number and give everyone some game time.
1/6/201652 seconds
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NIGERIA CONTINUES WITH REBUILDING MISSION: OLISEH

The Nigerian national team is going to the fourth CHAN tournament in Rwanda later this month with a two-pronged approach, to continue with their rebuilding mission and also to do well. Today the Super Eagles beat PSL side University of Pretoria 3-0 in an training match ahead of tomorrow's international friendly against Angola in Pretoria.By Velile Mbuli
1/5/20161 minute, 37 seconds
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More funding is needed for CAF- Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says the R1million that is allocated to PSL teams that play in the CAF club competitions is not enough. Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs will play in the CAF Champions League whilst Ajax Cape Town and Bidvest Wits will rerepresent South Africa in the CAF Confederation Cup. Sundowns will meet Zimbabwean champions Chicken-Inn FC in the preliminary stage next month and Mosimane says reaching the group stages is their main priority this year...By Velile Mbuli
1/5/20163 minutes, 23 seconds
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Vitoria de Guimaraes not good for Zungu: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says lowly placed Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes is not good for their star midfielder Bongani Zungu. The Portuguese side has been trying hard to sign Zungu for the past six months and according to media reports they've finally tabled an enticing offer to him. But Mosimane maintains that the 23year-old should move to a bigger team instead.
1/5/201640 seconds
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Top EPL side monitoring Zungu & Dolly: Mosimane

It’s not only Bongani Zungu that is on the verge of an overseas deal at Mamelodi Sundowns but also the exciting left-footed player Keagan Dolly. Fresh from captaining the national U23 team in Senegal where they qualified for the Rio Olympics later this year, Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says Dolly and Zungu are both being chased by a top English Premier League side.
1/5/201655 seconds
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Sundowns still fighting for Zungu: Pitso Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane says they have not given up on convincing Bongani Zungu to stay with the team. The Bafana Bafana international midfielder's contract with Sundowns expires at the end of this season and he has made it known that his first priority is to secure an overseas move.
1/5/201647 seconds
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Chiefs breaks the record at Sundowns' expense

The 2014/2015 Absa Premiership champions Kaizer Chiefs have set a new record for the most number of points won in a season in a 16 team PSL league after beating outgoing champions Mamelodi Sundowns one-nil at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. A last gasp goal from Bernard Parker saw Amakhosi beating the 10-man Sundowns to stretch their lead at the top to 66 points after 28 matches beating last season’s 65 points mark set by the Brazilians. Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter was diplomatic in his response when asked about breaking a record against a team that set them…
4/30/20153 minutes, 2 seconds
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We will add more quality next season: Bobby Motaung

Less than a week after Kaizer Chiefs had lifted its fourth Absa Premiership title, the club’s Football Manager Bobby Motaung has promised the fans some quality signings to strengthen the team. Chiefs who still have a challenge of finalizing contracts of some of their top players like Itumeleng Khune, Tefu Mashamaite, Mandla Masango and George Lebese are in serious need of revamping their current squad. Some of the key players in the team are either approaching age 30 or above that age. And Motaung says they will be going to the market to solidify their team…
4/28/20152 minutes, 24 seconds
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A model professional that youngsters should look up to: Khoza on Shoes

PSL and Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza says the departed football legend John “Shoes” Moshoue was a model professional that the current generation of players should learn from. Speaking at memorial service at Grace Bible Church in Soweto this afternoon, Khoza also placed Moshoue as one of the players who had the star power that attracted millions of fans to watch the local league…
4/28/201519 minutes, 47 seconds
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Clive Barker remembers his midfield maestro - Shoes Moshoue

A midfield that had Doctor Khumalo and the late John “Shoes” Moshoue will forever be synonymous with Clive Barker, the coach who won South Africa it’s maiden African Nations Cup title. Moshoue with four goals in the 1996 AFCON pioneered the success of the golden generation of Bafana. And from Bafana Bafana to his last professional team, Barker was the central figure in Moshoue’s career. Speaking at the Moshoue memorial service this afternoon and responding to the Programme Director’s questions Robert Marawa, Barker has fondly remembered some of the man’s greatest moments…
4/28/20158 minutes, 40 seconds
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PE conditions suit Ajax: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed his reservations about the hosting of the Nedbank Cup final at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth saying it will favour Ajax Cape Town more than them. Mosimane was speaking after his team ensured their passage to the final following a 1-0 win over Vasco Da Gama in the semi-final at Lucas Moripe stadium. The PSL announced immediately after this game that PE, would host this final and Mosimane feels that the “Windy City” conditions will suit the Urban Warriors rather…
4/28/20155 minutes, 43 seconds
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All our focus and energy on the Nedbank Cup now: Mosimane

Following an embarrassing first round exit last season, Mamelodi Sundowns are ready for the Nedbank Cup semifinals this year. The Brazilians face National First Division side Vasco Da Gama on Sunday in the second of two North - South derbies with Ajax Cape Town hosting cup kings Super Sport United on Saturday night. Mosimane says they immediately turned their attention to the Nedbank Cup after their one-all draw against Platinum Stars on Wednesday night…
4/24/20157 minutes, 49 seconds
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Amakhosi dedicate league title to club legend: Shoes Moshoue

On a sad week when the South African football community is mourning the departure of one of the greatest players to have graced a football field in this country, John “Shoes” Moshoue, his former team Kaizer Chiefs has dedicated it’s Absa Premiership title triumph to him. Amakhosi clinched the 2014/2015 title last night after hammering Polokwane City 4-1 at FNB stadium last night. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli was at the FNB stadium and has compiled this report…
4/24/201512 minutes, 58 seconds
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Amakhosi clinch the fourth league title in style

Kaizer Chiefs clinched their fourth Absa Premiership title style in an emphatic fashion last night as they thumped Polokwane City 4-1 at FNB stadium to win the league with three games to spare. Playing in front of close to 22 000 fans, Amakhosi led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from George Lebese and Bernard Parker. Matthew Rusike netted a brace in the second half as Rendani Ndou curled in a beautiful consolation goal for the visitors. Chiefs are now 15 points clear at the top with 63 points after 27 matches played and head coach Stuart Baxter says despite having won the title it’s not the time to celebrate yet…
4/23/20155 minutes, 18 seconds
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John "Shoes" Moshoue passes on

Less than two hours after football legend and former Bafana Bafana midfielder John “Shoes” Moshoue’s had passed on yesterday at the age of 49, a column written in Ghana was already trending on twitter. Titled “The year every Ghanaian kid wanted to John “Shoes” Moshoue”. Godfred Boafo’s column was referring to the 3-0 demolition job of the Black Stars in the 1996 African Nations Cup semi-final where Shoes was the destroyer in chief. If his dribbling skills were so effective on the field of play and so was his football brain and intellect off the field as well. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli spoke to the departed hero back in 2011 and recalls these moments…
4/23/20156 minutes, 53 seconds
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Xenophobic attacks have got us scared: Gabadinho Mhango

Just few days after the Malawian government announced plans to evacuate it’s nationals from South Africa following an upsurge in xenophobic violence, foreign players in Premier Soccer League says they also live in fear. Malawian and Bloemfontein Celtic top striker Gabadinho Mhango says the xenophobic attacks that have gripped the country particularly in Durban has got them scared and fearing for their fellow nationals. Speaking after their 5-0 demolition of Mamelodi Sundowns in an Absa Premiership match at Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville, Mhango has urged other footballers to speak out against these attacks and disgraceful scenes…
4/17/20153 minutes, 30 seconds
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Doctor Khumalo says no to Xenophobia attacks

Football plays a big role in the society and Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo is appealing to fellow South Africans to calm down and end the violent attacks directed at the fellow Africans. Speaking against the Xenophobic attacks that have broken out around the country, particularly in Durban in the past few days, Khumalo says the killing and displacement of foreign nationals is embarrassing the country and needs to be stopped…
4/15/20153 minutes, 36 seconds
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Chiefs wrapping up the league title now: Khumalo

Kaizer Chiefs have edged closer to clinching their fourth Absa Premiership title following a narrow 1-0 win over University of Pretoria at the Tuks stadium in Pretoria. Siphiwe Tshabalala’s curling free kick in the 70th minute sailed into the top right corner to open a 13-point lead at the top for Amakhosi with only four matches to go in this campaign. They have now collected 60 points after 26 matches played. Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo admitted that they struggled to adapt to the small pitch in the first half and needed something special to win this encounter…
4/15/20153 minutes, 12 seconds
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U23 fails as Banyana qualify for All Africa Games

It was a day of mixed feelings as Banyana Banyana qualified for the All Africa Games and the men’s U23 national team failed to qualify after matches against Botswana and Sudan respectively at Dobsonville stadium. Banyana beat Botswana 5-0, to make it 6-0 on aggregate after having won the first leg 1-0 in Gaborone and will make their way to the All Africa Games in September. Banyana coach Vera Pauw has credited this clinical performance to a good preparation the team had…
4/13/20155 minutes, 25 seconds
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SAFA to publicize referees review committee's decisions

As early as next week, the South African Football Association (SAFA) will start going public with the decisions of the referees reviewing committee. This was confirmed by SAFA Head of referees Peter Sejake today as he was responding to questions about the underperformance of referees. SAFA has long had this reviewing committee that has been taking decisions and punishing referees and Sejake says they just have to go public now with them…
4/10/20156 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ngele the hero as Bucs and Dikwena produce a spectacle

Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars’ thrilling 3-all draw in an Absa Premiership game played at the Orlando stadium last night is a serious contender for the game of the season. It was a game that had everything a football fan would’ve asked for exciting moves, brilliant goals and a hat-trick from Mogokolodi Ngele. On three occasions Dikwena gave up their lead but head coach Cavin Johnson was at least satisfied that they managed to return home with a point…
4/9/20154 minutes, 14 seconds
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Big pool for AFCON, CHAN and Olympics qualifiers: Senong

By this time next month, the domestic Premier Soccer League programme will only be a week away from finishing the 2014/2015 season. But for the junior and senior national teams it will also be a beginning of a hectic programme until the end of the year. Next month the u23 also start the Rio Olympic qualifiers. There’s also COSAFA Cup for Bafana Bafana next month, 2017 AFCON and 2016 CHAN qualifiers in June. It’s a jam packed programme that will seriously challenged the national selectors but Bafana assistant coach Thabo Senong says they are ready and there’s enough talent in the country to take part in all these matches…
4/8/20154 minutes, 42 seconds
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Selection of u23 national squad questionable: Solomons

Former Polokwane City and Santos coach Boebie Solomons has criticized the old and outdated concept of calling a camp to select a national u/23 squad. He was referring to the recent selection that was made by Baby Bafana coach Owen Da Gama when he called 40 players to select a team to tour Palestine and play an All-Africa games qualifier against Sudan last month. Solomons who now coaches Cape Town All Stars in the National First Division (NFD) says there’s enough talent there to choose from but only if there’s a dedicated team of scouts to monitor it…
4/7/20155 minutes, 6 seconds
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Glendene lift the 2015 Bayhill tournament trophy

Glendene United won their first ever Metropolitan u19 Premier Cup when they beat JL Zwane 1-0 in an all Cape Tonian final in front of a packed crowd at Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town. An early goal in the first half from Asbdulaleem Jacobs made all the difference in this tightly contested final. Glendene who had knocked out a much fancied and feared Supersport United academy on their way to the final showed maturity in their play. And newly appointed coach Lyle Barreiro says their plan paid off…
4/7/20153 minutes, 21 seconds
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Cold war looming between SAFA and SASFA: Mazibuko and Jordaan

The South African Football Association constitutional congress’ resolution to take over the running of Schools football from it’s associate member South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) could start another cold war in local football. The commission that was deliberating on this issue recommended that SAFA take over the running of schools football in partnership with Sports and Recreation South Africa and Department of Basic Education. SASFA was represented by its President Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko and Secretary General Steve Pila in the congress at Emnotweni Sun in Mbombela this past weekend. But Mazibuko is crying foul saying they were never properly consulted about this…
4/2/201512 minutes, 3 seconds
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Castle returns to boost Cosafa Championships

The 2015 edition of the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Championships has been boosted by the return of Castle Lager, a long-term sponsor of this tourney for the better part of the last 18 years. After failing to host last year’s tournament due to sponsorship challenges, this year’s tourney will take place in North West from the 17th to the 30th of May. Apart from the brewery company Australian energy drink Power Horse is another new partner for COSAFA. With these two sponsors on board, COSAFA Secretary General Sue Destombes says they are now good to go…
4/1/20154 minutes, 57 seconds
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Jessica Motaung impressed with plans of more women in football leadership

In it’s next elective congress in May this year, football world’s governing body FIFA will be emphasizing on the election of women to it’s executive. Whilst all the focus is on who will be the president, the election of women to the FIFA Executive Committee will also be prioritized. And it’s something that FIFA wants to see spreading to it’s member associations., it came as no surprise that SAFA in it’s next elections in 2018 wants to have a female Vice-President. As part of it’s delegation to SAFA’s Constitutional congress In Mbombela this past weekend, the PSL had Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung and she was impressed with what she saw…
4/1/20155 minutes, 37 seconds
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Serero on Bafana return and AC Milan

One of the key players the fans have looked forward to seeing back in the national team is Ajax Amsterdam’s playmaker Thulani “Cream” Serero. His dramatic exclusion from the AFCON squad in a way crippled Bafana at the continental showpiece. But after some intervention from the SAFA top brass, head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba ended up recalling into the team for this camp together with the likes of Kamohelo Mokotjo (FC Twente, Dutch), Ayanda Patosi (Lokeren, Belgium). Serero who turns 25 next month is also happy to be back and says he’s always available for the national team…
3/31/20152 minutes
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SAFA seals player agents' fate

Life will never be the same again for players representatives (agents) in South Africa after the SAFA Constitutional Congress at Emnotweni Sun in Mbombela this weekend approved three percent as a commission for the soon to be introduced intermediaries system. As from the first of next month (Wednesday) FIFA is introducing new regulations that will see agents now being referred to as intermediaries and their powers severely restricted. Previously agents were entitled to 10 percent of the player transfer deals. SABC Sport understands that there was also an argument for five percent but SAFA President Danny Jordaan has reasons why they’ve gone with this FIFA minimum requirement….
3/31/20155 minutes, 56 seconds
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Mashaba bemoans missed chances against Nigeria

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has started to play the tape of his two predecessors Pitso Mosimane and Gordon Igesund, the poor finishing that is costing the team. This followed Bafana’s one-all draw against an under strength Nigerian team in an international at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit. Ahmed Musa’s top class curling strike was cancelled out by Bongani Zungu’s first goal in international football deep into injury time. But before that Bafana had wasted several goal-scoring chances including a missed penalty by Andile Jali. Leading to Mashaba to decry the lack of composure in the final third…
3/31/20154 minutes, 44 seconds
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Nigeria has a score to settle with us: Mashaba

Following Bafana Bafana’s comfortable 3-1 win over the neighbouring Swaziland side last night, head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba is under no illusions that the next international friendly match against Nigeria in Nelspruit on Sunday will be a tougher game than last night’s one. Goals from Thulani Hlatshwayo, debutant Thabo Mnyamane and Mandla Masango made all the difference for Bafana. After playing two draws in the AFCON qualifiers last year and played a part in the Super Eagles failing to defender their title in Equatorial Guinea two months ago, Mashaba knows that they are coming here for a good result…
3/26/20151 minute, 22 seconds
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Talks of PSL introducing salary caps

At a time when some Premier Soccer League teams have been alleged to be going through financial difficulties especially those without sponsors, the league is working on introducing salary caps. The huge sums of salaries in the PSL have been going on for the past eight years since the league signed a mega broadcast deal that amounted to R1,5 billion in 2007. It has become normal in the PSL to have players that earn between three to five million rand annually, if not more. Speaking after the National Soccer League (NSL) Board of Governors (BOG) meeting this week, PSL chairman Irvin Khoza says it’s about time things changed…
3/26/20155 minutes, 49 seconds
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Bafana achieved the objectives in Swaziland: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has expressed happiness with his team’s performance after they beat neighbouring Swaziland 3-1 in an international friendly match played at Somhlolo stadium in Mbabane last night. Two quick goals at the beginning of the second half from captain of the day Thulani Hlatshwayo and debutant Thabo Mnyamane and a late goal from Mandla Masango were enough to secure the result with Felix Badenhorst scoring the consolation goal for the hosts. It was a good work out for Bafana as Mashaba played 17 players on the night including six debutants. Mashaba says the hosts gave them a good workout…
3/26/20153 minutes, 10 seconds
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PSL proposes three percent commission for intermediaries

South African football players will be freed from the unrewarding and one-sided long-term contracts with agents as from the first of the month. The National Soccer League (NSL) Board of Governors (BOG) held a meeting yesterday at the Birchwood hotel in Ekurhuleni to deliberate on this and other changes. As from next Wednesday, FIFA is introducing the new system of intermediaries replacing the agents system with strict regulations too. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has been following this story and also spoke to the PSL chairman Irvin Khoza…
3/26/20157 minutes, 7 seconds
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Sundowns players are neglected at Bafana: Mosimane

It was meant to be a question that was asking about the exploits of on form Zimbabwean international midfielder Khama Billiat but Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane ended up addressing the alleged exclusion of his players by Bafana Bafana selection team. With 10 goals in all competitions this season and an outright match winner so far for the Brazilians especially in the last three months Billiat is a strong contender for the player of the season. But Mosimane is more concerned about the exclusion of his players at Bafana Bafana and feels that as a team that’s been doing well, they deserve better…
3/24/20154 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mahlangu, Furman and Ngcongca withdrawn from Bafana squad

There have been forced withdrawals from the Bafana Bafana team that is scheduled to play Swaziland and Nigeria in international friendlies in Mbabane and Mbombela this week. A total of 24 players are already in camp and held their first training session at Orlando stadium in Soweto this afternoon. Captain Dean Furman will not be reporting for this camp after his English League One club Doncaster Rovers requested that he be excused from the two matches a they have a tight schedule of matches. Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba confirmed that they have accepted Rovers’ request as part of also building relations with the clubs…
3/24/20154 minutes, 38 seconds
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Johnson back to Dikwena?

The Platinum Stars management has promised that by the end of this week they would have finalized the performance reviewing of it’s coach Allan Freese who was placed on special leave last Friday following a string of poor results. With 10 losses, six wins and six draws, Dikwena’s results in the Absa Premiership have led to this situation. Stars Football Manager says this is the culmination of a process that also involved Freese…
3/23/20153 minutes, 41 seconds
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Leopards wanted this win more than Chiefs: Zeca

It was a sweet revenge for National First Division (NFD) side Black Leopards as they stunned Kaizer Chiefs beating them 2-1 and knocked them out of the Nedbank Cup last 16 at FNB stadium last night. A last gasp deflected shot from Roggert Nyundu won the game for Lidoda Duvha after Willard Katsande had cancelled out Morgan Shivhambu’s early goal. Chiefs beat Leopards in similar fashion in this tournament last year, scoring a late winner in extra-time. Leopards head coach Zeca Marques says it was always going to be about which team needed this most…
3/23/20155 minutes
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Dikwena hoodoo talk is history now: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns have brought to an end Platinum Stars’ dominance over them this season in the cup competitions after they beat them 3-1 in the Nedbank Cup last 16 stage at Royal Bafokeng Sport Palace in Rustenburg. Dikwena had previously knocked the Brazilians out of the MTN 8 and Telkom Knockout this season but goals from Mzikayise Mashaba, Khama Billiat and Hlompho made all the difference for the visitors. As Sundowns proceed to the last eight, head coach Pitso Mosimane was a happy man to have ended this hoodoo…
3/23/20153 minutes, 52 seconds
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We will all fight for the number 1 jersey

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune hasn’t played for the national team since the CHAN tournament in January last year and he only lasted one training session early in September last year with Bafana. This week he was called-up to the senior national team for the first time since then and also missed out on the recent AFCON tournament because he wasn’t playing at Kaizer Chiefs. Khune who is armed with 72 international caps is hoping that his return to the national is the beginning of good things to come…
3/20/20152 minutes, 22 seconds
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Khune, Serero, Mahlangu and Mokotjo return to Bafana

After a one-year absence from the Bafana Bafana set-up, Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has returned to the national team and is part of the 30-man squad that will play Swaziland and Nigeria next week. Khune’s return also coincides with the return of most of overseas-based players who were seen as rebels at Bafana like Thulani Serero, May Mahlangu, Thulani Patosi and Kamohelo Mokotjo. Their return follows the intervention by the SAFA top brass earlier this month where it was agreed that these players should be made available for selection. Mashaba says the talk that there are issues between him and the players is a thing of the past…
3/18/20154 minutes, 37 seconds
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I want to represent my country: Sandows

Late in August last year, just after Amajita had qualified for the African Youth Championships, the SA U/20 national team head coach Thabo Senong who was an assistant at the time was raving about a Brazilian based South African youngster. Eight months later, armed with a gifted left foot finish, Tyren Sandows has made an immediate impression. The 19 year-old’s hat-trick during the 5-2 demolition of neighbours Zambia in a dead rubber game on Sunday cannot be taken lightly. The bigger picture was to qualify for the FIFA U/20 World Cup but that opportunity was missed and Sandows who now plays for Gremio in Brazil tells SABC Sport journalist that his dream is to represent Mzansi in front of the Brazilians at the Rio Olympics next year…
3/18/20155 minutes, 52 seconds
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I earned a legendary status at Pirates: Daine Klate

Exactly two months after the PSL’s most decorated footballer, Daine Klate returned to Supersport United after five years at Orlando Pirates, he made his debut this past weekend during his club’s 2-0 win over neighbours University of Pretoria in an Absa Premiership game. When Klate rejoined United at the end of January he was carrying an injury having last played during Pirates’ one-all draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in a league game in December last year. With five PSL titles, three Nedbank and Absa Cup trophies, two MTN 8 and SAA Supa trophies, one Telkom Knockout title and an African Champions League silver medal, the 30year-old tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that at Supersport United is where he belongs. But he hasn’t forgotten the legendary status he’s earned at the Buccaneers…
3/17/20158 minutes, 22 seconds
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Gap between men and women's football will never close: Portia Modise

Banyana Banyana will play their first All Africa games qualifier on Friday away to our neighbours Botswana but star striker Portia Modise says this will still not erase the memories of missing out on qualifying for the 2015 FIFA Women’s Cup in Canada later this year. The All Africa games take place in Democratic Republic of Congo later this year and Banyana have to win this tie to make it. The team is fresh from participating in the Cyprus Women’s Cup where they finished 10th out of 12 teams. The more prestigious Olympic qualifiers for Rio next year start in May and will run until October with only two spots available for Africa. In this interesting interview with SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli, Modise who is Banyana’s all-time leading goal scorer with 100 goals from 117 matches says the gap between women and men’s football will never close…
3/17/201510 minutes, 6 seconds
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Lots of positives for SA football in the AYC: Senong

The South African national u/20 team head coach Thabo Senong believes that the future is bright for his team despite failing to qualify for the FIFA U/20 World Cup. Senong said this during Amajita’s arrival from Senegal at the OR Tambo international airport yesterday, where they were taking part in the African Youth Championships. Amajita finished third in Group B behind Mali and Ghana respectively and failed to reach the semi-finals. They hammered Zambia 5-2 in a dead rubber game on Sunday and Senong says these are the signs that it was not all lost…
3/17/20155 minutes, 55 seconds
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Experience is key in CAF tournaments: Tinkler

It remains a huge concern to Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Eric Tinkler that his side failed to keep a clean sheet when they narrowly beat Uganda Revenue Authority 2-1 in a CAF Confederation Cup first round, first leg encounter at Orlando stadium on Saturday. A late own goal by Happy Jele after cracking strikes from Rooi Mahamutsha and Lehlohonolo Majoro proved to be costly for the hosts. Tinkler knows that this result could invite trouble for them in the away leg on the first weekend of next month…
3/16/20153 minutes, 47 seconds
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SA clubs leading the way in club licensing system: CAF

South African football teams are leading the way in the implementation of the CAF club licensing system and way ahead of their counterparts in the continent. That’s the view of CAF club licensing manager Ahmed Haraz who spent the past week in the country meeting with SAFA and PSL leadership as part of the weeklong review of the club licensing in South Africa. Haraz says not only are SA clubs are ahead but they would now like to use some local expertise to fast-track this process around the continent…
3/13/20156 minutes, 47 seconds
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Mosala urges local coaches to go out and prove themselves

University of Pretoria assistant coach Sly Mosala has challenged South African coaches to go beyond the borders of this country and prove that they are top coaches. Mosala is currently working with Sammy Troughton at the AmaTuks after they were promoted together to replace Steve Barker who left for Amazulu late last year. He recently won the inaugural PSL Reserve league challenge and will be touring with his team to Holland and German as part of the main prize. In this wide-ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Mosala says they are also fortunate at AmaTuks because they don’t have strong mandates with Troughton like other coaches…
3/13/20157 minutes, 32 seconds
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Chippa United supporters want Middendorp to go (Nguni)

Chippa United coach Ernst Middendorp was whisked away by cops from irate Chilli Boyz supporters after the club landed at the Port Elizabeth Airport today following last night’s 2-0 loss to Orlando Pirates. And now the supporters want the German-born coach to leave the club. An angry Chilli Boyz supporter Pam Buwa was speaking on behalf of the supporters, who say Middendorp has overstayed his welcome at the Port Elizabeth side….
3/13/20151 minute, 28 seconds
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NFF has got a plan B if Keshi doesn't sign: Akinwunmi

The football leadership in Nigeria has made it clear that they’ve got a plan B and plan C should their current head coach Stephen “The Boss” Keshi fail to commit to a new deal before the end of this month. Keshi who won the Super Eagles it’s first African Nations Cup title in 19 years in 2013 and took them to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages last year for the first time in 12 years is at loggerheads with the Nigerian Football Federation. Keshi is unhappy about the terms of his new contract and it remains to be seen if he will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they play Bafana Bafana later this month. In this short interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Nigerian Football Federation First Vice-President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi addresses the Keshi issue. But he starts by discussing the tragic shooting of Kano Pillars players by alleged robbers on their way to a league game…
3/10/20153 minutes, 31 seconds
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CAF planning to expand the ACL group stages from eight teams to 16

In a move to make the African Champions League more attractive and competitive, SABC Sport has established that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is planning to expand the group stages from eight teams to 16 teams. It has been argued previously that the current format of two groups of four teams is not enough for the growing number of competitive teams in the continent. In this wide-ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, CAF Vice-President Suketu Patel also has more on the latest development in African Football including the plans of setting up an in-house TV production house made up of African companies only…
3/10/20156 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why teams are using one striker: Tinkler

At a time when globally most football teams put one striker upfront and pack the midfield with ball players, coaches in South Africa have to constantly answer questions from the media and fans on why they are not fielding two strikers. The Soweto derby post match conference following the goalless draw between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at FNB stadium on Saturday reminded the coaches again about this serious lack of knowledge of the game locally. Many have argued before that Lehlohonolo Majoro and Kermit Erasmus who have scored 16 goals between themselves in the Absa Premiership this season should play together. Pirates care-taker coach Eric Tinkler not for the first time this season explains why it’s dangerous to play two strikers in some big games…
3/9/20155 minutes, 53 seconds
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We need to be consistent and not focus on Pirates: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says consistency in good performances will be key heading into the biggest football game in the country, the Soweto derby, against Orlando Pirates this Saturday. Chiefs collected maximum points with a 1-0 win over Ajax Cape Town at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday on the back of a CAF Champions League win in Botswana last Saturday. The midweek win meant that Chiefs reclaimed their 10 points lead at the top going into the derby and Baxter says they need to be more consistent...
3/6/20153 minutes, 23 seconds
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We are much stronger now than we were before the derby first leg: Tinkler

According to Orlando Pirates coach Eric Tinkler the pressure leading up to the Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs comes with the magnitude of the spectacle and it should be treated with such importance. Pirates lost the first leg of the derby 2-0 and they haven’t lost a league game since. Tinkler also calls on the supporters of both Pirates and Chiefs to respect and support their players on and off the field especially on derby day…
3/6/20154 minutes, 4 seconds
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Education gives players options: Klate

With five league titles, 11 years at professional level and still going strong, Supersport United’s beloved son Daine Klate is the best person to give a perspective on the current Absa Premiership title race. Klate won three league titles at United and was part of the historic double treble winning squad at Pirates. With 10 games to go, Chiefs is seven points clear at the top following’s Bidvest Wits’ crucial 1-0 win over the expensively assembled Mamelodi Sundowns last night. Klate says with ten games
3/5/20155 minutes, 54 seconds
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Jittery Chiefs regain 10 point lead

Kaizer Chiefs registered their first win in the Absa Premiership this year and also reclaimed it’s 10 point lead at the top when they narrowly beat Ajax Cape Town 1-0 at FNB stadium last night. Mandla Masango’s 14th goal his sixth of the season saw Amakhosi reaching 50 points with only nine games to go in this campaign. This is also a huge morale boost for the team ahead of the all-important Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates at the same venue on Saturday. Head coach Stuart Baxter wasn’t happy with the performance but welcomed the three points…
3/5/20153 minutes, 28 seconds
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Wits topple Sundowns for second spot

Wits beat Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 to move to second spot in the Absa Premier Soccer League. With this win Students also cut Kaizer Chiefs lead at the top to seven points, even though Chiefs have a game in hand. And with nine games remaining the former Supersport United mentor continued to play the devil advocate and he says he is more concerned about his team than what is happening at other teams...
3/4/20151 minute, 40 seconds
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Vilakazi hands Wits maximum points

Sibusiso Vilakazi scored the only goal of the match to hand Wits maximum points when they beat Mamelodi Sundows 1-0 at Bidvest Stadium last night. The Student showed urgency from the first whistle forcing the visitors to defend for most part of the first half, but it was Vilakazi's goal in the 77th minute that really made the difference, and now Students have extended their unbeaten run to 10 games in domestic competitions and have amassed 22 point from home in11 games. And Wits coach Gavin Hunt who was continuously chewing a chocolate throughout the post match says they deserved to win the game...
3/4/20151 minute, 29 seconds
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We must take CAF competitions serious: Mosimane

For South Africa to keep its four spots in the CAF Club competitions from 2017 going forward it’s a must and the three teams left in the competition have to at least reach the group stages to make sure that these four spots are safe. SA is currently on 11 points according to the CAF club rankings for next year and have made the top 12 by just being the last Football Association on the table (number 12). Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are the three teams that are remaining in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup respectively. Speaking after their 4-1 aggregate win over St Michel of Seychelles this past weekend, Mosimane says it’s important that they preserve the extra two spots…
3/3/20154 minutes, 51 seconds
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I miss being a striker: Noko Matlou

After several months of inactivity, Banyana Banyana will play their first match since October last year when they take on Mexico in their opening match of the Cyprus Women’s Cup in Ayia Napa on Wednesday. The team last played when they missed out on qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup during the African Women’s Championship in Namibia last year. As the team prepares for it’s first game, veteran utility player Noko Matlou who has since been converted into a defender by coach Vera Pauw tells SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli and a group of journalists that she misses being a striker and why Banyana is not singing anymore during it’s camps…
3/3/20155 minutes, 50 seconds
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Amajimbos made their mark in the continent: Coach

National u17 team coach Molefi Ntseki says he’s proud of his team despite falling short of winning the African u17 championships as they lost 2-0 to Mali in the final at Niamey in Niger last night. This was Amajita’s first loss of the tournament, in a competition that has seen them qualifying for the FIFA u17 World Cup in Chile in October later this year. The two teams had drawn 2-all in the group stages but Mali’s physical strength and aerial advantage was the main difference yesterday. This is the first Amajimbos team to have made the final and qualifying for the World Cup and Ntseki is a proud man…
3/2/20151 minute, 38 seconds
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Sundowns has started preparing for TP Mazembe: Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns were so confident of making it through to the first round of the African Champions League, that they had started making plans for their game against TP Mazembe. This was confirmed by the head coach Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane after his side easily saw off Seychelles’ St Michel 3-0 to win 4-1 on aggregate at the Lucas Moripe stadium in Atteridgeville on Saturday night. The preliminary round first leg had finished one-all two weeks ago. The first game against the four time African champions will be at home for Sundowns in two weeks time and Mosimane says they’ve made plans already for the usually problematic away leg in Lubumbashi…
3/2/20152 minutes, 53 seconds
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Players wanted the African Champions League: Morgan Gould

It’s only the first year since South Africa regained the four spots in the CAF club competitions for the first time in many years, thanks to the exploits of Orlando Pirates in the 2013 African Champions League. But there’s uncertainty on whether the SA representatives will proceed to the next stage in the Champions League this weekend given their results in the first legs. Absa Premiership log leaders Kaizer Chiefs have a bigger challenge, carrying a slender 2-1 lead to Gaborone in Botswana against a well-determined Township Rollers side. Chiefs centre-back Morgan Gould says tomorrow’s game and it’s challenges excites them…
2/27/20155 minutes, 44 seconds
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Motivated Pirates ready for Super Sport United

Nedbank Cup defending champions Orlando Pirates have been handed a tough last 16 draw against their nemesis Supersport United but Bucs defender Ayanda Gcaba says they are ready to end the hoodoo. “Amatsatsansa a Pitori” booted Pirates out of the Telkom Knockout semi-finals in November on their way to winning the trophy the following month. Today’s draw at the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg was attended by hundreds of football fans and players from all the teams. A Pirates and United game will be a clash between two teams that are on form and Gcaba is fancying their chances…
2/27/20155 minutes, 37 seconds
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Respect and hunger drive Amajimbos to the final: Ntseki

The South African national u17 team continued to rewrite the history books in the African u17 championships in Niamey, Niger when they beat world champions Nigeria one-nil in the first semi-final yesterday and reach the final for the first time. Amajimbos had earlier made history on Sunday by qualifying for the FIFA u17 World Cup for the first time. A first-half strike from Khanyisa Mayo son of former Bafana Bafana striker Patrick Mayo was enough to take Amajimbos to the final. Head coach Molefi Ntseki was spiritual after the game as he explained why they took a conservative approach to this game…
2/26/20152 minutes, 51 seconds
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Amajimbos tackle their Nigerian counterpart the Golden Eaglets

Former Golden Eaglets coach, Alphonsus Dike has called for caution in the side's semi-final clash against the Amajimbos of South Africa, according to AllAfrica.com. The reigning world champions will play South Africa for a place in the final African Under-17 Championship in Niger. The Eaglets garnered seven points to top Group A while South Africa finished second in Group B behind Mali with five points. Dike says Eaglets must be at their very best to prevail over South Africa. More often Nigerians have mocked and jeered South Africa ahead of competitive clash at all levels in football but this time around they seem to sit up and take note of South Africans’ quality. South African Football Association NEC member Ms Nomsa Mahlangu has more…
2/25/20154 minutes, 2 seconds
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Modise saluted for her 100 goal milestone

Banyana Banyana star striker, Portia Modise was finally honoured by the South African Football Association for her 100 goals milestone in international football at the SAFA House earlier today.The striker became a centurion for Banyana in 117 appearances during the 5-1 win over Algeria at the African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Modise started playing for the South African national team in her teen years. She’s also the reigning SA Sports Star of the year after winning the million rand prize and a car during the SA Sports Awards function in November last year. The 31year-old has thanked the association for this acknowledgement…
2/25/201545 seconds
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Experienced and strong Amajita squad for AYC

A strong programme that has seen the SA u20 national team playing over 15 matches in the last 12 months enabled Amajita coach Thabo Senong to select a strong 21-man squad to the African Youth Championships in Senegal next month. The team has eight Premier Soccer League and five National First Division players and four overseas based players in Portugal and Brazil. In a tough group that will see Amajita opening the tournament against Ghana on the ninth of next month, Bafana will be looking for a semi-final berth that will qualify them for the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand in May. And Senong says they were spoilt for choice when settling for the final squad…
2/25/20156 minutes, 16 seconds
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SAFA to negotiate with clubs for Amajita players: Jordaan

As the national u/20 coach Thabo Senong prepares to announce his final 21-man squad for the African Youth Championships tomorrow, there are still problems with some clubs who are refusing to release players for this crucial tournament. But SAFA President Danny Jordaan has assured that they will try their level best to negotiate with some PSL clubs to release these players. SABC Sport understands that Ajax Cape Town is refusing to release Bafana Bafana defender Rivaldo Coetzee. Jordaan says this is a matter of national interest…
2/24/20156 minutes, 18 seconds
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Is Khune shunning Chiefs' captaincy for good?

Has Itumeleng Khune shunned the Kaizer Chiefs captaincy for good? That will be the question lingering on many people’s minds especially after this weekend’s 4-0 win over SAB Regional League side Edusport FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32 match. Morgan Gould had the armband this week, exactly a week after Khune had been said to have given his blessings to Tefu Mashamaite to keep the captaincy for now. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli assesses this situation and can it be linked to Khune’s future at Chiefs…
2/24/20158 minutes, 2 seconds
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Amajimbos road to Chile now mission accomplished: Ntseki

The current u17 national team Amajimbos are the lifeblood of SAFA’s vision 2022 and the steps they’ve undertaken in the past five months to qualify for the African u17 championships and yesterday for the FIFA u17 World Cup is a step in the right direction. Amajimbos beat Cameroon 3-1 yesterday in Niamey, Niger to qualify for the semi-finals and also for the World Cup in Chile later this year. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli looks at the road traveled by Molefi Ntseki and his boys so far…
2/23/20154 minutes, 5 seconds
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Khune's injury not serious: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs easy 4-0 win over SAB Regional League side Edusport FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32 match at FNB stadium turned sour when the club’s trusted goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune went off on a forced substitution in the 69th minutes. Khune had collided with teammate Morgan Gould and was treated in the field for more than five minutes before being rushed to hospital. But the coach Stuart Baxter has downplayed the seriousness of this injury and it looks like the player could be back in action in the next game…
2/23/20154 minutes, 23 seconds
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Overseas offer could scupper Coundoul's PSL hopes

Senegalese national team captain and number one goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul has set his sights on linking up with a Premier Soccer League club but he’s running impatient because of an offer from a European club. Coundoul arrived in the country on Tuesday with Issa Sarr’s agent Dennis Idrissa and attended a Nedbank Cup match between Orlando Pirates and Tornado FC at Orlando stadium the following day. The 32year-old who played against Bafana Bafana in the AFCON last month, spent years in the US where he studied and played in the Major League Soccer for New York Red Bulls. Should Coundoul sign with a local side it will send a strong statement about the quality of players that the PSL is starting to attract from the continent. But as SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli finds out from Coundoul in this interview an offer from a Finnish club could make him think otherwise…
2/23/20159 minutes, 56 seconds
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Amajimbos make history, qualify for the U17 World Cup

The national u/17 team Amajimbos has made history by qualifying for FIFA u17 World Cup for the first time when they reached the African u17 Championship semi-finals in Niamey, Niger. Amajimbos beat Cameroon 3-1 in the final Group B game yesterday to finish second behind Mali who beat Ivory Coast 1-0 in the other game. An own goal from Fokem Achille and a brace from captain Nelson Maluleke ensured that Amajimbos would play reigning world champions Nigeria in the first semi-final on Wednesday. Head coach Molefi Ntseki says this achievement is for the nation…
2/23/20154 minutes, 7 seconds
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Two goal win and Amajimbos are off to Chile

A win by clear two goals for the South African national u/17 team against Cameroon on Sunday should be enough to secure them qualification for the FIFA World Cup in Chile later this year. This follows Amajimbos’ hard fought 2-all draw against Mali yesterday as they recovered from two-nil down in their second African u17 Championships group B game in Niamey, Niger. After having drawn the opening game by a similar margin against Ivory Coast, Amajimbos now find themselves third on the log with two points, they’re two points behind leaders Mali and the Ivorians who will face each other in the last game. Cameroon is already out of the tournament having lost it’s first two matches and Amajimbos head coach Molefi Ntseki says they will treat Sunday’s game like a cup final….
2/20/20153 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bibo nets a brace as Bucs cruise to Nedbank's last 16

Nedbank Cup defending champions Orlando Pirates cruised to the last 16 stage of this tournament when they comfortable hammered ABC Motsepe League’s 10-man Tornado FC 4-0 at Orlando stadium in Soweto last night. A rare brace from Thandani “Bibo” Ntshumayelo and goals from Lennox Bacela and Sifiso Myeni were enough to see the Buccaneers going through against the side from Mdantsane near East London in the Eastern Cape. This was Pirates’ third consecutive win in as many matches this year and head coach Eric Tinkler settling early in this game was important…
2/19/20154 minutes, 1 second
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New Technical Director not coming to babysit Mashaba: Jordaan

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is pushing ahead with the appointment of a Technical Director and the organization’s President Danny Jordaan has assured Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba that the new man is not coming to babysit him. In an exclusive interview with SABC Sport and SABC News, Jordaan also commented for the first time on Bafana’s performance in the recent African Nations Cup tournament. SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli was at SAFA House and has compiled this report…
2/19/20158 minutes, 11 seconds
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Major shake-up at Platinum Stars

Currently occupying second spot from the bottom in the Absa Premiership standings, Platinum Stars’ problems are bigger than many people think. Off the field the club is having its entire board overhauled as its struggles on the pitch seem to have emanated from the boardroom. Dikwena’s Football Manager Senzo Mazingisa returned to work yesterday four months after he was suspended. SABC Sport has learnt that following the resignation of the club’s chairman Ratanang Nke recently, the King of the Bafokeng Nation has called for a new board. Mazingisa told SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli during the Nedbank Cup launch in Sandton last night that he’s not bitter about the events of the last few months and is looking forward to helping the team avoid the relegation axe…
2/17/20153 minutes, 24 seconds
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Baxter on fielding Lebese and Khune's return

In the history of the African Champions League, Kaizer Chiefs have never reached the group stages and their performance in the preliminary round, first leg encounter against Botswana’s Township Rollers this past weekend was not inspiring any confidence. It had to take captain Tefu Mashamaite’s last gasp winner to ensure that Amakhosi take a slender 2-1 win at FNB stadium on Saturday night. The return leg will be played on the last day of this month at Gaborone. After falling off in the last hurdle losing to AS Vita last year for a spot in the group stages, Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says valuable lessons were learnt and mistakes won’t be repeated…
2/17/20155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Professional refereeing structure will benefit the game: Siwela

At the age of 32, the future looks very bright for South African assistant referee Zakhele Siwela who has just returned from his third African Nations Cup tournament. The Alexandra born match official has already officiated in two matches in the past week here at home since his return from Equatorial Guinea last Tuesday. Siwela was one of the top match officials in this tournament and CAF confirmed this by appointing to officiate in the semi-final of eventual champions Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo. In this wide ranging interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Siwela talks about the possible World Cup officiating, how to improve the current state of SA match officiating and other key talking points…
2/17/20157 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pirates swim while Stars fade in Rustenburg

Following Orlando Pirates’ 2-0 win over Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday afternoon, Pirates coach said he was pleased with their second league victory in just as many games. A goal in either half was enough for the Buccaneers to secure maximum points in the scotching Rustenburg heat. However, Tinkler, says he was not entirely happy with their performance in certain stages of the game.
2/17/20153 minutes, 2 seconds
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Our flattest performance this season: Baxter

It took the experience of Kaizer Chiefs captain Tefu Mashamaite to give his side the hope of progressing to the next stage of the African Champions league when he headed in a last gasp goal as Amakhosi beat Botswana’s Township Rollers 2-1 at FNB stadium last night. Many had anticipated the home side to cruise in this preliminary round, first leg encounter especially after Matthew Rusike had put them ahead in the sixth minute. The visitors found their equalizer inside the first two minutes in the second half through Segolane Boy. Chiefs failed at the last hurdle to reach the group stages last year and Baxter knows that they will have to dig deep in the second leg…
2/17/20153 minutes, 27 seconds
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Mokoena believes Sundowns can topple Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena reckons the Brazilians can overhaul Kaizer Chiefs at the top of the Absa Premiership standings just like they did last season….
2/16/20151 minute, 3 seconds
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Pirates swim and stars fade in Rustenburg

Following Orlando Pirates’ 2-0 win over Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday afternoon, Pirates coach said he was pleased with their second league victory in just as many games. A goal in either half was enough for the Buccaneers to secure maximum points in the scotching Rustenburg heat. However, Tinkler, says he was not entirely happy with their performance in certain stages of the game.Pirates went into the break leading by a goal to nil courtesy of former Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro, who returned for only 15 minutes in the second half before getting a straight red card for retaliation. Tinkler says they had to change their tactics in the second stanza and thankfully they worked in their favor.Shortly after Majoro’s sendoff, past the hour mark, Tinkler called on the services of Lennox Bacela ahead of Kermit Erasmas much to the Buccs fans disapproval. Tinkler says he is happy that Bacela got onto the scoring sheet to seal the victory after being booed by fans before he came on.With the loss to Pirates, Platinum Stars have now failed to collect maximum points at home in two matches this past week. Stars coach Allan Freese believes that things are getting worse in front of goal and subsequently at the back of late. Freese says he is disappointed with his side not being able to force a result from the game.Platinum Stars are currently in 15th position on the Absa Premiership log table only nine points adrift from rock-bottom Amazulu and a point behind both Moroka Swallows and Free State Stars with one game in hand. Despite Ndumiso Mabena’s disallowed goal, Freese says they also had enough opportunities to score goals in the game.With pressure mounting each game, Freese also believes his players need to start taking some responsibility for their below par performances. With relegation fears now starting to creep in, Freese appeals to his side to get together and come up with a turn around strategy before it’s too late, starting with improving their form at home.
2/16/20152 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tuks hit their straps and down Chippa United in PSL opener

The University of Pretoria, Tuks, returned to the Absa Premiership with a hard fought 2-1 win over Eastern Cape side Chippa United in Pretoria on Tuesday night. Two goals from either side of the half saw the hosts collect maximum points and that left coach Sammy Troughton pleased with the re-start.
2/11/20153 minutes, 4 seconds
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We have silenced the critics: Toure and team mates

In previous years it’s always been difficult for CAF to justify why Yaya Toure would get the African Footballer of the year award mainly because of the underachieving Ivory Coast team at international level. This was not only unfair on Toure but also the coaches and captains who vote for these players because they look at their contribution both at club and international level. But when the Elephants lifted their second AFCON title beating Ghana 9-8 on penalties at Estadio de Bata in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, the reigning and four time African Footballer of the year says the whole team has had to endure a lot of negativity even back home and this title comes as a huge relief…
2/11/20153 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mnyamane denies move to Pirates as Papic calls for more goals in the PSL

AmaTuks striker Thabo Mnyamane has not denied nor confirmed if there has been interest from Orlando Pirates in his services but says that at the moment he is happy with staying put with the University of Pretoria. Mnyamane has recently hit a rich vein of form and was today awarded the Absa premiership Player of the Month award. Mnyamane who was spotted playing in the Varsity Cup and is playing in his first full season of PSL football says that he has had a reasonable season thus far but it is not where he wants his levels of performance to be……
2/10/20155 minutes, 22 seconds
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Future looks bright for DRC football: Yannick Bolasie

They had qualified as the third best placed team in all the seven 2015 African Nations Cup qualification groups but Democratic Republic of Congo finished the tournament in Equatorial Guinea as the third best team. The Leopards beat the hosts 4-2 on penalties after the game for the third place played at Estadio de Malabo last night had finished goalless at full-time. This was the team’s best run in the tournament since 1998 in Burkina Faso where they ended in the same position. Crystal Palace dribbling wizard Yannick Bolasie says they’ve also surprised themselves with their finish in this tournament…
2/9/20154 minutes, 33 seconds
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Barry the hero as golden generation finally achieves AFCON success

The golden generation of Ivory Coast has finally achieved something and this time they’ve struck gold. This follows the Elephants’ 9-8 win on penalties over Ghana after the game had finished goalless after extra-time at Estadio de Bata in Equatorial Guinea last night. It was almost the replica of the 1992 AFCON final in Senegal between the two teams, which finished 11-10 on penalties in the favour of the Ivorians. Captain and reigning African Footballer of the year Yaya Toure ensured that the team secures this victory after finishing second in 2006 and 2012. The Manchester City midfield kingpin says they’re overjoyed at finally having achieved something…
2/9/20154 minutes, 56 seconds
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Players and coaches condemn crowd violence in Malabo

Coaches and players have condemned the violence that broke out at Estadio de Malabo last night during Ghana’s 3-0 demolition of the hosts Equatorial Guinea in the 2015 African Nations Cup second semi-final. Play was suspended for close to 35 minutes as the unruly home fans were throwing missiles onto the pitch. Ghana fans massed behind the goalposts after 82 minutes of the game to seek refuge from missiles being thrown at them. Bottles rained down as police battled to gain control, while a helicopter hovered over the stadium. Play resumed for just three minutes as Ghana completed a 3-0 win to reach Sunday's final against Ivory Coast. Black Stars head coach Avram Grant decried the violent scenes saying they are not good for the advancement of the game in Africa…
2/6/20153 minutes, 49 seconds
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The fairytale has ended for Equatorial Guinea

Since the start of the biannual January event, the Africa Cup of Nations, the tournament has been marred by all sorts of scandals and controversy, from the players to the referee. And last night the unruly behaviour by the Equatorial Guinea supporters was an icing on the cake. Dede Ayew’s third goal for Ghana was enough to trigger the home fans bad behaviour and play was interrupted for 30 minutes, as they threw bottles and all sorts of stuff into the pitch aimed at the Ghanaian fans who were seated on the other side of the stands. And despite the shenanigans Ghana marched to the final with comfortable 3-0 win over Equatorial Guinea to book a repeat of 1992 final. Ironically even at public viewing areas, in Bata the capital city, there were similar problems with supporters constantly exchanging blows. Here is our SABC Sport Journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo who had to run for cover as he was ducking bottles talking to one of the staunch Nzalang Nacional supporter Samuel Pablo at one of the public viewing area in Bata about the game…
2/6/20153 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ghana is not thinking about the final: Konadu

Tonight’s 2015 African Nations Cup semi-final against hosts Equatorial Guinea at Estadio de Malabo will be Ghana’s fifth consecutive last four appearance and scars from the previous four semis are still visible inside their hearts. They only reached the final once in 2010 and lost to Egypt in Angola but have ended these other campaigns in the last four. Speaking to the media last night, assistant coach Max Konadu knows that after a trophy drought of 33 years people back home in Accra, Kumasi and other areas of Ghana expect the Black Stars to add the long awaited fifth AFCON trophy on the list. But they have been hurt before and they’ve learnt their lessons…
2/5/20153 minutes, 53 seconds
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We are not favoured in this AFCON: Esteban Becker

Just a day before the 2015 African Nations Cup hosts Equatorial Guinea face Ghana in the second semi-final at Estadio de Malabo, their head coach Esteban Becker was still facing questions around their controversial win over Tunisia in the quarterfinals last weekend. The Central African country was awarded a controversial penalty deep into injury time, they managed to equalize and beat Tunisia 2-1 with a well taken free-kick in the extra-time by their star player Javier Balboa. Becker is laughing at allegations that his team is being favoured in this competition through dubious match officiating…
2/5/20152 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ivory Coast cruise to the final of AFCON

Ivory Coast cruised to the final of the African Nations Cup after they thumped Democratic Republic of Congo 3-1 in the first semifinal at Estadio de Bata in Equatorial Guinea last night. Even though it was a four goals thriller the game got off to a slow start and it was Yaya Toure’s sensational goal in the 21st minute that would set the tone. And three minutes later Bezua Mbokani equalized for DRC via a penalty kick after Erick Bailey was judged to have handled the ball inside the box. But the Ivoirians would retaliate with goals from Gervinho and Wilfred Kanon as they put the game beyond reach. But somehow Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard was not impressed with how the team played…
2/5/20151 minute, 58 seconds
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Ivory Coast coach makes fun of the favourite tag

Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard says he cannot understand why suddenly people dub them as the favourite when at the start of the tournament no one thought of it. Ivory Coast will battle with Democratic Republic of Congo for a spot in the final of the 2015 African Nations Cup at Estadio de Bata. Both teams were superlative in their quarterfinals; Ivory Coast thumped Algeria 3-1 to advance to the semis while DR Congo came from two goals down to beat archrivals Congo Brazzaville 4-2…
2/4/20153 minutes
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AFCON semis match officials are credible: Ghana FA President

The match officiating in the first 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinal between the hosts Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia in Bata last weekend, has left many people including the Ghanaians fearing that their national team could be getting a raw deal in the semi-final on Thursday. Seechurn Rajindaparsad from Mauritius helped to send Tunisia out of the tournament with his baffling decision to award a stoppage-time penalty to Equatorial Guinea. But Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi has assured fellow Ghanaians that there’s nothing to worry about, credible match officials have been appointed for this game. Nyantakyi who also sits on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee says the decision to send Rajindaparsad home, proves that CAF cannot tolerate incompetence…
2/4/20155 minutes, 23 seconds
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AFCON semis match officials are credible: Ghana FA President

The match officiating in the first 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinal between the hosts Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia in Bata last weekend, has left many people including the Ghanaians fearing that their national team could be getting a raw deal in the semi-final on Thursday. Seechurn Rajindaparsad from Mauritius helped to send Tunisia out of the tournament with his baffling decision to award a stoppage-time penalty to Equatorial Guinea. But Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi has assured fellow Ghanaians that there’s nothing to worry about, credible match officials have been appointed for this game. Nyantakyi who also sits on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee says the decision to send Rajindaparsad home, proves that CAF cannot tolerate incompetence…
2/4/20155 minutes, 23 seconds
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DRC unshaken by the mighty Ivorian

Democratic Republic of Congo coach Florent Ibenge is unshaken by the prospect of exchanging wits with the star-studded Ivory Coast team for place in the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations at Estadio de Bata tomorrow evening. The two sides will be meeting for the third time in space of five months after they met during the 2015 AFCON qualifiers with Ivory Coast winning the first encounter 2-1 in Kinshasa, and four days later DRC returned the fovour by winning 4-3 in Abidjan. Nonetheless the last time DRC reached the final of the African Nations Cup was back in 1974 while for the Ivorian was in 2012. And Ibenge says the win is inevitable and no stone will be left unturned…
2/4/20152 minutes, 20 seconds
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DRC unshaken by the mighty Ivorian

Democratic Republic of Congo coach Florent Ibenge is unshaken by the prospect of exchanging wits with the star-studded Ivory Coast team for place in the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations at Estadio de Bata tomorrow evening. The two sides will be meeting for the third time in space of five months after they met during the 2015 AFCON qualifiers with Ivory Coast winning the first encounter 2-1 in Kinshasa, and four days later DRC returned the fovour by winning 4-3 in Abidjan. Nonetheless the last time DRC reached the final of the African Nations Cup was back in 1974 while for the Ivorian was in 2012. And Ibenge says the win is inevitable and no stone will be left unturned…
2/4/20152 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ajax secure Isaacs in a loan deal, Losper returns

Throughout the transfer period Ajax Cape Town were scant on details about players they were looking to bring to the club as they prepared the team for the second half of the ABSA Premiership season. The Cape Town team secured a loan deal for Bidvest Wits striker and winger Erwin Isaacs, and also saw the return of midfielder Toriq Losper to Cape Town after cutting short his loan spell at Bidvest Wits. Urban Warriors’ coach Roger De Sa took some time out to speak to the SABC about the arrivals at Ikamva. Winger and striker Erwin Isaacs will play out the remainder of the season at Ajax Cape Town in a loan deal that gives the Urban Warriors an option to make the move permanent. De Sa says that Erwin was one of the transfer targets that were keen on joining the club. At the beginning of the season, the twenty two year old midfielder Toriq Losper requested to be loaned out to a Johannesburg team so that he could be close to his family. His loan spell at Wits was frustrating for the player and he failed to get regular football. The player reached out to Ajax management and requested to come back home to the Urban Warriors. Coach Roger De Sa believes that the arrival of Erwin Isaacs and the return of Toriq Losper will bring much needed boost to the team. The Urban Warriors coach also believes that the competition these players bring will elevate the team’s performance in training and on the pitch. No promises have been made to Losper and Isaacs with regards to game time and the two players will have to earn their place in the starting eleven. Coach Roger De Sa also stated that Ajax Cape Town will not be changing their style of play and tactics but will be looking to players like Isaacs to slot into the existing set-up.
2/3/201551 seconds
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Chippa United keen to make Nelson Mandela Bay stadium their home ground

Chippa United COO Lukanyo Mzinzi has stressed that they have not abandoned their plans to play some of their matches in East London. Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will only be ready to host matches next month. This is why the Chilli Boyz are taking their games to the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele township in Port Elizabeth. The Chilli Boyz were not that active during last month’s transfer window as they only added four players to their squad. And Mzinzi reveals the names of their new recruits. Chilli Boyz coach Ernst Middendorp claims the club’s training sessions are conducted differently to how it was during Roger Sikhakhane’s era. And he claims his players are responding well to his methods. While preparing for the home straight of the Absa Premiership, the Chilli Boys held a training camp in Johannesburg where they played friendly matches against Black Aces, Platinum Stars, Highlands Park and Jomo Cosmos.
2/3/20152 minutes, 10 seconds
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Mashaba opens up about Bafana Bafana's shortcomings

Following their early exit from 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba took time to revisit their shortcomings at the continental event and answered some of his critics upon their return. Mashaba confessed that at times his youngsters were overwhelmed by the international standards of the tournament despite having played great football in all three of their group matches. Having scored first in all three of their group games, keeping and improving on the lead or their lack of mental fortitude was evidently Bafanaa’s Achilles’ heel. Mashaba says the hunger and determination to succeed was always there in the changing rooms during the game. And Mashaba adds that taking from this tournament’s performances his charges will deliver in due time. One of the departments that’s had Mashaba under fire from the media and his critics during the AFCON is the goalkeeping department. Mashaba played all three Bafana keepers, Darren Keet, Jackson Mabokgwane and Brilliant Khuzwayo respectively in all three of Bafana’s matches. Suffice to say the late Senzo Meyiwa left a huge void in the national team but Mashaba says they are building a team with the trio. One of the positives Bafana Bafana drew from their AFCON campaign was the growth of local based players at the continental showpiece. Mashaba says he was pleased with his PSL based players and looks forward to seeing them grow from strength to strength in other forthcoming tournaments. Following the apparently resolved Thulani Serero and Bafana saga, Mashaba also addressed the issue of patriotism. The former U20 national team coach, Mashaba, also took time to congratulate Amajita for their triumph in the Russia Commonwealth Tournament last week. The U20’s beat Finland 2-1 in the final to lift the trophy and continue their preparations for the Africa Youth Championships in Senegal in March.
2/3/20151 minute, 25 seconds
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The fairytale continues for Nzalang Nacional

The fairytale continues for the tournament host Equatorial Guinea after they reached their first ever semifinal of the African Cup of Nations following a 2-1 win over Tunisia. Even though the Central African team is yet to qualify for the African showpiece one will have to excuse them this time around as they have shown exceptional commitment and determination. And their Argentinean born coach Esteban Becker is only two games away from replicating his performance in 2010 when he guided the women’s team to their first ever African Women Championship title, and for that the fans are immodest, and their number one supporter Aureole Laure had their president to thank for their luck…
2/3/20152 minutes, 5 seconds
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Traore to retire as Dussuyer resigns

Hardly 24 hours after Guinea was knocked out of the 2015 Africans Nations Cup tournament, their head coach Michel Dussuyer has resigned from his job. The Syli Nationale lost 3-0 to a rampant Ghanaian national team side in a quarterfinal match played at Estadio de Malabo. More sad news for the small nation of Guinea is that their leading player Ibrahima Traore who plays for Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach is also thinking of retiring from international football…
2/3/20153 minutes, 14 seconds
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Change in mentality helping Ivory Coast: Max Gradel

A change in mentality is one of the major factors that have contributed positively to the Ivory Coast latest positive results. This was the view of the Elephants winger Max Gradel after his country’s convincing 3-1 win over Algeria in last night’s 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinal at Estadio de Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. As the Elephants now wait for a semi-final against Democratic Republic of Congo this week, there’s belief in this Ivorian team that a second AFCON title could be on they. SABC Sport journalist, Velile Mbuli was at Estadio de Malabo…
2/3/20154 minutes, 17 seconds
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Can PSL connection help Ghana end the 32 year old draught?

When Zambia won it’s maiden African Nations Cup title in 2012, the contribution of the South African Premier Soccer League based players was immense. Back then Herve Renard’s squad had seven players who were plying their trade in the PSL and the number went up to 11 when counting those that had been in the PSL before, including MVP of the tournament Chris Katongo. As Ghana prepares to meet Guinea on Sunday in an AFCON 2015 quarterfinal, four players with strong links to the PSL will be part of the match day squad. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli is in Malabo in Equatorial Guinea building up a big weekend for African football…
2/2/20157 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ivory Coast still work in progress: Herve Renard

It was billed as a final before the final and a clash between two teams that have occupied Africa’s top ranking in the last 18 months but only one team could proceed to the 2015 African Nations Cup semi-finals and it was Cote D’Ivoire who blew away Algeria with a 3-1 win at the Estadio de Malabo in Equatorial Guinea last night. A brace from newly signed Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony and a late goal from Gervinho were enough to seal this win that will see the Elephants meeting surprise packages Democratic Republic of Congo in the first semi-final in Bata on Wednesday. The Elephants coach Herve Renard is already looking forward to the game against The Leopards a team that beat them at home in Abidjan for the first time during the qualifiers…
2/2/20152 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ghana's final dream is alive: Avram Grant

The hope for the dream final is on in the 2015 African Nations Cup after Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire both proceeded to the semi-finals with a possibility of repeating the 1992 final. An impressive brace from Christian Atsu and first international goal from Kwesi Appiah were enough to ensure a three-nil win for the Black Stars over Guinea at Estadio de Malabo. Ghana who have reached the last four AFCON semis with nothing to show will meet hosts Equatorial Guinea in the second semi-final in Malabo. Head coach Avram Grant believes that his team is becoming stronger as the tournament progresses and says their dream of making the final is alive…
2/2/20152 minutes, 46 seconds
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AFCON boosts Equatorial Guinea economy

Equatorial Guinea have surpassed everyone’s expectations on hosting an almost trouble free 2015 Africa Cup of Nations following a short notice from the Confederations of the African Football (CAF). Normally a country has to be notified at least a year in advance in case of emergency. But after Morocco snubbed the tournament the 2012 AFCON co-host Equatorial Guinea were awarded the event with less than two months to go before the start of the biannual event. As usual there were lot doubting Thomases with international media continuously criticizing the CAF’s decision. But the same cannot be said about the people here and Hotel bosses in all the host cities like Matthias Ndoung of Bata and he says since the tournament started his place has been fully booked as fans continue to swap places as their team advances. Here Ndoung speaking to SABC Sport Journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo…
2/2/20154 minutes, 13 seconds
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DRC win from behind

The Democratic Republic of Congo beat their neigbhours Congo Brazzaville 4-2 in the most exciting match of the tournament thus far at Estadio de Bata in Equatorial Guinea. However DRC’s victory was not without tribulation as they had to overcome a two goals deficit early in the second half. Dore Ferebory and Thievy Bifouma gave Congo the cushion they needed with goals in the 55th and 61 minute. But that move proved to be detrimental as they awakened the snoozing giant that would retaliate with four goals in the last 35 minutes. Meanwhile their captain Yousseff Mulumbu who was still nursing an injury says he cannot believe what has just happened as he credits experience…
2/2/20152 minutes, 47 seconds
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Nigerian Football corresponded Audu feels for Mali

Nigerian Football corresponded Samm Audu was full of sympathy for Mali after their fate was decided by a draw of lots almost 24 hours after their 1-1 draw with Guinea. However recapping the last match of Mali, their captain Seydou Keita will surely take time to forgive himself after his casual penalty kick that was easily saved by the Guinea goalkeeper, Yaby Natara. Nonetheless Audu speaking to our SABCSport Journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo says unfortunately it had to come to this…
1/30/20153 minutes, 28 seconds
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It's like Independence Day again in Guinea: FA Vice President

Guinea will play Ghana in the third 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Malabo on Sunday after a drawing of lots saw them through at the Hilton Hotel in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea yesterday. Guinea and Mali’s last group D game had finished one-all in Mongomo on Wednesday and this meant that the two teams were level on points, head-to-head, goal difference and goals scored. In accordance with article 74 of the AFCON regulations a random draw took place with officials from the two Football Associations present and Mali unfortunately had to go home. With Cote D’Ivoire having won this group, Guinea finishes second and Guinea Football Association President Antonio…
1/30/20154 minutes, 11 seconds
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I will not visit overseas based players: Mashaba

When most international football coaches are appointed in the continent, one of the first thing that they do is to draw a plan to visit some of the key players who ply their trade in Europe. The main idea is not just to assess how they are playing but also to get progress reports from their club coaches and formulate working relations with them on how the particular players can best be utilized by the national teams. By the time Avram Grant went into camp for the current African Nations Cup competition, he had visited some of the Ghanaian national team players and their clubs. The problems Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has with some of the overseas-based players are well documented. Speaking after Bafana’s exit in the AFCON tournament last night where they lost to Ghana 2-1 at Estadio Mongomo, Mashaba doesn’t see a need of visiting the overseas-based players…
1/29/20154 minutes, 55 seconds
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Gyan never doubted Ghana when the chips were down

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says he never had any doubts that Ghana will not qualify, even after losing their first. The Black Stars were beaten 2-1 by Senegal in their opening game of the 2015 Africa Nations Cup, but a 1-0 victory over Group C favourite Algeria and a 2-1 win over South Africa reaffirmed their position as one of the most consistent team in Africa…
1/29/20151 minute, 31 seconds
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Separating teams by a draw is unfair: Guinea captain

Guinean national team captain Ibrahima Traore has criticized the Confederation of African Football's regulations that will them being pitted against Mali later today in a draw of lots to decide which team will play Ghana in the 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinal. This follows the one-all draw played by the two teams last night at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea, that sees them finishing joint second on three points apiece, on same goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded. Article 74 of the AFCON regulations allows for a random to be conducted when faced with this situation and it will take place at Malabo at 3pm (4pm SA time) today. But Traore says deciding a winner in this fashion in a big tournament like the AFCON is unfair to the teams…
1/29/20152 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bafana out of AFCON no regrets for Parker

Bafana Bafana striker Bernard Parker says he has no regrets even though they were booted out of the Africa Nations Cup following their 2-1 defeat to Ghana at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea. The game went to half-time South Africa leading 1-0 courtesy to Mandla Masango’s volley in the 17th minutes. However experience on the day paid dividend and super-sub John Boye equalized in the 58thminute before Andre Ayew hammered the final nail to consolidate their position at the summit of Group C. And even though Bafana Bafana finish bottom of the log Parker looked satisfied with their performance and he says there are a lot of positives they can takeout from this…
1/28/20153 minutes, 3 seconds
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Possible venue changes for Ebebiyin and Mongomo quarterfinals

There is a huge possibility of the African Nations Cup quarterfinal matches that were set to be played at Ebebiyin and Mongomo being moved to Bata and Malabo respectively. In an exclusive interview with SABC Sport, the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Media Director Junior Binyam says there are important factors that can not be ignored that could influence this decision. One of them is the host country Equatorial Guinea being scheduled to play Tunisia in a small venue (8 000 seater) like Estadio de Ebebiyin. With the last eight matches scheduled played this coming weekend, Binyam tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that the CAF Executive Committee will convene a meeting this week to finalize this matter...
1/28/20156 minutes, 19 seconds
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Another early exit in the AFCON for Bafana

Bafana Bafana have been knocked out of the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament after relinquishing a one-nil lead again to lose 2-1 to Ghana in the final group C match played at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea. Ghana and Algeria who beat Senegal 2-0 in Malabo have qualified for the quarterfinals from this group. Masango opened the lead for Bafana early in the first half but they failed to defend their lead again as Ghana scored two goals in ten minutes in the last 17 minutes. A lot of questions would be asked about Bafana’s tactics on the day and in this tournament but Mashaba has defended the continuous changes he has made…
1/28/20154 minutes, 36 seconds
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Bafana Bafana have potential to cause great upsets in AFCON- Jerry Skhosana

Former Bafana Bafana striker and Orlando Pirates legend Jerry ‘Legs of Thunder’ Sikhosana believes Bafana Bafana have the potential to cause grate upsets at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. Bafana need a convincing win against arch rivals Ghana this evening at the Estadio de Mongomo to progress to the next round. Sikhosana, who now coaches ABC Motsepe League side Tornado in Mdantsane, East London says he also sees the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon as potential title chasers. Sikhosana spoke to SABC Sport Journalist Thando Gqamane at the Nedbank Cup Last 32 Draw in Randburg.
1/27/20151 minute, 55 seconds
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Tunisia and DRC are through to the KO stages of AFCON

Tunisia and DR Congo are through to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw at an almost empty Estadio de Bata in Equatorial Guinea. Ahmed Akaichi scored for Tunisia in the first half before super-sub Loteteka Boikila who plies his trade in Russia for Terez Grozny leveled the matters in the 66th minute. The results also sees DRC end their AFCON frustrations by going to the knockout stage for the first time since 2006, much to the satisfaction of their coach Florent Ibenge who was given the hot seat in August last year…
1/27/20153 minutes, 31 seconds
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Zambia and Cape Verde are going home

For the second time in a row, two teams that qualified from the same group have been eliminated from the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament in Equatorial Guinea. Zambia and Cape Verde played to a goalless draw at a wet Estadio de Ebebiyin last night and that result was not enough to take any of the two teams through to the quarterfinals. In Bata it finished it finished one-all between Group B winners Tunisia and Democratic Republic of Congo and both teams advanced to the last eight. On Sunday two teams that had qualified from the same group Gabon and Burkina Faso were knocked out by two less fancied opponents in hosts Equatorial Guinea and Congo respectively. For Zambian coach Honor Janza who was only one of three African born coaches in this tournament, says this is a huge disappointment but also a lesson as they are rebranding the team…
1/27/20153 minutes, 35 seconds
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Pressure is more on Ghana than Bafana: Parker

The crunch African Nations Cup Group C encounter between Bafana Bafana could be a goal spectacle of some sort with both teams expected to play fluid football going out for an all out attack. As things stand in Group C, Senegal tops with four points with both Ghana and Algeria tied on three points and South Africa on one point. In last night’s training session at Estadio Santiago Nguema the focus was more on finishing and shooting from outside the penalty area for Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba’s boys. Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker also anticipates an exciting game given the pressure on Ghana in this tournament…
1/27/20154 minutes, 30 seconds
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We will surprise people tonight: Shakes and Furman

Bafana Bafana head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has warned that his team is capable of pulling off a shocking result as they prepare to meet Ghana in the final African Nations Cup group C match at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea tonight. Bafana who are currently bottom of the group with only one point, need to beat Ghana and hope that Senegal beats Algeria for them to advance to the quarterfinals. In Ghana they’re meeting a team that is also hungry for a win as they aim to progress to the last eight once more. Mashaba sounds confident that today could be a day of surprises…
1/27/20152 minutes, 53 seconds
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Anything is still possible in this group: Mbalula

Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula has thrown his weight behind Bafana Bafana to bounce back tomorrow against Ghana in the final African Nations Cup group C match to be played at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea. Bafana need to win this game and hope that Senegal beats Algeria is they are to progress to the next stage. He was speaking in a packed press conference attended both by South African and Ghanaian journalists at Hotel Mongomo a place that is also shared by the two teams. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli who is covering the AFCON tournament has compiled this report.
1/26/20156 minutes, 16 seconds
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I'm not ready to retire: Claude Le Roy

Congo and hosts Equatorial Guinea became the first teams to advance to the 2015 African Nations Cup quarterfinals after beating Burkina Faso and Gabon respectively. Congo Brazzaville beat the Stallions 2-1 in the last Group A match played at Estadio de Ebibeyin. Congo's two goals came via Spanish based star striker Thievy Bifouma and Fabrice Ondama whilst Aristide Bance scored the consolation goal for the Burkinabe side. Congo topped the group with seven points and will play the runner-up of Group B in the last eight. Well-traveled Congo coach Claude Le Roy is satisfied because the qualification for the last eight was achieved in style…
1/26/20153 minutes, 42 seconds
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GOALKEEPER CHANGES IS PART OF THE ROTATION POLICY – MASHABA

The main reason Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba started with Jackson Mabokgwane ahead of Darren Keet during the one-all draw against Senegal on Friday was a rotation policy they’ve embarked on. The decision to drop Keet after conceding three goals against Algeria was also seen as a bit drastic as if he was being blamed for those goals. But responding to questions from the travelling South African media, Mashaba has more on this and their possible approach against Ghana on Tuesday where nothing less than a victory would make them stand a chance of advancing to the last eight…
1/26/20156 minutes, 43 seconds
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Gradel saves the day for Ivory Coast

Super-sub Max Gradel scored in the 85th minute to save Ivory Coast from the brink of defeat against Mali in the first match of Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations that ended 1-1 at Estadio de Malabo. Wolverhampton's striker Bakary Sako gave Mali the start they anticipated with a goal in 6th minutes. However the result meant Mali will have to wait for another chance to finally end their 31 years winless streak against their West African rivals. The Ivorian coach Herve Renard says he knew that the game will be very difficult and tactical...
1/26/20151 minute, 58 seconds
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The coach will decide on whether I start the next game: Mabokgwane

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane says it’s up to the coach if he will retain him as the number one goalkeeper going into the decisive African Nations Cup match against Ghana at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea. Mabokgwane made his AFCON debut during hard fought one-all draw against Senegal on Friday after having started ahead of Darren Keet who manned the goalposts during the 3-1 loss to Algeria last Monday. Speaking to SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli and other South African journalists in Equatorial Guinea, Mabokgwane believes that they could’ve dealt better with Senegal’s equalizer on the hour mark…
1/26/20154 minutes, 57 seconds
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Cameroon held to a 1-1 draw again

Cameroon was held to another 1-1 draw by Guinea in a pulsating second match of Group D at a partially full Estadio de Malabo. The Indomitable Lions were first to find the back of the net through the boot of Benjamin Moukandjo but before the first half whistle went Ibrahima Traore equalized for Guinea. However with few clear cut chances between the two a draw seemed like a fair result. But Cameroon coach Folker Finke somehow bagged to differ and he says he is disappointed that his charges failed to kill the game when they were one up and in the end they were made to pay the price....
1/26/20152 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Bafana should have done better: former striker Masinga

Former Bafana Bafana striker Philemon Masinga is of the view that the national team could have done better during their 1-1 draw with Senegal in a Group C Africa Cup of Nations match in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea, last night. He explains.....
1/24/201542 seconds
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Mashaba rues lost Bafana opportunities

Bafana Bafana’s fate of remaining in the African Nations Cup tournament beyond the group stages is not in their own hands, following an unnecessary one-all draw against a star studded Senegalese side at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea last night. This was Bafana’s first point in the Group C after having lost to Algeria 3-1 in the opening game. Oupa Manyisa opened the score in 46th minute but the Terranga Lions equalized in the 60th minute through Kara Mbodji’s header. Once again Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba lamented the missed chances that resulted in his team being rooted at the bottom of the log.
1/24/20151 minute, 10 seconds
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Individualism cost Zambia the game: Coach

Individualism and lack of unity in their play, cost Zambia the game yesterday as they gave away a one-nil lead to lose 2-1 to Tunisian in their second African Nations Cup group B game at Estadio de Ebibeyin Equatorial Guinea last night. These were the views of Chipolopolo coach after seeing his side missing several easy chances that could have decided this game long before Tunisia’s winning goal on the stroke of full-time. Janza says egoistic players cost them on the night… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/23/20155 minutes
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All to play for in Group B

Democratic Republic of Congo captain Youssuf Mulumbu was left a disappointed man as his team was held into a goalless draw by Cape Verde in an African Nations Cup, Group match played at Estadio de Ebibeyin in Equatorial Guinea last night. The draw means that DRC are tied on two points and joint second with Cape Verde going into the last match next week. Mulumbu who was substituted in the 23rd minute after he got injured was disappointed with the result and also touches on his injury… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/23/20153 minutes, 1 second
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Senegal game is a must win: Mashaba

The first teams to be knocked out of the 30th edition of the African Nations Cup tournament could possibly come from Group C tonight if Ghana and South Africa lose their games against Algeria and Senegal respectively at the Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea tonight. Both the Black Stars and Bafana lost their opening games to the two teams on Monday and are currently sitting third and fourth on the standings. Following Bafana’s 3-1 loss to Algeria, emotions have been high back home in SA and this despite this being the first loss for this team under Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba in 11 games. The man who had no mandate to qualify Bafana for this tournament has assured the nation that the team is ready to fight for three points tonight at 8pm (9pm SA time)… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/23/20152 minutes, 43 seconds
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There is a plan to beat Senegal: Bafana players

If football was played on paper, the Bafana Bafana and Senegal 2015 African Nations Cup Group C match would be finished by now as a contest. Such are the huge differences when it comes to the profile of players in the two opposite camps with the West African side boasting an array of star playing in big leagues around the world in almost all the departments of the game. During their 2-1 win over Ghana, Senegal coach Alain Giresse started two top strikers Moussa Sow (Fernebahce, Turkey) and Papiss Cisse (Newcastle United, England) on the bench. Stoke City’s Mame Diouf not only scored the equalizer but also won the man of the match award. But it’s big contest like these that bring the best out of Bafana, the underdog status suits them just fine and midfielder Thuso Phala believes that reputation counts for nothing…
1/23/20154 minutes, 6 seconds
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Cape Verde need balance in the side: Coach

Cape Verde will need to improve on some balance in their Group B 2015 African Nations Cup Group B match against Democratic Republic of Congo at Estadio de Ebibeyin tonight. This is according to their head coach Rui Aguas as he had observed from their opening match against Tunisia, which ended in a one-all draw. A win tonight will put Cape Verde in a better position to qualify for the last eight. And their coach Rui Aguas says there are important things they need to tighten in their game plan.
1/22/201558 seconds
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Another draw for Equatorial Guinea

Host Equatorial Guinea was held to a goalless draw by the Burkina Faso in round two of the 2015 Africa Cup Nations at Estadio de Bata last night. The match started on a high tempo with both teams exchanging blows but somehow the Stallions were unlucky to end the first half without a goal. But soon after the break it was the host turn who were more lively with some great interchanges and just like Burkina Faso all their efforts was in vain as they failed to convert with the goalkeeper at their messy. And Nzalang’s international player Rui Fernando Gomez who plies his trade in Malta for Hibernian says they tried to win the game but goals eluded them… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
1/22/20151 minute, 48 seconds
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All square between Mali and Cameroon

Thousands and Thousands of Mali and Cameroon supporters invaded the Estadio de Malabo long before the match, chanting and singing their traditional songs but soon after the match they were all left disappointed following a 1-1 stalemate in the second game of the evening. Man of the match Sambou Yatabare scored for Mali and his goal was erased by Ambroise Oyongo with six minutes remaining before the final whistle. Even though it was an end to end attack Mali coach Wajelech Kasperczak was not happy with the outcome and reckons they should sealed the game after going one up in the 71st minute… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
1/22/20151 minute, 16 seconds
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Rantie is our tactical weapon: Bafana technical team

The Bafana Bafana technical team has thrown it’s weight behind under fire striker Tokelo Rantie who has been heavily criticized back home in South Africa after missing a crucial penalty during a 3-1 loss to Algeria in an opening Group C African Nations Cup match in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea. Rantie who has hardly been the darling of the local football fans at times despite the big role he plays in the Bafana attack has been trending on twitter since that loss on Monday. As the team aims to regroup and prepare for the Senegal match, assistant coach Thabo Senong says Rantie’s creative play is second best to no one in this team… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/22/20155 minutes, 21 seconds
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History favours Tunisia in their clash against Zambia

In three meetings between the two teams in the AFCON finals, Tunisia has never lost to Zambia with the latest match between the two teams ending in a one-all draw in Angola 2010. The Carthage Eagles coach Georges Leekens has got a lot of belief on his players coming into this match.Tunisia were one of the strongest teams in the qualifiers, finishing unbeaten with four wins and two draws, in a group that involved Senegal and record seven times champions Egypt. The Belgian born coach says the tough opponents in Group B also make it very difficult to predict this group.The 64year-old coach who is also well travelled, seems to have some strong connection to Zambian football having been to the Southern African country 20 years ago. Leekens who has had two stints with the Belgian national team and also coached Algeria, says the quality of his team should see them through in this group.
1/21/20152 minutes, 35 seconds
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10 men Ivory Coast snatch a draw

Ten-man Ivory Coast team was made to fight hard for a 1-1 draw against Group D minnows Guinea in a highly entertaining match at Nuevo Estadio de Malabo. Even though the match was dubbed “David vs Goalith” it was Guinea who opened the scoring in the 36 minutes via Mohamed Yattara before the expulsion of Gervinho in the 68 minute. The AS Roma star player lost his temper by striking a Guinea player following an argument. And Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard who shrugged off the favourites tag after the game says the red-card was a huge blow… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
1/21/20153 minutes, 27 seconds
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Senegal confident they can beat any team in Afcon

Senegal number one goalkeeper and captain Bouna Coundoul has made a bold statement that they can beat any team in this 2015 African Nations Cup tournament on their day. The Terranga Lions showed some character coming back from one-nil down to win 2-1 against Ghana with the last kick-off of the game at the Estadio de Mongomo last night. Coundoul says coming to this tournament people were not giving them a chance.
1/21/20152 minutes, 34 seconds
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Zambia coach eyes quarterfinals berth despite losing key player

Zambian senior national team coach Honor Janza says losing influential midfielder Nathan Sinkala through an injury from the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament will not affect their plans of advancing into the quarterfinals. Speaking in a match day minus one press conference ahead of their second Group B encounter against Tunisia at Ebibeyin tomorrow, Janza says they have no other option but to find a quick solution. Sinkala who is on loan from TP Mazembe to Swiss side Grasshopper Zurich, was a member of the Chipolopolo team that won it’s maiden AFCON title in 2012. He got injured during their one-all draw against Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday and Janza believes that this is an opportunity for other players to rise to the occasion.
1/21/20153 minutes, 23 seconds
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Rivaldo's AFCON could be over: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana and Ajax Cape Town teenage centre-back Rivaldo Coetzee’s African Nations Cup tournament is as good as over, that’s according to the national team head coach Ephraim “Shakes” . This follows Coetzee’s knee injury that forced him off the field in the 29th minute during the 3-1 loss to Algeria at Estadio de Mongomo. It’s a recurring knee injury sustained in a warm-up match against Cameroon and was rested against Mali. Mashaba doesn’t see Coetzee coming back from this injury during the AFCON… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/21/20154 minutes, 31 seconds
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Chilli Boys confirm two recruits

Chippa United striker George Akpabio believes they could have done better against German side, VfL Wolfsburg. The German Bundesliga giants came from 3-1 down to beat the Chilli Boys 4-3… SABC Sport journalist Monwabisi Jimlongo reports
1/20/20152 minutes, 19 seconds
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Powerful Senegal bounces back against Ghana

A Senegalese striker and super sub Moussa Sow scored with the last kick-off the game to secure his country a 2-1 win and full three points against Ghana in the opening games of the African Nations Cup Group C at the Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea. The Lions of Terranga came back from one nil down after Dede Ayew had converted a penalty against the run of play very early in the game. Stoke City striker Mame Diouf equalized on the 58th minute. Coach Alain Giresse is happy to have secured three points in the first game in the group of death… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/20/20152 minutes, 1 second
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Cape Verde salvage a draw

Minnows Cape Verde salvage a very important point against Group B favourites Tunisia at Estadio de Ebebiyin. It was an evenly poised game until the second half following a dazzling interchange between Houcine Nater and Ahmed Akiachi who unlocked the Cape Verde’s stubborn defense and Mohamed Moncer did not hesitate to pounce on the opportunity to score from an almost open net. But Ramos Heldon denied the African giants a chance to go top of the log as he leveled the scores from a penalty kick after he was fouled by Ali Maaloul inside the box. And the hard to please Verde coach Rui Aguas speaking through an interpreter says they could have won the match had they capitalized on the opportunities… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
1/20/20152 minutes, 34 seconds
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Late meltdown sees Bafana dropping points against Algeria

A late second half meltdown saw Bafana Bafana crumbling as they gave away a one-nil lead to lose 3-1 to tournament favourites Algeria in their opening game of the African Nations Cup at Estadio de Mongomo in Equatorial Guinea last night. After missing several scoring chances in the first half, Thuso Phala scored the opening goal six minutes into the second half. Tokelo Rantie could have made it 2-0 in the 55th minute but his penalty kick hit the crossbar. A spirited performance from the Desert Foxes saw them scoring three goals within 14 minutes and bagged the three points. Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says loss of focus cost them the much-needed points… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/20/20152 minutes, 35 seconds
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Vilakazi addresses impact player role at Bafana

Bafana Bafana will round up their preparations for their opening 2015 African Nations Cup game against Algeria with a one hour training session at the Estadio de Mongomo, the match venue for the encounter. A clean bill of health has been reported for the team ahead of this game. The confidence of the players is also starting to show. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli is with the team in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea and has compiled this report...
1/19/20156 minutes, 7 seconds
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It's time to make it count Bafana: Mashaba

At 52nd globally and 12th in Africa, Bafana Bafana are coming into tonight’s African Nations Cup tournament opening match against Algeria as the lowest ranked team in their group, way behind fellow Group C teams. Algeria are ranked 18th internationally and number one in the continent, with other two teams in the group Ghana and Senegal sitting in the continent’s top five. But rankings count for little in the AFCON and many people around Mongomo, from media covering this tournament to other experts believe that Bafana is going to surprise teams. Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says as they prepare to meet Algeria at the Estadio de Mongomo at 9pm this evening, their good work has not gone unnoticed… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/19/20153 minutes, 52 seconds
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There are 12 teams capable of winning 2015 Afcon: Finke

The 30th edition of the African Nations Cup get’s underway this evening at the Estadio de Bata with hosts Equatorial Guinea coming up against Congo and Cameroon coach Volker Finke says the real business is about to start. Speaking after watching Bafana Bafana’s three-nil demolition of Mali in Gabon earlier this week, Finke says people shouldn’t read much to warm-up matches because they are just that. Cameroon who are in Group D with Cote D’Ivoire, Mali and Guinea, had earlier drawn one-all with Bafana in a friendly match at Stade de L’amitie in Libreville. Finke says about 11 teams are capable of winning this AFCON… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/19/20152 minutes, 55 seconds
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We are all captains in this team: Jali

The three-nil win over Mali in Libreville, Gabon, was not only Bafana’s first win against the West African country but also the first time midfield king pin Andile Jali had worn an armband. The Matatiele born player who is now based in Belgium playing for KV Oostende has come a long way in his football career since Clive Barker spotted him in a Coca Cola football Stars schools tournament in Port Elizabeth. Now with 23 caps at international level, Jali’s star continues to rise and in this interview with SABC Sport’s Velile Mbuli he speaks proudly about the Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba led team with only few days before the AFCON tournament gets underway… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/16/20158 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Nedbank Cup is an important trophy to us: Baxter

The 2015 Nedbank Cup Last 32 draw saw David pitted against Goliath as anticipated when Orlando Pirates drew the Jerry Skhosana coached Mdantsane outfit Tornado FC to Orlando Stadium. Meanwhile, Kaizar Chiefs will face-off with either African All Stars or Edu Sports FC at the Soccer City in the first round. Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says they will not under estimate whoever they face between the two sides that still have to battle one another to book the fixture with the Absa Premiership’s unbeaten Amakhosi. SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamane reports
1/16/20151 minute, 36 seconds
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Unbeaten run improves Bafana's confidence: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has stretched his unbeaten record with the national team to 10 matches with six wins and four draws, following the convincing three-nil win over Mali at Stade Monedan in Libreville, Gabon. Mashaba says this good run is good for their confidence going to the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament that get’s underway in the neighbouring Equatorial Guinea this weekend… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbulie reports
1/16/20153 minutes, 41 seconds
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We are ready for the AFCON tournament as Bafana thump Mali: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana have wrapped up their preparations for the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament with a convincing three-nil win over a highly rated Malian national team at the Stade Monedan in Libreville, Gabon yesterday. A headed goal from Thulani Hlatshwayo in the first half and two goals from Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi and Dean Furman in the second half saw Bafana registering their first ever win over Mali. Following a win against Zambia and a draw against Cameroon, Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says they are now ready for the tournament that get’s underway in the neighbouring Equatorial Guinea on Saturday… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/15/20154 minutes, 45 seconds
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National U20 regular Pule Maraisane enjoys his football in Portugal

20-year-old Soweto-born Amajita regular starter Pule Maraisane says he is enjoying his football in Portugal and at the national junior level with the South Africa U20 side. Maraisane, who is currently with the David Notoane guided Amajita from Qatar in the Middle East enroute to Russia’s Commonwealth Tournament starting on Thursday, says he is now looking forward to bigger things. The Stars of Africa Academy product, who almost quit football after being sidelined by injury for a year and six month, says he is looking forward to cementing his place at Tourizenze FC’s second string team and go on to break into the first team while also looking to force his way into the Bafana Bafana team in the next couple of years. Amajita are currently in preparation for their Africa Youth Championships taking place in Senegal in March where they will be looking to qualify for the world showpiece in New Zealand later this year. Maraisane is one of five SA U20’s playing for Tourizenze FC including Thamsanqa Ngobezana(20), Tsepo Matsemela(19), Tlotlo Leepile(18) and Thibang Phete(20). SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamane reports
1/14/20153 minutes, 57 seconds
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Jali to captain Bafana against Mali

Belgian based defensive midfielder Andile Jali will captain Bafana Bafana for the first time tomorrow when they take on Mali in their last friendly and warm-up match before the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament get’s this coming weekend in Equatorial Guinea. Bafana plays Mali at Stade Monedan on the outskirts of Libreville at 3pm today. Head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has made six changes to the team that started against Cameroon last weekend. One of those changes sees Mpumalanga Black Aces goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane starting for the first and he’s got huge expectations from this AFCON tournament…SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli reports
1/14/20153 minutes, 31 seconds
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We will up the stakes against Mali: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana will wrap up their preparation for the 2015 African Cup of Nations tournament in Equatorial Guinea with an international friendly match against Mali at Monedan stadium in Libreville, Gabon at 4pm (5pm SA time) Wednesday (January 14). Following Bafana’s one-all draw against the much feared Cameroonian side on Saturday, head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba expects his boys to improve on the offensive line in this coming match. With only a week away from the opening AFCON match against Algeria, Mashaba says now it’s time to polish the critical areas… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/13/20155 minutes, 43 seconds
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Bafana's stocks continue to rise as they hold Cameroon

Nine games unbeaten, that’s how Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba’s record reads exactly six months after he returned as the Bafana Bafana coach with only a week before the commencement of the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament in Equatorial Guinea. This follows last night’s one-all draw against the star studded Cameroonian side in an international friendly match played at the Stade De L’amitie in Libreville, Gabon. The West African giants took the lead through a well hit free-kick by Porto FC star striker Vincent Aboubakar early in the game. It took a moment of brilliance from Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi to draw level in the 76th minute for the visitors. Mashaba talks about the resilience of his team but also notes the critical mistakes that need to be corrected… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/12/20153 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mbalula urges Bafana Bafana to go and win Afcon for South Africa

Minister of Sports and Recreation Fikile Mbalula took his hat off to the South African Football Association for the brilliant job they have done in reuniting the nation again through football. Mbalula echoed SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan’s words in congratulating all the national team for qualifying for their continental competitions in their respective levels. Mr Razzmatazz urged Bafana Bafana to go out and make the nation proud, saying that winning the trophy will be a bonus. Mbalula also went as far as retracting his ‘bunch of losers’ statement and highlighted that it is time that the continent and the world learn that South Africa has turned the corner under the tutorledge of Shakes SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamane reports
1/9/20155 minutes, 6 seconds
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Parker sets sight on Benni's Bafana record

The Bafana Bafana all-time leading goal scorer is Benni McCarthy with 32 goals from 80 caps and it’s the record that Bernard Parker is confident that he can reach as he prepares for the African Nations Cup tournament in Equatorial Guinea later this month. Recently in the one-nil win over Zambia in an international friendly, the Kaizer Chiefs striker returned to Bafana for the first time since the 5-0 loss to Brazil in March. Parker, who has scored 23 goals in 69 matches, provided a crucial assist to Thuso Phala that led to the winning goal. He’s played in the World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup and AFCON yet he says his hunger to don the national colours has never diminished… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/6/20156 minutes, 32 seconds
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Messi to face Bafana in March

Four times World Footballer of the year Lionel Messi is coming to South Africa in March this year. The FC Barcelona star will be leading the Argentinean national team in an international friendly match against Bafana Bafana at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. SABC Sport has also learnt that the City of Ethekwini has already started with preparations for this game. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has more....
1/6/20151 minute
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Mashaba and Janza satisfied as Bafana extend the winning streak

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has praised Zambia for giving his team a tough test during their one-nil win in an international friendly match and African Nations Cup qualifier played at Orlando stadium in Soweto yesterday. Substitute Thuso Phala scored the only goal of the nine minutes from full-time rounding off a well-worked move that involved Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi and Bernard Parker. Bafana will now leave on Wednesday for Gabon where they will wrap up their preparations for the AFCON tournament that is starting in Equatorial Guinea on the 17th of this month. Mashaba says his team did well despite the lack of match fitness…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
1/5/20156 minutes, 12 seconds
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Our best performance so far this season: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says their 3-0 win over Bidvest Wits last night so far is not only their biggest win but also their best performance of the season given the quality of the opposition. A brace from Bernard Parker and thumping header from Eric Mathoho ensured that Amakhosi went 11 points clear at the top in the Absa Premiership standings at Bidvest stadium. It was for the first time Chiefs had scored more than two goals in the league this season and Baxter says the game had all the ingredients of a quality match… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
12/4/20143 minutes, 44 seconds
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Glorious start for Steve Barker at Usuthu

Steve Barker’s reign at Amazulu has kicked off to the best possible start as he managed to secure Usuthu their first win of the season in 12 matches beating his former team University of Pretoria 2-1 in the Absa Premiership match played at Moses Mabhida stadium last night. Amazulu goals came from Sadate Ouro-Akoriko and Bornwell Mwape with the free scoring Ugandan international Geoffrey Massa netting the consolation goal for the visitors. Despite the win Amazulu remain rooted at the bottom of the log four points behind Free State Stars after 12 games played but the win is all that matters to Barker and his lads… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
12/3/20142 minutes, 44 seconds
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Mashaba's youthful Bafana a longterm project

Bafana Bafana and South African junior national team's revival has not only been results orientated but also focused on long term projects as well. Spearheading this process has been the champion of all rounded success himself Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba. He was announced last night as the coach of the year at the SA sports awards in Sandton following a glorious four months of turning the fortunes of SA football around. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has been following these long term plans…
12/2/20146 minutes, 9 seconds
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COSAFA boycotts FIFA tournament in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is leaving no stone unturned in making sure that they stage a successful African Nations Cup tournament in Equatorial Guinea in two months time. This is according to CAF Vice President and COSAFA President Suketu Patel who was speaking after the COSAFA Annual General meeting at SAFA House in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Central African country which co-hosted the 2012 AFCON edition with Gabon came in as a late replacement for Morocco two weeks ago when the North African country dumped the 30th edition of the AFCON citing fears of the spreading of the EBOLA virus. Patel says CAF has already sent a team of more than 30 from their staff members to Equatorial Guinea to prepare for the tournament… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/25/20146 minutes, 58 seconds
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Chiefs, Sundowns, Pirates and Wits to register new players in December

The four teams that will be representing South Africa in next year’s CAF club championships namely Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs (African Champions League) and Bidvest Wits and Orlando Pirates (CAF Confederations Cup) can start registering new players with the PSL next Monday. With the cut off date for registering players with CAF closing on the 15th of next month, there’s a special dispensation for these four teams to register new players between the first and the 12th of next month. PSL football general manager Derek Blanckensee says this is outside the normal transfer window that will start in January… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/25/20145 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sundowns and Chiefs produced a quality game: Pitso Mosimane

Absa Premiership log leaders Kaizer Chiefs stretched their unbeaten run in the league to 11 matches this season after they were held to a one-all draw by the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB stadium yesterday. Sundowns playmaker Teko Modise took the lead for the Brazilians eight minutes into the second half but 12 minutes later Mamelodi born midfielder George Lebese leveled the matters for the hosts. Chiefs maintained their 11-point lead at the top and head coach Stuart Baxter feels that the result was a true reflection of the game… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/24/20144 minutes, 37 seconds
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COSAFA tourney in SA will thrill crowds

The COSAFA Cup senior challenge will return to South Africa for the first time in six years next year. This follows the COSAFA Annual General meeting at the SAFA House in Johannesburg on Saturday where a decision was taken on next year’s hosts. After successfully hosting the tournament in Zambia in 2013, the Southern African football regional body couldn’t stage the event this year after struggling with a host country for various reasons. SA last hosted this event in 2008 and COSAFA President Suketu Patel is now expecting more commercial partners to come on board… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/24/20144 minutes, 38 seconds
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TKO final will get a decent crowd at Orlando Stadium: PSL

Premier Soccer League CEO Brand De Villiers says they will do everything in their power to make sure that Orlando stadium gets a respectable crowd come the Telkom Knockout final between Supersport United and Platinum Stars on the 29th of this month. De Villiers said this after the venue announcement for the TKO final at the PSL offices in Parktown today where United was also favoured by the draw as the home team. United and Stars record some of the lowest crowd attendances in the PSL but De Villiers says they are hoping to have more than 20 000 people attending this game… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli
11/20/20143 minutes, 25 seconds
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Nigeria's worst qualifying campaign: Vincent Enyeama

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has made three changes to the team that started during a 2-1 win over Sudan in the 2015 African Nations cup qualifier for tonight’s crunch encounter against Nigeria at the newly built Akwa Bom International stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. Kaizer Chiefs reliable centre-back Tefu Mashamaite comes in to replace teenager Rivaldo Coetzee, the most experience player in this camp with 50 caps Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane comes in the place of Andile Jali and Mandla “Bullet” Masango replaces the injured Ajax Amsterdam playmaker Thulani “Cream” Serero. This will be Mashamaite’s third cap for Bafana and despite having qualified for the AFCON showpiece in Equatorial Guinea in January, he still feels there’s a lot to play for tonight… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/19/20144 minutes, 41 seconds
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Sudan coach not sure about his future

Sudan’s 2-1 loss to Bafana Bafana at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban last Saturday ended their hopes of reaching the 2015 African Nations Cup tournament in Equatorial Guinea. Their last game of the qualifying campaign this evening against Congo at the Khartoum stadium in Khartoum will just be a normal game, as they’ve got nothing to play for. The Falcons of Jediane coach Mohammad “Mazda” Abdallah tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that he will field youngsters tonight and is also not sure about his future… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/19/20144 minutes, 22 seconds
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Nigeria can also fall: Ngcongca and Keet

Not having beaten Nigeria in a competitive game is a motivation on it’s own for the Bafana Bafana team ahead of a crunch 2015 African Nations Cup encounter against the Super Eagles at the Akwa Ibom international stadium in Uyo. These are the views of Belgian based right-back Anele Ngcongca ahead of their training session at the match venue. This will be the 11th meeting between the two countries, Nigeria have won seven times and South Africa only once in 2004. Ngcongca says despite having qualified for Equatorial Guinea next year, there’s a lot to play for… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/19/20144 minutes, 38 seconds
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Bafana and Nigeria is always war: Shakes Mashaba

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says November 19's 2015 African Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo, is more than just about the three points that the hosts badly need. Bafana have already qualified for the 2015 AFCON after beating Sudan 2-1 in Durban this past weekend and are also assured of the top spot as they are four points clear at the top with 11 points from five matches. But South Africa has never beaten Nigeria in a competitive match and the Super Eagles need a win to qualify for the continental showpiece in Equatorial Guinea in two months time. Mashaba is not expecting any intimidation tactics… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/17/20144 minutes, 14 seconds
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The turning point to SA football: Shakes Mashaba

The gods of football are smiling on South Africa and there’s a need to take this positive spirit forward. These were the words of Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba following the country’s qualification for the 2015 African Cup of Nations tournament at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. Bafana beat Sudan 2-1 to clinch the qualification and also secured the top spot in Group A. Mashaba says with all national teams doing well, this is the turning point for SA football… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/17/20144 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bafana qualify for AFCON 2015

Bafana Bafana survived a nervy last 10 minutes to beat Sudan 2-1 and qualify for the 2015 African Nations Cup at Moses Mabhida stadium yesterday. Two goals from Thulani “Cream” Serero and Tokelo Rantie were enough to secure the South African senior men’s national football team their first AFCON qualification since 2008. Bafana now move to 11 points after five matches and continue to top Group A. It was a first win at home, first goal at home, first goal conceded in this qualifying campaign and also first AFCON qualification in six years. Head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba salutes his soldiers… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/17/20143 minutes, 53 seconds
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Bafana win is a must against Sudan: Mashaba

After managing only 11 stars and three goals in his first season in the Premier Soccer League last season, Free State Stars striker Moeketsi Sekola’s bright start into this season made him realize his dream of being called-up to represent his country. Following the withdrawal of attackers May Mahlangu and Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi from the team earlier this week, Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says they had to beef up striking force ahead of a crucial 2015 African Nations Cup qualifier against Sudan at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on November 15. Mashaba explains why they opted to bring in another striker instead of offensive midfielders… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/14/20144 minutes, 41 seconds
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AFCON 2015 to go ahead as CAF bans Morocco

The controlling body of African football – CAF – has banned and disqualified Morocco from taking part in in the 2015 African Cup of Nations tournament. This follows Morocco’s last minute decision to pull out of hosting this continental showpiece. The North African country requested for a postponement of the tournament citing fears over the Ebola pandemic that has hit the West Africa. Morocco eventually declined the hosting rights, throwing Africa’s premier soccer showpiece into jeopardy. CAF media manager Eric Mwanza explains that a new host should be announced tomorrow… SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
11/12/20143 minutes, 35 seconds
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We will only pick patriotic players: Mashaba

Four months ago when Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba returned as the Bafana Bafana coach, one of the points that he’s been driving is to select patriotic players who are prepared to die for the South African flag on the pitch. And today that statement was tested when Swedish based midfielder May Mahlangu withdrew from the Bafana team to play AFCON 2015 qualifiers claiming that he’s tired. Mahlangu was being called up for the first time by this current technical team and judging by Mashaba’s response it could well be the last time… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli
11/11/20143 minutes, 46 seconds
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Khune battling to be fit for AFCON 2015

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba could be forced to start planning for the African Cup of Nations tournament next year without the services of former national team captain Itumeleng Khune. Speaking after Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at Amazulu, Amakhosi coach Stuart Baxter says Khune who has been out of action due to a toe injury since the beginning of September is only likely to come back mid or late next month. If Bafana qualifies for the AFCON tournament, Mashaba would have to finalize his squad by the end of next month and judging by Baxter’s response it’s doubtful that the Chiefs number one goalkeeper will be fit for the continental showpiece… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/11/20143 minutes, 27 seconds
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We will do it for Meyiwa: Mashaba and Furman

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim ”Shakes” Mashaba says it will be important for the national team to win their next African Nations Cup 2015 qualifier against Sudan at Moses Mabhida stadium this coming Saturday as a perfect send-off to the nation’s late captain Senzo Meyiwa. Mashaba was speaking after visiting the gravesite of Meyiwa in Chesterville, Durban together with the Bafana players, the former Orlando Pirates number one goalkeeper was shot dead in an alleged botched robbery in Vosloorus two weeks ago. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/11/20142 minutes, 33 seconds
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Pirates booted out of Telkom Knockout

Orlando Pirates began life without Senzo Meyiwa on a poor note as they were beaten 2-0 by Supersport United in the first Telkom Knockout semifinal encounter at Orlando Stadium last night, and in so doing, they failed to secure a sixth consecutive cup final berth. Goals from Lebogang Manyama and Dove Wome in the first half were enough to propel the Tshwane outfit to the final. But United coach Gordon Igesund feels they should have scored more... SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
11/10/20144 minutes, 12 seconds
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The hoodoo continues as Dikwena reach the TKO final again

Platinum Stars look to be on course to defend their Telkom Knockout title after advancing to the final of the “Ziwa Mo” yesterday beating Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the second semi-final at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. Less than three months after Eleazar Rodgers had been deemed surplus to requirements at Chloorkop, he came back to make them pay dearly yesterday, scoring the decisive goal for Dikwena. Stars will now meet Supersport United in the final in the last weekend of this month. But Stars head coach Allan Freese says reaching the final doesn’t make them forget about their Absa Premiership problems… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/10/20142 minutes, 59 seconds
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All systems go as Malawi raises funds for double-header AFCON qualifiers

The Chief Executive of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM, Suzgo Nyirenda has confirmed that their national team, the Flames will host Mali and travel to Addis-Ababa four days later to tackle Ethiopia in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. In an exclusive interview with Coudjoe Amankwaa, Nyirenda disputed claims of an indefinite suspension of the national team’s training camp for the double-header ties in Group B against second-placed Mali at home and an away trip to Ethiopia. Nyirenda revealed that his organization embarked on a fund-raising campaign to raise the needed funds and its all systems go. Malawi are third in the group with three points and badly need wins in the final matches to secure a spot in the final in Morocco. SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
11/7/20142 minutes, 14 seconds
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Pirates have adjusted and are ready

Orlando Pirates defender Ayanda Gcaba says as players they have adjusted and will be ready for Supersport United. Pirates will host Premier Soccer League high flyers, United in the first semi-final of the Telkom Knockout at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The match will also be the first for the Soweto giant since the death of their captain Senzo Meyiwa who was laid to rest over the weekend… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
11/7/20141 minute, 45 seconds
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Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba behind local coaches

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba this afternoon took time out to join the Carling Black Label Coach The Coaches Programme, partnered by SAFA, at the Sandton Sport Club aimed at educating grassroots level coaches in the country. Mashaba says having such a programme fully functioning is a huge contribution towards their Safa’s 2022 Technical Master Plan and hopes the coaches can utilize the knowledge gained through the programme in their regions… SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamane reports
11/6/20143 minutes, 27 seconds
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Fireworks at the launch of the Liverpool Schools Academy

It was meant to be a historic announcement of the European football giants Liverpool Schools project joining forces with the KwaZulu-Natal, South African Football Association and the Hoy Park Management to for the establishment of a new KZN international training centre and provincial football academy. But the objections from the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) changed the whole picture as they protested that this was a contradiction of philosophies. This happened on the second and last day of the Soccerex African Forum in front of delegates and guests from around the continent. SAFCA Technical member Sudesh Singh poses some serious questions… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/6/20148 minutes, 17 seconds
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Amakhosi return to winning ways

A last gasp goal from close range by George Lebese earned Kaizer Chiefs a crucial 2-1 win over tail enders Amazulu in an Absa Premiership match played at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban last night. Chiefs came back from one-nil down to win this game to go 11 points clear at the top after 10 matches played. It was a well-earned brace from Lebese who came close to being substituted just before his volleyed goal in the one hour mark. Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter admits that these are the kind of points that he will treasure dearly come the end of the season… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/6/20143 minutes, 7 seconds
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Africa's problems won't be solved by foreign methods: Ted Dumitru

For African football to be free and progressive, there’s a need to stop inheriting everything that’s coming from Europe and start to believe in our own methods too. Those were the views of the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) at the Soccerex African Forum at the Moses Mabhida stadium. The debate centred on African teams’ failure to reach the quarterfinals in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and continuous shortcomings in the local game despite the presence of European coaches. SAFCA technical advisor Ted Dumitru says Africa should stop relying on foreign methods…
11/5/20145 minutes, 33 seconds
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Mbazo congratulates Rivaldo Coetzee

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron “Mbazo” Mokoena has praised the senior national team coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba for helping to turn the fortunes of Bafana around in a short space of time. Mokoena has been speaking at the Soccerex Africa forum that started at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban today. The Jomo Cosmos product also played under Mashaba in the junior national teams and also at Bafana and says his appointment was long overdue… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
11/5/20143 minutes, 55 seconds
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CAF reiterates its decision to host its flagship event as originally planned

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reiterated that its flagship competition, the Africa Cup of Nations, will take place between 17th January and 8th February next year, despite host nation Morocco’s continuing concerns about the threat posed by the Ebola virus. CAF has given the Royal Morocco Football Federation, which has pushed for a postponement, until Saturday (November 8 2014) to ‘clarify their position’ and decide whether they will host the tournament. The current CAF position follows a lengthy statement released after its latest executive committee meeting. African Soccer correspondent Edshine Phosa explains…
11/5/20142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bafana should put emotions aside against Sudan: Khompela

Former Bafana Bafana captain and national u/23 coach Steve Khompela has advised the senior national team camp to be more rational in their approach to their next African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan and not only ride on the emotional support. Khompela was speaking after the funeral service of the late Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Saturday. In this wide ranging interview Khompela tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli about Meyiwa and Khune’s rivalry and has words of encouragement for Pirates players as well…
11/4/20147 minutes, 30 seconds
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It will be hard to replace Meyiwa: Bafana technical team

Members of the Bafana Bafana technical team have made it known that it will be difficult to replace the late Senzo Meyiwa in the national team both as a captain and number one goalkeeper. These were the views of Bafana assistant coach Thabo Senong and goalkeeper coach Lucky Shiburi who is also a former Buccaneers goal minder. Senong and Shiburi told SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli at the joint memorial service of the three fallen sports heroes Meyiwa (football), Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (Athletics) and Phindile Mwelase (Boxing) that they will have to win their next African Nations Cup qualifier in Durban on the 15th of this month in memory of Senzo…
11/3/20143 minutes, 10 seconds
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PSL players welcome decision to postpone matches

Mamelodi Sundowns and former Orlando Pirates midfielder Lebohang “Cheeseboy” Mokoena has welcomed the decision by the PSL Executive committee to postpone all the Absa Premiership and National First Division matches this weekend. Mokoena was speaking at the joint memorial service of the fallen sports heroes Senzo Meyiwa, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and Phindile Mwelase at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg. Mokoena who grew up with Meyiwa in the Pirates junior structures up until the senior team was very touched by today’s memorial service… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/31/20142 minutes, 44 seconds
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Keshi returns to complete AFCON qualifiers

Ex-Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi has been requested by the President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan to return and complete the rest of the African Nations Cup qualifiers with the Nigerian national squad Super Eagles, video analyst Anderson Ogugua confirms. Nigeria plays Congo and South Africa next month in the last two AFCON qualifiers. The Super Eagles’ Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye also tweeted this morning that Keshi is set to return to his job. Keshi has apparently been asked to return to his post as part of reconciliatory moves in the Nigeria Football Federation. SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
10/31/20143 minutes, 9 seconds
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I advised Senzo not to quit: Brian Baloyi

Former Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has remembered the late Orlando Pirates captain and number one goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa as a very respectful and patient footballer. Meyiwa was shot dead in Vosloorus on Sunday evening and will be buried in Umlazi on November 1. Baloyi says he got close to Meyiwa when he was struggling to get the number one jersey at Pirates and encouraged him to fight for it… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/30/20144 minutes, 47 seconds
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Meyiwa's loss a national tragedy: Motaung

Kaizer Chiefs boss and a former Orlando Pirates player himself, Kaizer Motaung has described Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s loss as a national tragedy. He was speaking at the press conference organized by Pirates at Rand stadium. In this short interview Motaung tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli that the 27 year-old’s life was taken away just when his career was starting to blossom…
10/28/20143 minutes, 31 seconds
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The nation is in deep shock: Mbalula

Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula has called on the community of Ekurhuleni to come forward with any kind of information they have so that the killers of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa could be arrested. He was commenting after the Pirates press conference at the Rand stadium this morning following the sad killing of Meyiwa at Vosloorus. Fielding different questions from the media, Mbalula says this is a double tragedy as the country was still getting into terms with the loss of the Olympic medalist and 800m world champion who passed away last Friday… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/28/20149 minutes, 31 seconds
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Meyiwa leaves behind a rich legacy: Khoza

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has described the killing of the club’s captain and Bafana Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa as a sad loss to the whole nation. He was speaking at a press conference at the Rand stadium attended by the players, technical of Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung, SAFA and PSL CEO’s Dennis Mumble and Brand De Villiers as well as Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba. Meyiwa only 27 years old was shot and killed in Vosloorus following an altercation with robbers, police allege. Khoza says Meyiwa’s death has taken everybody by surprise… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/28/20145 minutes, 36 seconds
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Senzo was a unifier and a peacemaker: Mashaba

Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba who also handed Senzo Meyiwa the captaincy armband last month and the boy went on lead the team to two wins and two draws that currently see them topping Group A for AFCON 2015 qualifiers, also pays tribute to Nzori as Meyiwa was popularly know to his teammates. In this interview with journalists after the press conference today, Mashaba says this killing has robbed the nation of a unifier and peacemaker on and off the field of play… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/28/20143 minutes
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PSL teams start to take shape

With the Absa Premiership programme about six games from the halfway mark, teams are starting to set realistic targets based on the current results. Whilst some teams continue to improve, others have made coaching changes due to indifferent results. Three teams are under the guidance of caretaker coaches already but for how long? SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli takes a look at some interesting talking points…
10/27/20145 minutes, 16 seconds
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No World Cup for Banyana Banyana

South Africa’s Banyana Banyana started their final game of the 2014 CAF 9th African Women Championship in Namibia against Ivory Coast as the dominating team, the first half saw them create ample scoring chances but converting none. The second half brought out a different Banyana Banyana who seemed to be chasing the ball than controlling it, Coach Vera Pauw says that the game plan remained the same but the players decided to change it on the field which resulted in them losing the game by a goal to nil… SABC Sport journalist Rhandzu Mthombeni reports
10/27/20141 minute, 54 seconds
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Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa shot dead

As the country was still reeling from the loss of the Olympian medalist and former 800m world champion Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, more devastating news of the death of current Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa was confirmed. According to the reports Meyiwa was shot dead in Vosloorus, East Rand but more details will follow in an Orlando Pirates press conference at the Rand stadium. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli looks back at Meyiwa’s magnificent football career…
10/27/20147 minutes, 29 seconds
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Nigeria and Cameroon to meet in the CAF AWC final

Nigeria will meet Cameroon in the finals of the 9th CAF African women championships at Sam Najumo stadium, Namibia on October 25 night. Nigeria middle fielder Desire Oparanozie says that her team will continue their good run that started in the group stages and Cameroon’s physicality will not stop them from being crowned champions… SABC Sport journalist Rhandzu Mthombeni reports
10/24/20142 minutes, 13 seconds
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We will continue to prioritize: Mosimane

At the beginning of the season, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane made it known that for 2014/2015 he is mainly targeting to defend the Absa Premiership title and also do well in the African Champions League. As he prepares to face bottom of the log Amazulu side in the Telkom Knockout last eight, Mosimane has not changed his tune. After exiting early in the MTN 8 and currently sitting on the fourth spot on the log, 10 points behind early pacesetters Kaizer Chiefs, Mosimane says winning the TKO title would be great but still maintains that there are priorities… SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/24/20145 minutes, 11 seconds
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Banyana lose 2-1 to Nigeria

Banyana Banyana’s FIFA World Cup dream was put on halt when they lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the first semifinal of the CAF African Women’s Championship at the partially full Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. At halftime Nigeria had a two goals cushion, thanks to Asisat Oshoala’s brace, while Refiloe Jane scored a dubious goal for South Africa. And as always Banyana coach Vera Pauw was gracious in defeat and she says Nigeria made it difficult for them to play their usual game… SABC Sport journalist Lucky Qacha reports
10/23/201439 seconds
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Pauw reckons Nigeria have a pitch advantage

Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw has vehemently criticized the system of this year’s African Women’s Championship, where one group plays at normal ground and the other on an artificial pitch. South Africa will for the first time here, play on the artificial pitch as they fight for a place in the final against Nigeria at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Damara Location, near Windhoek. And for that reason, Pauw says Nigeria will definitely have a home ground advantage… SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
10/22/20142 minutes, 6 seconds
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Zambia to honour sporting stars on its 50th Independence anniversary

President Michael Sata will on Zambia’s 50th Independence Day anniversary honour the national football team that won the country the first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 2012 in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The Chipolopolo and other sports personalities will be honoured for their contribution to the development of sports in Zambia. In a first ever Special Single Class Golden Jubilee Medal, President Sata has picked various sporting icons who include the likes of Kalusha Bwalya, the only player from Southern Africa to have won the African Footballer-of-the-Year. Zambia Olympic Movement executive Ms Mirriam Claire Moyo explains… SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
10/22/20141 minute, 40 seconds
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Banyana Banyana ready for Nigeria

The South African team Banyana Banyana will face Nigeria again in the semi-final of the CAF African women championship but this time in Windhoek, Namibia. The last time these two teams met Banyana Banyana walked away victorious by a goal to nil. South African coach Vera Pauw says that though her team has shown improvement by scoring five (5) goals against Algeria in their last group stage match, people should be realistic when they look at the Nigerian game…Banyana Banyana could secure a World Cup spot if they win against Nigeria on October 22, as the top three teams of this tournament qualify for Canada FIFA world cup next year. Pauw says her team is possibly faced with two finals and they should take each game as it comes… SABC Sport journalist Rhandzu Mthombeni reports
10/21/20141 minute, 6 seconds
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Banyana play to a 1 all draw

The South African women’s national soccer team are skating on thin ice following their 1-1 draw with Ghana in an entertaining Group B second round encounter of the 9th African Women’s Championship at Independence Stadium in Windhoek last night. Both team hardly troubled the goalkeepers throughout the match. However in the 19th minute MVP player of the match Mpumi Nyandeni pounced on a loose ball to put Banyana ahead, but her goal was cancelled late in the second half by Elizabeth Cudjoe. However Banyana coach Vera Pauw says once again lapses of concentration have cost them maximum points…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
10/16/20142 minutes, 33 seconds
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Nigeria lead Group A into semi finals

Nigeria secured themselves a place in the 9th Africa Women’s Championships in Namibia with a crushing 6-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group A clash. The West African giants now wait for either Ivory Coast or host nation Namibia to book the second spot in the group. Nigerian coach Edwin Okon says their aim is to finish as the best team in the tournament.Despite the hammering at the hands of Nigeria, Zambian coach Charles Bwale says his youthful squad has learnt a lot already from their first two games of the tournament. Zambia finished the second half with 10 players on the field when Grace Zulu received her second bookable offence, something that Bwale believes made their task inevitably impossible. SABC Sport journalist Lucky Qacha reports
10/16/20141 minute, 27 seconds
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Banyana off to a bad start

The South African women’s national soccer team got off to a worst possible start in their campaign to qualify for the 2015 Canada World Cup. Banyana Banyana lost 1-0 to Cameroon in a thrilling opening game of Group B at Independence Stadium. The Rainbow nation girls had plenty of chances to cause an upset but lady luck eluded them. Meanwhile Banyana coach Vera Pauw says they had their chances, unfortunately could not find the back of the net…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/14/20141 minute, 44 seconds
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SASCOC President praises SAFA for turning fortunes around

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) President Gideon Sam has praised South African Football Association (SAFA) for showing decisiveness at the 24th Annual Congress and also took the time to congratulate the association for the way it has conducted its business so far with the organisation having posting a R10 million profit after coming from the red...SABC Sport journalist Jefferson Lupuwana reports
10/13/20143 minutes, 11 seconds
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Coach Shakes pleased with young Bafana

After claiming their second consecutive victory on the road in the 2015 AFCON qualifiers with a resounding 2-0 win over Congo Brazzaville on Saturday, Bafana Bafana have now scored four goals in three games without leaking. Coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba believes the record can still improve with three more games remaining. SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamana reports
10/13/20143 minutes, 33 seconds
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Banyana target Canada World Cup

Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw says her ultimate goal is to qualify for the team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada next year. The senior national women’s football team left for Namibia last night, to begin a journey that could see them qualify for the global showpiece for the first time, that is if they finish in the top three of this year’s African Women’s Championship (AWC). Pauw has also lauded her predecessor Joseph “Skheshekheshe” Mkhonza for his good work with Banyana…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/9/20141 minute, 23 seconds
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Van Wyk positive about Namibia journey

South African national women’s soccer skipper Janine “Booth” van Wyk says the Namibian bug has hit her team-mates and they cannot wait to get to Windhoek. Van Wyk made these revelations just before they left the country at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday, a journey that could see them qualify for the world cup for the first time. According to Van Wyk they cannot wait for the tournament to kickoff to measure their growth…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
10/8/20141 minute, 25 seconds
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Wit's Nhlapo replaces injured Ngcongca at Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has called up Bidvest Wits right back Siyabonga Nhlapo to replace injured experienced campaigner Anele Ngcongca for the crucial 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo. Ngcongca who was expected to play a leading role in these two matches, sustained a knee injury playing for his Belgian Jupiter Pro League side RC Genk this past weekend. His withdrawal that of Ajax Cape Town centre-back Ayabulela Magqwaka also through an injury but Mashaba has downplayed the effect of these withdrawals…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/8/20143 minutes, 36 seconds
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Swallows boss also coaching the team?

With the fifth coaching change this season in the Premier Soccer League looming in the Free State province, Moroka Swallows coach Zeca Marques can breath a sigh of relief that his job is safe. This was confirmed by the club’s CEO Leon Prins after Swallows were thrashed 3-0 for the second time in two months by Bidvest Wits but this time in the Telkom Knockout. In an unusual move by a club boss, Prins interrupted a post match interview and jumped to Marques’ defense, lashing out at the players for not following instructions…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/6/20144 minutes, 16 seconds
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Amatuks to come out guns blazing

Having not tasted any success in cup competitions in three seasons of top flight football, University of Pretoria coach Steve Barker believes the time has come for Tuks to put an end to their cup drought. Barker’s men take on neighbours Mamelodi Sundowns in a Tswane derby in the Last 16 round of the Telkom Knockout at Loftus.Despite a shaky start to the Absa Premiership with only one win and three draws from seven games thus far, the Tuks coach warned Sundowns of an extremely difficult game ahead. Going into the game, Barker reiterated that they also welcome the ‘underdog tag’ which he believes gives his players more freedom on the field.With coach Pitso Mosimane’s side scoring freely in their recent games, Barker says Tuks will look to play to their strengths and be solid in defence to nullify the reigning Absa Premier Soccer League champions with their match winners. SABC Sport journalist Thando Gqamane reports
10/3/20143 minutes, 38 seconds
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Maritzburg will pose a different challenge: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs might be on a roll, 11 game winning streak that also includes an MTN 8 trophy but head coach Stuart Baxter knows the challenge of having to play the same team in two consecutive weekends. Chiefs narrowly beat Maritzburg United 1-0 in an Absa Premiership match last weekend and the two teams are locking horns again in the Telkom Knockout first round clash at FNB stadium on Saturday evening. Chiefs needed a penalty to beat United last week and Baxter is aware that this game poses a different challenge…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/3/20144 minutes, 27 seconds
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We miss Lekgwathi's leadership: Ntshumayelo

Bucs midfielder Thandani “Bibo” Ntshumayelo has hinted that with the challenges that they are encountering now maybe they are missing the leadership qualities of their captain Lucky Lekgwathi…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
10/2/20148 minutes, 11 seconds
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Banyana African Women's Championship squad announced

The South African Women Senior National Team (Banyana Banyana) coach, Vera Pauw has named her final 21-player squad to represent the country at the 10th edition of the CAF African Women’s Championship, which will be held in Namibia from 11 – 25 October. Meanwhile with Banyana’s first group match only eleven days away from now, midfield maestro Refiloe Jane is relieved to have made the cut but she says she feels for those who could not make it…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
10/1/20141 minute, 56 seconds
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SAFA President to step down after just one-term

South African Football Association (SAFA) president Dr Danny Jordaan has hinted he intends stepping down after just one-term at the helm of football so as to allow the next generation of leaders an opportunity. However he reveals that he would push through the National Executive Committee (NEC) to extend his term until 2018 after the Fifa world cup in Russia before he steps down. SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
10/1/20142 minutes, 55 seconds
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FIFA week is approaching but Craig Rosslee will not resign

The trend in South African football in the past three seasons has seen Premier Soccer League clubs parting ways with their coaches around the FIFA international week. And with already three coaching changes this season inside the first two months of the 2014/2015 season, they all took place around the first FIFA week of the season. With the calendar going into another international week in few days, Amazulu’s Craig Rosslee could be next. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
10/1/20148 minutes, 17 seconds
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Now SAFA has a clear plan for national teams: Ntseki

South Africa national football teams have always had this fear when playing away and struggled to score on the road but that’s all changing now. Bafana Bafana, Amajita and Amajimbos in the past two months have banged the net on the road and registered positive results in competitive matches. As he looks forward to the CAF u17 championships in Niger next year, the SA national u17 team coach Molefi Ntseki tells SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli about a good synergy that exists between the SAFA national team coaches…
9/30/20147 minutes, 20 seconds
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Amajimbos star dreams to play for Bafana

The South African national u17 team achieved their qualification for next year’s CAF Championship through teamwork but there are also individuals who excelled. And one of them is Khanyisa Mayo, a son to former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs utility player Patrick Mayo. The 16 year-old who recently featured for Chippa United in the PSL Reserve League netted a brace against Egypt in Cairo to take his tally to five goals in four matches in the qualifiers. His father had already concluded a deal with Supersport United long before Chippa came into the picture and this in interview with SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli, Mayo opens up about his future plans on the international stage…
9/30/20145 minutes, 32 seconds
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Amajimbos shift focus to mission Chile

With qualification for the CAF u17 championships now done and dusted, Amajimbos coach Molefi Ntseki is now shifting his focus into qualifying the team for the FIFA u17 World Cup in Chile next year. Ntseki was speaking at the arrival press conference of Amajimbos from Egypt where they were held to a 2-all draw and ensured a 4-3 aggregate win in the third final round of the qualifiers. It was for the first time Amajimbos qualified for this tournament since 2007 and Ntseki is already looking ahead to Niger…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/30/20148 minutes, 47 seconds
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SA football on the right track: Mbalula

When the South African national u17 men’s football team qualified for the CAF u17 championship this past weekend after holding Egypt to a 2-all in Cairo and winning 4-3 on aggregate, it was for the first time since 2007 that Amajimbos achieved this feat. They also became the third SAFA national team to qualify for a continental tournament this year after Banyana Banyana and Amajita. With Bafana Bafana having also started fairly well in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula says these are promising signs for SA football…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/29/20143 minutes, 24 seconds
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CAF pledges support for Blatter for Fifa Presidency

The Executive Committee of the African Football Confederation CAF and Africa members of the FIFA Executive Committee has pledged their support for Joseph Sepp Blatter for another term at the helm of the football’s world governing body FIFA. In a meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia recently, the importance of Blatter’s programmes of development in Africa was hailed. FIFA development officer for southern and east Africa Ashford Mamelodi explains…SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
9/26/20141 minute, 59 seconds
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Mashaba rewards current form as Yeye, Erasmus and Serero return to Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes:” Mashaba has rewarded current form in his latest national team squad that will face Congo in two crucial 2015 African Cup of Nations matches next month. Mashaba has made six changes to the team that picked up four points against Sudan and Nigeria earlier this month. The inclusions are Kaizer Chiefs veteran midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane and Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus who between them have scored 11 goals this season. Another notable inclusion is that of Ajax Amsterdam midfield maestro Thulani Serero and Mashaba says all these players deserve the call-ups…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/26/20145 minutes, 2 seconds
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Referees blunder hand Banyana victory

The South African women’s national team can count themselves lucky following their 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in an international friendly match at Moruleng Stadium. In the dying minutes of the game the visitors were denied a penalty by referee Ester Novo of Mozambique, with replays clearly showing that the encroachment was way inside the box, much to the awe of the South African coach Vera Pauw. However she says they did not create enough chances to warrant them a victory…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/25/20143 minutes, 3 seconds
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Banyana face a stern test against Ivory Coast

With just three weeks to go before the start of the opening game of the African Women’s Championship in Namibia, the South African women’s national soccer team will know if they are ready to conquer Africa. Banyana Banyana have enjoyed a great run in their build up to the AWC, and their match against Ivory Coast at Moruleng Stadium late this afternoon will set the tone on what to expect in Namibia. Banyana coach Vera Pauw says finally they have credible opponent and it will be tight game…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/25/20141 minute, 57 seconds
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Good planning delivered the MTN8 title: Motaung

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung has attributed the club’s early success this season in the form of the MTN 8 title to a good off-season preparation. Motaung was speaking after the one-nil win over Pirates at Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday evening, courtesy of a Tefu Mashamaite header. The club’s boss says it was also historic that this results has been achieved in a province where Amakhosi have got a strong connection…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/22/20143 minutes, 41 seconds
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Tsutsulupa happy with Swallows run

Lifa Tsutsulupa says he is happy with how things have fared for them in the new season. However if you were to compare the current and the 2013/14 season Swallows were two points better after round 6 with 11 points but their last five games left a bitter taste in the mouth as they escaped the promotion/ relegation battle by three points. Even so their captain Tsutsulupa says Swallows showed a lot of character to overturn their past troubles...SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/22/20141 minute, 37 seconds
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Baxter wins a Soweto derby on his 100th game

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter who is on his third year with Chiefs was also coaching on his 100th game with Amakhosi and this milestone also saw him managing to win his third trophy with the club. He also elaborates on the deadly situation of his lads in set-pieces…SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli reports
9/22/20146 minutes, 29 seconds
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Amakhosi earn the bragging rights in Wafa Wafa

The brilliance of Brilliant Khuzwayo and a composed Kaizer Chiefs defensive organization won Amakhosi their first MTN 8 title in four years when they beat archrivals Orlando Pirates 1-0 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban. A 28th minute header from stand in captain Tefu Mashamaite off a George Maluleka free-kick proved to be the difference on the night and got Amakhosi a staggering R8 million. This was Chiefs first trophy in 18 months after finishing last season without some silverware and head coach Stuart Baxter was full of praises for his players especially Khuzwayo…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports att_20151130_162500_src.png — PNG (111.8 KB)
9/22/20145 minutes, 8 seconds
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Momentum grows for the AWC following arrival of trophy

With days to the opening ceremony of the ninth African Women’s Championship (AWC) in Namibia, the trophy for the championship has arrived in capital, Windhoek. The CAFONLINE website reports that the trophy arrived in the company of Namibia Football Association (NFA) president, John Muinjo at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek. It is for the very first time that there is a title sponsor for the AWC and CAF is very grateful to Telecom Namibia for coming on board in trying to make this tournament a spectacle that it should be. Namibian Football Association president Muinjo explains…SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
9/19/20142 minutes, 50 seconds
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NFF for an extra ordinary general assembly!

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced it will converge in Warri, Delta State, for an Extra-Ordinary General Assembly on Saturday. According to the NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu, this congress is in line with an earlier directive by the world football governing body, FIFA for a foremost of two such congresses to decide on the roadmap leading to fresh elections in future. Outgoing NFF president Aminu Maigari was arrested on his way to the elections prompting Fifa to declare the elections invalid. NFF official Anderson Ogugua explains…Following the resignation of NFF’s president Chris Giwa, after FIFA had declared the election null and void, the General Assembly is expected to elect a fresh NFF Electoral Committee and new NFF Electoral Appeals Committee…SABC Sport journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa reports
9/19/20141 minute, 53 seconds
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Ajax development getting the recognition it deserves

Close to its 15 years of existence in the South African football scene, Ajax Cape Town has always been seen as the leading football development team in the Premier Soccer League. And in the latest Bafana Bafana selection, those signs were evident with more than four players having strong Ajax links. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli followed this story closely and has put together this report…
9/19/20147 minutes, 38 seconds
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Banyana improving with each game

South African national soccer women’s captain Janine Van Wyk says there is no excuse for not performing well in the upcoming Namibia African Women’s Championship especially with the avalanche of friendlies they have played since the arrival of Vera Pauw in March. Even though South Africa does not have a women’s professional league running, there has been action aplenty for the national team. In the last four months Banyana Banyana has played eight friendlies including one African Women’s Championship qualifier against Comoros…And, Banyana have not only been winning games but their striking prowess has been impressive. Last Saturday they hammered Botswana 10-0 and before that they beat Zambia and Namibia 4-0 and 2-0 respectively. Nevertheless van Wyk predicts a tougher road ahead…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/18/20141 minute, 3 seconds
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It will be a cup final of high quality football: VV

This coming Saturday’s MTN 8 final is all about history and the bragging rights for the Soweto Derby according to Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic. Speaking after their training session this morning at Rand stadium, Vermezovic believes that the quality of talent in both camps of Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will make this sold out affair at Moses Mabhida stadium quite a spectacle. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/18/20148 minutes, 30 seconds
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TUKS retain their Varsity Cup title

University of Johannesburg conceded a late goal from a set-piece to hand TUKS their second Varsity Football title in as many years in Soweto last night. UJ coach Bradley Carnell lauded his charges while congratulating TUKS. SABC Sport Reporter Thando Gqamane has more on the story…
9/17/20147 minutes, 37 seconds
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Expect a high tempo Wafa Wafa final: Baxter

It will only be the third cup final in the past five years between the Soweto arch-rivals and the sold-out signs at Moses Mabhida stadium for this MTN 8 final was just the first sign of the overwhelming expectation for this game. Speaking to the media before their training session at the club’s base in the Naturena Village this morning, Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says Orlando Pirates play a high tempo game and they will meet them at that level…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/17/20144 minutes, 3 seconds
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Former United great glad to see his former team acquire world class talent

Arguably the world’s most popular team by number of global fans reached and certainly one of the biggest football clubs by revenue in the world, Manchester United’s fall from grace in the field of play has been well documented. After Sir Alex Ferguson’s triumphant 2012/13 English premiership champions were overnight just turned into pushovers with the team languishing in an unfamiliar seventh position last season under then appointed manager David Moyes. It was not long before “The Chosen One” as Moyes was affectionately known before he was shown the back door after a dismal run that saw the Red Devils become the laughing stock of world football. SABC Sport journalist Jefferson Lupuwana reports
9/16/20145 minutes, 2 seconds
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Let us give young coaches a chance: Mpengesi

Chippa United owner Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi says it is the duty of the Premier Soccer League and National First Division club bosses to make sure that more young and qualified local coaches get a chance to work at the highest level. Mpengesi was speaking after his club’s 2-0 win at Moroka Swallows yesterday where Roger Sikhakhane led the team for the first time since Kosta Papic’s departure. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/16/20146 minutes, 2 seconds
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Swallows welcomes new sponsor with a loss

Chippa United registered their second win of the Absa Premiership season and their first on the road when they beat a 10-man Moroka Swallows 2-0 at Dobsonville stadium yesterday. Two goals from Nigerian midfielder Ugonna Uzochukwu and David Zulu were enough to send the Chilli Boys into the ninth spot on the log. United’s caretaker coach Roger Sikhakhane says despite having a one man advantage for the entire second half, they worked hard to defeat Swallows……SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/15/20143 minutes, 45 seconds
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Banyana extend their winning run

The South African women’s national football team extended their unbeaten run to six matches after thumping Botswana 10-0 in an international friendly at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg yesterday. A five goal feast from Portia Modise, a brace from Slindile Ngubane, and a goal each from Sanah Mollo, Mamello Mkhabane and Refiloe handed Banyana Banyana the emphatic victory. Meanwhile over the moon Banyana coach Vera Puaw says this time around she could not fault them…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/15/20141 minute, 57 seconds
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Rosslee not worried about dismissal despite poor start

AmaZulu coach Craig Rosslee says despite the fact that his team is rooted at the bottom of the PSL log he will not be worrying about losing his job but will rather be aiming at getting his team out of the relegation zone.....SABC Sport journalist Jefferson Lupuwana reports...
9/11/20141 minute, 57 seconds
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Matlou adapting well at defense for Banyana

Banyana Banyana striker turned defender Noko”Beep Beep” Matlou seems to be enjoying her new position. Matlou has been playing as a defender in the last five games and her partnership with Janine van Wyk has been unyielding as they only slip in two goals. Even so Matlou says it was not her choice to switch positions…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports
9/11/20141 minute, 48 seconds
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Our start is very promising: Mashaba

Four points from a possible six in the first two Africans Cup of Nations qualifiers have left Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba believing that his team is on the right track. He was speaking after an entertaining goalless draw against the African champions, Nigeria at Cape Town stadium last night. The team missed some crucial chances towards the end though but Mashaba is focusing on the positives from this two week long camp, that started with a three-nil win away to Sudan last week…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports
9/11/20142 minutes, 13 seconds
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I would still like to coach Bafana: Keshi

Few months ago Stephen “The Boss” Keshi was one of the leading candidates for the Bafana Bafana coaching job and despite not getting it losing to Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba, he’s made a starling revelation that he would still like to coach the team in future. The Nigerian national team coach was speaking ahead of their training session at Cape Town stadium last night in preparation for tonight’s crunch 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/10/20144 minutes, 34 seconds
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We will adopt a cautious approach against Nigeria: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says they will be adopting a cautious approach in their strategy for the crucial 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at Cape Town this evening. This will be a 10th meeting between the two teams since South Africa’s readmission to international football in 1992 with the Super Eagles having won eight games and Bafana only one. Kick-Off time is 8pm. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/10/20145 minutes, 7 seconds
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African football leadership is very unstable: Austin Ejide

A senior Nigerian national team player has stopped short of calling his country’s football leadership nothing but a joke. Stand in captain Austin Ejide says the events of the past few days that nearly resulted in the Super Eagles being banned from international football and disqualified from the 2015 African Cup of Nations tournament paint are unfortunate. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli visited the Nigerian training camp last night and has compiled this report…
9/10/20143 minutes, 9 seconds
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Banyana camp paying off

Banyana Banyana veteran striker Portia Modise says the preparations for the Namibian African Women’s Championship could not have been better. The South African women’s national team have been in camp for over a month and on Saturday they will host Botswana in an international friendly at Royal Bafokeng Stadium as part of the AWC preparations. According to Modise they are heading the right direction…SABC Sport journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo reports…
9/10/20141 minute, 24 seconds
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Bafana interact with the public ahead of Nigeria's game

The public image of Bafana Bafana for a very long time has been tainted due to poor results but a lot is about to change and it was evident when the team visited the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town earlier today. Following an encouraging 3-0 win in the African Nations Cup qualifier away to Sudan last Friday, as the team prepares for another crunch encounter against African Champions Nigeria tomorrow, head coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba is pulling out all the stops to get them psychological ready. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/10/20146 minutes, 19 seconds
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It is about time we end the Nigerian hoodoo: Mashaba

Bafana Bafana and Nigeria’s 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier will go ahead at the Cape Town stadium on Wednesday evening after the Nigerian Football Federation internal politics were resolved today to the satisfaction of FIFA. The world’s football mother body had instructed Chris Giwa to give up his claim of being NFF President and they threatened an international. Giwa gave in to FIFA’s call and the executive of Aminu Maigari is back in charge and the Super Eagles will continue with their shaky AFCON qualifiers. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/9/20146 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ndulula promises more Bafana goals

Amazulu striker Bongani “Drogba” Ndulula together with Ajax Cape Town’s Keagan Dolly were the two debutants in Friday’s Bafana Bafana thumping 3-0 win over Sudan in Khartoum. Ndulula who is the joint top goal scorer with 15 goals in the national u/23, a record he shares with Siyabonga “Bhele” Nomvete scored the last goal on Friday. And he tells SABC Sport’s Velile Mbuli that there’s still more to come…
9/9/20142 minutes, 15 seconds
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New look Bafana stun Sudan in AFCON qualifiers

Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba’s return as the Bafana Bafana coach started in the best possible way when they walloped Sudan 3-0 in their first 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the El Merreikh stadium in Khartoum. It was Bafana’s first win in nine months, since the 3-1 win over Mozambique in the CHAN tournament in January. Reigning PSL footballer of the year Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi came from bench in the second half to score a brace and debutant Bongani “Drogba” Ndulula put in the final nail in the coffin. After going into half-time deadline at 0-0, Mashaba says there was a need for the ball players to take the centre stage…SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/8/20143 minutes, 46 seconds
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Bafana Nigeria game hanging in the balance

It is still not clear if Nigeria will be heading down to Cape Town to face Bafana Bafana in the second 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Cape Town stadium. The African champions, face a possibility of being banned from international football by FIFA if Chris Giwa who was not elected procedurally as Nigerian Football Federation President last week doesn’t step down from this position. CAF has already warned that if Nigeria misses Bafana’s game they would be banned from the AFCON qualifying campaign. But following a 3-0 win in Sudan, Shakes Mashaba’s team is going ahead with the preparations. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…
9/8/20143 minutes, 36 seconds
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Experienced enough to deal with Sudan threat: Bafana players

Bafana Bafana players have downplayed the hot weather conditions for the tricky first 2015 African Nations Cup qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum. The weather forecast predicts 33 degrees Celsius here in Khartoum where the two teams will meet at the El Merreikh stadium, a 22 minute drive from Bafana’s hotel. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli filed this report
9/5/20148 minutes, 29 seconds
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Recurring injury rules Khune out for six weeks

A recurring foot injury, has once again forced Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune out of the national team and he didn’t travel with the 24-man squad, which arrived in Khartoum, Sudan for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday. Khune last played for Bafana during a CHAN game against Mali in January this year and since then he’s missed five national team matches since then. Speaking after Bafana’s arrival in Khartoum, this evening, Team Doctor Thulani Ngwenya has more on the Khune situation…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/4/20144 minutes, 15 seconds
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Mashaba confronts his critics

The appointment of Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba as the Bafana Bafana coach was not accepted by everybody and today he tackled his critics head on. Addressing journalists in the Bafana’s arrival presser at the Milpark Hotel in Johannesburg this afternoon, Mashaba says he will welcome criticism but only when it’s fair and constructive. Bafana started their preparations today for the 2015 African Nations qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum on Friday. Velile Mbuli has compiled this report…Just a day after qualifying Amajita for the African Youth Championships in Senegal by beating Cameroon 3-2 on aggregate yesterday, newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has spoken out on what he thinks was unfair criticism about his appointment. One weekly newspaper wrote that…I quote “Mashaba won the role on pure availability more than anything else”. And the man who returns for his second spell as Bafana coach responded today…Mashaba’s record at junior level speaks for itself, qualified the first u20 team to the AYC tournament in Morocco in 1997 and lost in the final to the hosts and went to the FIFA u20 World Cup in Malaysia the same year. He went up with that group of players to the Sydney Olympics in 2000. His record with Bafana stands at 19 matches, 12 wins, five draws and two losses, one of the best records for a Bafana coach. And he says claims that he was the cheapest choice are insulting to him…The team held it’s first training session this morning at the Marks Park ground, and most of the players have arrived in camp and two players were confirmed to be out through injuries, Bidvest Wits centre-back Buhle Mkhwanazi and Supersport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Mashaba says qualifying for Morocco is a priority to him…But it’s the issue of captaincy that will also dominate the headlines around Bafana this week as Mashaba says they are yet to make a decision as he tables his requirements of a good captain…Based on these points, one can be forgiven for thinking that Itumeleng Khune’s reign as Bafana skipper is coming to an end. And one potential candidate is Belgian based defender Anele Ngcongca and asked if he’s ready to assume this role, he says he would welcome the challenge…On the 10th of this month Bafana will be hosting Nigeria in the second AFCON qualifier in Cape Town, South Africa has never beaten the Super Eagles in a competitive match. And Mashaba says this time something has got to give…Bafana will have two more training sessions tomorrow before they depart for Sudan on Wednesday morning. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/2/20149 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pirates players' confidence levels are high: VV

The Orlando Pirates players are confident and are finding their form at the right time, this is according to the club’s head coach Vladimir Vermezovic. He was responding after his team dished out another three-nil win against Polokwane City in an Absa Premiership match at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane yesterday. Goals from Kermit Erasmus, Thabo “Section” Qalinge and Lehlohonolo Majoro ensured the Buccaneers delivered the same score line that floored defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns during the week. And VV sang praises of his team…Qalinge started his first match for Pirates, having been brought in as a substitute in the past five matches. He went on to score a cracker on the stroke of half-time and VV says the 23year-old is destined for big things…Unlike in the past, Pirates strikers have delivered in recent matches and indications are that they will easily reach double figures this season in all competitions. Between the two of them, Erasmus and Majoro have scored nine goals between themselves in the eight matches played so far in all competitions. VV is encouraged by this good return from the strikers but warns that they shouldn’t put themselves under unnecessary pressure…Meanwhile Polokwane City coach Boebie Solomons could become the second PSL coach to be sacked in the 2014/2015 season following this thumping loss at home. It was City’s fourth loss in five matches this season and their second at home. And Solomons admits himself that their performance is disheartening…City fired their first coach (Duncan Lechesa) last season after only five matches and SABC Sport understands that Cavin Johnson who was also sacked by Supersport United on Friday has been sounded out to replace Solomons. But the former Santos coach is already talking about bettering things in the two week international break…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/1/20143 minutes, 50 seconds
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Mission accomplished as Amajita qualify for AYC

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has hailed the South African national u20 team’s qualification for the 2015 African Youth Championship (AYC) as the first step towards building a strong Bafana. He was speaking after Amajita’s 2-1 (3-2 on aggregate) win against Cameroon at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane. It is for the first time Amajita have qualified for this team since 2009 and Mashaba says this augurs well for the future…The AYC tournament will take place in Senegal next March with semi-finalists in that eight team tournament qualifying for the 2015 FIFA u20 World Cup in New Zealand.This was Mashaba’s last game with this group of players, he’s been together with them when he won the Zone 6 u17 championship in Zambia in 2012, went up with them to win the COSAFA u20 championship in Lesotho last December. Mashaba who will be starting his first game with Bafana Bafana, says this is a fitting farewell…Amajita were behind as early as early third minute when Marius Noubissi Marius scored the opening goal capitalizing on a defensive error. But a brace from Fagrie Lakay before half time made all the difference. Mashaba says coming back from one-nil down against a quality team like Cameroon with four European based players on their side, shows the character in this team…Amajita captain Ayabulela Magqwaka is one of the players that has been part of this team from 2012 and says the unity in this group has got them this far…Lakay also comes from the group that has been in place since 2012, he had previously failed to qualify for the CAF u17 championship and says this the best brace he’s ever scored in his football career…SAFA’s 2022 vision of the technical master plan is taking shape through results like this according to the organization’s President Danny Jordaan…Jordaan also says it’s a good result for Mashaba who will be going to Sudan with Bafana this week ahead of the first African Cup of Nations qualifier in Khartoum on Friday…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/1/20145 minutes, 4 seconds
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Chiefs not desperate for new players: Baxter

On August 29 at 5pm, the curtain will be coming down on the local transfer window the Premier Soccer League announced last week but Kaizer Chiefs fans shouldn’t expect a last minute transfer activity from their side. This is based on the club’s coach Stuart Baxter’s response after the 5-0 aggregate win in an MTN 8 semi-final against Platinum Stars at FNB stadium yesterday. SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli attended this game…One of the reasons Kaizer Chiefs has yet to confirm it’s participation in next year’s African Champions League tournament is the lack of depth in their squad. Their number one target Knowledge Musona’s deal has fallen through, Bidvest Wits is also refusing to sell them their captain Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi. The team has brought in seven new players in this transfer window, three on free transfers, one on loan and promoted three from it’s academy. They haven’t spent on marquee signings at all and Baxter says they are not desperate…Meanwhile Baxter has came out in support of his club following the failed move of getting Musona back on loan from Bundesliga club TSG Hoffeinheim. The Zimbabwean international has always maintained that he wants to remain in Europe but Chiefs pushed hard for him to return and Baxter says it wasn’t worth it chasing a player that was not committed to come back… With Musona not coming, this gives Chiefs a chance to fill that extra foreign spot before Friday. Yesterday Katlego “Killer” Mphela scored a goal on his first appearance this season and is the fourth striker after Kingston Nkhatha, Siphelele Mthembu and the injured Bernard Parker. And Baxter is not sure if this is the position they could be prioritizing for this extra foreign spot…As predicted last week, after a good start into the new season that saw Mandla “Bullet” Masango scoring four goals in five matches, he was selected in Shakes Mashaba’s first Bafana squad to play in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. Baxter has issued a stern challenge to Masango…In what many see as a move to get rid of the old guard, a number of players that played in the 2010 World Cup are not part of the current squad. One of those is Chiefs’ Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane, the veteran midfielder with 48 caps has no hard feelings…With the big spenders Mamelodi Sundowns expected to conclude Keagan Dolly and Mogokolodi Ngele’s deals this week, it remains to be seen if Chiefs will finish this window without having “bought” a single player. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/26/20146 minutes, 15 seconds
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The last hurdle for Amajita to the AYC

The South African national u20 football team, Amajita has been boosted by the arrival of five more players ahead of the crucial African Youth Championships third round, 2nd leg qualifier against Cameroon in Polokwane on Sunday. The two teams played a one-all draw in the first leg in Yaoundé two weeks ago and the winner of this tie will qualify for the AYC tournament in Senegal in March next year. Velile Mbuli attended the press conference at SAFA House this morning…A project that Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba started at the Zone 6 games in Zambia two years ago, could come into fruition this coming weekend. Mashaba started with the team as u17 and won that tournament, he proceeded to the COSAFA u20 championship in Lesotho in December last year and conquered there too. Now he’s only 90 minutes away from qualifying Amajita to the AYC. The newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach selected five Amajita players to the senior national team last week and he says there’s a plan behind this… The team has been boosted by the arrival of Bidvest Wits left-back Tebogo Moerane who couldn’t travel with the team to Cameroon and his PSL experience will come in handy. Mashaba would’ve also liked to have FC Twente’s Nhlakanipho “Nanana” Ntuli but again his Dutch team has refused to release him…The Cameroonians are no pushovers with players who are based overseas including three FC Barcelona players in their team. But Mashaba says they will impose their game plan on the visitors…On their return from Cameroon two weeks ago, Mashaba urged the local football fans to rally behind the team in the 2nd leg. The game will take place at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium on Sunday preceded by a Banyana Banyana match. SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble has promised enough support from the organization’s five regions in Limpopo…The semi-finalists in next year’s AYC will qualify for the 2015 FIFA World Cup in New Zealand. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/26/20144 minutes, 59 seconds
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Nothing sinister about Serero's omission: Mashaba

The omission of South Africa’s best football export at the moment Thulani Serero from Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba’s first Bafana Bafana squad has received a lot of attention from the nation. This follows Mashaba’s announcement of a 34-man squad to face Sudan and Nigeria in 2015 African Nations Cup qualifiers in the first week of next month. Announcing the team in Cape Town today where Bafana will play Nigeria on the 10th of next month five days after their first game in Khartoum, Mashaba says there’s nothing sinister about the omission of the Ajax Amsterdam midfielder…Serero who scored a goal against European giants FC Barcelona last season, for the second season running is the only SA player that will take part in the UEFA Champions league this season. He also had running battles with the outgoing coach Gordon Igesund resulting in him being kicked out of the camp on the eve of a crucial World Cup qualifier against Botswana last year. Newly appointed assistant coach Owen Da Gama was part of the squad selection and says it will get better with time…From the day Mashaba was appointed,, SAFA has been very clear that there’s no mandate to qualify for next year’s AFCON but the focus is on building a team for the future. Mashaba showed this with his selection of SA U/20 players the team that he’s on the verge of qualifying for the African Youth Championships in Senegal next March. Mashaba confirms that his spine is the u23 team he’s worked with before mixed with the current Amajita team…Amajita captain Ayabulela Magqwaka, Rivaldo Coetzee (both Ajax CT), Dumisani Msibi (Supersport United), Siyanda Ngubo (Shining Stars, ABC Motsepe League) and Nhlakanipho “Nanana” Ntuli (FC Twente, Holland) are all Amajita players announced in today’s squad. It’s also not clear if current Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune will continue wearing that armband as Mashaba says they are still going to assess some few things…Besides the 25-man squad travelling to Sudan, nine other players including Supersport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will join Bafana for the camp in preparation for the Nigeria game. And Mashaba’s sees nothing wrong in selecting Msibi a third choice at United and first choice at Amajita to travel with them to Sudan…Building up to this squad announcement, a lot of names were bandied about based on current form in the first few matches of the season and Mashaba says Mandla Masango’s situation is no exception…The omission of most of the players that played at for Bafana in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 World Cup is something that was to be expected as Mashaba talks Vision 2022 but he also made it clear that this is not the end of the road for them…Amajita play their final and crucial AYC qualifier against Cameroon in Polokwane on the last day of this month and three days later Bafana leave on a chartered flight for Khartoum where they meet Sudan two days later. Mashaba will still be coaching both teams and he’s aware that it’s a tight programme but says these assignments are both important for the future…The hot weather conditions will be a huge factor in Khartoum and after not qualifying for an AFCON tournament since 2008 despite the long-term vision of SAFA, Mashaba is aware that people are eager to see Bafana in Morocco next year. But he doesn’t seem to know much about Sudan at this stage, the team that will also play a preparatory against Zambia in Ndola next week…The selection of Thabo Matlaba and Oupa Manyisa came as a bit of a surprise after the SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble recently told the media that the two together with Teko Modise will be facing a SAFA disciplinary committee for turning down call-ups to the national team and that they won’t be available for selection. But Mashaba says he wasn’t told anything about them and he also doesn’t believe that this will send a wrong message to other players…Mashaba’s also took this opportunity to confirm his technical team going forward, Da Gama as has been speculated in the media is the first assistant coach. The second assistant coach is Thabo Senong who has been assisting Mashaba at Amajita and the goalkeeper coach is former Orlando Pirates glove man Lucky Shiburi. Mashaba says these were deserving candidates and he chose them solely based on their competence…SABC Sport understands that SAFA will call a press conference to announce the full national teams technical staff including that of Bafana, Amajita and SA U23. Watch this space…Da Gama who promoted Platinum Stars then known as HP Silver Stars to the PSL in 200, and has unearthed a lot of players from the lower levels of the game to the PSL says his ability to spot talent could be what got Mashaba interested in his services…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/25/201411 minutes, 2 seconds
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Don't support the derby only: Baxter tells the fans

It will be a dream Soweto Derby MTN 8 final come the 20th of next month after the two South African football giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs confirmed their passage to the final in an emphatic way this past weekend. First it was Pirates with a 5-1 aggregate win after beating Bidvest Wits 3-1 in the second leg at Orlando stadium on Saturday night. And yesterday Amakhosi had it easy against Platinum Stars cruising 3-0 at FNB stadium to secure a 5-0 aggregate win. Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter was also happy with the dominant performance…The venue for the final is likely to be announced this week and SABC Sport understands that Port Elizabeth seems to be the favourite choice for now. As the team that was trailing from the first leg, Stars hardly gave Chiefs any problems in the first half, the defending champions were expected to take the game to the hosts but it wasn’t to be. And even coach Allan Freese says that their game plan on the day never took off…In the past few seasons, Stars have maintained a good record against Chiefs, especially at home and last season they also knocked them out of the Telkom Knockout. Freese admits that in these two games, Chiefs was just too strong for them…Veteran midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” not only scored the second goal but also produced a man of the match performance for the second time in this season’s Wafa-Wafa…The last time the two Soweto giants met in an MTN 8 final, Pirates won 1-0 through an Oupa Manyisa extra-time long range strike at FNB stadium in 2011. Current Bucs coach Vladimir Vermezovic was still with Chiefs then, Baxter is urging the supporters of the two teams to not only focus their support on meetings between the two teams…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/25/20143 minutes, 53 seconds
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Nigeria U-20 Women dazzled on the global stage

Nigeria will play Germany in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014 final after thrashing Korea DPR 6-2. The bare outcome represent just the final page of an enthralling semi-final story that showcased two different and equally thrilling kinds of football match. The day's early game was all about one in-form team, with the Nigerian Falconets’ carrying out a ruthless demolition job on a Korea DPR. Nigeria showed amazing team efforts to defeat Korea DPR. Nigerian Super Eagles video analyst Anderson Ogugua explains…The Super Falconets' Asisat Oshoala undoubtedly emerged as the star of the day, illuminating this one-sided Moncton encounter with four goals that set all kind of records tumbling in the women’s game. The 24-year old Oshoala has seven goals to her credit. She would emerge the event’s top goal scorer. Meanwhile the third and fourth play-offs will be contested by France and the out-going defending champions Korea DPR. Elsewhere in Montreal emerged very different kind of a showdown as two European heavyweights contested arguably the most engaging and unpredictable contest of the tournament for a spot in the final. And while France dominated and created by far the better scoring chances, Germany's clinical finishing and legendary will to win saw them through to what promises to be a classic final. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
8/22/20142 minutes, 18 seconds
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On form Masango keeps Chiefs' winning machine on

Absa Premiership log leaders Kaizer Chiefs continued with their winning ways when they grinded out a 1-0 win against a stubborn Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB stadium last night, to make three out of three in the league. Man of the moment Mandla “Bullet” Masango completed a well-worked move that involved George Maluleka and George Lebese in the 79th minute to net his fourth goal of the season in five matches. It was a tough game for both sides and Chiefs head coach Stuart Baxter says when the points are tallied up at the end of the season, these are the matches that count…Celtic after three games played in the league they are yet to win a game with two draws and a loss. Siwelele coach Ernst Middendorp says his side’s lack of composure in the final third cost them in this game, like in the previous matches…Celtic had lost 3-0 in the corresponding league fixture at FNB stadium between the two teams a score line that was not a true reflection of the game but this time Middendorp admits that they were not disgraced…With the second leg of the MTN 8 semi-final still to come against Platinum Stars on Sunday, Baxter was expected to make some few changes but he stuck to his tried and tested starting line-up of the past four matches. The Scottish coach makes it known that this was a big game too equally important just like the cup competition semi-final tie that they lead 2-0…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/20/20142 minutes, 49 seconds
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Sundowns loan policy to be revisited: Motsepe

The Mamelodi Sundowns controversial loan policy that sees their loaned players not being able to play against them has come under scrutiny and even the club’s President Patrice Motsepe is against it. But could this be the last season for it, as there continues to be an outright outcry against it. The loan policy is just one of the many issues Motsepe addressed after the Brazilians club awards in Pretoria on Sunday evening. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli reports…Out of the 22 players that Sundowns loaned last season, only four or five of those have been retained this season and the rest are going out on loan again. In their opening game of the Absa Premiership, Maritzburg United had to play without three players they loaned from Sundowns, namely Kwanda Mngonyama, Abel Mabaso and Sibusiso Khumalo. Last season Sundowns had loaned out players to not less than 10 PSL teams and the club’s President Patrice Motsepe knows that this is a matter that’s difficult to defend…Many have alleged that this is a ploy to weaken other teams and that this helped Sundowns to win their sixth Absa Premiership title last season, for the first time in seven years. But it’s not a foregone conclusion that this loan policy will change at Sundowns as Motsepe says the board has the final say…This loan policy has also started to be very unpopular with some PSL clubs, AmaTuks who have loaned players from Sundowns for the past two seasons don’t want to see it anymore. Just recently Maritzburg United coach Steve Khompela called for it to be boycotted…But Sundowns is not the only team that’s applying this loan policy locally and internationally. And the man who introduced it at the Brazilians has gone on to implement it at Supersport United and at Bidvest Wits. The Clever Boys CEO Jose Ferreira recently explained to us how does this loan policy work…Head coach Pitso Mosimane who was handsomely rewarded with a Presidential award accompanied by prize money of R250 000 for winning the league title, has publicly claimed that their target this season is to defend their title and reach African Champions League group stages. But Motsepe who has seen the team’s trophy cabinet dry for six consecutive years says there’s no pressure…Sundowns have not started well this season, they are yet to register a win in three matches and have suffered two losses including an exit in the MTN 8. After their one-all draw against United, a small group of supporters threw missiles in the direction of Mosimane that prompted the club to release a statement condemning that. Motsepe who has previously fired coaches on the back of supporters’ actions has rebuked this behavior… The mining magnate billionaire has also revealed that as Sundowns they are prepared to help the Tshwane Metro in fast-tracking the completion of the renovation of HM Pitjie stadium in Mamelodi so that the Brazilians can return home. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/20/20146 minutes, 54 seconds
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SAFCA technical symposium a huge success

A key stakeholder in the development of the game of football in South Africa has started to sort out its house and the future looks bright for the aspiring coaches in the country. This emerged at the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) technical symposium at Rand stadium on Friday. SAFCA is also moving ahead with plans that will result into the implementation of a unique SA football philosophy. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli attended this daylong symposium…A total of 160 coaches from all the nine provinces attended this symposium that was organized by the SAFCA leadership that was appointed last year. Presenting on various topics were SAFCA’s Technical Advisor Ted Dumitru, SAFA President Danny Jordaan and his SAFCA counterpart Greg Mashilo. Coming out of this gathering it’s clear that this organization wants to fast track the coaching education from Local Football Associations, regional and provincial levels to have more qualified coaches who will in turn develop more quality talent in abundance. SAFCA’s Technical Head Simon Ngomane says the next step will be to hold a technical convention where the SA football philosophy will be detailed… An advanced training concept for SAFA youth coaches comprising new and superior methods, including Maximal Training for Youth that have been developed and successfully tested in South Africa were presented by Zipho Dlangalala. The respected Mamelodi Sundowns youth coach outlines this programme… The key note address came from Professor Manoel Neto from Brazil who has had a number of top local coaches as his students in the past including the likes of Ngomane, Dlangalala, Cavin Johnson and Farouk Khan just to count a few. Prof Neto who has done a lot of work in Africa since 1980, points out the real challenges of SA players having observed six PSL matches…Professor Neto, a distinguished global football personality – the Director of Brazilian Football Coaches Association and a Senior FIFA Instructor says it’s not difficult for SAFCA and SAFA to improve the game in SA, all that’s needed are just proper structures…Former Bafana Bafana coach Ted Dumitru presented a vastly important aspect of ‘High performance training for International Excellence’ and he’s also lauded this opportunity of equipping coaches at the lower levels of the game…In his presentation of SAFA’s Vision 2022, Jordaan called on SAFCA to assume a leading role in the development of SA football…Jordaan also announced in this symposium that SAFCA is welcome to have it’s offices at SAFA House and work closer to the organizations technical structures. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/19/20149 minutes, 7 seconds
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Is it going to be a Soweto derby final?

A Soweto derby MTN 8 final is looking more likely after the results of the 1st legs of the semi-finals this weekend but Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic has cautioned that it’s not all over yet. VV was speaking after his club’s 2-0 nil win over Bidvest Wits at Bidvest stadium yesterday. Bucs archrivals Kaizer Chiefs also recorded a 2-nil away win against Platinum Stars in Rustenburg on Saturday. Crucial goals from defenders Siyabonga Sangweni and Thabo Matlaba made the difference in this game but VV says it’s not over yet…The second legs will be played next weekend with Pirates and Wits settling their outcome on Saturday night at Orlando stadium and Chiefs meeting Stars again at FNB stadium on Sunday afternoon. Wits lost to Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final few months ago and coach Gavin Hunt was hugely disappointed by yesterday’s result in a post match reaction to a group of journalists that only last two minutes…Pirates strikers have found the going tough this season, after four matches played this season goals have only came from midfielders and defenders but this is not a big issue for VV…Hunt has had a lot to say about the condition of their pitch in the past two weeks and yesterday was no exception…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/18/20141 minute, 39 seconds
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Amajita start preparations in Cameroon despite missing luggage

The South African Men’s Under 20 National Team have arrived safely in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the African Youth Championship qualifiers third round first leg clash. This was after a nine-hour trip that took them via Nairobi, Kenya. Amajita arrived in Yaoundé without most of their luggage including the playing kit and toiletry. Word from Kenya Airways was that the bags were not loaded in Nairobi where the team was in transit, and would only be delivered to the squad tomorrow evening on the next available flight to Yaoundé. Amajita team manager Lindile “Ace” Kika explains how their luggage went missing… Kika says their preparations will be slightly affected because of this missing luggage but also hopes that the recent tour they took to West Africa with this team has prepared these boys for challenges like these…To compensate for the delay, Kenya Airways contributed some finance to assist the team to buy toiletries while waiting for their luggage and Kika agrees that this is not an ideal preparation for a big game like this…Amajita coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba who will be starting with his Bafana Bafana duties when he returns from this trip has urged the players to focus on the job at hand and not worry about things they cannot control…This first leg clash will be played at Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo on Saturday afternoon with the return leg set for Polokwane stadium on the last day of this month. Amajita held their first training session this morning and Mashaba says the time for talking is over…Amajita need to win this tie to qualify for the 2015 African Youth Champs in Senegal in March and a semi-final berth there will see them qualifying for the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand next year. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/14/20141 minute, 53 seconds
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Swallows make it two wins in a row

Moroka Swallows registered their second successive league win after beating AmaZulu 2-1 in an Absa Premiership clash at the Dobsonville Stadium. The Dube Birds coach, Zeca Marques expressed satisfaction with the win but lamented the lack of passion in this game...The hosts were coming off a big away victory against their traditional rivals Orlando Pirates and it was Lerato Chabangu who again made the difference as he put on a “man of the match” display and tucked away the winning goal to ensure a 100% start for his side. Marques was pleased with his prolific marksmen’s performance and went as far as calling him a “game changer”....Chabangu who came in for the injured Swallows captain, Lefa Tsutsulupa in the 23rd minute created the first opening of the game in the 29th minute when his free kick found Luvhengo Mungomeni inside the box, who then headed past Tapuwa Kapini to hand his side a 1-0 lead at the break. Chabangu says the team seems to be pulling in the right direction....On the other hand Usuthu coach Craig Rosslee was unhappy with the goals his team conceded and says his team did not defend well...Rosslee added that with tough encounters coming up his team will have to start picking points up...Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
8/14/20141 minute, 55 seconds
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PSL introduces the national reserve league programme

The PSL reserve league programme has returned as the Multichoice Diski Challenge bigger and better than before, the league’s chairman Irvin Khoza announced in Randburg today. All the 16 PSL teams will have their u19 teams competing between the next month and March next year and also giving an opportunity to youngsters on the fringes of PSL teams to get game time. SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli attended this launch…At a time when the buzz word in local football is development and lack of opportunities for youngsters to get game time in the PSL, the league has came up with a good solution. The formation of this new u19 PSL Reserve League that will run for three years will finally see the 16 teams’ academies getting a platform to showcase their talent. Previously there’s been a pilot reserve league project that was only based in Gauteng but the PSL chairman Irvin Khoza says this new project is bigger…Most of these u19 teams are already affiliated to SAFA regional and local football association structures and as custodians of football in the country SAFA runs the amateur league structures. Asked if they have informed SAFA about this new Reserve league Khoza clarified that they are not running parallel programmes to SAFA but they are responding to the CAF club licensing system…The minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula has called this new concept a game changer in the local game that will address a lot of challenges when it comes to football development…Supersport United is one of the few teams in the league known for it’s strong development academy system, last season they registered close to 14 u/23 players in the league at a time when most teams couldn’t even reach five. United’s Director of Football Stan Matthews sees the formation of this league as a chance to give their youngsters game time…Bidvest Wits is no stranger to football development, already they run a fully-fledged academy where youngsters are not only played football but also catered for academically. Wits General manager George Mogotsi says clubs have always been looking forward to this project…The lack of life skills programmes in the local game has been a concern for sometime and Khoza reveals that this will be catered for in this reserve league including a leadership programme…The teams have been separated into two groups of eight and will play one round until the knockout phase. The champions will spend four days in Holland with KNVB and also play two matches against teams from the Bundesliga in Germany. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/13/20147 minutes, 53 seconds
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Sundowns performances criticized from within

The expensively assembled Mamelodi Sundowns has only played two matches in this new season and both produced negative results that left few people on the stands unhappy. It’s still too early for the Sundowns faithful to react negatively like this but what are their concerns? SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli watched the Sundowns 1-all draw with Maritzburg United in the opening game Absa Premiership at Loftus stadium this past Friday and complied this report…The reigning PSL champions were looking for a kind of a result that would have set the tone for the new season, a dominant performance coupled with goals. But as it as happened in the 180 minutes last season between the two teams, spoils were shared. This follows after the club’s exit in the MTN 8 last week, losing at home again to Platinum Stars. A small group of Sundowns fans were yelling at coach Pitso Mosimane after the game raising their concerns, he didn’t “hear” them but says they’ve got the right to do that…The Sundowns fans are known for their tendencies of making life difficult for coaches when they underperform. But they can also be unreasonable at times for a team that won its first silverware in six years, three months ago when they lifted their sixth league title for the first time in seven years. For a team that was starved of success the demands of this fan so early in the new season are they justified…? But this fan was not alone in critiquing the technical expects of the game from the Brazilians side, he was joined by the club’s legend Joel “Fire” Masilela who was equally disappointed by the two opening games’ results and the showing too…Football fans differ and some of those who don’t spend better part of the game running around and dancing like Bishop, the identifiable Sundawana who normally carries a “Concise Oxford English Dictionary” have got faith in their team…Fire also felt that Mario Booysen’s introduction as a fifth defender with 19 minutes to go, was unwarranted and the team didn’t play according to the strengths of debutant Mame “Long Weekend” Niang…Niang became signing number 12 for Sundowns in this transfer window and also the 19th foreign player currently on their books. It was a game of mixed feelings for him, providing an assist and also indirectly forcing the game to be a draw. But Mosimane is happy with the Senegalese showing…In one game last season at the very same Loftus stadium, Victor Gomes awarded a record five penalties when Sundowns narrowly beat Ajax Cape Town but he continued where he left off on Friday. This time Niang was the culprit and he was punished for allegedly using his elbow against Mondli Cele inside the penalty area. Mosimane has spoken positively about Gomes before but he wasn’t sure this time around…After the opening weekend that only produced 12 goals from eight matches with only two teams scoring two goals, Sundowns will be hoping for an improved performance away to Ajax on Wednesday. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/11/20146 minutes, 35 seconds
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We will build a new Bafana team: Mashaba

Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has given a strong indication that he will be making a total overhaul of the playing squad when he selects his first squad later this month. Mashaba was addressing his first press conference as a Bafana coach at SAFA House today. Following a lot of Bafana failures in the last six to eight years, there have been widespread calls to build a new team and Mashaba is promising to take that direction…With the first African Cup of Nations qualifier away to Sudan in Khartoum taking place in the first weekend of next month, Mashaba also reasons that he will still need to blend the team with some of the experienced players…Mashaba is leaving his u20 national team post for the senior national team job and he has also assured that his full technical team for Bafana will be released soon. He says it’s important that his technical team and junior national team coaches be people who have worked extensively in youth football in the country…Mashaba is still expected to be part of the Amajita technical team until they finish their African Youth Championship qualification process against Cameroon in the next three weeks. The last qualifier for u20 and Bafana’s first game is only six days apart but Mashaba assures that there will be smooth operation because the new Amajita coach will be a Bafana assistant as well…When Mashaba left the Bafana job unceremoniously in 2004, some of the differences emanated from strained relations with certain overseas based players. He’s committed himself to working with all the players who are patriotic to don the national team colours…The issue of club versus country remains another huge challenge for national team coaches in the country, especially in the last five years here locally. Mashaba was once a victim of it as well when he was coaching the national u23 team…Before the last Bafana tour of Australasia in May, there were players who deliberately turned down national team call-ups and forced the former coach Gordon Igesund to travel with a weakened squad. Mashaba says these are some of the things that need to be addressed and calls for patriotism from the playersFollowing the appointment of Mashaba there have been a lot of reports in the country saying Mashaba was not the first choice for this job. Some have gone far as saying he was a cheap choice and not the perfect candidate for this job. And SAFA President Danny Jordaan has refuted all of this…For a long time during this search for a new coach Jordaan was alleged to be preferring the return of Carlos Queiroz but today he dismissed that and went deep into explaining the process that was followed…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/8/20149 minutes, 21 seconds
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Chippa United coach talks about season opener

Unbelievably as it may sound, Chippa United coach Kostadin Papic has admitted that the Premier Soccer League returnees are not as ready as he would have liked them to be ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Platinum Stars in Port Elizabeth.... Though Papic claims the Chilli Boys are not ready yet, he adds that Dikwena will have to fall as he and his players want to make a lasting impression in their first official match at their new PE home....Normally, Chilli Boys captain Andile Mbenyane doesn’t watch his next opponent as he doesn’t want to get confused when he meets them on the field. And it was not surprising that he did the same when Dikwena bundled Mamelodi Sundowns out of the MTN8 competition last Saturday...Normally, Chilli Boys captain Andile Mbenyane doesn’t watch his next opponent as he doesn’t want to get confused when he meets them on the field. And it was not surprising that he did the same when Dikwena bundled Mamelodi Sundowns out of the MTN8 competition last Saturday...A radio interview with Chippa United boss, Siviwe Mpengesi, convinced veteran goalkeeper Tsepo Motsoeneng that the Chilli Boys are a place to be....Journalist: Monwabisi Jimlongo
8/7/20143 minutes, 23 seconds
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PSL players fully behind Mashaba

Bafana Bafana players have reacted positively to the appointment of Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba as the new national team coach with some going as far as saying he’s the type of a coach worth dying for. Mashaba returned to the country this morning from West Africa where he had been on tour with the SA U20 squad preparing for the crunch two-legged tie against Cameroon this month. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli has been talking to some PSL players and this is what he gathered…As Mashaba prepares to start his fourth stint as Bafana coach, he can count on the support of the current PSL players, who have given his appointment thumbs up. Newly signed Bidvest Wits utility defender Thulani “Tyson” Hlatshwayo might be having few Bafana caps but is a veteran at international level having played for all junior nationals teams from u17 to u23. He’s worked with Mashaba as well and he’s waxing lyrical about his appointment… Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker Teko Modise who recently turned down a national team call-up for the Australasia tour says Mashaba is a type of a coach whom every player admires…Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune has also pledged his support for Mashaba and says players they will go all out to make sure that he achieves his plans…Mashaba is expected to juggle between the Amajita and Bafana positions for now until after the first leg African Youth Champions qualifier away to Cameroon next week. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/7/20143 minutes, 50 seconds
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Letsoaka reflects on SA's exit in Durban U19 tournament

The future of South African football cannot be judged by the way the national Under-19 team performed at the inaugural Durban International Football Tournament, according to coach Serame Letsoaka. The country's interest in the competition ended disappointingly yesterday when the South African team drew 1-1 against English club Everton at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Claremont near Durban. The home side drew the first game 0-0 against Feyenoord of the Netherlands, before being thrashed 4-0 by Neymar’s former Brazilian side Santos. But Serame felt there were lessons to take...Letsoaka was, however, critical of some of the finishing skills by his strikers as they wasted numerous chances in their three games. That he says was one of the big differences between winning and drawing two of their games…In the end, they finished third in Group B with two points from three games. Feyenoord ended top on seven points after they beat Santos 2-1 earlier yesterday. The Brazilians finished with six points, while Everton came last with a single point.Letsoaka added that the competition was by no means a fair reflection on his young side, who barely had a week together to prepare after they were hurriedly put together at a recent tournament held in Bloemfontein…Letsoaka an outgoing Bafana assistant coach and also favourite to succeed Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba as an SA u/20 national team coach says the need to beef up the pool of talent through proper scouting of talent is key…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/6/20144 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ghanaian head coach Appiah could be forced to step down

Head coach of Ghana Black Stars, James Kwasi Appiah will step down from his job on his return from South Africa later this week if a hatched decision by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) executive committee to impose on him into inviting an expatriate technical director is enforced. Leading Ghanaian website Ghanaweb has reported that the GFA Exco is set to hold a crunch meeting with the Black Stars technical head this week to review his new 2-year contract extension. Principally amongst the subjects of review is to force Appiah in seeking a technical assistance. Accra-based television personality Jerry Kwame Ayensu explains…Some members of the Exco, the highest decision making body of the GFA opposed to the decision to extend Appiah’s contract and have thus decided to review the deal and make new inputs. This is to basically force the appointment of a technical director from abroad. Pundits predict Appiah would be 'forced' by the Ghana FA Exco into seeking a technical aide if he is to remain in the job for the next two years as expected but the coach would down-rightly step down from the job if such a decision is enforced at the meeting. There are allegations that the country’s Sports Ministry together with some members of the GFA Executive Committee have asked GFA President Kwasi Nyantakyi to freeze the contract extension proposal pending further consultations.Appiah's contract has been extended till 2016 and is expected to fetch him a $100,000 signing fee, and almost double of his previous salary from $20,000 to $36,500. Ghana will begin the qualifiers for the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Morocco next month. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
8/6/20142 minutes, 48 seconds
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MTN8 Review

Orlando Pirates had a bright start to the new 2014/2015 season when they easily knocked out Supersport United 2-1 in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match played at Orlando stadium last night. Two first half strikes from the Port Elizabeth duo of Daine Klate and Kermit Erasmus had the Buccaneers ahead and the visitors’ consolation goal came from David Mathebula, 20 minutes from full-time. Pirates could have easily won this game by a bigger margin and head coach Vladimir Vermezovic bemoans the poor finishing by his players…It was for the second time in two consecutive years that United were ousted by Pirates at this stage of the Wafa-Wafa tournament and they looked pretty average on the night. And it’s a statement that’s also supported by their embattled coach Cavin Johnson who says there are players who just didn’t pitch up… The latest reports are that Johnson could be one of the first few coaches to lose their jobs in the new season, towards the end of last season outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund was heavily linked to this job. United signed a number of new quality players in this transfer window and Johnson says they had a decent pre-season programme…Newly signed midfielder Thabo Qalinge, who arrived from Mpumalanga Black Aces during the week, made his debut last night for the Bucs spotting the famous no.15 jersey that has been worn by the likes of Andile Jali and Benedict “Tso” Vilakazi in recent year. And VV says the 22 year-old is destined for big things…Meanwhile Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt has praised Jackson Mabokgwane after stopping two penalties and also making good saves to ensure that his team beats Celtic 4-3 on penalties in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match on Friday. Hunt says he rates the former Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper very highly…Former Ajax Cape Town youngster Toriq Losper also made his debut for the Clever Boys and won the man of the match award. Hunt says the youngster comes from a proper academy and it shows in his game…Celtic coach Ernst Middendorp has insinuated that there were other factors that contributed to their loss on Friday, he says the match officiating decisions left them at a disadvantage… As from this past Friday, Celtic is under new management and Middendorp says they are doing their best to make sure that the team has got everything they need in term of the playing squad…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/6/20145 minutes, 38 seconds
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Chiefs thump Aces to reach semis

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter is not getting carried away by his team’s 4-0 win over Mpumalanga Black Aces in the MTN 8 quarterfinals at FNB stadium. A brace from Mandla Masango and well worked goals from Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Kingston Nkhatha ensured Amakhosi’s passage into the Wafa-Wafa semi-finals. Two goals inside the first the five minutes set the tone for this game and Baxter says that was the plan…Chiefs have joined archrivals Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Platinum Stars in the semi-finals. The last four draw will be held at the PSL at 12:30. Aces lost to Chiefs in the opening Absa Premiership game of last season but also ended their league hopes towards the end. Amazayoni’s head coach Clive Barker says they lost to a better team and it could’ve been worse…Aces lost some key players in this transfer window, notable the Sundowns trio of Themba Zwane, Method Mwanjale and Abel Mabaso who were on loan and last week they sold the talented Thabo Qalinge to Orlando Pirates. They fielded four new players yesterday and Barker admits that it’s going to take time before they gel as a team.. Chiefs came to this season opener without three of their stars from last season, namely Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker (both injured) and Knowledge Musona (loan deal expired) , Baxter says it shows that there’s enough competition in his squad…In the past two seasons Masango has only featured in less than18 Amakhosi’s matches in all competitions, he’s in the last year of his contract with Chiefs. He came very close to being loaned out to Moroka Swallows last month and Baxter shares a conversation he had with the 25 year-old before the game…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/6/20144 minutes, 26 seconds
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Amajimbos prepare for Tanzania

The South African national u/17 team could progress to the final stage of the CAF u17 championships qualifiers this coming weekend if they beat Tanzania in the second leg at Dobsonville stadium. The two teams played to a goalless draw in Dar Es Salam two weeks ago. They meet again on Saturday and Diambars academy defender Keanu Cupido is banking on the 12th player to rally behind them…The 16 year-old centre-back says they will need an early goal to calm the nerves and also talks about the experience of travelling in the continent for the first time…The impact of Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba ‘s appointment as Bafana Bafana coach has also filtered down to Amajimbos as Cupido says he sees a role for himself very soon in the senior team. The player who model’s his game on Real Madrid’s young defender Raphael Varane says in 2018 he will be 20 and is dreaming of being in Russia with Bafana…Should Amajimbos win this weekend they will meet the winner of Egypt and Congo in the third round and final qualifying stage. The u17 CAF Championships will take place in Niger in May next year. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/31/20141 minute, 44 seconds
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PSL's new radio show on SABC stations kicks-off

The long awaited PSL Radio Show with SABC public service radio stations will kick-off this week, starting on Ikwekwezi FM and Ukhozi and it will see PSL football content on the broadcasters’ multiple radio platforms. The launch took place at the SABC this morning and it was attended by both PSL and SABC management, clubs representatives and production crews from different stations. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli filed this report for us…Faced with the challenges of attracting fans back to the stadia in PSL matches, the league entered into a five year with the SABC to air a weekly one hour show that will promote the matches and provide content to market the clubs. The show will be on nine African Language stations as wells as 2000 FM, SA FM and RSG. PSL CEO Brand De Villiers says they are excited by this new project and is positive that it will produce the desired results…SABC Chief Operations Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng says with more than 26 million listeners on SABC radio stations a day, the PSL teams can rest assured that the 12 radio stations will carry the message home…The name of the new show is PSL Sekunjalo, each team will have a dedicated journalist and this unique show is about creating a conversation platform for all the teams, promoting the club’s brands and profiling players. SABC Sport Radio General Manager Diane Riemer outlines the productions plans for PSL Sekunjalo…With the new PSL 2014/2015 season kicking-off this weekend, SABC stations will be going all out to make sure that PSL Sekunjalo makes a first impression. SABC Sport Group Executive Bessie Tugwana says the broadcaster has got a role to play in helping the PSL to better crowd attendances… The 16 PSL teams have also been grouped according to stations that are mainly broadcasting in their areas but their content will also be shared across all the 12 stations involved in this project. Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung has hailed PSL Sekunjalo as a breath of fresh air for the PSL teams… This five-year deal is a trade-exchange, which means that the SABC is not paying cash to the PSL, but will rather provide airtime, which is the organization’s currency. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/31/20147 minutes, 25 seconds
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Sundowns will prioritise this season: Mosimane

Absa Premiership Champions Mamelodi Sundowns are approaching the new season wiser and with key objectives. This was revealed by the club’s head coach Pitso Mosimane in their first press conference of the season at the club’s base in Chloorkop today. Sundowns kick-off the new season against Platinum Stars in the MTN 8 quarterfinal at Loftus stadium on Saturday afternoon. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli was there for us…The Brazilians will be competing in five competitions this season, namely the league, MTN 8, Telkom Knockout, Nedbank Cup and the big one, the African Champions League. After winning their first silverware in six years in May, Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane has learnt a lesson that they should pick their battles for the season ahead. He says it’s important that the South African teams should prioritize the competitions and for him defending their league title and doing well in the Champions League comes first…One of the challenges the PSL teams that competed in the CAF club competitions in the last 18 months encountered was the heavy backlog of fixtures. Mosimane reveals that Sundowns planned ahead by approaching PSL before they prepared their new fixture list…Sundowns has assembled arguably the strongest team in the PSL with Nigerian star midfielder Ejike Uzoenyi and Zimbabwean flashy playmaker Kudakwashe Mahachi joining about eight top players signed from PSL teams. As they approach their first game of the season this weekend, Mosimane believes that they are on the right track but admits that the new players are still to gel with the rest of the squad…The capturing of the tallest player in the league Mame Niang from cross town rivals Supersport United with Togolese international Dove Wome going to the different direction on loan, came as a bit of a surprise. But Mosimane is not hiding the fact that the Senegalese international will be vital for them in their Champions League campaign… Mosimane also announced that they are done with signing players for the new season but was not silent about their Keagan Dolly chase. The Westbury born future star, is a product of the Brazilians development academy having joined them from the School of Excellence. Lack of vision in the Downs camp saw Dolly moving to Ajax Cape Town in 2011. He had impressed in the annual Metropolitan Bayhill u19 tournament and the Urban Warriors snapped him up and he played against Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United few months later. Now Sundowns are reported to be paying close to seven million rands for their own product but he will remain at Ikamva until next season with the Chloorkop side paying this salary this season. So Ajax will be saving a lot of money but Mosimane says Dolly could be key for them in future as he’s got an ageing midfield… The Sundowns camp is also ravaged by injuries to key players like Lebohang “Cheeseboy Mokoena, Mzikayise Mashaba, Cuthbert Malajila, Anthony Laffor, Surprise Moriri and Khama Billiat. So the new signings will come in handy, starting this coming weekend. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/30/20148 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ghana unveils women’s U20 squad for World Cup

Ghana women’s Under-20 national soccer squad, Black Princesses admits that a credible performance in the Women’s World Cup in Canada could go a long way in restoring the credibility of Ghanaian football’s image globally. It follows Ghana men’s squad shenanigans in Brazil during the FIFA World Cup. Head coach Bash Hayford has named his final-21-woman squad for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, which begins next week. According to Ghanaweb, in keeping with continuity for the sake of success, the squad includes majority of the players who won bronze at the 2012 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Azerbaijan. Fifa Media official Emmanuel Maradas explains…Two key players- Linda Smith and striker Theresa Ackon-Cobbinah- were excluded from the team currently training in Canada. And Maradas reckons the duo’s exclusion could either impact on the over-all performances of the squad…Meanwhile the Black Princess preparations for the start of the tournament have been smooth following some impression friendly matches. Ghana opens her campaign against hosts Canada on 5 August before facing Finland and North Korea respectively. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
7/30/20142 minutes, 25 seconds
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CAF participation costly but essential: Khoza

South African football will get an opportunity next year to place itself amongst the top countries again in continental football with four teams set to represent the country in the CAF club competitions. This is thanks to the exploits of Orlando Pirates whose runners-up spot in the 2013 African Champions League ensured the return of the extra two spots in CAF club competitions. To reserve these spots, teams at least have to reach the group stages but Bucs chairman Irvin Khoza says playing in the two competitions can come at a heavy price too…For next year, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs qualify for the Champions League and Pirates and Bidvest Wits for the Confeds Cup. Chiefs have indicated that they are still discussing their participation in next year’s tournament. And Khoza says the experience of continental club football is priceless…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/29/20146 minutes, 39 seconds
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PSL coaches rally behind Shakes

The lack of co-operation between SAFA and PSL has also contributed to the decline of Bafana Bafana in recent years. Coaches of the top two teams in the country Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have called for their colleagues to rally behind the newly appointed national team coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba. Speaking to the media after the Carling Black Label Cup this past weekend both Stuart Baxter and Vladimir Vermezovic have vowed to support Mashaba. Bafana’s poor results in the last four years cannot only be traced to shortcomings of their technical teams and players but also to some outside factors. And one of those is the lack of co-operation between the PSL clubs and the national teams. On several occasions clubs have either refused to release players or pulled them out of the national team camps. And Amakhosi coach Stuart Baxter says this has to stop if football has to improve in this countryMashaba got first hand experience of this lack of co-operation during the London 2012 Olympics qualifiers when he couldn’t get his first choice players for the national u/23 national team in November 2011. Playing with a second string team, they failed to qualify and Baxter a former Finland national team coach says PSL coaches need to encourage their players to die for the Bafana jersey…Bucs coach Vladimir Vermezovic is no stranger to the challenges that face SA football, he was the coach at Chiefs when the club pulled out three key players from Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana squad that was on it’s way to Tanzania. The Serbian concurs that Mashaba needs all their support…The theme of Mashaba’s appointment is centred on rebuilding and reconstruction of Bafana and for this PSL coaches will also to give youthful players a chance, something that rarely happens in the local game. VV fielded a youngster Maselaelo “Shakes” Seanego yesterday and he’s worked with the 20 year-old at Chiefs before and hopefully many PSL coaches will follow suit this season…Just before their departure for the West African tour with the SA u/20 national team Mashaba boldly stated that half of his current Amajita squad can do the job at Bafana…Mashaba returns to the country next week on Tuesday and he will be hoping that after the first weekend of this season, the eight PSL teams in action would have shown in the youth at least. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/28/20145 minutes, 41 seconds
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Mashaba to rebuild Bafana

South Africa’s respected football coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba has been announced as the new Bafana Bafana coach, replacing Gordon Igesund whose contract expires at the end of next month. Mashaba beat another former Bafana coach and current Iran national team coach Carlos Queiroz to the job as the SAFA top brass went on a serious lobbying in the past few days after having received recommendations from the technical committee. SABC Sport Journalist Velile Mbuli was at the SAFA House…Up until only last week, the former Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows centre-back, was considered to be behind Queiroz and Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi for this job. But the Portuguese coach’s huge salary demands and pressure for a local appointment is believed to have returned Mashaba for his fourth stint with Bafana. Speaking after a SAFA National Executive Committee meeting at SAFA House today, the football mother body’s President Danny Jordaan confirms that Mashaba mandate is a long-term vision of qualifying the team for 2018 World Cup in Russia…Mashaba has the best win ratio of any Bafana coach in history, he was roped in 1992 and 2001 on a caretaker basis and was handed the job on a permanent basis in 2002 soon after the World Cup. He qualified Bafana for the 2004 African Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia but was fired just few weeks before the tournament. Hi proud record with Bafana reads, played 19 games, won 12, drawn five and lost two. Jordaan says Mashaba’s track record with SA national teams is unrivalled…SABC Sport can confirm that the contract was sent to Mashaba in Bamako, Mali, where he’s currently on a West Africa tour with the national u/20 team yesterday and it was signed and returned back to South Africa. Next month Amajita play two crucial qualifiers against Cameroon and positive results will see them qualifying for the African Youth Championships in Senegal next year. Jordaan says he will finish the Amajita duties first before assuming his new role…With Iran said to be offering Queiroz close to R36 million annually for his contract renewal, Jordaan says they were not scared away by a salary package but settled for a candidate that suited their future plans…Meanwhile Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula flew back from the Commonwealth games in Glasgow to attend this announcement and he says he’s more than happy to see the man who took South Africa to their only Olympic qualification in Sydney 2000 back at the helm…The 64 year-old’s first assignment with Bafana will be the 2015 AFCON qualifier away to Sudan on the fifth of September in Khartoum and he’s expected to finalize his technical team when he returns from the West African tour on the 5th of next month. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/28/20149 minutes, 35 seconds
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Pirates and Chiefs geared up for the new season

With only few days into the new season, both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs coaches believe that their teams are ready for the 2014/2015 season. A dull goalless draw in yesterday’s Carling Black Label game that was won 6-5 on penalties by Pirates at FNB stadium gave a different picture. SABC Sport journalist Velile Mbuli was attending the game…Pre-season matches hardly give the full picture of what is to follow in the new season and yesterday’s Soweto derby was no exception. There was lot of experimenting from both sides, especially Pirates. Bucs victorious coach Vladimir Vermezovic whose team hosts Supersport United in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match next Saturday sounds confident about the season ahead…Whilst Pirates made six substitutions, Chiefs only made three as they looked most likely to getting their starting line-up ready for their Wafa-Wafa opening game against Mpumalanga Black Aces at FNB stadium on Sunday. Based on yesterday’s performance, Amakhosi coach Stuart Baxter is not reading too much into it…The Chiefs camp is already reeling from injuries and the season has not even started. They came to yesterday’s game minus the services of Siphiwe Tshabalala and Bernard Parker. Baxter confirms that the number of players on the sidelines could rise to three after Kingston Nkhatha’s injury yesterday…This concept is in it’s fourth year and Pirates won it for the record third time yesterday, next year’s game will be the final one in the current contract. Carling Black Label’s general Manager Vijay Govindsamy says there are no plans of changing this format…Baxter has also defended George Maluleka for missing two penalties, one during the game and also during the penalty kicks. He will be hoping that the mental strength is not affected in the season ahead. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/28/20143 minutes, 45 seconds
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PREVIEW: Carling Cup

The strength of Orlando Pirates lies on the unity within the squad, this is according to the club’s striker Lennox Bacela ahead of their eagerly anticipated Black Label Carling Cup match against archrivals Kaizer Chiefs at FNB stadium on July 26. Bacela who was honoured with the golden boot award during the clubs’ awards function says he felt at home at the club from his very first day…Bacela will be starting from the bench tomorrow as Kermit Erasmus and Lehlohonolo Majoro have been paired together upfront by the supporters. But the former Bloemfontein Celtic marksman has continued to shower praises on Pirates’ player of the season Oupa “Ace” Manyisa and he says his work ethic separates him, from the rest…Chiefs right-back Siboniso “Pa” Gaxa says the players have learnt from the previous season where they finished without some silverware. But with only a week before the MTN 8 campaign gets underway, Gaxa says they need to go back to what worked for them when they won the double in the 2012/2013 season…Chiefs is also expected to field two trialists in the second half tomorrow and also some of the new faces including the youngsters promoted from the development. Gaxa has also defended the team for not making wholesale changes to the squad…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/25/20142 minutes, 57 seconds
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The starting line-up is balanced: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs will take on their archrivals Orlando Pirates in the Black Label Carling Cup match without two of their key players in Bernard Parker and Siphiwe Tshabalala who are both injured but coach Stuart Baxter is not anticipating any problems come Saturday July 26 at FNB stadium. The starting line-ups were announced and Willard Katsande has replaced Shabba. Speaking just before their training session at the club’s headquarters in Naturena, Baxter says the starting line-up is balanced…Chiefs have rarely played two strikers in big games but this weekend they will start with Kingston Nkhatha and Katlego “Killer” Mphela upfront. The injury to Shabba is also forcing them to start with three holding midfielders but Baxter says his side can cope…Chiefs and Pirates have retained the bulk of their squads from last season and whilst this could be advantageous to their new season, Baxter says there are still some few additions needed to freshen up the squad…There are currently two trialists at Chiefs but as earlier indicated they only have one foreign spot to fill with the other one reserved for Knowledge Musona’s possible return. Zimbabwean midfielder Ovidy Karuru was said to be close to signing for Amakhosi but the arrival of Togolese striker Francis Kone means they will have to wait a bit on who will be coming on board…Maluleka is completing his first pre-season at Chiefs and after finishing the season on a high note scoring goals and providing assists, he is eager to hit the ground running in the new season…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/25/20144 minutes, 8 seconds
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Manyisa a model of professionalism

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza has praised Oupa “Ace”Manyisa as an ideal and exemplary professional sportsman who deserves all the praises coming his way. Khoza was speaking after the Randfontein born midfield kingpin won three awards at the Bucs function last night including the Orlando Pirates Player of the season award. Manyisa walked home with R200 000 last night after also winning the Players player of the year award. Khoza says Manyisa has become a key figure in the game as shown by the interest of eight times African Champions Al Ahly…Manyisa is now in his sixth year with the Buccaneers and it has not been plain sailing, having been once chased away by coaches at the club and played in various positions including the right-back. He joined Pirates from Jazzy Queen Legodi’s Africa Sports Youth Academy and Khoza says he’s also an example of the faith shown by the club in players from lower divisions…In this transfer window Pirates has signed players from the SAFA/SAB Regional (third Division), AC Motsepe League (Second Division) and recalled some of their players who were on loan to PSL teams and National First Division. Khoza says it’s important that big teams like Pirates take a lead in spotting talent from lower division so as to broaden the pool of talent for South African national teams…Pirates pre-season camp in this transfer window has been destabilized a bit by rumours linking their star players like Manyisa and another star performer Thabo Matlaba away from the club. It’s no secret that Manyisa has been linked to Mamelodi Sundowns but Khoza has decried the unsportsmanship approach used by some teams in courting their players…Meanwhile a lot has been said about the future of Bucs captain Lucky Lekgwathi at the club but Khoza allayed all the fears last night when he said 37 year-old remains an integral part Pirates and there’s big plans for him beyond his playing days…As the Buccaneers prepare for another marathon of a season, starting with Saturday’s crunch final pre-season match against archrivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Black Label Carling Cup match at FNB stadium, they will draw strength from their performances of last season. Khoza also honoured Manyisa and Senzo Meyiwa with the chairman’s award for breaking records, playing a total of 51 games out of 53 last season. He says the away goal scored by Thandani Ntshumayelo during a historic 3-0 win over Al Ahly in the African Champions League last year, was a true indication of how teamwork has been vital in this team…Manyisa who will be turning 26 next Wednesday has also matured as a footballer and has a message for his teammates and fellow professional footballers on how they should conduct themselves…Manyisa who is only left with a year on his current contract with Pirates, was also clear after last night’s function that he’s not going anywhere and will remain with the Buccaneers unless an overseas move comes through…Manyisa has also had few offers coming from overseas teams just before the end of last season but he says the offer from Al Ahly was very flattering…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/24/20147 minutes, 5 seconds
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Platinum Stars ready for the new season: Mazingisa

There will be a lot of expectations for Platinum Stars to deliver next season after overachieving last season winning two trophies and the club’s Football Manager Senzo Mazingisa says they will be equal to the task. Dikwena has lost seven players in this transfer window and most of them key players like Lindokuhle Mbatha, Issa Sarr, the highly experienced trio of Henrico Botes, Elias Ngwepe and Benson Mhlongo. Siphelele’s Mthembu’s free transfer to Kaizer Chiefs was also unexpected but Mazingisa says these things happen in football…Stars start the defense of their MTN 8 title against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus stadium next week. One of the latest additions to Dikwena is former Bidvest Wits anchorman Letladi Madubanya who will be filling the vacancy left by Sarr. Mazingisa says next week they will unveil all their new players including their new kit…Two of Stars’ key players, Robert Ngambi and Mogakolodi “Tsotso” Ngele continue to be targeted by some top teams in this transfer window. SABC Sport understands that Pirates have not stopped chasing the Botswana international’s services but they are not alone. Mazingisa maintains that the two players are going nowhere…Mazingisa acknowledges that next season will be tougher for them but he ensures that they will remain competitive…Dikwena is not one of the strongest teams in the PSL when it comes to promoting it’s own talent, their academy system is not one of the best yet in the league. But Mazingisa says they are addressing that and there’s some slight improvement…Stars and National First Division’s United FC are the only professional teams in the North West province and Mazingisa says good relations between the two teams are very important for the growth of football in that province…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/23/20145 minutes, 35 seconds
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Keshi would be perfect for Bafana: Meyiwa

As the SAFA technical committee was meeting today to decide on the individual or two individuals to recommend to the National Executive Committee on Saturday for the vacant Bafana Bafana coaching job. The players have added their voice on the preferred candidate and outgoing Nigerian national team coach Stephen Keshi is very popular amongst them. Bafana and Orlando Pirates leading goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa says Keshi’s experience in the continent would be key for Bafana and he won’t be a stranger to the local game… Speaking after Pirates’ training session at Rand stadium this morning ahead of their high profile pre-season Black Label Carling Cup match against archrivals Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, Meyiwa says as players they have been debating Bafana’s chances of qualifying for next year’s African Cup of Nations in Morocco. After starting against Australia just before the World Cup, the Durban born keeper is also eager to make his mark under the new coach…Meanwhile towards the end of last season Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic promised that fans should watch out for a new team believing fully on his philosophy for the new season. And he believes that starting with the Soweto Derby on Saturday, they will demonstrate what they will be about in the 2014/2015 season…So far Bucs has only made one signing from the Premier Soccer League, capturing holding midfielder Issa Sarr from Platinum Stars and the rest of their new players are from lower divisions and loan returnees. VV believes that they’ve got a balanced and competitive squad but three more additions will do…Lehlohonolo Majoro scored the only goal of the game when his former team beat Pirates 1-0 in the Carling Cup last year. But most importantly he’s having his first pre-season with Pirates and he believes that it’s during this time that a player’s concentration can set the tone foe the season…The starting line-ups for the Carling Cup will be revealed tomorrow evening for the sold out encounter that will take place on Saturday afternoon at FNB stadium. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/23/20144 minutes, 33 seconds
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Matlaba on his future and relationship with VV

Orlando Pirates left back Thabo “Festival” Matlaba has denied media reports that he is not seeing eye to eye with the club’s head coach Vladimir Vermezovic. The story of Matlaba not being on good terms with VV emanated from the Soweto Derby which was only VV’s second game in charge when he started Matlaba on the bench. From then it has since developed and resurfaced again during the pre-season. However the Tembisa born lad is distancing himself from that…Matlaba is also in the last year of his three-year contract with Pirates and it is believed that he is yet to renew it. He has also been linked to a move to Kaizer Chiefs or Mamelodi Sundowns but for him an overseas move is the biggest attraction…When Pirates takes on Chiefs in the Carling Black Label Cup pre-season match next weekend, the Ghost can expect a VV fueled style of play team according to left-winger Daine Klate. The Serbian born coach has always maintained that people should judge him on what will happen come August and Klate says he’s been trying to instill his philosophy on and off the pitch…Pirates has also signed some few players from the lower divisions with an idea of keeping one or two and maybe loan others out as they have done previously. The tall striker Zukile Mkhize from SAB League champions Blue Birds in KwaZulu-Natal is one of the interesting additions. Klate says they are settling in nicely…Klate who made his professional debut at Supersport United 10 years ago as a teenager, has message for rookies in the PSL, he says they should learn from players like his teammate Happy Jele who joined Pirates from a second division team…The Port Elizabeth born midfielder who is also a product of School of Excellence has commended the Buccaneers for promoting talent from the lower divisions and says this is the way to go by giving a chance players who have the hunger to deliver at the senior level…The Buccaneers are expected to field some of the youngsters in the sold out Soweto Derby at FNB stadium next weekend. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/22/20143 minutes, 17 seconds
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Durban U19 international tournament is key: Mashaba

South African u20 and u23 coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba says the Durban International u19 tournament will play a critical role in the local game. The tournament jointly organized by the KwaZulu-Natal government, City of Ethekwini and SAFA will take place in Durban for the next three years. The first edition gets underway on the last day of this month until the ninth of next month at four venues around Durban. A specially formed South African u19 side to be coached by Serame Letsoaka will take on overseas teams like Santos from Brazil, Boca Juniors of Argentina, England’s Everton, Benfica of Portugal and AS Roma from Italy amongst other teams. Mashaba says this tourney comes at a critical time for SA…One of the teams that are coming is Dutch giants Feyenoord and this will see these matches taking place at Sugar Ray Xulu stadium in Claremont, King Zwelithini stadium in Umlazi, Princess Magogo stadium in KwaMashu and at the iconic Moses Mabhida stadium. Mashaba says local players will also be exposed to the international trends here…Meanwhile Amajita have arrived safely in Burkina Faso as they start their West African Tour in preparation for the crucial last leg of the African Youth Championship qualifiers against Cameroon at the end of next month. They play Burkina Faso on Wednesday, then face Mali, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal before returning home in two weeks time. But Mashaba is concerned that he doesn’t have all his top players for this tour…Should Amajita win their two legged tie against Cameroon next month, they will qualify for next year’s AYC in Senegal in March. A semi-final berth there will qualify them for the FIFA u20 World Cup in New Zealand later next year. Mashaba says they are on the brink of something good should they see off Cameroon…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/22/20142 minutes, 7 seconds
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Queiroz out of Bafana coach race

Former FC Barcelona and Holland national team coach Frank Rijkaard has emerged as the main competitor to Nigerian national team coach Stephen Keshi for the vacant Bafana Bafana coaching job. This follows news from Asia last night that the number one target Carlos Queiroz has agreed to extend his contract with the Iran Football Federation for the next four years and will sign the new deal on the first of next month. The new Bafana coach will be announced next Saturday following a SAFA National Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg. SABC Sport reporter Velile Mbuli has the latest…As early as February this year, Queiroz who qualified Bafana for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan emerged as a favourite to replace Gordon Igesund after he had met SAFA officials during the CHAN tournament in Cape Town. When Igesund was informed that his contract that expires next month wouldn’t be renewed, Queiroz was said to be heading back to Nasrec again after the recent World Cup in Brazil. But confirmation has since came from Iranian media that the Mozambican born coach has agreed to extend his deal until 2018 following a meeting with the Iranian Football Federation on Friday. This rules Queiroz out of the race for the Bafana job and SABC Sport has it on good authority that Rijkaard a former Dutch international will rival Keshi who enjoys a lot of support within the SAFA NEC. SAFA President Danny Jordaan confirmed to us that the technical committee headed by Nastasia Tshichlas will meet on Tuesday and scale down the long list of interested coaches to two candidates and recommended them to the SAFA NEC who will then deliberate and make the final decision on Saturday. Jordaan had earlier said that SAFA would not entre into a bidding war with Iran for Queiroz’s services as they were reported to be offering him R36million annually in their new deal improving it by close to R14million. SAFA is expected to engage the two candidates after the technical committee’s meeting and it’s expected that the new Bafana coach could in the country after next Saturday’s meeting. Current u20 and u23 international coach Shakes Mashaba expressed an interest in this Bafana job this week but it’s expected that the SAFA leadership will urge him to concentrate on the good job his doing with the junior national teams. Rijkaard last job was in Saudi Arabia where he was fired earlier this year after he failed to qualify them for this year’s World Cup and he announced his retirement from coaching after this. Keshi who significantly changed the environment in the dressing room announced that he’s leaving his Nigerian job after leading the Super Eagles to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years. He had also won the African Cup of Nations title here in SA last year, the Super Eagles’ first AFCON title in 19 years. We can also reveal that the planned unveiling of a new SAFA Technical Director could be delayed to avoid the clash of philosophies with the new coach. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/21/20142 minutes, 26 seconds
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Free State win the SAFA/SAB U21 Championships

The efficient grassroots programmes is the main reason, football is on the ascendancy in the province of Free State. This was according to the Free State coach Litre Mokitlane following his province’s triumph in the SAFA/SAB u21 championship yesterday beating North West 4-2 in the final played in Mafikeng. Free State were semi-finalists in the SAFA u17 championships and bronze medalists in u19 national champs earlier this year. This achievement does not surprise Mokitlane…The tournament was contested by nine provinces through selection teams with University Sport South Africa being the 10th team. But still Free State made a clean sweep in the individual awards to show how special the team was in this tournament. Kovsies’ Dylan O’Brien finished as the tournament top goal scorer with six goals and he says the best is yet to come…SAFA President Danny Jordaan says the plan now is to see provinces and regions playing regularly and competitive against ach other to increase the competitive levels…Meanwhile the legal battles have all been resolved and the nine provincial teams to take part in the ABC Motsepe league will go to a draw in Durban today. The second division play-offs get underway tomorrow at King Zwelithini stadium with the two finalists earning promotion to the National First Division at the end of this week. SAFA Director of Competitions Jeff Monnakgotla has the latest…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/21/20142 minutes, 25 seconds
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Varsity football not fully accepted

For the second year running, not all top football tertiary institutions will take part in the Varsity Football tournament that kicks-off next week and will run until the 15th of September. The exciting eight-team tourney started last year with the top eight universities from the previous year’s University Sport South Africa national tournament qualify for it. To be eligible for participation, only the institutions that signed the broadcast rights agreement take part in the tournament. Former Springboks captain François Pienaar is the CEO of Advent Sport Entertainment and Media Pty Ltd, the company that owns Varsity Sports and says institutions that don’t sign these rights cannot take part in Varsity Football…Last year both University of Zululand and University of KwaZulu-Natal didn’t take part in this tournament despite having been part of USSA Football top eight. Zululand was again eligible for participation this year but still hasn’t signed the agreement. SABC Sport has learnt that the reason some institutions don’t want to sign is because football gets R70 000 preparation fee whilst Varsity Rugby Shield gets R600 000 and Varsity Rugby gets a whopping R1, 3million as a preparation fee per institution. But Pienaar says rugby has been there longer than football under Varsity Sports… The exciting tournament also known for it’s razzmatazz off the field get’s underway next Monday with defending champions Tuks (University of Pretoria) kicking off against Kovsies (University of Free State) at the Tuks stadium. Varsity Sports started only with rugby seven years ago and now there’s more sporting codes involved but Pienaar says football is quickly proving to be a big attraction…The Nelson Mandela Metro University also known as Madibaz finished as runners-up last year, they are coached by former Bush Bucks and Democratic Republic of Congo’s goalkeeper Dikete Tampungu and he’s expecting big things from his team this year…The University of Johannesburg which finished ninth in last year’s USSA nationals will be making it’s debut in Varsity Football this year. They will be coached by former Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits left back Bradley Carnell. The man who spent more than 10 years in Germany is excited by this new challenge…The other institutions involved include North West University, University of Western Cape, University of Cape Town and University of Limpopo. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/18/20143 minutes, 47 seconds
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I am available for the Bafana Job: Shakes Mashaba

With SAFA’s number one target for the vacant Bafana Bafana coaching job Carlos Queiroz, strongly rumoured to be on the verge of extending his contract with the Iranian Football Federation, it could be time for the local football bosses to come up with plan B. Nigerian national team coach Stephen Keshi was said to be the other front runner for this job but the statements from SAFA in the past two weeks tell a different message about their interest in him. Now current SA u/20 coach Shakes Mashaba has thrown his name into the hat and says he’s available for the Bafana’s main job…Mashaba is currently involved with Amajita and they are only two games away from qualifying for the African Youth Championships in Senegal next year. They play Cameroon away and home in the last two weekends of next month. As SAFA say it’s preparing for the future and Mashaba is already working with that talent, he could be the best placed person to take that mandate forward…SABC Sport understands that Mashaba has always been a favourite of the majority of the SAFA National executive Committee but his commitments with Amajita and u23 national team stood in his way. Speaking from the SAFA/SAB u21 championships in Mafikeng, where he’s also came to spot some talent from the nine provinces and University South Africa team in action, Mashaba the players that he’s seen here is the not true best of the best talent in this division…Mashaba who has a good track record at junior level, having also qualified the first u20 national squad for the African Youth Championships in Morocco in 1997 and took the same team to the FIFA World Cup in Malaysia the same year. The majority of that squad was part of Mashaba’s historic Sydney 2000 Olympics team. He’s scouted in almost all the corners of the country and says the selection criteria of provincial squads needs to be revisited… Meanwhile as Amajita are preparing for the West African tour that will include matches against Burkina Faso, Mali, Cote D’Ivoire and Senegal in preparation for the Cameroon matches. Mashaba is concerned that he could be travelling with a weakened squad because some PSL clubs don’t’ want to release players…In April this year during the inaugural SAFA u19 championships in Bloemfontein, Mashaba spotted Tshepo Chaine an 18 year-old striker from Black Urbans FC (from Botshabelo). Few weeks later Chaine made headlines in Ethiopia where he scored a crucial goal during Amajita’s 2-0 win over the hosts in their first AYC qualifying match. And only recently PSL teams started to show interest in the boy and he was tied to a two-year deal by Bloemfontein Celtic on Monday. The ink is hardly dry on his first professional football contract and his new club is denying the chance to play for Amajita according to Mashaba…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/17/20144 minutes, 52 seconds
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Chiefs considering pulling out of CAF Champions League

The speculation around Kaizer Chiefs considering not participating in the CAF Champions League next year is gaining momentum and former Bafana Bafana midfielder Helman Mkhalele says South African clubs need to show more commitment in the CAF club competitions. SA football was thrown a lifeline last week when CAF confirmed that the PSL could enter four teams in the 2015 Champions League and CAF Confederations club respectively. This meant that Chiefs would join Mamelodi Sundowns in the Champions League and Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits would take part in the Confeds Cup. However SABC Sport understands that Chiefs is considering pulling out. Mkhalele who won the 1995 African Champions Cup with Pirates is appealing to local teams to take these competitions serious…After they were eliminated earlier this year in the Champions League, Chiefs fielded weakened squads in the CAF Confeds and at some stage sent only 13 players to Cote D’Ivoire when they were eliminated by Asec Mimosas. Mkhalele says as the four clubs are strengthening their teams now, they need to have the CAF Champions League and domestic in mind in terms of the demands…Mkhalele is also pleading with foreign coaches who work in SA to respect the African competitions…Having four teams in the CAF club championships is also a big boost for Bafana because there will be close to 100 players in one season exposed to continental football at club level. These four spots were regained through Pirate’s good run in the Champions League in 2013 where they finished as runners up to record eight times champions Al Ahly. Mkhalele together with former Bafana captain Neil Tovey and striker Phil Masinga are the three ambassadors for the Castle Lager Superstars project. They are attending the SAFA/SAB u/21 Championships in Mafikeng for the whole week, spotting talent too. Mkhalele says whilst there is no doubt about the good talent in this tournament, there are still some glaring shortcomings on how the quality of play for the nine provinces and the University Sports South African team involved here…Mkhalele who has a level two coaching badge is a little bit disappointed with the quality of play in this tournament and he says lack of proper coaching is the cause…Meanwhile Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung says they have not taken a final decision on their participation for next year but are deliberating on a lot of things before making a final decision. So soon they will announce whether they are participating or not. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/16/20146 minutes, 33 seconds
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The turn around of German football - The Inside View

Following the embarrassing Euro 2000 campaign where Germany bombed out of the tournament in the group stages, a revolutionary change took place within German youth football eventually guided by Technical Director Matthias Sammer. The German FA (DFB) decided to no longer scout and train the traditional strong and fit players but to start developing modern creative players. Sammer appointed Dutch football technique coach Marcel Lucassen to work with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Sami Khedira, Marko Marin and Mario Gotze developing an exciting new generation of extremely skillful German stars. Lucassen was in the country last month for a World Football Academy workshop and he had a wide ranging interview with SABC Sport’s Velile Mbuli on the rebirth of German football, whose national team won it’s fourth World Cup title last night… Through this revolution led by Sammer that covers 366 areas of Germany, the impressive initiative caters for children aged 8 to 14 and is served by 1000 part-time DFB coaches. And all of them hold the UEFA B license and are expected to scout as well as train the players. That was Dutch football expert Marcel Lucassen wrapping up that interview with Velile Mbuli.
7/15/201414 minutes, 5 seconds
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SAFA/SAB u21 Championships underway in Mafikeng

The SAFA/SAB u/21 championship got underway in Mafikeng in the North West this morning, where the best of the best players from nine provincial squads selected from 52 regional leagues are battling for the top prize. Each province has to promote two teams to the ABC Motsepe League (Second Division) and coming here, SAFA Director of Competitions Jeff Monnakgotla says that process is almost complete…In a bid to inculcate a new culture of growing responsible footballers, Monnakgotla also reveals that this tournament for the first time is introducing a life skills component. The final will be played at the North West University next Sunday and he’s hoping that by then these footballers will go home having learnt a lot on and off the field…Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneiwle “Yeye” Letsholonyane played in this league during it’s days as the Castle Regional League, his younger brother Reuben plays for the Kaizer Chiefs reserve team in the SAFA Johannesburg Regional League and he’s looking forward to the day they will play together in the Amakhosi senior team…Chiefs has just promoted four players from it’s reserve team that were playing in the reserve league and some could says this weakened their chances of earning promotion to the second division after they finished third in the provincial play-offs yesterday. The promoted players are currently in camp with Stuart Baxter’s squad and Letsholonyane says they are coping so far but the level won’t be the same…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/14/20141 minute, 43 seconds
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Triumphant Germany makes history in Brazil

Germany became the first European side to win a FIFA World Cup on South American soil with a late, late goal that stopped Argentina claiming victory in the spiritual home of their biggest rivals, at Estadio Maracana in Rio De Janeiro. The winning goal was scored when substitute Mario Götze chested down an Andre Schurrle cross deep into extra time and volleyed it past Sergio Romero and 1-0 to Die Mannschaft (The Team). It secured Germany's fourth World Cup and their first major tournament victory since 1996, relieving the pressure on Joachim Loew and sparking wild celebrations. Loew says this success is a culmination of 10 years of hard work…Germany finished the tournament unbeaten, having scored the most goals (18) and conceded only five. Gotze a product of the famous Borussia Dortmund youth academy where he arrived as an eight year-old but now at Bayern Munich was a late substitute in yesterday’s game. He was the fifth sub to score from the bench for Germany in this tournament and it’s a moment that will continue to be spoken long after he’s retired from the game… The 22 year-old is the second youngest player to score in a world Cup final after Pele (17) in Sweden in 1958. Throughout this tournament, arguably the world’s best goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has shown why he won the World Cup’s Golden Glove. After seven matches in the World Cup he finished with a save rate of 86,2 percent and has made the most saves (25) in this tournament. The Bayern Munich keeper has risked his life in this tournament, playing as a sweeper at times and now he’s reaping the rewards…Winning their third World Cup and first one in 28 years in Brazil would have been a fitting moment for the Albiceleste but sadly it wasn’t it to be. Coach Allejandro Sabella who helped the team to reach their first World Cup semi-finals and final in 24 years describes the mood in Argentina’s dressing room after the game…Four times World Footballer of the year Lionel Messi came to this tournament under huge pressure to prove his supremacy. Sadly he leaves with a silver medal but also won the Golden Ball (Player of the tournament) and coach Allejandro Sabella says the FC Barcelona star deserves this accolade…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/14/20143 minutes, 16 seconds
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Baxter is going nowhere: Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs could be facing a crisis of looking for a new coach just three weeks before the new 2014/2015 season gets underway. This follows reports that their current coach Stuart Baxter has been negotiating with SAFA for the vacant Technical Director job. The expectation is that the Scottish born coach would be unveiled together with a new Bafana Bafana coach next week when SAFA President Danny Jordaan returns from the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. But it’s not going to be that easy for Baxter to leave Chiefs. Speaking during the launch of Amakhosi’s new jersey today, Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung says they have a two-year contract with Baxter and they expect him to see it through…SABC Sport has learnt that Baxter is not entirely happy at Chiefs and is also concerned about their transfer market activity, which is yet to address the areas he needed to be covered. But with only few weeks to go to the new season, Baxter’s departure could throw Chiefs plans into disarray, as there’s not enough time to find a suitable candidate for the job. And Motaung maintains that the fans have got nothing to worry about…Baxter has also said that he’s aware of the SAFA approach but is concentrating on his Chiefs job now. But for how long time will tell as the SAFA Technical Director role is awaiting him. And Baxter was awaited to make a decision by Friday but he’s contracted to Chiefs for the next two years. During the launch of the home and away jerseys today, Motaung also revealed that they would soon be opening Amakhosi’s museum at the Naturena Village, which forms part of the major project the club has embarked on. Together with the club’s technical sponsors Nike, Motaung says the big container with the audio and visual history of Chiefs dating back to it’s formation in 1970 will be open to the fans for viewing…Already this season Chiefs has promoted three players from their development academy and it’s expected that the development players will soon be going back to training in Naturena, as their training grounds are almost complete. Motaung says they are targeting 2016 to complete the gigantic plans for the Village…Arguably the biggest team in South Africa in terms of supporters, almost every season Chiefs is blamed by it’s supporters of not spending enough on buying quality players. This is in comparison to the expensively assembled Mamelodi Sundowns, which stole the Absa Premiership title from Chiefs last season and left their trophy cabinet empty. But Motaung makes a point that whilst as a big club they are expected to compete for everything on offer, the team has a long-term vision that remains their main priority now…Last week, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula praised Chiefs’ long term plans which has seen the club undergoing a major construction project, building new facilities for it’s development and maximizing it’s commercial areas within the Naturena village. Jessica who also serves in one of the PSL’s sub-committees is confident that this is a model most teams are following in SA…Speaking in a press conference last Friday, Mbalula lauded Chiefs plans and as all clubs move towards complying fully with the club licensing system that will be compulsory throughout the African continent next year, he said this is the way to go…The Chiefs and Nike partnership is now in it’s 13th year and the company’s Communications Manager Seruscka Naidoo has more on the new jersey designs and importance of this container… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/10/20145 minutes, 43 seconds
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Old rivalry revived in the World Cup final

Argentina and Germany will meet in their third FIFA World Cup final at Estadio do Maracana in Rio De Janeiro after the South Americans beat tournament early pacesetters Netherlands 4-2 on penalties. The highly tactical contest played at Sao Paulo had finished goalless after extra time and the Dutch unable to bring on their specialist penalty kicks saver Tim Krul, the Albiceleste’s shot stopper Sergio Romero saved two penalties to see his team through. The AS Monaco goal minder believes that this is their moment to shine along with their inspirational captain and four times world footballer of the year Lionel Messi… A Maradonna inspired Argentina won the 1986 World Cup edition in Mexico beating Germany 3-2 in the final but the Europeans made it even when they beat the South Americans 1-0 in the Italian World Cup four years later. FC Barcelona’s utility player Javier Mascherano who had a great game says football intelligence got them to the final…Mascherano has already won two Olympic gold medals with Argentina and his five star performance at Sao Paulo was also praised by coach Allejandro Sabella… Meanwhile reacting to the Netherlands defeat to Argentina and the prospect of facing hosts Brazil in a 3rd place play-off, Louis Van Gaal says he has always stated that there should never be such a fixture and only a final after the semi-finals…Van Gaal’s comments were also echoed by the influential winger Arjen Robben who was also part of the team that walked away with silver medals at FNB stadium four years ago…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/10/20142 minutes, 52 seconds
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Nigeria suspended from international football by FIFA

Nigeria has been suspended from all international football by world football’s governing body, Fifa amid allegations of government interference in its football federation. The ban means no Nigerian team - including club sides - can play internationally. Fifa had given Nigeria's government until Tuesday to reinstate the sacked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive committee. The NFF was dissolved last week and replaced by a sole administrator. NFF analyst Anderson Ogugua explains…During the period of suspension, the NFF may not be represented in any regional, continental or international competitions, including at club level, or in friendly matches.The most immediate effect is that Nigeria will not be entitled to participate in the upcoming Under-20 Women's World Cup, which starts on the fifth of next month - should the suspension not be lifted by next Tuesday. An extraordinary general assembly of the federation went ahead in Abuja on Saturday, which voted out the NFF leadership who have been accused of derailing the country's World Cup campaign in Brazil, despite Fifa's warning of a possible suspension. African champions Nigeria reached the second round of the World Cup in Brazil for only the third time in their history, after they also did so in 1994 and 1998The issue of head coach Stephen Keshi was laid to rest when Ogugua revealed that Keshi’s cpontract expired at the end of the world cup and it was not renewed. Keshi hinted he might join another nation although he was cagey not to elaborate. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
7/10/20141 minute, 55 seconds
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Brazil's humiliation worst day of my life: Scolari

The 2014 FIFA World Cup hosts Brazil hopes of rewriting the wrongs of 1950 went up in the spoke as they were humiliated 7-1 by a vintage German side in front of 60 000 fans in a semi-final match played at Estadio Minerao stadium in Belo Horizonte last night. A barely believable match saw Germany take a 5-0 half-time lead as they destroyed the host nation. The score line is also Brazil’s biggest defeat ever beating their 6-0 loss to Uruguay in 1920. Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari takes full responsibility for this result…Brazil’s hopes of reaching the final on home soil and win it ended in shame, in humiliation, in tears of utter shock, disbelief, disrepair, records rewritten for all the wrong reasons. Scolari who coached his country to their fifth World Cup title in 2002, says this was the worst day of his life…This humiliation was also Brazil’s first loss on home soil since 2002, their defense was in tatters in the first half manned by captain of the day David Luiz in the absence of the suspended Thiago Silva. A teary Luiz apologises to fellow Brazilians…In only six minutes, Germany scored four goals in the first half and the Brazilian defense was in shambles. Even the Selecao players were confused themselves according to Luiz…This was a sweet revenge for the German team that had lost 2-0 to Brazil in the 2002 World Cup final and had not beaten the Selecao in a competitive match. Germany goal scorer and ma of the match Toni Kroos says they took advantage of the Brazil players’ emotional state after conceding the first goal… This will be Germany’s eighth World Cup final and they are chasing their fourth title, coach Joachim Loew believes that the hosts were confused and began to crack up but he doesn’t expect a similar game against Argentina or Netherlands at Estadio do Maracana on Sunday…German legend Miroslav Klose also became the World Cup’s all-time top goal scorer with 16 goals when he scored the second goal. The 36 year-old had very little to say about the milestone and focused on the success of the team…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/9/20145 minutes, 11 seconds
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Neymar's emotional message to fellow Brazilians

An emotional Neymar delivered a message to his teammates and the people of Brazil before being flown home on a helicopter after suffering a cruel injury during their 2-1 win over Colombia in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Fortaleza on Friday. Neymar will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a broken bone in his back following a gruesome tackle from Colombia’s Juan Zuniga three minutes from full-time. The FC Barcelona superstar reveals his heartache at being ruled out of the World Cup through injury but predicts that Brazil will emerge triumphant, making him a world champion….Brazil play Germany in the first semi-final in Belo Horizonte tomorrow evening and Argentina squares up to Netherlands in Sao Paulo on Wednesday. Meanwhile Brazil’s team doctor Jose Luiz Runco revealed that the spinal injury sustained by Neymar will keep the player out of action for at least 40 days but that he will need to be reassessed later in his recovery…Dr Runco says it was a difficult moment having to tell the biggest star of this showpiece that his World Cup is over but he avoided letting Neymar to ask the question first about his chances of playing in this tournament…Reports emerged from Brazil last night that Neymar is considering an injection in his back to get him through to the World Cup final, should Brazil make it. But it’s highly unlikely that the team doctors would allow that. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/7/20142 minutes, 25 seconds
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Carling Cup tickets could be sold out this week

The fourth edition of the Carling Cup pre-season match between Soweto archrivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is selling like hot cakes with 90 per cent of the tickets having been sold. More than 75 000 tickets have been sold for the match that will take place at FNB stadium on the 26th of this month and Carling Black Label Brand Campaign Manager Mthunzi Jonas says tickets could be sold out as early as this week…Last year the votes reached 22 million but people voting for free, now there’s a standard fee that has been introduced as per government regulations. Jonas says their target has since been revised and reveals once again Amakhosi captain is leading with the votes…With the transfer window open and both teams constantly making changes, Jonas say they are not guided by any media speculation in removing or adding players to the list but official confirmation from the clubs…The popular concept for this game remains the champion coaches who get to be part of the two teams’ dressing room and benches on this day and that phase will be finalized on the 19th of this month according to Jonas…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/7/20143 minutes, 3 seconds
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Robben fires back at critics

Holland winger Arjen Robben has insisted that the controversial penalty that was awarded to him in stoppage time against Mexico to secure his’ country’s victory in the FIFA World Cup last 16 match in Fortaleza was legitimate. But the Bayern Munich star also admitted that had had dived earlier in the game. Seeking to clarify his earlier media comments regarding these two issues, Robben yesterday pleaded not to be quoted out of context when it comes to this matter…Robben who has been subject of many alleged diving incidents on the pitch before says he will not change from being honest in future because of this latest incident…There have been several controversial match officiating decisions in this tournament and many football fans have called either players of referees cheats. Asked whether players accept to be called like that when there was actual no cheating involved, Robben says people are entitled to their own opinions…Controversy aside, Robben has been one of the shining lights of the The Dutch’s impressive 100 per cent winning record so far in this World Cup. His three goals plus an assist in four matches tells the whole story and the 30year-old agrees that he’s at his best level ever…When Robben completed his brace during the 5-1 demolition of the outgoing world champions Spain in their opening game of the big spectacle, he also recorded the fastest ever sprint by a footballer at 37km per hour. Robben who has previously also been at Chelsea and Real Madrid was modest about this recorded…The Dutch side is attempting to win it’s first ever World Cup title after thrice finishing second in 1974, 1978 and most recently in 2010. They are up against surprise packages Costa Rica in the quarterfinals on Saturday evening in Salvador and Robben says the Central Americans can’t be underestimated… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/2/20143 minutes, 29 seconds
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Argentina & Belgium complete the World Cup Quarters line-up

The line-up for the mouth-watering FIFA World Cup quarterfinals was finalised when Argentina and Belgium completed the last eight match-ups. Argentina were made to sweat by a resilient Switzerland unit and the winning goal for the South Americans was only scored two minutes away from penalty kicks, Angel Di Maria rounding off Lionel Messi’s good run. The four-times world footballer of the year won the man of the match award for the record fourth time in this World Cup but still for him it was all about the team effort…With close to 40 000 of the fans in at Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo fully behind Argentina, the situation was tense and Messi describes the crucial moment when he decided to pass to Di Maria instead of taking the opportunity himself…However the exit of Switzerland did not only hit the Swiss people back home but also marked the last football match as a coach or on field participation for one of the well-respected and most successful coaches of the modern era Ottmar Hitzfeld. The man who won two Champions League title with Borrusia Dortmund and Bayern Munich says from now on he will concentrate on the less stressful media work…The Belgian were made to sweat for their 2-1 win over USA with all the goals coming in the extra time in Salvador. The result also meant that all the group winners advanced to the last eight. Belgium will now meet Argentina in the third quarterfinal in Brasilia on Saturday. Coach Marc Wilmots was full of praise for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku who scored the winning goal and provided an assist for the opener coming from the bench…It was one of the most exciting matches in this World Cup and the man who mainly contributed to that excitement was Everton’s goalkeeper Tim Howard who pulled off great saves to deny some of his club mates. Howard made 16 saves, setting a World Cup record the most ever saves in more than 50 years. And his disappointment on this exit is understandable… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/2/20143 minutes, 16 seconds
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Africa's World Cup participation marred by bonuses saga

African national teams that participated in the on-going Fifa World Cup in Brazil lost focus when players embarked on fights for bonuses instead of concentrating on the games at hand. This is the view of South African Football Association (Safa) President and a member of the 2014 Fifa Organising committee Danny Jordaan. As a result, Africa teams could not progress beyond the second round. Two of the Africans teams that progressed to the Last-16 were eliminated. Jordaan, who is in Brazil was at pains to explain the extent to which issues not relating to playing could affect and derail teams performances…Jordaan insisted that for the first time in many years, Africa has a realistic chance of having four teams progress to the knock-out stage of the Fifa World Cup. And yet only two teams, Nigeria and Algeria – progressed to the next round. He says the expectations were not met…Jordaan insisted that based on this year’s world cup statistics, days of European dominance on the global stage is over. He bases his argument on the fact that defending champions Spain were hammered 5-1 and suffered two losses in a row…This has been one of Africans worse performances on the global stage. However, Jordaan maintains that football authorities in Africa still have a case to put forward in Fifa board-room regarding the number of allocations to the six continents…Ghana’s government transported $3-million via a chartered plane to Brazil to defuse a bizarre bonuses saga. And Jordaan says it was an unfortunate incident and sad…Asked whether the antics off the field by some African teams could affect their fight in the board room, Jordaan says it was not all doom and gloom for the continent. He says other Confederations also had their glaring weaknesses like Asia…Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
7/1/20144 minutes, 40 seconds
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Resignations galore as African teams exit the World Cup

Nigeria’s exit from the 2014 FIFA World Cup was met with some high profile retirements as the Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo who was playing 100th game on the day announced his retirement from international football. This followed a two-nil loss to France in the round of 16 to bring to an end their best performance in the World Cup in 16 years. But the most interesting one for South Africans was the resignation of the head coach Stephen Keshi who has now emerged as an overwhelming favourite for the Bafana Bafana job. Here’s Keshi during a post-match interview responding to a question on his future…Keshi posted on his twitter account immediately after the game and we quote “Friends, it has been a good run and I have enjoyed every moment. It's been an honour coaching the Super Eagles. It is however time to bow out. Keshi who won the 2013 African Cup of Nations title with Nigeria says they’ve proved beyond reasonable doubt that African teams can stand up to the big guns…According to the tournament stats after the group stages, Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper and vice-captain Vincent Enyeama was one of the top five performers in this 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup. He pulled off some great saves again in this game, four to be exact to bring his total saves to 23 in this tourney. But Enyeama has blamed lack of concentration as the root cause of their exit… After 12 years as a Senior Super Eagles and 94 international caps to show for that Enyeama is also calling it quits, the 31 year-old says he’s going to consult his family first but his mind seems to be made up…In this tournament Nigeria registered their first win in the World Cup since France 1998, had a good showing from an individual point of view as well. Enyeama says the future looks bright for this team…As Keshi, Yobo and Enyeama announced their goodbyes from the Super Eagles, the general feeling in Nigeria football is that the future is very bright for this team with some good youngsters based in Europe who have a lot to offer going forward. Keshi says this team is going to dominate in the future…The African dream in the 2014 World Cup ended last night when Algeria’s gallant effort to advance to the last eight was shattered in the extra-time by four times world champions Germany as they lost 2-1 in Port Alegre. Veteran centre-back and captain Madijd Bouguerra says this team is going to hold on to its current number one ranking in Africa for years to come…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
7/1/20142 minutes, 47 seconds
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We don't fear France: Mikel

Nigeria, like their last 16 opponents France, trained away from the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia to allow the pitch to be preserved. But when John Obi Mikel faced the media last night, the number one topic continued to be were bonuses being paid. The Chelsea holding midfielder was very clear that this money issue has had very little effect on their preparations and that it’s water under the bridge…It`s sixteen years since Nigeria reached the knockout stage, but the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations are showing no sign of nerves.. They seem to be relishing the opportunity to shine on the world stage, a team Mikel insists is without a star…The French team is not a closed book to the Super Eagles, over the years there are a number of Nigerian players who have played in the French Ligue 1. Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper and Vice-Captain Vincent Enyeama had wonderful season recently with Lille as he kept 11 consecutive clean sheets and came very close to breaking a 22 year-old record. And Mikel says this counts a lot coming to this game…The main talking point in recent matches has been the weathering conditions, the high temperatures faced by teams with an early kick-off and FIFA introduced the cooling breaks yesterday in an game between Netherlands and Mexico. Coming from West Africa this is a kind of weather Nigeria is used to and France has also been preparing at Ribeirao Preto a city, which is very hot. Keshi feels that both teams will cope with the conditions…Another important milestone for the Super Eagles in this match will be to see their captain Joseph Yobo finally earning his 100th cap at international level and Mikel says it’s a big moment for the rest of the team too…With 145 goals having been scored after only 52 matches in this tournament, many coaches have declared this an open tournament where any team stands a chance to spring a surprise. And Keshi believes that despite a good start for the French side they also stand a chance in Brasilia…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/30/20144 minutes, 57 seconds
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The fairy tale continues for Costa Rica

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has played down the favourites tag for his side after they came back from one-nil down to beat Mexico 2-1 and advance to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals in Fortaleza. With two minutes to go on regulation time, the Latin America country was ready to celebrate it’s first progress to the last eight in 28 years but Wesley Sneijder and Klaas Huntelaar had other ideas. The Dutch maintained their 100 per cent winning record of four out of four victories in this tournament, as they prepare to meet Costa Rica in the quarterfinals in Salvador. Van Gaal remains modest about their championship chances…Playing in searing heat weather conditions of temperatures of up to 39 degrees Celsius that forced FIFA for the first time to introduce two official cooling breaks, Van Gaal admits that it took some belief from the players that they can come in this game and win it. He says it’s a huge boost to their main objective of lifting the World Cup for the first time…One player, billions of football fans globally will dearly miss in this tournament has got to be Mexico’s number one goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa who again denied the Dutch side on several occasions. Ochoa pulled off some stupendous saves just like he had done against Neymar and company when they held hosts Brazil to a goalless draw at the very same Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza two weeks ago. The French based goalkeeper is satisfied with his heroics from this tournament… In seven World Cup finals now since 1986 on home soil, the “El Tricolor” have been eliminated in the round of 16 and back home they’ve even nicknamed the last eight target as the famous fifth game. Ochoa doesn’t think it’s a mental barrier issue…Meanwhile the fairy tale continues for Costa Rica as they reached the World Cup last eight for the first time in their history, they played the better part of the second-half being one man down and on the 88th minute the Greeks equalised to take the game to extra-time and eventually penalties. Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas pulled off some great saves throughout the game and also saved a penalty during the penalty kicks to help his side win 5-3. He hails the historic achievement…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/30/20142 minutes, 38 seconds
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Brazil and Colombia to meet in the quarter-final

Brazil’s number one goalkeeper Julio Cesar has thanked coach Felipe Scolari for believing in him after he saved two penalties to help the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosts advance to the quarterfinals beating Chile 3-2 on penalties at Estadio Minerao stadium in Belo Horizonte. The game had finished one-all thanks to goals from David Luiz for Brazil and Alexis Sanchez for Chile and they were both scored in the first half. Scolari had faith in Cesar when he fielded him during the FIFA Confederations Cup last year when he was even club less and those memories came back yesterday for the 34 year-old…After the last penalty which was missed by Chile’s Gonzalo Jara, emotional Selecao players broke down, crying tears of joy after a gruelling encounter in front of 60 000 Brazilian fans. Cesar was also overwhelmed before the penalty kicks and he shares what was going through his mind and what his teammates were telling him…Brazil will now meet Colombia in the second quarterfinal match in Fortaleza next Friday and captain Thiago Silva is raising a very important factor of the weather and also the kick-off times that are affecting their performances…Coming to this tournament, Colombia were easily written out as one of the potential quarterfinalists after they lost their top marksman Radamel Falcao through an injury. But the 22 year-old attacker James Rodriguez had other ideas, a brace against Uruguay at Estadio Do Maracana last night was enough to secure a 2-0 win for the Los Cafeteros. Rodriguez is already the tournament’s leading goals scorers with five goals and four assists from four matches Rodriguez who is currently on the books of the French Ligue 1 big spenders AS Monaco scored what many see as the number one contender for goal of the tournament last night and he says the attacking formation that was employed by their Argentine coach Jose Pekerman worked wonders…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/30/20142 minutes, 13 seconds
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Bonus issue has not affected the Super Eagles camp: Keshi

Things seemed brighter in the Nigerian camp ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against France in Brasilia. The reported issues about players’ bonuses and appearance fees don’t appear to have had any major effect on the squad. President Goodluck Jonathan is reported to have called the captain of the team Joseph Yobo and settled the matter. Coach Stephen Keshi says it’s been business as usual within the camp…For many this World Cup is a new experience and they are also growing into a style of football demanded by the coach. And Keshi too a former Super Eagles captain is relishing the opportunity of challenging himself against the best in the world…Going into their last group game against Argentina in Port Alegre, all the focus was on Lionel Messi but Nigeria had an answer in Ahmed Musa, the Russian based flying winger who equally netted a brace. The two goals were extraordinary, well taken and Keshi says they spoke to the quality of Musa…The CSKA Moscow’s forward who has represented Nigeria on 40 occasions at international level says as the current generation they are also happy to have helped their country qualify for the first for the World Cup knockout stages in 16 years…Musa together with the likes of Kenneth Omeruo and Uche Nwofor in the current squad were part of the Nigeria team that played in the FIFA u/20 World Cup in Colombia in 2011. Musa was part of the team that lost 3-2 after extra time to France in the quarterfinal there and he’s got a good score to settle…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/30/20142 minutes, 43 seconds
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Algeria makes history at the FIFA World Cup

Algeria has joined Nigeria as the only African teams to reach the 20th FIFA World Cup second round after playing to a one-all draw against Russia in Curitiba last night. The Desert Foxes have made history by reaching the World Cup second round for the first time and also it’s for the first time two African teams have reached the knockout phase. Algeria finished second in group H behind Belgium and will face the high riding Germany in Port Alegre next Monday. Rafike Halliche captained the Desert Foxes on the night and he couldn’t contain his excitement…Algeria has got a very young squad and mainly dominated by players who were in France and grew up playing academy football and some of them have even represented the French junior national teams. Halliche says their young team is getting stronger by day…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/27/20141 minute, 10 seconds
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Divided Ghana exit the FIFA World Cup

Ghana national team coach Kwesi Appiah has denied that the controversial and shameful happenings in their camp on the eve of their important game contributed to their exit in the FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars were eliminated from the tournament after losing 2-1 to Portugal in Brasilia. Ghana needed to win this game to qualify for the last 16 stage as USA lost to Germany in the other game. Hours before this crucial match, the Ghana Football Association sent home two key players Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince Boateng for disciplinary reasons. However Appiah says this did not affect their performance…It’s for the first time Ghana has not managed to reach the knockout phase in the World Cup after reaching the second round in their first appearance in Germany 2006 and quarterfinals in South Africa in 2010. Appiah says in the past two editions they had an experienced squad and now they are building a new team…Appiah says he's 100 per cent sure that the financial and disciplinary problems the national team has faced this week will never happen again and says the decision to release the two players was not taken on the day of the game but a night before…Appiah has finished with the worst record ever for Ghana in the World Cup finals, having failed to win a single game in the competition. But he’s still positive that he’s going to keep his job and says the off the field issues didn’t affect his preparations…Having led his team to the Round of 16, Jürgen Klinsmann feels as if the USA are growing with every game and are only just getting started. USA lost their final group game 1-0 to Germany but a superior goal difference saw them finishing higher than Portugal. They will play Belgium in Salvador on Tuesday, Group G was dubbed the group of death and Klinsmann says they felt it…Klinsmann who won the World Cup title with Germany in Italy in 1990 and coached them during the 2006 World Cup on home soil has more on why there’s a huge different between the group stages and the knockout phase…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/27/20144 minutes, 26 seconds
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England's future looks bright: Hodgson

As England finally bowed out of the 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup yesterday, following a goalless draw against Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte, the Three Lions coach Roy Hodgson believes that the future is bright for this team judging by the talent they’ve got. England finished bottom of Group D managing only one point from three matches following losses to Italy and Uruguay respectively. Hodgson says players like the 20 year-old Ross Barkley are the future of this team…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/26/20143 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ivory Coast exit in the World Cup shocks Africa

The mood in Ivory Coast capital of Abidjan and other towns in the west African nation was sombre, sadness, deserted with utter shock. This follows Ivory Coast 2-1 loss to Greece which sent the Elephants exiting the Fifa 2014 World cup tournament in Brazil. It’s the third time in a row Ivory Coast has exited FIFA World Cup finals in the first round despite having a galaxy of stars in their arsenal. African soccer correspondent and the general manager of Radio and Television sport in Ivory Coast, Mamadou Gaye shared the mood in Abidjan…..Pundits had placed their bets on Ivory Coast to go far among the five African representations given their fairly balanced Group C, which had Columbia, Japan and Greece.According to Gaye, Ivory Coast lost the match due to coach Lamouchi’s poor tactics and substitutions. He says the Ivory Coast’s FA’s decision to appoint an inexperienced coach, who was just a television analyst in France, has come back to haunt them…The glaring division in the Ivory Coast team was exposed for the global community to see. In that Ivory Coast was the only national squad to have played in the tournament with two captains. Gaye says it brought to the fore the issue of egos among the star studded players…Asked to comment about how the golden generation of Ivory Coast players has failed to win anything and also failed to make an impact on the global stage, the hard hitting Gaye says this glorified generation is a bunch of failures… Ironically, the Ivory Coast national squad failed to assemble in Abidjan and receive the blessings of the people as well as the President Alhassan Outtarra. And when they were presented with the national flag in Brazil by the Sports Minister, the players displayed a lackadaisical attitude…Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
6/25/20144 minutes, 30 seconds
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Gyan breaking records

The star of Ghana’s top striker Asamoah Gyan continues to rise and now from breaking records in his home country, he’s quickly establishing himself as an African legend. Gyan’s second goal during the 2-all draw against FIFA World Cup favourites Germany has seen him becoming the first Ghanaian to score in three different World Cups. But most importantly the 28 year-old has equaled the great Roger Milla’s record of five goals to be come the joint highest scoring African in World Cup’s history. But Gyan sees himself as one of the luckiest players to have achieved this much in football…The Black Stars could have sealed the game just few minutes after having the taken the lead against Germany, they missed a chance to extend the lead to 3-1 when Jordan Ayew instead of passing to Gyan took a tame shot that was easily saved by Manuel Neuer. The experienced Germans went on to equalize moments later, Gyan says as strikers they learn not to be over emotional when teammates make wrong decisions in the final third…Ghana has got an outside chance of reaching the second round, they need to beat Portugal at least by a two goal margin and hope that Germany beats USA to continue with their tradition of qualifying for the knockout of phases. Gyan admits that it is going to be an uphill battle against Cristiano Ronaldo’s team in Brasilia…Gyan is also the most capped Black Stars player in the World Cup finals with appearances and also the all-time leading goal scorer with 41 goals from 80 matches. And the Black Stars captain believes they can still go through…The team spirit in this Ghanaian team is also amazing as evidenced by some of the things the players get to do during training and off the field…Outside football Gyan is also a musician and recorded a Hip-Hop song titled “African Girls” in 2010, which went on to win an award during the Ghanaian Music awards in 2011. He explains the thinking behind his celebration moves…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/25/20144 minutes, 54 seconds
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Neymar's heroics look set to continue

Having scored his third and fourth goals of this World Cup during the 4-1 demolition of Cameroon in Brasilia last night, Neymar reveals that he feels no pressure at all. The FC Barcelona star is putting his relaxed frame of mind down to the fact he's living his dream. Brazil now face neighbours Chile in the last 16 stage a team they have beaten before in this round in 1998 and 2010. The 22 year-old who has now netted 35 goals in 52 international appearances for Brazil says he’s always waited for this opportunity…Brazil and Manchester City anchorman Fernandinho made his first appearance in this World Cup replacing Paulinho at half-time and scored his second international goal. Fernandinho says the hosts are starting to find their rhythm at the right time…Mexico who conceded their first goal of the tournament during their 3-1 win over Croatia in Recife last night will face the rampant Netherlands in the last 16. Captain Rafael Marquez continued to break the records as he scored his third goal in three different World Cups and all he wants is to make history…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/24/20141 minute, 21 seconds
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Never doubted second round chances: Keshi

Nigerian national football team coach Stephen Keshi says he’s never doubted his team’s abilities of reaching the FIFA World Cup second round despite the negative feedback he received after last week’s goalless draw against Iran. Speaking after the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina that placed the West African side on the second spot with four points, two point s behind Argentina, Keshi says criticism and being doubted is nothing new to him in this job… Before this victory against Bosnia, the Super Eagles hadn’t won World Cup match since 1998 where they last beat Bulgaria 1-0 and it’s another stat that Keshi wanted to change. Asked about his team’s discipline on the pitch and how it’s inculcated into the team, this was Keshi’s response… After having been out of the Super Eagles team for years now, Stoke City’s Peter Odemwingie returned to score the all important goal. He’s had some problems with national coaches for some time (with Keshi, when he was omitted from the AFCON 2013 winning squad) but now Odemwingie has started to make some informed decisions…Saturday’s goal was his first in four years for Nigeria and brings his total tally at international to 11 in 63 matches. And coming to the team contributing with goals is another thing that he was missing…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/24/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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Vital historic win for Algeria

Africa’s number one ranked country Algeria rounded off a great weekend of results for the continent in the FIFA World Cup in Brazil when they thumped South Korea 4-2 in Group H. The result sees the Desert Foxes jumping to the second spot on the log with three points and in a good position to secure the second round place if they beat Russia in the last game. This was the first win for Algeria in the World Cup in 32 years and captain Madjid Bouguerra is relieved that they have their destiny in their own hands…Algeria also became the first African team to score four goals in the World Cup and after leading 3-0 at half-time, Bouguerra says it was always going to be difficult to keep a clean sheet against a forceful team like South Korea…There had also been some negative reports coming to this game, an alleged infighting within the Algerian camp but Bouguerra says the result proves the non-existence of that speculation...Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/23/20141 minute, 40 seconds
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Prepared to help on the revival of School of Excellence: Pienaar

Everton star and former Bafana Bafana Steven Pienaar says it is their duty as current players especially those plying their trade overseas to help improve football back home. “Schillo” as Pienaar is popularly known was speaking during the Steven Pienaar annual Community Tournament, which was concluded in Westbury, Johannesburg earlier this week. The tournament is in its fourth year and caters for different age groups from u/11 to the seniors. Pienaar says it’s important that they give back to communities that raised them… Since it’s inception four years ago, the tournament has only been concentrated in Pienaar’s neighbourghood of Westbury, Johannesburg and Gauteng but now he says they also want to involve other areas as well around the country…Another interesting development is to see another PSL star coming from Westbury making it big, Ajax Cape Town’s Keagan Dolly who recently won the Absa Premiership young players of the season award. Pienaar is proud of Dolly who he says has also played in this tournament…Another big problem for local football is the shortage of qualified coaches something that impacts on the quality of footballers that are being produced. Pienaar says this is another angle they are trying to cover through this tournament…Pienaar remains the shining light and top product of the School of Excellence academy that produced a lot of professional footballers in the mid nineties but is now in a sorry state. A lot of promises have been made by SAFA in recent years to return the school to it’s glory days and be the flagship of football academies but all in vain. Pienaar who joined Ajax Cape Town from School of Excellence says he’s even prepared to be the face of any campaign that’s aimed at reviving the School of Excellence because it’s current state worries him…After Ajax Ct, Pienaar went on to join Ajax Amsterdam, Borussia Dortmund, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur before returning to Everton again. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/23/20143 minutes, 6 seconds
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African dream alive in World Cup

Day 10 at the FIFA World Cup proved to be an exciting and perfect evening for the African teams as both Ghana and Nigeria recorded positive results against quality opposition. After a rampant Germany had walked all over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in their opening game beating them 4-0, there were fears that Ghana was going to face a hammering. But the Black Stars rose to the occasion and at some stage even led 2-1 but the game ended 2-all in Fortaleza. Ghana’s goals came from Andrea Ayew and Asamoah Gyan and coach Kwesi Appiah is proud of his team…Ghana’s hopes of still standing a chance of qualifying for the last 16 stage are hinging on Portugal avoiding a loss against USA tonight and the Black Stars also beating Ronaldo’s team in the last game. Appiah says anything is possible in football…The South African Premier Soccer League was finally represented on the night when Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Fatau Dauda finally started for the Black Stars on the night and Mamelodi Sundowns’ new signee Ejike Uzoenyi also got game time in the Nigerian team. Dauda says it was important for him to contribute with some good saves so that the team could manage to get a point out of this game… The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in pole position to qualify for the last 16 stage after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-0 in Cuiaba. This was Nigeria’s first win in the World Cup in 16 years after last beating Bulgaria with a similar score line in France 1998. Coach Stephen Keshi who was vilified back home after playing to a goalless draw against Iran says his side is starting to find it’s rhythm… Bosnia has now been eliminated from the tournament and becomes the fifth team to bow out after outgoing champions Spain, Australia, Cameroon and England. Stoke City’s Peter Odemwingie scored the all important goal for the Super Eagles to also earn the man of the match award. It was his first goal for Nigeria in four years and obviously meant a lot to him and his teammates…Nigeria now have a tricky and tough encounter to wrap up the group F games against log leaders Argentina, they only need a draw from that game or even a loss won’t be bad for them if Iran fails to win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Odemwingie is hoping that this win and three points has brought some sense of belief to the team…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/23/20142 minutes, 24 seconds
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I am not a god but a football coach: Keshi

Nigeria’s head coach Stephen Keshi fought fire with fire yesterday as he was responding to questions from frustrated and angry journalists when his team unexpectedly played a goalless draw with Iran in their opening FIFA World Cup match last night. The Super Eagles who are in a tough group that involves favourites Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina dropped two valuable points that could hinder their progress in this tournament. Asked whether they will win their next two matches, this was Keshi’s response…Group F between Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina was a very tight affair tactically and Nigeria will have to be at their best to get maximum points from them. B8t Keshi says anything is possible in this World Cup…Keshi says he was not surprised with the tactics that were employed by Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz on the day saying the ultra-defensive system suited their opponents…Keshi who is also one of the favourites for the vacant Bafana Bafana job is no stranger to criticism, more especially from the media, fans and even the Nigeria Football Federation. The former Super Eagles captain who won the AFCON title as a player in 1994 and as a coach last year says he’s gotten used to this unfair criticism…Meanwhile both teams were booed as they left the field last night in what proved to be the first draw of this World Cup. Whilst the Nigerian were disappointed with the sharing of spoils, Queiroz says they have a reason to be happy with this result…Queiroz who is said to be the number choice for the Bafana job, says the Iran team which is currently ranked … in the world and number one in Asia has made a lot of progress in recent years and deserves respect for that… In another interesting game, Russia opens it’s World Cup campaign against another Asian opponent in South Korea and well travelled Italian tactician Fabio Capello. The former England coach expects his charges to play a faster game given the pace of his opponents whom they faced six months ago in a friendly match…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/18/20145 minutes, 13 seconds
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We are all to blame for the loss: Gyan

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says the players should share the blame for the 2-1 loss to USA in their opening Group G game in the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Black Stars, who won the toss for kick-off, conceded the first goal inside the first 30 seconds of the game. After the Black Stars had equalized in the second-half, USA restored the lead within few minutes. Ghana now has two tough games against Germany and Portugal respectively but Gyan remains optimistic about their chances of progressing to the second round…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/18/20142 minutes, 7 seconds
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Not focusing on personal glory: Germany

Germany midfielder Thomas Muller says they are concentrating on winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup and not breaking personal records. Muller scored the tournament’s first hat-trick yesterday when the four time world champions humiliated Portugal 4-0 in a Group G match played at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. The three goals took Muller’s tally in the World Cup to eight after he scored five goals in 2010, his teammate Miroslav Klose needs only two goals to overtake Brazil’s Ronaldo as World Cup’s all-time top goal scorer at 15 goals. However Muller says that they are not focusing on personal glory…The last time the two teams met in a major competition Germany beat Portugal only 1-0in the 2012 Euro Championships and Muller says their opponents were not bad but things worked into their favour…Portugal’s notorious defender was sent-off early in the second-half after an off the ball incident on Muller, the Bayern Munich defender tries to recall what happened there…Portugal now find themselves on bottom of the log also with a huge negative goal difference after this thumping but coach Paulo Bento remains hopeful about their next two matches against USA and Ghana respectively…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/17/20142 minutes, 55 seconds
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Nigeria and Ghana stumble in the opening games

African teams continued to struggle in the FIFA World Cup as Nigeria was involved in the first draw of the tournament and Ghana suffered a loss to USA on the stroke of full-time. Cote D’Ivoire is the only team that has registered a win so far, Cameroon was the first team to lose to and Algeria plays it’s first game later today. Nigeria squandered several goal scoring opportunities to play out a goalless draw against Iran, a team perceived as the weakest opponent in Group F. Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says his players froze when it mattered most…In Natal, tactical indiscipline cost the Black Stars of Ghana three valuable points in a group of death as they conceded goal in crucial minutes of the game to lose 2-1 to USA in Group G. They have two tough matches still to come against the rampant Germans and desperate Portugal. Coach Kwesi Appiah agrees that crucial mistakes cost them the game…It was a sweet revenge for the Americans after having been eliminated from the 2010 edition by Ghana and had also lost to them in 2006. USA coach and German legend Jürgen Klinsmann says his team never gives up…On the local front, the Iran and Nigeria game was dubbed as a battle between the favourites for the Bafana Bafana vacant coaching job as both coaches Carlos Queiroz and Keshi are said to be the top two candidates. Whilst the Super Eagles were disappointed with the result, the Asians had an opposite reaction and strangely Queiroz says the point gained means a lot…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/17/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan extends his contract

United Arab Emirates club Al Ain has offered World Cup-bound Ghanaian skipper Asamoah Gyan a bumper new deal. The 28-year-old, who was chased by several English Premier League clubs including West Ham United and Stoke City in January, has renewed his contract in the Garden City for another two years. Al Ain knows some good performances in Brazil this summer would see his stock rise again, so they are keen to lock him into a fresh deal until 2018. Gyan has gone on to score 104 goals in all competitions and Al Ain is confident there will be plenty more to come. Ghanaian official Henry Asante explains…….Meanwhile following Ghana’s 4-0 win over South Korea this week before jetting to Brazil, pundits agree that Jordan Ayew, who scored a hat-trick could become Ghana’s trump card in Group G pool alongside Germany, Portugal and USA…Meanwhile Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi’s decision to snub striker Sunday Mba has raised question marks about the potency of the Super Eagles in Brazil. Mba’s all important goal at the Soccer City in South Africa early last year helped Nigeria clinched the AFCON title. And Ikechukwu Uche’s snub, followed by Mba, has created unhappiness in Africa’s most populous nation according to Asante…Meanwhile the African champions, Nigeria will start their opening campaign against Iran. They then play rookies Bosnia Herzogovina and pre-tournament favourites Argentina. Judging by the competition, Asante believes that the Super Eagles have the quality to progress beyond the group stages…Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
6/13/20143 minutes, 32 seconds
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Welbeck has recovered: Rooney

Danny Welbeck will be fit for England's opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday, according to Wayne Rooney. Welbeck picked up a thigh injury during training on Tuesday and missed yesterday's session in the Rio heat.However, Manchester United striker Rooney moved to allay fears his club-mate would miss the game in Manaus….Rooney who ended the World Cup qualifiers, as England’s top goal scorer with seven goals is also not worried about a starting place in Manaus on Saturday…The 28year-old made his debut for England 11 years ago and this will be his third World Cup. The former Everton striker has played more than 90 games for the “Three Lions” scoring 39 goals in the process. He says this youthful squad is the best group he’s been part of...Italian veteran Andrea Pirlo has reiterated that he may retire from international football at the conclusion of the Azzuri’s FIFA World Cup campaign. It was announced yesterday that the 35-year-old has signed a two-year deal to remain at Juventus until 2016. However, in a press conference ahead of Italy's World Cup opener against England on Saturday, Pirlo explained that the Brazil showpiece is likely to mark his last major international tournament….Pirlo was part of the Italy squad that was crowned world champions in 2006. An Italian championship winner with Juventus last season, Pirlo, keeps getting better with age, and few have forgotten his master class against England in the last European championships. Once again the midfield kingpin is looking forward to a clash of footballing cultures... Italy have had excellent results under coach Cesare Prandelli and finished third in last year's FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, but drawn in a tough Group D, Pirlo appreciates few expect them to go all the way...Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/12/20141 minute, 41 seconds
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We will leave our mark: Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has refused to divulge their targets for the 2014 FIFA World Cup that kicks off in Brazil. Speaking after their arrival in Sao Paulo from their training camp in USA, Keshi says his boys are fully prepared for the big spectacle and ready to rumble with tournament favourites Argentina, Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group F. The Super Eagles last won a game in the World Cup finals in France in 1998, in 2002 and 2010 they exited in the group stages having failed to register a single win. The Super Eagles open their World Cup campaign against Iran in Curitiba on Monday. Asked if this is a dream come true for him to coach in the World Cup, Keshi says he’s had two opportunities before to do this and was denied by football bosses in Nigeria and Togo respectively…Nigeria have failed to win any of their last three warm-up matches coming to this tournament and even suffered a crucial injury to one of their key players Elderson Echieleji. Keshi says the time was not enough to prepare but they are ready for the tournament…Meanwhile this could be the last saloon for the golden generation of Cote D’Ivoire to stand up and be counted by making their mark in a major tournament. Despite all the hype, the likes of Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure and Didier Zokora have nothing to show for their star studded team in all these years. Most of the Elephants’s big guns are likely to retire from international football very soon and Liverpool centre-back Kolo Toure who has been part of the national team set-up for the past 14 years is looking forward to the tournament… The Elephants are in Group C and play their opening game against Japan on Saturday in Recife. The other two teams in the group are Colombia and Greece. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/12/20141 minute, 52 seconds
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Cameroon national squad resolves bonuses dispute

Cameroon’s national men’s squad eventually left for the 2014 FIFA World Cup after refusing to board a chartered plane following a strike over bonuses. The special flight carrying the Indomitable Lions left the capital Yaounde after the Cameroon Football Federation (Facafoot) paid each player a bonus of more than 5-million CFA fancs (R110,000.00) in addition to a 50-million CFA fancs bonus paid by the government. Cameroon and Mamelodi Sundowns legend Roger Feutmba explains…..Cameroon is in Group A alongside hosts, Brazil, Mexico and Croatia. The fight over bonuses has raised eyebrows about the focus of the Cameroonian squad. As to whether they can progress to the next round remains anyone’s guess. Cameroon plays Mexico in their opening match on June 13. And a member of the historic 1990 Cameroonian quarterfinalists, Feutmba remains upbeat about Cameroon’s chances to the second round.The Cameroon Football Authorities had to take a loan to pay the players because it would not receive the money from world football’s controlling body, Fifa until three months after the World Cup is over.Cameroon footballers have refused in the past to play because of rows with Facafoot over cash bonuses. The run up to this tournament has been undermined by disagreements over the payment the squad should receive for playing in Brazil.Asked whether the examples set by captain Samuel Eto’o and his team mates are setting a wrong precedence, this is what Roger Feutmba has to say…Cameroon remains Africa’s most successful football nation, having qualified for the World Cup finals a record seven times. The Indomitable Lions was also the first African team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup finals in Italia 1990, under the Rogger Milla inspired charges. HASHTAG: #SABCsportJournalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
6/11/20143 minutes, 21 seconds
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Maritzburg & SAFA scuppered khompela's Chippa deal: Koutrolis

Newly promoted PSL side Chippa United’s Chief Operations Officer Peter Koutrolis has given a strong indication that Steve Khompela could be soon be announced as the new SAFA technical director or Bafana Bafana assistant coach. Koutrolis was responding to questions as to why they are no longer going forward with the agreement Khompela entered into with them. They have since entered into a one-year deal with former Black Leopards coach Kostadin Papic as their coach for next season. Koutrolis says apart from Maritzburg United who were also putting up a fight for their coach, Khompela has other suitors…Khompela a former SA u/23 national team coach, also served as an assistant to Carlos Quieroz and Stuart Baxter in their previous spells as Bafana coaches. Koutrolis has confirmed Papic as their new coach and expects the former Orlando Pirates coach to bring the brand of football that he’s renowned for to Phillipi stadium next season…Critics will argue that there’s not much difference between Papic and his fellow Serbian Vladislav Heric who promoted Chippa from National First Division this season but was dumped by the Cape Town club recently. But Koutrolis holds a different view as he says they have not offered Heric another role at the club…Whilst Papic’s teams are known for their good brand of football and good going forward but not much can be said about their defensive organization. And this was also proven at Leopards this past season but Koutrolis says the best way of countering that is to sign quality players in that area…Meanwhile in their quest to build a strong team for next season, Koutrolis has revealed that they are buying some of players they had on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. He also reveals that they are close to getting other players from the Brazilians who were playing in the PSL last season…The Sowetan also reported today that Zambian international striker Chris Katongo who spent the past few months at the relegated Durban side Golden Arrows is close to joining Chippa United. Koutrolis says the deal is not done yet but the two parties are advanced in their negotiations…Chippa United open their 2014/2015 Absa Premiership campaign at home against Platinum Stars in the second weekend of August this year. They follow up with an away game to Supersport United and another home game to AmaTuks. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/6/20144 minutes, 21 seconds
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My record speaks for itself: Igesund

Outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says he’s leaving his job with his head held high, having made his mark in this position. SAFA President Danny Jordaan announced yesterday that Igesund’s contract would not be renewed when it expires at the end of August this year. Igesund who couldn’t fulfill his two mandates of reaching the semi-finals of the 2013 AFCON tournament and qualifying for this year’s FIFA World Cup says his record as the national team coach speaks for itself…Igesund says he ranks last year’s one-nil win over world champions and current number one team Spain as one of his career highlights…Igesund took over from Pitso Mosimane in June 2012 and started with the late Thomas Madigage as his assistant and was joined by former u/20 international coach Serame Letsoaka as a second assistant and Alex Heredia as a goalkeeper coach. He believes that his technical team is good team enough to assist his successor… Igesund also prides himself in having introduced young blood into the team and believes that Bafana is in a better state than the team he inherited from his predecessor…Igesund says whilst he’s disappointed with SAFA’s decision not to renew his contract when it expires, he holds no grudges…Igesund could as early as next week announce his next move as SABC Sport understands that there are three PSL teams that have started to engage him. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/4/20143 minutes, 55 seconds
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SAFA and Igesund finally part ways

After failing to achieve his two main mandates as the Bafana Bafana coach, Gordon Igesund’s contract will not be renewed when it comes to an end in August this year. This was confirmed by the SAFA President Danny Jordaan during a press conference at SAFA House. The announcement followed a meeting of the SAFA NEC that ratified the recommendations of the SAFA technical committee this past weekend. Igesund who was appointed in June 2012, failed to reach the AFCON 2013 semi-finals and qualify for this year’s World Cup. Jordaan says they gave Igesund an opportunity to explain himself…Igesund who had just recently returned with Bafana from Australia and New Zealand where he played two draws last week was already looking forward to rebuilding the team having spoken about his vision 2018. And Jordaan says his exit is purely based on failing his mandate nothing else…Two prominent names in former Bafana coach Carlos Queiroz and Nigerian Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi have been linked with this job. The Mozambican born Queiroz who is currently coaching Iran in the World Cup in Brazil is seen as the favourite for the post as he’s believed to be advanced in negotiations with SAFA but Keshi is another preferred candidate given his success rate in the continent. Jordaan looks at the targets but says the main aim is to restore credibility to the Bafana brand…Bafana have been drawn in a tough group for the AFCON 2015 qualifiers that will be played between September and November, it concludes defending champions Nigeria, Sudan and a winner between Rwanda and Congo. The new coach will have to hit the ground running. Queiroz was the last coach to qualify Bafana for the World Cup in South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Carlos Alberto Parreira also the last coach to qualify Bafana for the AFCON tournament in Ghana 2008. The old local and foreign coaches debate is dominating again as Keshi is seen as second choice with no local coach in the mix. But Jordaan argues that they want the best man for the job irrespective of his nationality…SABC Sport understands that former Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol has also applied for the job and whilst SAFA remains interested in Keshi, they wouldn’t like to jeopardize their relationship with the Nigerian football Federation by being seen as disrupting their camp ahead of the World Cup. National U/20 and U/23 coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba looked set to take over from Igesund up until SAFA decided not to tamper with his good work in the junior national teams. With Igesund’s technical team also on it’s way out, Mashaba is likely to assist the incoming coach and his technical; team for continuity purposes. And after two years operating without a permanent Technical Director, Jordaan says that role will also be filled as part of the changes…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/3/20143 minutes, 56 seconds
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Tour a huge success: Igesund

Beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says he’s happy with the work his team has achieved on this Australasian tour. He was speaking after the 65th ranked Bafana labored to a lackluster goalless draw against the 117th placed New Zealand side at MT Smart stadium in Auckland today. South Africa had earlier this week played an impressive one-all draw against a World Cup bound Australian team with Igesund using a so-called second string side. He says better finishing in the final third could have seen a different result being registered today…Just like the Socceroos game, the All Whites had easily targeted Ajax Amsterdam’s playmaker Thulani “Cream” Serero as a player that was making things to happen for Bafana and tackles were flying from all angles. In the second half the rough tackles became too much on him and the Australian and home matches officials that officiated this game hardly protected him something that concerned Igesund…New Zealand caretaker coach Neil Emblen was hugely impressed with Bafana, more especially the foreign contingent…RC Genk utility defender Anele Ngcongca who was playing as a centre-back and captained the team today also sees some positive results from this tour and says were unlucky not to win against the Oceania side…Meanwhile SABC Sport understands that Bafana Bafana coach Serame Letsoaka could surfaced at Platinum Stars or Free State Stars as a Technical director of head coach. He declined to comment on this but it’s understood that the two clubs have approached him and he’s now making up his mind on which offer to settle for. This could be another indication that the current national team technical team is crumbling. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
6/2/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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SABC to televise Brazil World Cup live

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the official 2014 FIFA World Cup broadcaster in South Africa. In an announcement made earlier today at Auckland Park, Acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has reaffirmed their commitment of televising all the World Cup games live on television and radio stations. The SABC deal was initially signed before the 2006 Germany World Cup and following a successful hosting of the 2010 showpiece it was only fair for the national broadcaster to continue to honour their agreement. SABC Head of Sport Bessie Tugwana says South Africa can brace themselves for another world class production, but first here is SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng with the details…Tugwana says the six hour, time difference between the two countries is no big issue and will not affect them by any means….…However with SABC wealthy of their reach to masses through 19 radio stations in eleven official languages, Tugwana says they will also have highlights packages well-preserved…Meanwhile Motsoeneng has also admitted that they will be bringing in a couple of well-known experts for a broader perspective and in depth analysis but could not divulge more…….SABC will broadcast all 64 Brazil World Cup games live across three Television Channels and 19 radio stations in all 11 official languages. “The Beautiful Game the Way You like it” Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
5/30/20142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Could this be Igesund's last Bafana game?

The long awaited SAFA National Executive Committee meeting that is set to decide the future of beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund takes place tomorrow and will look to avoid indecisiveness. Igesund’s contract comes to an end in August but with the crucial AFCON 2015 qualifiers starting in September the SAFA top brass is running against time to put the matter to bed. Tonight’s Bafana game against New Zealand in Auckland could be Igesund’s last match with the national team, Velile Mbuli reports…To keep Igesund or not. That’s the difficult task the SAFA NEC will have to deal with tomorrow. Igesund who failed to reach the semi-finals of AFCON 2013 and qualify for the 2014 World Cup still believes that he’s got a future with this team. But SABC Sport understands that two highly profiled and World Cup bound candidates in Nigerian and Iran coaches Stephen Keshi and Carlos Queiroz have been in touch with the local football authorities. Earlier this week, SAFA President Danny Jordaan said they are looking for a coach who will hit the ground running and Keshi’s knowledge of the continent’s conditions and it’s challenges makes him a favourite for the job. Talking to us few weeks ago Nigeria and Arsenal football legend Nwankwo Kanu said given a chance “The Big Boss” who won the AFCON title with the Super Eagles would be a perfect match for Bafana…… Current u/20 and u/23 coach Shakes Mashaba is out of the running for this job as SAFA wants him to focus on building a strong team for the future which includes qualifying for the u/20 World Cup next year and 2016 Rio Olympics. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/30/20141 minute, 53 seconds
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Igesund pays tribute to Shakes

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has paid tribute to the late Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Isaac “Shakes” Kungwane who passed away on Wednesday after a short illness. He was speaking at the team’s hotel in Takapuna, Auckland in New Zealand where Bafana are playing an international friendly tomorrow. Igesund who coached Kungwane at Manning Rangers in the late 90’s remembers him as a very joyful person…A moment of silence will be observed for Kungwane and New Zealand’s Duncan Cole (played in the 1982 World Cup for the All Whites) before tomorrow night’s game. Bafana assistant coach and former Qwaqwa Stars (now Free State Stars) defender Serame Letsoaka is blaming his early retirement in 1995 on Kungwane’s dribbling skills that made the Alexandra born midfield maestro a household name in the South African football circles…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/29/20142 minutes
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Decisions will be made this weekend: Jordaan

The results of this Australasian trip will have very little bearing or nothing at all in this coming weekend’s SAFA National Executive Committee meeting that is set to decide the fate of Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund. The senior national team coach’s contract expires in August but SAFA is eager to settle this matter this week to give direction for 2015 African Nations Cup qualifiers that start in September. Igesund had a mandate to reach the AFCON 2013 semi-finals and qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup and failed both. SAFA President Danny Jordaan lists the two most important agenda points for this coming weekend…Journalist: Danny Jordaan
5/28/20145 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bafana-Australia game reactions

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes that the future is bright for his team after they held FIFA World Cup bound Australia to a 1-all draw at the ANZ stadium in Sydney this evening. The game had been hyped up as a farewell game for the hosts and they were surprised by a neat finish from Ayanda Patosi, which was quickly cancelled by a Tim Cahill goal in the first half. A lot had been said about Bafana's weakened squad coming to this match with 14 withdrawals being the talk of the town and Igesund says his youthful players came out unscathed...Igesund who came to this game under pressure with his future also on the line believes that the result is a true reflection of the game after Senzo Meyiwa made five crucial saves in the first half to see the 65th Bafana frustrating the 59th placed hosts…Belgian based youngster Ayanda Patosi also had a great showing that also resulted in that opening goal. It was his first start in Bafana colours and believes that he’s made his mark. South Africa’s top star player at the moment Thulani Serero of Ajax Amsterdam in Holland also earned rave reviews in the media centre with local journalists hugely impressed with his intelligence on the ball. He says they the lapse of concentration after their opening goal is regrettable…Australia are in a very tough Group in the World Cup that involves defending champions Spain, 2010 finalists Netherlands and dark hoses Chile. The Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou thanked Bafana for giving them a good contest…The Australians missed several goal scoring opportunities in the first half which could have easily decided this encounter but Postecoglou says credit should go to Meyiwa for his shot stopping saves on the night…On Wednesday Australia leave for Brazil and very early this morning Bafana will proceed to Auckland where they take on New Zealand in the last match of this Australasian tour on Friday. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/27/20142 minutes, 32 seconds
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Youthful Bafana can shock Australia: Igesund

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund is pinning his hopes on his youthful brigade to turn on the style against Australia in an international friendly this evening. The two teams meet at ANZ stadium in Sydney at 19:30 (11:30 SA TIME) a game that is mainly seen as a send-off for the FIFA World Cup bound Socceroos. After a spate of withdrawals, this Bafana squad has a number of players in their early twenties and Igesund believes that they also have enough experience to spring a surprise…The overconfident Socceroos are likely to install a 4-3-3 system as they aim to impress the more than 60 000 people who are expected to attend this game to bid farewell to their national team which leaves for Brazil on Wednesday. Igesund says these are two national teams with two different objectives coming to this game…Igesund doesn’t know much about the Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou But he’s picked up some pointers about their style of play and expected them to attack from the word go tomorrow…Bafana can expect a festival mood at the stadium today as the local authorities have encouraged the businesses to release local citizens early from work to be able to attend the game. Also ticket fares for trains and busses to the game have been included on the match day ticket. Postecoglou has also downplayed Bafana’s weakened squad talk and will give them the respect they deserve….Veteran Socceroos attacker Tim Cahill played with Steven Pienaar at Everton in the English Premier League and has got some little knowledge of South African football but is aware that tonight’s game is a different ball game altogether…Meanwhile lanky centre-back Eric Mathoho will travel back to South Africa immediately after taking part in today's international friendly against Australia, to attend the funeral of his cousin, who passed away this weekend. Igesund confirms that Mathoho will not join the rest of the team for the interntional friendly against New Zealand stadium…The sad news reached the Kaizer Chiefs defender in Sydney on Saturday, on the eve of Bafana's friendly international clash with World Cup-bound Socceroos. No replacement will be called up to replace Mathoho according to Igesund…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/26/20143 minutes, 49 seconds
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I will only play for Chiefs in SA: Musona

Zimbabwean international striker Knowledge Musona has sent a clear message to PSL teams that in South Africa he will only play for Kaizer Chiefs. Musona was speaking after the Chiefs awards function in Kyalami last night responding to rumours linking with the big spending Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Musona is currently on loan to Chiefs from his German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffeinheim and it expires next month. He has continuously said that his first option is to return to Europe but here in SA he’s clear that his blood is gold and black…Sundowns are known for bossing the PSL transfer market with their President Patrice Motsepe’s billions bankrolling the team and making it easier for them to outbid other clubs. But Musona who joined Chiefs at the age of 19 in 2009 from Aces Youth Academy in Zimbabwe says not even money would sway him locally to play for any other team other than Chiefs…During the awards function Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung announced that the club’s Football Manager Bobby Motaung flew out of the country last night to sort out transfer matters believed this Musona issue. He finished as the club’s overall top goal scorer this season with 16 goals and reiterates that he would like to go back to Europe but nothing is confirmed yet…Meanwhile another Zimbabwean international Willard Katsande was the biggest winner at the Chiefs awards last night as he took home the Player of the year award and the Players’ player of the year awards plus three other small awards on offer. In total he will be banking R230 000 from his winnings last night and he says next season he would like to consistent with good performances…Katsande also drove away in style as he won the brand new Nissan Z370. Katsande the midfield strongman was also nominated for the two big PSL awards the Footballer of the season and the Players’ player of the year but he lost both to Sibusiso Vilakazi. And he’s accepted that the Bidvest Wits captain was a deserved winner…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/22/20142 minutes, 44 seconds
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Dolly on potential move

The newly crowned Absa Premiership Young player of the season Keagan Dolly believes that he can fit into any of the Big three teams in the country, namely Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates. The 21 year-old walked away with R50 000 last night after winning this award following an exciting season he had with the struggling Ajax Cape Town. The Sundowns youth academy product knows what he wants…The Brazilians who seem to be ready to bid for all the special players in the league have already contacted Dolly but he says they didn’t follow proper channels…Dolly joined Ajax in 2011 after they saw him play for the Sundowns juniors in the Bayhill tournament. He had joined Sundowns from the School of Excellence and remembers a lot of other youngsters who are now in the PSL but not at the Brazilians. It pains him that after all the years spent at that development academy they don’t get a chance to play for the senior team…Dolly also received a call-up to Bafana Bafana late last year when they went to play Morocco in an international friendly. And he’s looking forward to keeping himself in the national team set-up radar…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/21/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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11 Withdrawals rock Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has been forced to make an astonishing 11 changes to his 18-man squad that is travelling to Australia and New Zealand later this weekend for international friendlies to be played next week. Injuries and club commitments have been given as reasons for the withdrawals that include four Kaizer Chiefs players, two Orlando Pirates players and some of the overseas based players. The overseas duo of Kagisho Dikgacoi and Siyanda Xulu were the first players to pull out of the team and Igesund says there are valid reasons…Igesund had also called up the newly crowned PSL Footballer of the year Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi as replacement but the Bidvest Wits star is also said to be injured and has since been replaced by Teko Modise…When the press conference took place this morning, team doctor Carl Tabane has only assessed the Chiefs players and he’s confirmed that they were not in the right condition for this trip…Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus is one of the players that were called last night but at that time he was already on a flight to Holland. And it doesn’t look like Igesund and team manager Barney Kujane were aware about that…This is Modise’s first call-up to Bafana since Igesund last called him up just before the 2013 African Cup of Nations tournament here on home soil. Igesund says the Mamelodi Sundowns midfield general who helped his team to their sixth Absa Premiership title deserves this call-up…Bafana play Australia on the 26th of this month and four days later they take on New Zealand. They leave for the Australia on Tuesday and there are already concerns Down Under about the quality of the team that Bafana is bringing given these latest changes. Australia is preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and this is their send-off match before they leave for South America. Igesund says obviously the quality of his team is not the same anymore…Nevertheless Igesund says the team he’s selected is made up mainly of players who are part of his pool and have been part of the national team set-up and also their average age group as well augurs well for the future…Despite all the drama that has accompanied the withdrawal of these players two days before they depart for Australia, Igesund says he’s not disappointed by the latest happenings…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/21/20149 minutes, 51 seconds
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World Cup bound Dauda wants to leave Pirates

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Abdul Fatawu Dauda is confident that he could regain the Ghanaian number one jersey in the FIFA World Cup that kicks off in Brazil next month. Dauda was confirmed in the preliminary Black Stars squad that was announced by coach Kwesi Appiah this week. He’s one of the three goalkeepers in that team and despite playing only three matches for Pirates this season, Dauda doesn’t rule out starting matches in the World Cup…Dauda who joined Pirates at the beginning of the season from Ashanti Gold SC has faced a daunting task this season trying to take over the number one jersey from Senzo Meyiwa. But the Bucs development product has been in fine form especially after his heroics in the African Champions League. Dauda says he’s always known that Appiah knows what he’s capable of…Few weeks ago, Appiah was in the country to visit Dauda, Sundowns centre-back Rashid Sumaila who has also managed to make the 26-man preliminary squad and other Ghanaian players in the country to monitor their progress…The 29year-old who hails from Obuasi has recently linked with Egyptian clubs but stringent league rules there prohibit clubs from signing foreign goalkeepers. But Dauda says given a chance he’s prepared to leave Pirates for a team where he will get game time…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/16/20142 minutes
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Banyana in need of moral booster ahead of AWC qualifier

Banyana Banyana team manager Fran Hilton Smith says the team is upbeat and in good spirits during their week long camp which began on Sunday in Soweto. The national team squad of 26 players has a healthy mix of youth and experience and Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw included some new faces. Banyana Banyana will conclude their camp with an encounter against the Black Queens of Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday. The game will afford Pauw an opportunity to gauge her team’s fitness ahead of their African Women’s Championship qualifier away to little known Comoros Island....... Banyana have not been training together since their 2 all draw against neighbours Zimbabwe early last month, while their opponent the Black Queens have also been idling after beating Burkina Faso 3-0 in March. Despite this, Smith is still optimistic that the 52 ranked Banyana will emerge victorious against a team that is ranked two places above them…Standing in Banyana’s way to qualify for the 2014 African Women Championship which will be held in Namibia, is the lowly ranked Comoros. The home and away fixtures against the 123 ranked Comoros seems to be a foregone conclusion.......Smith was frank and hopeful that Banyana are confident of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. The top three teams at the African Women’s Championship will qualify for the 2015 Canada World Cup…Smith said that football was not too far from establishing a professional women's league which will be inspired by the inaugural Netball Premier League which began last weekend. Since Pauw’s arrival in the country a month ago she has indicated her desire and the importance of having a professional women’s football league…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
5/15/20143 minutes, 37 seconds
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Sundowns to strengthen squad: Mosimane

In their quest to have a big and competitive squad to play in four competitions next season, Mamelodi Sundowns coach says they will strengthen their team again in preparation for a strong showing in the 2015 African Champions League. The newly crowned Absa Premiership champions will be joined by their runners-up Kaizer Chiefs as South Africa’s representative in next year’s tournament. Sundowns brought in 13 players at the beginning of this season and Mosimane says it’s important to have a big squad when you campaign in the continental tournaments. He says it’s important that they learn from the failures of Chiefs who crumbled in the last few weeks due to a limited squad in size…This is Sundowns’ sixth league title in the PSL era and their first in seven years. They hadn’t won any piece of silverware since they last won the Nedbank Cup in 2008. But for next season Mosimane has got priorities, defending the league title and doing well in the Champions League…Mosimane took Supersport United to the group stages of the African Champions League in 2004 believes that SA teams can make a good impression in the CAF tournaments. He says the clubs stand a better chance of impressing there than Bafana…Sundowns has got close to 25 players loaned out to teams in the PSL and National First Division and others are in different countries in the continent including Nyasha Mushekwi in Belgium. Mosimane says only deserving players will be recalled to Chloorkop…For former Bloemfontein Celtic defender Thabo Nthethe this was his first silverware at club level having joined Sundowns in January this year. He says the team responded quickly to Mosimane’s ideology…Despite having joined on during the January transfer window, Nthethe went to start 15 league matches and managed to score a crucial goal as well in this campaign. He’s not surprised that hardly six months in this team he’s owning a gold medal…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/12/20144 minutes, 41 seconds
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Arrows relegation has been long coming: Bartlett

After 14 years in the Premier Soccer League, Lamontville Golden Arrows were relegated to the National First Division last night after losing 1-0 to neighbours Amazulu at Princess Magogo stadium in KwaMashu near Durban. This was Arrows’ 20th defeat of the season in the league, the most number of losses in the Absa Premiership this season. Caretaker coach Shaun Bartlett was the fourth coach to be used by Arrows this season and he says various factors have led to their demotion to the NFD…Bartlett who came to Arrows as Muhsin Ertugral’s assistant says he will wait for a meeting with the owner of the team Mato Madlala before he considers a next step. But he’s also admitted that he’s more than ready to go to the NFD with “Abafana Besthende”…The relegation of Arrows now leaves KwaZulu-Natal with only two teams in the top flight and it’s a situation that could remain like that for years to come. Bartlett describes the mood in the dressing room after last night’s result…There’s couple of good players in this Arrows team that are expected to attract some big offers from the top teams in the league, the likes Bongi Ntuli, Mzuvukile Tom, Thanduyise Khuboni, Chris Katongo and many others. Bartlett says it will be advisable that they make enough money from these transfer deals so that they can build a strong team that will fight for a quick return to the PSL like Chippa United did… Barlett who has played in some of the biggest leagues in the world including the Barclays Premier League and was also in charge of a PSL team for the first time, says the mental strength of the players at Arrows is one of the things that contributed to their current situation…Usuthu assistant coach Wilfred Mugeyi who was in charge of last night says had Arrows performed the same way they did in their last few matches throughout the season thing could have been different…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/9/20143 minutes, 15 seconds
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PSL Awards nominees for 2013-14 season

The 2013/14 PSL awards nominees were announced at the PSL headquarters in Parktown this morning and most notably outstanding is Bidvest Wits skipper, Sibusiso Vilakazi who has been nominated in three categories, namely Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season and Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament. General Manager for the PSL, Derek Blanckensee says this year they have had to change the criteria on how to come up with the final nominees….PSL Judging panel convenor and football analyst Farouk Khan gave more on how the process unfolded in coming up with the final nominees…Khan further asserted that some players may have performed at various stages of the league and yet some may have also performed consistently throughout the season and such factors had to be taken into consideration…The PSL awards are set to take place in just over a week’s time (18 May 2014) at the Sandton Convention Centre and they are expected to cap a turbulent season that saw so many breaks during the season due to many factors. Blanckensee conceded that this was indeed a challenging season but they have successfully managed to ride the waveMeanwhile the PSL also conducted a draw for the promotional play-off that will see the 15 the placed ABSA premiership team come up against the National First Division’s second placed and third placed sides which are yet to be determined this coming weekend. Blanckensee explains why they chose to conduct the draw before the final round of games…Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
5/9/20143 minutes, 56 seconds
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Swallows survive relegation battle

Moroka Swallows survived a relegation battle after picking up a valuable point away to Polokwane City. The Swallows, City game ended in a goalless draw at Peter Mokaba Stadium. However City coach Boebie Solomons was dismayed with the Birds’ approach on the night. He says they were too defensive throughout the ninety minutes…Meanwhile Zeca Marques breathed a huge sigh of relief when his charges held on in the second half to salvage their first point in five outings, unlike in their previous games where they would concede after the hour mark…The Dube Birds hardly troubled City goalkeeper Modiri Marumo as they spent the majority of the 90 minutes in their own half, and Solomons vehemently criticized their approach. However Majazana says they would not take risks…….Meanwhile Swallows final match of the season will be against relegation threatened counterparts, Free State Stars, and Marques says for the first time in a long time they will not be feeling any pressure…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
5/8/20141 minute, 40 seconds
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Record broken as Sundowns triumphs

The Mamelodi Sundowns technical team did a lot of consultation throughout the season and coach Pitso Mosimane thanked some previous league winning coaches who offered him a lot of advices and support. Speaking after the Brazilians clinched their sixth Absa Premiership league title after beating Supersport United 3-0 at Loftus stadium last night, Mosimane has also thanked the support of the board that provided him with all the resources he needed…The last league title Sundowns won was back in the 2006/2007 season under Gordon Igesund and Trott Moloto was the last coach to win some piece of silverware with this team with the Nedbank Cup title in 2008. Mosimane says it was important that the support stuff were people who supported his vision and were fully behind him…Sundowns who are now on a record winning streak this season of 10 wins in a row could also equal their own league record of 11 consecutive wins. The Brazilians have scored 50 goals in the league this season, 10 more than Kaizer Chiefs who had opened an 11 point gap at some stage. Mosimane says he also enjoyed a lot of support from the club’s President Patrice Motsepe…Mosimane used about 35 players this season who contributed this league title championship, which makes them the most successful team in the PSL era. He’s thanked them for their professionalism and also opening themselves to new ideas…This was without a doubt one of the mist competitive PSL league campaigns in many years, judging by the number of goal scored and points gained. At 64 points Sundowns has won the league with a game to spare breaking the previous record of points that won the 16 team league, the 63 points that was achieved by Chiefs during the 2003/2004 season. Mosimane says the competition kept them going…This was Alje Schut’s second season with Sundowns and he’s now captained them to a league title. He’s been a key figure in this achievement having played in 24 matches, he looks back at what worked differently than in the previous season… The Dutch centre-back who spent 13 years at his hometown Eredivisie club Utrecht FC says this ranks top of his footballing achievements and he also touches on some special occasion for the Schut’s family…Schut who took over the captain’s armband from Teko Modise this season has also credited Mosimane for a job well done saying he’s been the driving force behind the team…Modise who has had a remarkable second half of the season, scoring crucial goals also described his wonderful long range strike that caught the reliable Ronwen Williams napping…Mosimane few weeks ago said he’s learnt for the first time as a coach that you don’t ignore good talent and experience and he was referring to the old guard of Sundowns that included Surprise Moriri and Esrom Nyandoro. The 34year-old Moriri who is in 10th year at Sundowns and was celebrating his third league title with the team has praised the former Bafana Bafana coach for transforming the Brazilians…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/8/20146 minutes, 56 seconds
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Hunt excited by trophies

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says winning trophies for him is the real success than finishing in the top three in the league and breaking records. He was speaking after his side qualified for the Nedbank Cup final beating Kaizer Chiefs 4-2 on penalties in the first semi-final that finished 2-all after extra-time at Bidvest stadium yesterday. Wits last played in the final when they won the 2010 Nedbank Cup edition beating Amazulu 3-0 at FNB stadium. Wits will now meet Orlando Pirates in the final after they beat Maritzburg United 2-1 in the second semi-final. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/6/20142 minutes, 29 seconds
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Success will be positive for the future: VV

Winning the Nedbank Cup in two weeks time would give Orlando Pirates a major boost to it’s preparations for next season according to the club’s head coach Vladimir Vermezovic. The Buccaneers reached their fourth cup final of the season when they beat Maritzburg United 2-1 in the semi-final on Saturday night. Vermezovic who is only in his third month at Pirates says Vermezovic won two Telkom Knockout trophies during his three year stint with Kaizer Chiefs continued to complain that his players are fatigued following a long season in five major completions… The Team of Choice suffered a major blow in the opening minutes of the game when their on form striker Orlando Smeekes sustained an injury early in the game. He was replaced by Terence Mandaza who later scored a consolation goal, coach Steve Khompela describes the mood in the dressing room after this game…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
5/5/20143 minutes, 16 seconds
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Football agents vow to defy Arendse commission's recommendations

It’s almost a week since the Norman Arendse Commission cleared Gordon Igesund of any wrong doing on the allegations he faced and set some tough recommendations especially against football agents. Some of the leading South African football agents are not hiding their unhappiness with some of these recommendations. Arendse said his Task Team has recommended that agents be banned from the Bafana camp and sharing the same hotel with the team. But Tim Sukazi who is also a lawyer by profession has vowed to defy that…Glyn Binkin who is also representing a number of Bafana players and has been to several trips with the national team, has questioned why suddenly there are these divisions in the local game…Meanwhile Sukazi has challenged Arendse’s Commission on clearing Igesund saying the ruling doesn’t make sense since they’ve released a number of recommendations that insinuated that there were some wrongs that were committed… Binkin who has also defended Igesund says he’s also surprised by these recommendations when the verdict has cleared the coach…Stories of certain agents having an upper hand on the representation of players in the national team are not new in SA football and it took this commission to finally try to address it. Despite Igesund having been cleared on this, Sukazi says this issue is not a secret and alleges that it’s happening currently with Bafana…In recent years, Binkin has had a lot of players representing Bafana and he has denied that this is the case preferring to say when an agency has many players, it’s dominance in the national team is unavoidable…Sukazi represents more than four coaches in South Africa including some who are in the PSL and says the recommendation that a Bafana coach shouldn’t share the same agent with the players is a disturbing one…Binkin who does not represent any coach currently, also sees it as questionable that a coach will now be forced to work at Bafana without being represented by an agent…Bafana captain and number one goalkeeper tumeleng Khune was said to be the chief witness in this commission who didn’t testify and some are saying had he testified the outcome could have been different. He’s now being represented by foreign based agents and Sukazi says if he was his player he could have helped to present his side of the story…Arendse a former Cricket South Africa president and currently a member of the board of directors has also served in rugby as well. He’s currently a member of the SAFA National Executive Committee too. Some of his recommendations like a selection panel for Bafana and contracting players are things that are happening at rugby and cricket but never been heard of in football globally. Sukazi doubts that this would work in football…Binkin says current form is very important in football and comparing rugby and cricket to football is being very shortsighted about this issue of contracts…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/25/201412 minutes, 50 seconds
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Wits dent Chiefs title defense

Wits dented Kaizer Chiefs league defense when they held them to a 0-0 draw in a pulsating Absa Premier Soccer League match at Bidvest Stadium last night. Both teams were culprits at goals but Wits could count themselves unlucky after their goal by Amos “Sthembiso “Nqcobo was disallowed. Chiefs were desperately in need of maximum points to keep the pressure on log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who now lead them by five points although they still have a game in hand. Meanwhile Gavin Hunt says Amakhosi should count themselves lucky for walking away with a point…With Champions League spot still a possibility for both teams even if they finish in second position, Hunt has bemoaned the missed chances, but he’s optimistic that they can still surpass “The Glamour Boys” who lead them by three points with three games remaining…Meanwhile his counterpart Stuart Baxter says people can write-off Chiefs title race at their own peril…Baxter says they have had their share of bad runs in both seasons and anything is still possible…Just like last season were Chiefs struggled to get a point from three matches to clinch their first PSL title in eight years. Chiefs have won 2 matches in the last five PSL matches and those victories were against Golden Arrows and Polokwane City…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
4/24/20142 minutes, 22 seconds
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Dlamini's overseas dream shattered

Former South African National women’s football captain Amanda “Toki”Dlamini’s chances of plying her trade overseas are slowly fading away. The 25 year-old was looking forward to join her team-mate Nompumelelo Nyandeni at a Russian based club FC Rossiyanka or English teams Liverpool and Bristol early this month but unfortunately all of those deals did not materialize. Despite the setbacks Dlamini is still optimistic but says for now her focus is in her SASOL League team Univesity of Johannesburg…According to Tshepo Khuzwayo’s sources some people in the South African Football Association were posing as Dlamini’s agents and the clubs were not keen to negotiate with them.A fortnight ago Banyana Banyana dusted off their cobweb with a 2 all draw against Zimbabwe in a friendly match at Dobsonville. The match was to give a hint to coach Vera Pauw of what to expect when they exchange wits away to Comoros Island in the first leg of the African Women’s Champions qualifiers. However Dlamini who’s scored the equalizer coming off the bench was not pleased with their level of fitness. Dlamini says she hopes the SASOL league that is currently underway will put them to speed before their showdown with Comoros on the 24 of May…Even though Banyana Banyana who are ranked 52 have confidence against the Comoros who are ranked 123, Toki says they won’t underestimate their opponents…Propitiously Comoros have forfeited their home fixture and now Banyana Banyana will be looking for a draw when they host them early in June (7-8) at Sinaba Stadium in Daveyton.Meanwhile the former Durban Ladies striker has also praised Pauw’s football philosophy and she says she is a strong believer of cohesion whether they defend or attack…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
4/23/20142 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chippa inspired by Aces: Mpengesi

Newly crowned National First Division champions Chippa United have been inspired by the performance and operations of Mpumalanga Black Aces in the Premier Soccer League this season. Chippa confirmed their immediate return to the PSL for next season following the indifferent results of the chasing pack this past weekend. Despite losing 3-1 to Witbank Spurs yesterday, their promotion was confirmed with four games to spare. Speaking at the arrival of his team at the Cape Town International Airport last night, Chippa chairman Chippa Mpengesi says he never doubted that his team would make a quick return to the big league…This is Chippa’s second promotion to PSL within three years, they went up in July 2012 and were relegated he following year. After spending only season in the NFD, Mpengesi says he’s learnt his lesson…After winning promotion last year Aces replaced their coach Jacob Sakala with the veteran coach Clive Barker who had just finished the season with Bidvest Wits at a respectable fourth position in the PSL. They also went on to sign quality players and Mpengesi believes that this is the way to go for his team too…It’s not the first time that Vladislav Heric has promoted a team to the PSL having done so in the past few years with Bay United. The Serbian born coach is not worried about his future…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/23/20143 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ajax to promote youngsters from the Bayhill tournament

Ajax Cape Town has successfully defended its Metropolitan Premier u/19 Cup beating Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the final at Erica Park, Belhar in Cape Town. This was their sixth overall Bayhill tournament trophy since they first won it in 2001. However the overall objective for Ajax is to prepare these players for the next level and that is promotion to the senior team. Ajax youth coach Maheer Davids says it is important that these players are ready for the highest level...Ajax Cape Town head coach Roger De Sa was also an interesting spectator and he has promised that quite a sizable number of these players will be seen in the PSL next season...At one of his former teams, Bidvest Wits head coach De Sa worked a lot with youngsters and promoted them to the senior team and after joining from Orlando Pirates this is one area he missed...Despite losing in the final, Sundowns swept almost all the individual awards that were on offer, player of the tournament, goalkeeper of the tournament including coach of the tournament that went to Rhulani Mokwena. He was equally pleased with his charges' performance...Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/22/20142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sundowns continue the good run

Mamelodi Sundowns extended their league winning streak to eight matches when they beat Mpumalanga Black Aces 1-0 in an entertaining drama manifested encounter at Loftus last night. Elias Pelembe scored the only goal for the match when he beat Jackson Mabokgwane in the 8th minute with a scotching header just before the Aces goalkeeper was replaced by man of the match Bafana Nhlapo. Nevertheless the score-line was not something to write home about as both teams were guilty of missing numerous scoring opportunities, much to the disappointment of Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane who feels hard done by the missed opportunities…Despite walking away with maximum points in 8 matches in a row, Mosimane still maintains that there is still a long way to go before Sundowns can win their first PSL title in 7 years…Meanwhile his counterpart Clive ‘the dog’ Barker was forced to shuffle his winning squad due to the Sundowns loan agreement and he says this is not good for football, even so he still feels that they also deserved something…The players that are on loan to Aces from Sundowns are Method Mwanjali, Themba Zwane and Abel Mabaso.Aces have had great success against the big teams with wins over Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and Moroka Swallows and they have earned themselves nickname “Giant killers”. But Barker says those wins count for nothing if the team can’t translate them into success as they want challenge for the league title next season...Barker has also expressed concerns over his goal scoring machine Zimbabwean international Tendai Ndoro, admitting that he might not be there next season as many teams have expressed their interest... On Saturday Mamelodi Sundowns will be away to the struggling Moroka Swallows, who lost 2-1 to fellow title contenders Wits. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
4/17/20142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Wits keep title hopes alive

A double substitution by Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt on the 69th minute turned things around for the students as they went on to win 2-1 against the struggling Moroka Swallows in the Absa Premiership. All the three goals were scored in the last ten minutes, with Ethiopian Getaneh Kebede finding drawing the first blood in 83rd minute. Swallows equalized in the 90th minute through captain Lefa Tsutsulupa but the lead was quickly restored by Wits captain Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi. Hunt says it was a thrilling finish… Wits remain eight points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns who also won 1-0 against Mpumalanga Black Aces last night. Next Wednesday they will face 2nd placed Kaizer Chiefs who also beat Polokwane City 1-0 last night. With two games in hand, Hunt still feels there will be some hiccups in this title race…This was Swallows’ fourth loss in a row and head coach Zeca Marques and his captain Lefa Tsutsulupa were so upset wit the result that they even refused to do the mandatory post match interviews. Swallows centre-back Luvhengo Mungomeni reflects on this sad turn of events for The Birds…Swallows who are currently 13th o the log with 30 points from 27 matches, have won only two games, lost nine and draw only two league games played this year. With only three games to go in this campaign, Luvhengo is positive that things will turn around…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/17/20142 minutes, 35 seconds
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Bucs continue with the winning run

Orlando Pirates have continued with the winning momentum beating Maritzburg United 1-0 in the Absa Premiership match played at Orlando stadium in Soweto. A last gasp goal from Mozambican striker Helder Pelembe ensured that Bucs returned to the winning ways in the leagues after suffering back to back defeats to Mpumalanga Black Aces and Supersport United respectively. The win sees Pirates jumping up three spots to number four on the log with five games to go. And coach Vladimir Vermezovic says this is a huge relief to his side…Pirates completed a double this season over United but the two teams will be meeting again in three weeks time in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. And coach Steve Khompela believes that he’s gathered enough notes for his homework… Thamsanqa Gabuza started only his second league game in Pirates colours this season and despite taking a lot of criticism from armchair critics on the social network throughout the game he provided the crucial assist that led to the winning goal. Vermezovic was equally impressed by the former Golden Arrows striker who is yet score at Bucs…Meanwhile the presence of the tallest player in the league Mame Niang of Supersport United at last night’s game has attracted a lot of interest from football fans. Niang rejoined United at the beginning of this season after spending the previous season on loan to AmaTuks where he scored opening goal. “Amatsatsansa a Pitori” quickly activated the option they had on him after founding out that Pirates were interested in his services. Now SABC Sport has been reliably informed that the Senegalese striker is very much interested in joining the Buccaneers. Asked if they are interested in Niang, this was VV’s response… If Pirates want the services of Niang they will have to enter into negotiations with United because his contract with the Pretoria based side only expires in June 2016. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/16/20141 minute, 48 seconds
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Coaches react to Nedbank Cup semis draw

The Bidvest Wits and Kaizer Chiefs Nedbank Cup semi-final will be between two teams that still have a chance of achieving a double come end of the season. Both teams are still in contention for the league title despite trailing Mamelodi Sundowns by eight (two games in hand for Wits) and three (one game in hand for Chiefs) points respectively. Speaking after the draw, Wits coach Gavin Hunt revealed that he had never imagined that in his first season, his team would be in this situation…Hunt won the 2012 Nedbank Cup title (Supersport United beat Sundowns) and lost last year’s final (United lost to Chiefs)Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter announced his arrival at Amakhosi last season by winning the league title and the Nedbank cup and the Scottish coach says it’s satisfying that they’re still in contention to retain their titles…The semis will take place on the 3rd and 4th of May and full details will be released later this week. Meanwhile Chiefs has been missing some very easy goal scoring opportunities in their past few matches especially in their back to back losses in the league. They’ve been playing without their most prolific goal scorer Knowledge Musona and Baxter is hoping that he will be available for the league match away to Polokwane City…Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic has promised to use the Absa Premiership clash against Maritzburg United as a study for the Ke Yona semi-final in three weeks time…“The Team of Choice” beat Pirates 3-2 in the corresponding fixture last season and coach Steve Khompela says they will use the game at Orlando stadium as some sort of homework as well. He believes that they are capable of pulling off an upset in the semis…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/15/20143 minutes, 46 seconds
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I know how to win a final: VV

Orlando Pirates’ narrow win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals this past weekend has given their newly appointed coach Vladimir Vermezovic something to talk about. Coming on the back of two back to back defeats in the Absa Premiership, VV now believes that an appearance in the Ke Yona final will guarantee them the trophy. In his previous spell with Kaizer Chiefs in the country missed out on the league title but won two consecutive Telkom Knockout titles with Amakhosi. Following a smash and grab 2-1 win over Sundowns on Saturday night, the Serbian says they are not far away from some silverware this season…The semi-finals draw will take place at the PSL offices at noon today, joining Pirates in the hat will be the defending champions Chiefs, Bidvest Wits and Maritzburg United. This loss ended Sundowns’ eight game winning streak in all competitions but still after the game the Brazilians fans were not disappointed at all as they were singing on their way out of the stadium. Mosimane is aware that this is in anticipation of the league title where they are currently on top with four games to go…Mosimane also took a dig at the referee who was officiated in this game Robert Smith especially on the penalty that he awarded to Pirates very early in the game…Meanwhile, following confirmation from Egypt that the eight time African champions Al Ahly have started negotiations with Pirates for the services of their evergreen playmaker Oupa “Ace” Manyisa, VV says if the money is good for the club they won’t stand in the player’s way…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/14/20142 minutes, 48 seconds
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Wits win to resurrect their title hopes

Wits coach Gavin Hunt says mathematically they still have a chance of winning the league. Wits beat Platinum Stars 1-0 in their Absa Premier Soccer League encounter at Bidvest Stadium last night. Super-sub Asive Langwe made sure that the Student extended their unbeaten run to four games as he scored the only goal for the match. According to Hunt his players put up a good fight even though there were few scoring opportunities ...Wits have picked up six red cards this season, the most of any PSL side; and last night it was no different as Matthew Booth and Sboniso Gumede both received yellows. However despite their misfortune on the pitch they still have a good chance of surpassing their best ever season where they finished third in 2002/3... (In 2002/3 Wits finished third on 54 points, one point behind Supersport United and seven behind Orlando Pirates)...After the runaway Kaizer Chiefs train was halted by Mamelodi Sundowns and Mpumalanga Black Aces, the former Supersport United mentor reckons the final stretch will be grueling... Meanwhile his opposite number Platinum Stars Allan Freese says the match didn't have the x-factor as both teams hardly tested the goalkeepers but lapses of concentration in the last minutes cost them dearly...At the start of the season Freese was adamant that they could go one better than last season and win the league but he now finds himself in a battle for top eight spot with four games remaining...Meanwhile with two teams now eligible for the Caf Champion League next season courtesy to Orlando Pirates performance last season, Hunt cannot wait for another bite at the cherry as he targets a top two finish...
4/10/20142 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bafana embarks on Australasian tour

Following a 5-0 humiliation against the five-time Soccer World Cup Champions Brazil at FNB Stadium last month, the South African national senior soccer team will now look to redeem their pride when they embark on the Australasian tour later next month. Bafana Bafana will add to the cricket and rugby rivalry that is already in existence when they faceoff with Australia who have qualified for the 2014 World Cup and New Zealand in friendly matches. Bafana Bafana team manager Barney Khujane has more on this… According to Bafana Bafana Gordon Igesund he struggled to get international players since the games will be played on a non FIFA date. Even so he says he has assembled a fairly balanced 18-man squad and he hopes they will do the country proud…With seven weeks to go before their match against the Socceroos (Australia) Igesund says he has a contingency plan in case of late withdrawals due to injuries and other club commitments…Bafana Bafana last met with The All White (NZ) in 2009 in the Fifa Confederations Cup in Rustenburg, with the home team winning 2-0. While their last match with the Socceroos was a 2-2 draw in London in 2008. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
4/8/20143 minutes, 19 seconds
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Pauw says friendly against Zimbabwe is crucial to gauge progress made

Vera Pauw says the upcoming International friendly against Zimbabwe will be a very important game in terms of making steps forward and getting her team competitive games ahead of a crucial CAF African Women’s Championship qualifier against Comoros next month....Pauw says she intends to see the team involved in more tough competitions with the West African sides like Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Ivory Coast as well some good Asians side to be able to measure their level of competency....Meanwhile prolific striker Portia Modise, who has been capped 104 for Banyana Banyana, makes a welcome return to the squad. Modise says it all starts with proficiency of the local league for them to perform well and keep up with the high standard of the international stage...Pauw is set to give opportunities to a few new faces in order to get them senior national team debuts. One such player who could not contain her excitement is Congolese born Ode Fulutudilu who will proudly dawn the South African jersey for the first time …Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
4/8/20142 minutes, 17 seconds
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Lack of confidence and fatigue affecting Pirates attack: VV

Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic has attributed their recent indifferent performances to their misfiring strikers and says their ineffectiveness in the final third is a big worry. A midfielder Oupa Manyisa is the club’s leading goal scorer in the Absa Premiership with only four goals out of the 24 that have been scored by the team in the league. Kermit Erasmus a striker, is next with three goals after 21 matches played this season. In the past Bucs have even had defenders as top goal scorers and not the strikers. Speaking after their one-nil loss to Supersport United, VV says lack of confidence, fatigue are some of the factors that have led to the lack of goals at Pirates… In line with his policy of preparing for next season, VV has also started to give most of his players game time to assess them before he makes some changes in the team personnel. He brought in former Golden Arrows striker Thamsanqa Gabuza as a substitute. Asked about Zambian international Collins Mbesuma whose contract is coming to an end this season, VV hinted that “Ntofontofo” should consider an early retirement…VV’s record in the league since his first game at Pirates now reads two wins (both against Moroka Swallows), three losses and a draw. He made seven changes to the team that had started during the one-nil to Mpumalanga Black Aces and here he is justifying them…The PSL log is very interesting besides the title race and relegation battle, the competition for the final positions in the top eight is also interesting. Pirates and United are fifth and sixth on the log respectively seven points behind third placed Bidvest Wits who have a game in hand. United can still finish third but will need to do well in their last six matches and coach Cavin Johnson says they will need to perform well even against the so-called small teams…There were also misleading reports last week that United’s leading goal scorer with six goals in the league Mame Niang will be out of action for a long period after it was alleged that he had broken his arm during a 3-1 loss to Maritzburg United. But now Johnson says he could be back earlier than they had anticipated…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/7/20145 minutes, 2 seconds
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Celtic maintain their proud home record

Bloemfontein Celtic maintained their proud home record when they collected maximum points in the Absa Premiership at Kaizer Sebothelo stadium in Botshabelo beating Platinum Stars 1-0. Joel Mogorosi scored the only goal of the game in the 60th minute finishing off a wonderful move from the skillful super sub Lerato Lamola. The win saw Isiwelele kicking Dikwena out of the top eight with 36 points from 25 matches. Celtic have only lost once at home this season and that was in their opening game of the season to Mamelodi Sundowns. Head Coach Ernst Middendorp boasted about his smart tactics on the day…Celtic also made two crucial tactical changes early in the second-half that swung things into their favour, the double substitution saw Lerato Lamola and Keagan Buchanan coming on for Lyle Lakay and club top goal scorer Gabadinho Mhango. Middendorp sees it as a gamble that paid off…Stars wasted a number of clear goal scoring opportunities including a one on one miss by Siphelele Mthembu. They’ve lost three of their last four league matches and coach Allan Freese is a concerned man…This will go down as on the most successful seasons in Stars’ history after completing a double early in the season winning the MTN 8 as well as the Telkom Knockout. But Freese says it’s surprising now that the players seem to find it difficult to wrap up the season properly…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/7/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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Chiefs three point lead at the top

Kaizer Chiefs have restored their three-point lead at the top following a two-nil win against bottom of the log Golden Arrows in an Absa Premiership match played at FNB stadium last night. Two goals from Molowandou Mathoho and Kingston Nkhatha were enough to earn Amakhosi their 15th win of the season. This sets up a mouth watering and potential title decider against highflying second placed Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB stadium on Saturday. Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter talks about the importance of these three points with seven matches left for them in this campaign…This was an 18th loss in 23 leagues matches this season for Arrows and with seven games to go in this campaign they remain seven points behind 15th placed Polokwane City. Caretaker coach Shaun Bartlett remains hopeful of surviving the big axe…There had been reports before this games that Bartlett could face the chop as the head coach if they don’t register maximum points in this match but the former Bafana Bafana striker has downplayed that…There was another man of the match performance from Chiefs strongman Willard “Salt & Pepper” Katsande last night, whilst there are few players who have been stand out performers in the league this season. Katsande is one of the main candidates for the player of the season awards and Baxter says he just has to keep on producing the goods…Chiefs captain and number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune is likely to return to action against Sundowns after spending close to a month on the sidelines due to an ankle injury. Baxter also hints that Knowledge Musona could feature in Saturday night’s crunch encounter…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/3/20143 minutes, 53 seconds
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FIFA Secretary General attends the SAFA under-17 tournament

SAFA is poised to appoint an u/17 national team coach after the completion of the SAFA u/17 inter-provincial tournament that kicked-off at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto today and will run until Sunday. The championships are contested by the nine provinces with u/17 teams of Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits as guests. There are three national selectors looking at talent here and according to SAFA President Danny Jordaan one of them could be the potential u/17 national team coach…The qualifiers for the African u/17 Youth Championships will start in June and SA is scheduled to meet Tanzania in their first round of qualifiers in July. The last u/17 intern-provincial tournament was held in the Eastern Cape in 2011, after two years with no activity SAFA has returned to the basics. Jordaan says the talent here in this tournament will not be lost to SAFA…The provinces’ players come from the 52 regions and going forward Jordaan says each area should keep a database of its top talent…The opening of the tournament was also graced by the presence of the FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke. He says through the 2010 FIFA World Cup legacy, SAFA should ensure that they have adequate development programmes that would ensure that they’ve strong teams that qualify for international tournaments…Valcke says the model of the German Football Association that has seen them having a strong national team coming from junior national teams is a model that needs to be followed…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/2/20144 minutes, 39 seconds
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Chiefs to decide on the Confeds Cup participation

Kaizer Chiefs’ participation in the CAF Confederations Cup is hanging in the balance as the club is said to be considering whether to take part or not. Chiefs was knocked out of the African Champions League after losing to Democratic Republic of Congo’s AS Vita 3-2 on aggregate despite winning 2-0 at home. The eight teams that lost in the Champions League 2nd round will be drawn against the eight winners from the Confeds Cup 2nd round in Cairo tomorrow for the play-off stage that will determine which eight teams advance to the group stages. Speaking after their loss on Saturday, Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter couldn’t guarantee what kind of focus his team would give to this competition… Article 14.4 of the CAF club competition reads…Apart from financial sanctions, every club withdrawing from the competition after the establishment of the fixtures will be forbidden from participating in all CAF inter-clubs competitions for three years following its withdrawal. It would not be for the first time Chiefs is withdrawing from the CAF competitions, in 2005 after they had lost to Tunisian giants Esperance in the very same stage of the Champions League, they then refused to play Egyptian club Ismaili FC in the CAF Confeds Cup. They were banned for three years and this year was their first participation in CAF tournaments since then. But Baxter after seeing his team exit the more lucrative Champions League this weekend, says there’s some lessons he’s learnt so far especially on the pitch…It should be noted that TP Mazembe lost to Orlando Pirates in this stage of the Champions League and went on to lose to Ruud Krol’s CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confeds final. Both teams are now in the Champions League group stages using the experience gained in last year’s Confeds Cup very well. Chiefs are also most likely to qualify for the Champions League again next year. Meanwhile Baxter is considering bringing a goalkeeper from their reserve team to sit on the bench against Golden Arrows on Wednesday if Reeyad Pieterse doesn’t recover on time for this Absa Premiership clash. Pieterse left the field early in the first half on Saturday after he collided against the post. Baxter even hints that the club’s captain and number one goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune could be rushed back from his rehabilitation… It is for the first time in the history of DRC football that two teams have qualified for the African Champions League group stages since this format of the tournament was introduced in 1997. Coach Florent Ibenge says this is a huge boost for football in DRC…Besides TP Mazembe, the other top teams that have qualified for the Champions League group stages include Esperance, Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya who shocked record eight time and defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt, Zamalek, CS Sfaxien and Hilal of Sudan amongst other teams. Ibenge has more on their ambitions in this tournament…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
4/2/20143 minutes, 28 seconds
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A double is still a huge possibility for Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane was a relieved man after watching his lads brushing a struggling Golden Arrows side 4-1 to advance to the Nedbank Cup quarterfinals at King Zwelithini stadium in Umlazi on Saturday. What made Mosimane happy was avoiding extra-time as that saved them some tired legs with a tough Absa Premiership clash away to Platinum Stars awaiting them tomorrow evening. A double is still a possibility for the Brazilians and Mosimane knows that fitness levels will play a major part…Sundowns has also been hampered by a lot of injuries this season, at some stage more than 10 players were frequenting the physio’s room. With the season at this critical stage, Mosimane says some of them are returning at the right time…..Mosimane also took some time to field teenager and grade 12 student Percy Tau, who announced his arrival in the big league with a clinical strike. Tau had the crowd on its feet at the very same King Zwelithini turf during the Kay Motsepe u/19 Schools Cup final this year and Mosimane says the boy is destined for big things…Arrows who are rock bottom on the log with only nine matches to go used this game to rest some of their key players, as safeguarding their status in the league is the most important thing. Caretaker coach Shaun Bartlett justifies his decisions…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/24/20142 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sundowns stay within touching distance of Amakhosi

Mamelodi Sundowns kept within touching distance of log-leaders, Kaizer Chiefs after scrapping for a 1-0 win over Polokwane City courtesy of a Teko Modise goal in an ABSA PSL encounter played at Loftus Versfeld. Sundowns Coach Pitso Mosimane says they wanted to win this game and they will keep going against all odds...Sundowns wasted little time in going on the attack after they had earlier in the day watched Amakhosi put a sterling display to extend their lead at the summit and the onus was on Sundowns to keep the momentum and keep Chiefs within a stone’s throw. Mosimane feels his squad has been unfortunate with injuries and has had to rotate his team but his charges have performed well under the circumstances. This is what Mosimane had to say about the injury situation at the Tshwane based side... Polokwane City on the other hand always had a mountain to climb but nevertheless they were gunning to steal some points to get themselves out of the dreaded relegation zone. The Limpopo based side, though dominated for the most part of the game put on a spirited charge in the final minutes of extra time, forcing two corners and a free-kick outside the penalty box. Coach Boebie Solomons thought his boys gave their all in the second half.... Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
3/17/20142 minutes, 51 seconds
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VV and Majoro set to haunt Chiefs

The battle line has been drawn and daggers are flying from all corners for arguably the biggest derby in Africa, when Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. And one common denominator in this year’s derby is former Chiefs coach Vladimir Vermezovic and former Bernard Parker’s striking partner Lehlohonolo Majoro who are now both in Pirates corner. Meanwhile Vermezovic says the three years he spent at Naturena will definitely come in handy on March 15…Vermezovic was the one who lured Knowledge Musona and Parker at Chiefs in 2010 and 2011 respectively. The buoyant 50 year-old Serbian mentor says there’s nothing special about Chiefs except for the little changes they made after he left the club in 2012…Meanwhile according to Amakhosi’s coach Stuart Baxter whose playing his cards closely, the hype around the derby is forever gaining momentum and he reckons at the end of the day the team that can control the anxiety and expectations will come up tops…Chiefs go into this fixture after losing 2-0 to Platinum Stars while Vermezovic got off to a winning start by beating Swallows 1-0. However the English mentor has admitted that they would have loved to have increased the lead at the top but he says the form before the derby counts for nothing…The 60 year-old former Bafana Bafana coach reckons Bucs need a full three points to keep their PSL title chase alive and that could play into their advantage…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
3/14/20142 minutes, 19 seconds
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Nike Chance graduate now targeting a career in Europe

Talent alone is not enough to open doors for aspiring young professional athletes. Waylan Rooi has found this after he became only the second South African to qualify to attend the Nike Academy in England after impressing during the Nike Chance trials in London. The 17 year-old Rooi was one of only five players to be selected into the academy from a group of 43 players representing 33 countries. He’s learnt a lot in the past few days about how sportsmen should conduct themselves…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/13/20143 minutes, 3 seconds
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Winning start for VV at Pirates

Orlando Pirates new coach Vladimir Vermezovic got off to a winning start when the Buccaneers registered a slender one-nil win over Moroka Swallows at the Dobsonville stadium. An early goal from Kermit Erasmus ensured that Bucs move up to the fourth spot on the Absa Premiership log, ten points behind leaders Kaizer Chiefs. Captain Lucky Lekgwathi says this was a good preparatory game for the Soweto derby and talks about the impact of VV’s arrival in their camp this week…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/13/20143 minutes, 11 seconds
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Sweet revenge for Khompela

It was a sweet revenge for Steve Khompela as Maritzburg United piled more misery on his former team Free State Stars beating them 3-2 in an Absa Premiership match at Harry Gwala stadium in Pietermaritzburg last night. Stars had fired Khompela unceremoniously in December last year. An early brace from an unlikely source, defender Rheece Evans set the tone for the Team of Choice. They’ve consolidated their position away from the relegation zone on the 13th spot with 23 points from 20 matches. Khompela doesn’t see this result as a revenge and also touches on his team’s complacency towards the end…Stars has lost six matches and only won one and drawn two since Khompela’s departure. He left them on the 11th spot and now their second last on the log. Khompela’s record at United in the league since his arrival this year reads three wins, one draw and a loss. He’s moved them up from the 15th spot on the log and they score early goals as well. The former national u/23 team coach says early goals are key and touches on the importance of the big crowds…After the bottom of the log side Golden Arrows, Stars have the second worst defensive record having let in 30 goals. With 10 games to go they will need to be clinical in their final third as well. Richard Henyekane missed three sitters last night and caretaker coach Themba Sithole knows that for a team that’s 15th on the log this is very bad…This was Star’s 11th loss of the season and they’ve only won one game on the road against Arrows. Stars are six points behind Maritzburg United and are left with tough home and away games that include Bidvest Wits, Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United. Surprisingly Sithole says the word relegation doesn’t exist in the vocabulary… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/12/20142 minutes, 26 seconds
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Foreign coach for Banyana Banyana

An international coach from Europe could for the first time coach Banyana Banyana. Since the formation of the senior national women’s team in 1994, they have never been coached by a foreign coach with strong credentials at that level. However SABC Sport understands that a European female coach is ready to replace Joseph “Skheshekheshe” Mkhoza. The former Kaizer Chiefs defender became the first coach to qualify Banyana for the Olympics in London 2012. Speaking to SABC Sport before the Brazil game last week SAFA President Danny Jordaan said all the national teams coaching jobs are going to be filled…Almost a month ago, SAFA also announced that they have appointed a six member committee to investigate allegations of beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund trying to influence players to stake a bonus strike and football agents meddling with squad selections. Jordaan says that investigation is still underway but time is running out…SAFA is believed to be taking it’s bilaterals with it’s Brazilian counterpart to the next level with Brazilian Football Confederations (CBF) expected to help the local body with junior national teams preparations. Jordaan restructuring of the junior national teams and development programmes is their primary focus for now…Former Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira reiterated his old call last week that without a proper reserve league for the professional teams, the dream of producing top football talent will not be realized. He repeated again that five foreign players for the PSL is too much…A club like Mamelodi Sundowns currently has got more than 18 foreign players on it’s books, most of them having been naturalized as South Africans. Parreira says a strict rule of only three foreign players on the ground should be applied…Meanwhile Bafana could be forced to face Australia on the 26th of May without Kaizer Chiefs and Supersport United players if the two clubs advance to the group stages of the African Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup respectively. But it won’t be a problem to call-up other players because FIFA has ordered that all the national leagues should wrap up their programmes by the 18th of May to give World Cup teams enough time to prepare. And this is something Gordon Igesund doesn’t seem to understand…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/11/20144 minutes, 31 seconds
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Time for Change at Bafana: Mbalula

Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula says South African football needs to turn the corner very fast. Mbalula says this can only happen if SAFA comes up with a decisive plan to move forward. This follows Bafana Bafana's humiliating five-nil loss at the hands of five-time World Champions Brazil on Wednesday night. Mbalula was criticized for coming hard on Bafana following their early exit in the CHAN tournament earlier this year. Following the humiliation at the hands of Brazil, Mbalula says decisive steps need to be taken now…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/7/20144 minutes, 17 seconds
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Bafana suffer embarrassing defeat against Brazil

Bafana Bafana suffered their heaviest defeat ever when they were walloped 5-0 by Brazil in an international friendly match played at FNB stadiuma. A hat-trick from FC Barcelona superstar Neymar plus goals from Chelsea’s Oscar and Man City’s Fernandinho floored the South African side who hardly troubled the five times world champions on the night. This was Bafana’s biggest defeat since the country’s return to international football in 1992. Bafana head coach Gordon Igesund says his team lost to a better team on the night…This was Brazil’s 14th win in their last 15 matches and their preparations for the FIFA World Cup that will be held on home soil in June are well on track. Coach Luis Felipe Scolari believes that the difference between the two teams on the night was experience and quality…Going into this match a lot was said about which goalkeeper Igesund was going to start with as captain and number goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was sidelined by an injury. Igesund opted to give Supersport United’s Ronwen Williams his international debut and it was a baptism of fire for the 21 year-old. But Igesund defends his decision…This was Brazil’s last game before they announce their final 23-man squad for the World Cup in May. With 98 days to go to the World Cup, Scolari appears to be satisfied with the progress of his side… This was the eighth loss under Igesund in 29 matches and comes after the disastrous exit from the African Nations Championship tournament. The four time league championship winning coach whose contract with SAFA is not likely to be renewed when it expires in August, thinks he’s rebuilding the team…Bafana’s next game is an international friendly away to Australia in Sydney on the 26th of May and possibly another European country immediately after that. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/6/20143 minutes, 34 seconds
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Brazil players out to impress

The competition for places in the Brazilian national team is very tight and the game against Bafana Bafana tomorrow could be the last place to decide who goes to the FIFA World Cup on home soil. The five times world champions held their first and only training session at the FNB stadium this afternoon, the venue for tomorrow evening’s international friendly. Head coach Luis Felipe Scolari has brought only 19 players for this game but will announce his final World Cup 23-man squad on the seventh of May. Manchester City midfield powerhouse Fernandiho missed the FIFA Confederations Cup last year and is hoping to use the Bafana’s game to cement his place…One man who is almost assured of his place in the final squad is Real Madrid’s overlapping left-back Marcelo and he’s spoken of the need to get a convincing victory against Bafana…Bafana’s victory over World Champions Spain at the very same FNB stadium last year is another important result that Brazil is hoping will the hosts giving them a strong preparation match. But Fernandinho knows that a loss to Bafana with few months to the World Cup is an unwanted result back home…Fernandinho is fresh from winning the Capital One Cup for Man City against Sunderland last weekend and the team is still in contention for other key trophies this season. The 28 year-old previously with Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine is hungry for more success…Fernandinho is back in South Africa for the second time in nine months after he was here during the pre-season tour with City and they played against Supersport United and Amazulu respectively. He’s teammates with another midfield kingpin Yaya Toure of Cote D’Ivoire and is aware of what to expect when they meet another respected African country like Cameroon in Group A…
3/5/20142 minutes, 49 seconds
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Motsepe sponsors Second Division

After two years struggling without a sponsor, one of the key leagues in football development in the country the SAFA 2nd division has secured a partner. SAFA last night announced that the Motsepe Foundation will sponsor the SAFA Second Division League for the next five years as part of the association’s commitment to focus on youth development. The league will now be known as the ABC Motsepe League, and will carry a first prize of R1-m to the winning team of which R200 000 will be used by the winning team for development purposes. Motsepe the President of Mamelodi Sundowns has more on what attracted him to venture into this partnership…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/4/20143 minutes, 1 second
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Khune to miss Brazil match

Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune is likely to be ruled out of the all important international friendly match against record five time world champions Brazil on Wednesday night. This follows Khune’s ankle injury that he suffered in the Chiefs warm-up before their African Champions League first round first leg encounter. Chiefs recorded a 4-0 win over Mozambican side Liga Muculmana at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban last night. Reserve goalkeeper Reeyad Pieterse immediately replaced Khune before the game and kept a clean sheet. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
3/4/20143 minutes, 20 seconds
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Brazil amongst favourites for 2014 World Cup: Parreira

Former Bafana Bafana coach and currently Brazil national team technical coordinator Carlos Alberto Parreira believes that the host country are favourites for this year's FIFA World Cup.The Brazil squad arrived in South Africa yesterday in three different groups for tomorrow’s friendly international against Bafana Bafana at the FNB stadium. It will be a fifth meeting between the two teams with Brazil having an unblemished record with four wins. The pain of losing to Uruguay on home soil in the 1950 final is still fresh in the Brazilians minds and Parreira says they can be counted amongst the favourites…The record six times world championship have brought a squad of 19 players and this is the last international match before head coach Luiz Felipe announces his final 23-man squad for the World Cup on the 7th of May. With Kaka not part of this team, Parreira says places are still up for grabs in their final squad… Brazil is in Group A alongside Mexico, Croatia and Cameroon. Playing against Bafana will give the Selecao a good opportunity of testing what to expect from the Indomitable Lions and Parreira they are taking this match very seriously…Parreira coached Bafana during the 2010 World Cup and had also qualified them for the 2008 African Nations Cup in Ghana.Since then the team has failed to qualify for an AFCON tournament and also this year's World Cup. The 1994 World Cup winning coach is clear on why football in this country has stagnated at international football…When he was still with Bafana, Parreira continuously called for the establishment of the reserve league and it materialized but was not sustainable. He says the issue of foreign players dominating in the PSL is not helping the situation either…By last night, more than 50-thousand tickets have been sold for the match and with Neymar and the Selecao stars in town, ticket sales are set soar. Reporter: Velile Mbuli
3/4/20143 minutes, 23 seconds
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Vilakazi hat-trick hands Wits maximum points

A 10-man Bidvest Wits ended Supersport United’s five games winning-streak when they beat them 3-2 in a dramatic Premier Soccer League match at Bidvest Stadium last night. And once again the referee on the night, Victor ‘Penaldinho’ Gomes has stole the limelight as he handed two dubious penalties, including a straight red-card to Onismor Bhasera. It was Gomes 11th penalty in four matches. And as if the comedy was over Sthembiso Ngcobo was denied a goal as he was judged to be offside and their coach Gavin Hunt says both penalties were not penalties but he is happy to continue their unbeaten run at home…In the meantime Student’s captain Sibusiso Vilakazi scored his first hat-trick since turning professional in 2009 and Hunt still insist that he could be better if he could show more hunger…Meanwhile when Bhasera was given an early shower following a dangerous tackle on Thabo Moloi in the 33rd minute, Johnson says they should have capitalized on the numbers advantage following their early goal by Sibusiso Khumalo…The 55 year-old, Johnson also conceded that their league title race is almost over but he reckons it all depends on log leaders Kaizer Chiefs…With this victory Wits extend their home unbeaten record to eight and they are still in fourth place with 31 points 12 shy of log leaders Kaizer Chiefs. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
2/26/20142 minutes, 12 seconds
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Sundowns set to miss key players against Pirates

As Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to square up against Orlando Pirates in tonight’s mouth-watering Absa Premiership clash without four of their key players, Coach Pitso Mosimane says his players are not getting enough protection from referees. Mosimane lamented how the referee handled the last match in the Nedbank cup game against Ajax Cape Town saying his attacking midfielder, Khama Billiat was on the receiving end of some heavy tackles.....The Sandawana mentor further added that Billiat, in addition to not being protected had received an unwarranted yellow card and is suspended for tonight’s clash. Mosimane says if needs be he will be vocal when he feels his team is not being treated justly....Sundowns leading goal scorer Katlego Mashego, who has scored seven goals in 20 appearances this season, suffered a groin injury against Ajax and will be out of action for six weeks. Another striker Cuthbert Malajila will miss the Bucs encounter because of a hamstring injury. The Zimbabwe international is expected back in three weeks time. Forward Rodney Ramagalela is the only out striker who is fit and available for team selection. Barely less than three weeks ago Sundowns defeated Pirates at Orlando Stadium by one goal to nil but Mosimane says there’s still a long way to go....The Brazilians will have to make do without their first choice goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene who joins Billiat on the suspension list after picking up his fourth yellow card against Ajax. Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
2/25/20143 minutes, 9 seconds
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Swallows still winless in 2014

Moroka Swallows are still winless in 2014 after they lost 2-1 to Supersport United in Dobsonville Stadium last night. Giorgi Nergadze gave the home team an early lead but his goal was cancelled by former team-mate Bennet Chenene and just before the hour-mark Dino Ndlovu scored the second for Matsatsantsa. Meanwhile enraged Swallows coach Zeca Marques lashed out at his defense sloppiness and he says they should have not lost that game... Even so the ‘Dube Birds’ led the game for most part of the first half before former Orlando Pirates winger, Chenene broke the hearts of the home fans when he equalized in the 35th minute, however ‘Majazana” reckons he was offside… Meanwhile United had a goal disallowed just before the break when Sameeh Doutie scored from a rebound but he was judged to have handled the ball by referee Victor Hlungwani even though replays shows otherwise. Nonetheless Cavin Johnson who’s yet to lose a game this year says he’s happy to have grind-out positive result…In the last six games, Johnson has managed to collect 15 points from a possible 18 and he’s keeping taps with the two top teams Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. Meanwhile the former Platinum Stars mentor attributes their change of fortune to the back to normal PSL fixtures…Moroka Swallows remain in 13th position on 23 points, and so is Superspot United but they are two points behind Mamelodi Sundowns who are second on the table behind Kaizer Chiefs. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
2/21/20142 minutes, 51 seconds
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Chiefs beat Celtic to stretch the lead

Kaizer Chiefs have increased their lead at the top of the Absa Premiership log back to nine points following a bullish three-nil win over Bloemfontein Celtic at FNB stadium last night. A first half goal from Bernard Parker, second-half strike from Knowledge Musona plus Keegan Buchanan’s own goal secured Amakhosi the three points. Coming behind them is Mamelodi Sundowns with two games in hand. Chiefs is now unbeaten in 11 league games but still Head coach Stuart Baxter was not entirely happy with the performance…This was Celtic’s first loss in 2014 after two wins and a draw since the African Nations Championship recess. They are ninth on the log with 23 points from 18 matches. Coach Ernst Middendorp feels that his players showed Chiefs too much respect…Parker is now on ten goals in the league, three goals ahead of last year’s top goal scorer Katlego Mashego. Musona also increased his tally to six goals in the league. Baxter was raving about the two goals scored by his strikers…The Celtic starting line-up had four defenders and two anchorman who were playing too deep but Middendorp has denied that they were coming out for a draw….
2/20/20142 minutes, 49 seconds
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Serero is back in the Bafana team set-up

Beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has recalled Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Thulani Serero to the national team set-up for the first time since a fall out between the two in September last year. Serero is part of the 23-man squad that was announced by Igesund at SAFA House and will play five-time world champions Brazil in an international friendly at FNB stadium on the fifth of next month. Serero has impressed for Ajax in the past four months including scoring an important goal in the historic win against FC Barcelona. Igesund says he’s been in constant communication with Serero…Igesund has also kept some of the players that impressed during the recent African Nations Championship tournament like Thato Mokeke and Lindokuhle Mbatha. Brazil is bringing a galaxy of stars for this encounter. There are 10 overseas and 13 locally based players in this squad. Bafana dropped down ten places on the FIFA rankings this week from the 54th to 64th spot and a loss in this game is likely to see the downward spiral continuing. But Igesund says pressure comes with the territory… Brazil has selected a full strength squad that includes FC Barcelona superstar Neymar, Chelsea trio of Oscar, Ramires and David Luiz, captain Thiago Silva of Paris St Germain and Manchester City's top anchorman Fernandinho. Igesund received a stay of execution when the South African Football Association leadership decided to let him continue in his job until the end of his contract. However he does not believe that his future hinges on this game...In November last year Bafana pulled off a shocking result when they beat world champions Spain one-nil in an international friendly match at FNB stadium. Igesund says the majority of the players who took part in that game are part of the current squad and is banking on them to repeat that feat...In the four previous meetings between the two teams, Brazil has won all the games. The group of players that will be coming from Brazil will arrive in the country on Monday the third of March with the European contingent expected the following day. Igesund believes that a lot has been achieved during his tenure…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
2/19/20142 minutes, 50 seconds
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Chiefs progress to the first round of the Champions League

Kaizer Chiefs are through to the African Champions League first round after beating Black Africa of Namibia 4-1 on aggregate following a one-all draw in the second leg of the preliminary round in Windhoek. Chiefs had won the first leg three-nil in Johannesburg last week. Zimbabwean international striker Kingston Nkhatha is now on three goals in the tournament after scoring the opening goal this past weekend. Chiefs will now face Mozambique's Liga Muculmana De Sportivo in the next round after they beat Madagascar's ENPI one-nil on aggregate. Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter Chiefs had made ... changes to the team that started against Maritzburg United last Tuesday including a debut for teenager Simphiwe Mtsweni and a rare start for Ugandan international Ivan Bukenya d reserve goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse. Baxter says the rotation policy is working well but was not entirely happy with the performances of some of the fringe players...Chiefs will play the first leg of the first round at home between the 28th of this month and the second of next month. The return leg will take place in Maputo on the following weekend. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
2/18/20141 minute, 31 seconds
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Perfect start for Chiefs in the Champions League

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has hailed the rotation policy they adopted this weekend and given a strong hint that they could be continuing with it in between the domestic Premier Soccer League programme and the African Champions League. This follows a three-nil win in their opening game Champions League preliminary round first leg game against Black Africans from Namibia at FNB stadium last night. Baxter had made five changes to the team that started during the one-nil win over Supersport United midweek and he's indicated they will continue with this policy to maintain a refreshed squad...The second leg will take place in Windhoek next Saturday and Baxter believes that the score line from the home leg is decent enough for Amakhosi...Black Africa, Namibian champions for the past three seasons hardly created any scoring opportunities and their coach Bryan Isaacs admits that it was always going to be a toll order against Chiefs...Chiefs are yet to concede a goal in four matches this year and extending that that clean sheet record to five games in a row will certainly put them through to the first round. Baxter says this tie is far from being over...Isaacs a self-confessed Chiefs fan, says they will try everything in their power to take the game to Chiefs in Namibia but knows that overturning this result will take something special...Journalist: Velile Mbuli
2/11/20144 minutes, 42 seconds
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Nigeria look to World Cup preparations and Zimbabwe want to build on CHAN succes

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said that he was happy with the way in which his team performed throughout the African Nations Championship after they beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in their third and fourth place play-off at the Cape Town Stadium. Keshi emphasized that the tournament was to expose as many players to international football and also for him to see if he can use a handful of players for his squad for the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Brazil………Keshi also confirmed that his team will play against Mexico in a friendly on the 5th of March in Atlanta in the USA and that he would like to have another game where he can sift through his squad for the World Cup ahead of their training camp in Houston before going to Brazil……..Zimbabwe coach Ian Gorowa believes that finishing fourth in the tournament will help elevate his team to believe that they can sit at the top table of African football and also aid the development of southern African football to return back to it’s glory days……..Gorowa conceded that his team’s weakness was their inability to score goals and even though they were steady in defence and only leaked two goals throughout the tournament, Gorowa says they will need to resolve their goal scoring issues. Gorowa also commended his players performances revealing that most of them had caught the eye of many of South Africa’s Premier Soccer League clubs……Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
2/3/20144 minutes, 21 seconds
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Libya are 2014 CHAN champions

Libya have made history by winning their first ever silverware in the international arena when they beat Ghana 4-3 on penalties to win the third edition of the African Nations Championship at Cape Town stadium. The game had finished goalless after extra-time as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. Libya won only one match and drew five in this competition (including the final technically). Head coach Javier Clemente is happy that the people of Libya finally have something to celebrate...The strife torn Libya was supposed to host this tournament and also last years African Cup of Nations but exchanged with South Africa, which was supposed to host the 2017 edition. After receiving news that people were celebrating in the streets of Tripoli, Clemente ...Coming to the final, Ghana had been seen as favourites based on their performance including the elimination of Nigeria in the semi-finals. But head coach Maxwell Konadu easily accepted the result...Ghana and Nigeria were the only two teams in this tournament that are going to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in few months time. Konadu who is also an assistant to head coach of the senior team Kwesi Appiah says there some positives in this tournament...Journalist: Velile Mbuli
2/3/20143 minutes, 29 seconds
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Libya reaches its first Chan final

Libya have made history by reaching their first African Nations Championship final after beating Zimbabwe 5-4 on penalties after the game had ended goalless after extra time. Libya's previous appearance in the CHAN was in the inaugural 2009 edition where they bombed out in the group stages but this time they have outdone themselves. They will meet Ghana in the final, a second meeting in the tournament for these two teams. Former Spanish national team coach Javier Clemente stopped short of saying his team was lucky to reach the final as they hardly created chances in this game....Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/30/20143 minutes, 12 seconds
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Black Stars shine on as they reach the finals of CHAN

The Black Stars of Ghana stormed into the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals to book a clash with Libya after converting all their spot kicks for a 4-1 penalty shoot-out victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The West Africans both contested in a tight encounter that ended nil all at Free State Stadium in Mangaung. Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi was disappointed but accepted the defeat saying that is how football goes...Super Eagles Captain, Chigozie Agbim expressed his disappointment saying that they gave everything but it was not meant to be. The Enugu Rangers goalkeeper said they will now be focusing on clinching third place as they face Zimbabwe in the 3rd and 4th Playoff....In the 64th minute Ghana was a man down after Kwabena Adusei was sent off for a second bookable offense. The Black Stars however kept their nerves till the final whistle. Although playing with one man short seemed to weigh Ghana down, it was however the support from the hugely partisan Mangaung crowd that buoyed The Black Stars on. Ghana from the beginning of the tournament have played all their games at Free State Stadium and will only move out of Mangaung for the first time as finalists in Cape Town. Here is what Coach Maxwell Konadu had to say about the support received from Mangaung locals....The final sees two teams that emerged from group C. Ghana and Libya had earlier on in the group phase shared the spoils in a one all draw in Mangaung. Ironically it was Libya that was initially supposed to host this particular tournament before South Africa came to their rescue after political strife hit the North African country. The Mediterranean Knights now find themselves in the final to be facing the Black Stars of Ghana. Jefferson Lupuwana
1/30/20141 minute, 36 seconds
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West African rivals in semis tussle

Pride will be at stake when Nigeria and Ghana go toe to toe in the traditional West African derby at the Free State stadium. They meet in the semi-finals of the African Nations Championship, while Zimbabwe takes on Libya in the other semi-final. There is a strong rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana that dates back to the first match between the two teams in 1960. Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says the rivalry between the two teams is unprecedented in African football…At competitive level Nigeria has not beaten Ghana in the past eight years, their last win coming in the 2006 African Nations Cup in Egypt. A victory for Nigeria would be sweet revenge in the CHAN competition. They were eliminated by Ghana in the qualifying stage for the inaugural tournament in 2009. The Black Stars coach Maxwell Konadu weighs in on the rivalry between the two football mad nations…Keshi is just one hurdle away from lifting a second successive continental trophy in the space of 12 months.However for him that is not the point - seeing this young team achieving is the ultimate motivation…Ghana and Nigeria are the only two teams in this tournament that will also be going to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil later this year. The Black Stars are in this tournament with some reputation having won the West African Football Union (WAFU) championship late last year. Konadu says the politicians back home also feel the tension of the game This will be the first competitive match between the two teams since a goalless draw played in Watford two years ago. Tomorrow’s clash promises to be exciting, with a free scoring Nigerian team that has banged in 12 goals, against the Ghanaians who have a conservative approach having conceded only one goal in four matches. Konadu says mental strength will be key in this match…Konadu who is also an assistant to Black Stars senior coach Kwesi Appiah has also downplayed the talk of coming up against a tactical astute coach like Keshi the reigning African coach of the year…Ghana have played all their previous four matches here in Bloemfontein and could be carrying some advantage coming to this game as Nigeria has flown from the coastal Western Cape. Koda says their main advantage will be on the stands but not on the pitch…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/29/20144 minutes, 11 seconds
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Keshi praises CHAN standard

Nigeria senior national team coach Stephen Keshi believes that their nail-biting 4-3 win over Morocco at Cape Town Stadium was a good advert for the African Nations Championship and African football in general. The Super Eagles came back from three-nil down at half-time to win 4-3 after extra-time and advanced to the CHAN semi-finals. It is an encounter that was surely won from the bench through tactics and timely substitutions. Keshi the reigning African Coach of the year, is raving about this tournament of only locally based players…Nigeria will be facing their archrivals Ghana in a West African derby in the second semi-final at Free State stadium in Bloemfontein. As the Super Eagles celebrated their hard fought win against the Atlas Lions with players and officials jumping up and down, Keshi remained on the bench and he shares what was going through his mind. He says his players’ fighting spirit has got a lot to do with him too…Last week Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula blasted Bafana Bafana players following the team’s exit from the CHAN tournament after a 3-1 thumping by Nigeria. Keshi has defended Mbalula but he also believes that the players will raise the level of their game after these remarks…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/28/20141 minute, 44 seconds
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Black Stars clinch quarterfinal victory against spirited Leopards

DR Congo coach Santos Muntubile felt hard done as his side lost by one goal to nil courtesy of a penalty awarded by Mauritanian referee Ali Lemghaifry at the Free State Stadium in Mangaung. The Leopards put in a spirited fight especially after they went down but it was not to be and Muntubile says the referee decided their fate....Muntubile added that the Leopards are going to pick up the pieces after the disappointment of this tournament and will be channelling their focus on building a team for the CAF U-23 Championship to be hosted by DR Congo in 2015....This Black Stars victory was sweet revenge for a Ghanaian side that still freshly remembered the CHAN 2009 final defeat 2-0 by DR Congo in the maiden edition of the tournament played in Ivory Coast. Ghanaian Coach Maxwell Konadu says he is happy with victory even if it came from the penalty spot and highlighted an incident when they themselves conceded a penalty in the group match against Libya...Ghana Captain Jordan Opoku being the only remaining player to have played in all three editions of the CHAN tournament was a relieved man and says divine intervention, unity and hard work have been the ingredients of success thus far...Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
1/28/20142 minutes, 41 seconds
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Nigeria reaches CHAN semifinal in dramatic fashion

Nigeria coach Stephen “The Big Boss” Keshi recalled the dramatic 4-all draw during the opening game of the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola when his then team Mali came back from 4-0 down to level 4-all. This follows the Super Eagles’ highly entertaining 4-3 win over Morocco after extra-time recovering from being 3-0 down at half-time to advance to the African Nations Championship semi-finals. Playing in front of a passionate crowd, Keshi’s boys turned on the style in the second stanza scoring the equalizer in the 90th minute. Keshi says all it took for his players was belief that they can make it happen…Nigeria captain and goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim who made some telling saves despite conceding three goals inside the first 40 minutes of the game says this Super Eagles team has got the spirit of the wounded lion…Morocco will rue their missed chances as they could have easily wrapped up the game, following an early brace from Mohsine Moutaouali. Morocco head coach Hassan Benabicha says they lost to a better team…The Atlas Lions captain Nadir Lamyaghri was also part of the team that bowed out in the group stages in last years AFCON and he says they are now turning their focus to next year’s AFCON that will be held on their door step…Meanwhile Nigeria will now wait for a winner between Ghana and Democratic of Congo for a mouthwatering semi-final at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. Despite trailing for the better part of this game, Keshi had done his homework on the Moroccans…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/27/20143 minutes, 35 seconds
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Historic win for Zimbabwe sees them into semifinals

Zimbabwe coach Ian Gorowa said he was satisfied with how his team played in their African Nations Championship quarterfinal 2-1 win against Mali at Cape Town Stadium. Gorowa conceded that it was a tough affair but that they took advantage of their goal scoring opportunities…….While Mali’s late consolation goal was the first conceded by Zimbabwe in the tournament, Gorowa said that his team’s success is built around a good defence and their ability to use their speedy players on attack to score goals……Gorowa said that his team was prepared to fight for the honour of the SADC region as they are the only southern African team remaining in the tournament after South Africa and Mozambique were knocked out in the group stages. It is also the first time that Zimbabwe has gone as far as the semi-finals in any continental competition…….Mali coach Djibril Drame conceded that his team failed to capitalize on the few goal scoring opportunities they created and that is the reason for their demise and ultimate exit from the competition……Drame says that it will be important for his country to learn from their shortcomings in the tournament and ensure that they rectify their failings while making a passionate plea to keeping his job as head coach…Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/27/20145 minutes, 6 seconds
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Zimbabwe to save COSAFA's pride

Zimbabwe will be fighting for the pride of the Southern African Region when they take on Mali in the African Nations Championship quarter-finals in Cape Town this weekend. The Zimbabweans are the only Council of Southern African Football Associations member left in the competition after hosts South Africa and Mozambique bombed out in the group stages. Head coach Ian Gorowa says representing the region also adds some pressure on his young team…The last time a COSAFA country won a continental competition was when Zambia clinched the 2012 African Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe missed out on the 2013 AFCON semi-finals and also will not be going to the Brazilian World Cup in June. Gorowa a former interim-coach at Mamelodi Sundowns and head coach at Moroka Swallows, has more on the gap between COSAFA teams and the rest of the continent…The CHAN tournament has provided the players with an opportunity to display their talent and already the skillful Zim number 10 Kudakwashe Mahachi is reportedly joining Sundowns after this tournament. Gorowa admits that it has not been easy trying to get players to concentrate in this tournament with offers flying around from PSL teams and agents…Meanwhile Ajax Cape Town have confirmed that they are closely monitoring Uganda’s hot striker Yunus Sentamu who finished the tournament with three goals. Ajax Director Ari Efstathiou is aware that Sentanmu has also been linked with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates and did not want to divulge more information…Sentamu, who is a matric student back home, was playing in his first major tournament for his country but is eager to play here in South Africa. He says having players like Ivan Bukenya at Chiefs and Geoffrey Massa at AmaTuks makes things easy for him…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/24/20143 minutes, 36 seconds
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Keshi speaks on his birthday and Morocco

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes that all the teams that have participated in the African Nations Championship have been more than competitive and those that have not gone through to the knockout stage have been unfortunate. Keshi spoke highly of their quarterfinal adversary Morocco who they will lock horns with at the Cape Town Stadium on January 25…….Keshi also revealed that his team were under no pressure in this tournament even though they are the reigning African Champions and said that they were here to gain experience for their fringe players……..Keshi celebrated his 52nd birthday and speaking from their team training this afternoon, Keshi said he was extremely humbled by the birthday wishes from his compatriots especially the messages on social media. Keshi says the only birthday gift he will be expecting from his team is to make their country happy……Keshi made it known that he had been given no mandate for the tournament and besides giving players exposure to international football he was hopeful that a handful of players can play their way into the national team for the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Brazil……Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/24/20142 minutes, 3 seconds
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DRC dig deep to advance into the CHAN quarterfinal

Democratic Republic of Congo beat a spirited young Burundi team 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinal of the African Nations Championship at Peter Mokaba stadium last night. Coming into this match Leopards were third on the log and needed a win to progress further, while a draw for Swallow would have done the trick. However it wasn’t to be as DRC showed their intent from the first minute. Meanwhile Swallows coach assistant Papi Kimoto says lack of experience and complacency cost them…Even though they failed to make it passed the group stages in their maiden appearance Kimoto says they have learned a lot and in two years time they will be able to hold their own… Meanwhile last night it was Santos Muntubile’s first full match 90 min in charge after he was sent off against Mauritania for dissent. The Leopards coach reckons his team suffered immensely while he was on a one game suspension but he’s happy to guide the team to another victory…Meanwhile man of the match Jean-Marc Makusu of DRC who never put a foot wrong throughout the night says he was determined to propel his team forward…Meanwhile in the other Group D game in Bloemfontein last night Gabon were held to a 2 all draw by debutant Mauritania. Meanwhile in the quarterfinals Libya will exchange blows with DRC, while Gabon exchange wits with Ghana. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
1/23/20141 minute, 49 seconds
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Emotional exit for Congo

It was an emotional exit for Congo Brazzaville after squandering a two goals cushion. Congo were almost assured of a spot in quarterfinals until a late equalizer by Libyan midfielder Abdelrahman Fetori in the referees added time to end the game 2 all at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The Red Devils led 1-0 at half time and shortly after the interval Hardy Binguila made it two nil. According to their coach Le Roy they played a very good attacking football but Libya was better prepared mentally... The 65 year-old also rued the missed chances and he reckons a two goals cushion wasn’t enough for his immature squad…Meanwhile Le Roy admitted it was always going to be a daunting task because coming into to this game they needed to win, while a draw for the Mediterranean Knight was enough to propel them ahead…Meanwhile following the draw Libya were toppled from the top of Group C standings by Ghana who beat Ethiopia 1-0 and they will exchange blows with the winner of Group D (Burundi or Gabon) in Sunday’s quarterfinal. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
1/22/20141 minute, 19 seconds
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CHAN organisers out to woo spectators

The African Nations Championship Local Organizing Committee is embarking on a serious drive to woo supporters into the stadium for the last two rounds of matches. Bafana Bafana’s exit from the CHAN tournament following a 3-1 loss to Nigeria was a huge concern for the organizers as they were the crowd pullers at Cape Town stadium. Following the completion of Group B, Morocco will play Nigeria in the first quarterfinal and Mali will face Zimbabwe in the second game, a double header scheduled for Cape Town stadium. CHAN LOC CEO Mvuzo Mbebe says their plans were not set around Bafana…Attendance has not been bad at the two Cape Town venues, as the tournaments reaches the competitive stage, Mbebe remains optimistic that they will get closer to their target of 350 000 people attending these matches…Attendances in Bloemfontein picked up in the second round of matches but Polokwane continued to struggle, Mbebe is hoping for the better in the knockout stages…Mbebe was also raving about the encouraging TV ratings for a tournament that was earlier looked down at in this country…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/22/20143 minutes, 15 seconds
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Shabba, Josephs and Mbalula on Bafana

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula believes that a total overhaul of Bafana Bafana is essential if the fortunes of this team are to be turned around. Speaking after the elimination of Bafana from the African Nations Championship this past weekend, Mbalula says the majority of the Bafana current squad have been around with this team for far too long. He believes that they do not bring any value to the team and the sooner they are replaced the better…However Siphiwe Tshabalala the most experienced player in the Bafana team currently with 87 international caps believes that he still has a future in the national team…Moeneeb Josephs the Bidvest Wits goalkeeper who had been out of the national team set-up for close to 18 months says his selection in future will depend on the national team coach…Tshabalala who has also played in the 2006, 2008 and 2013 AFCONS, 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup has apologized for this disgraceful exit from the CHAN tournament… The future of the coach Gordon Igesund is uncertain at this stage and will be decided by the SAFA National Executive Committee in the next few weeks. However according to Josephs, Igesund has done enough to keep his job…Tshabalala has also worked with more than four coaches at Bafana and he believes that Igesund has got a good project going with the national team…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/22/20144 minutes, 25 seconds
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Burundi takes the honours in the minnows battle

Burundi captain Ndikumana Selemani made amends to his early penalty miss to hand his team a 3-2 victory over spirited Mauritania in a thrilling Group D encounter at Peter Mokaba Stadium. It was an action packed duel between the minnows and the Les Mourabitones of Mauritania opened the scores as early as the first minute through Ely Cheikh Samba but eleven minutes later the Swallows of Burundi eqaulised. And in the second half the flare continued with Swallows taking honours this time before Mohammed Denna equalized. Here is Burundi’s coach Lofty Mohamed Naseem as he expresses his emotions, through an interpreter…Meanwhile Naseem also conceded that his young squad is picking up at the right time…Nonetheless his opposite number Patrice Neveu says they have no one else to blame but themselves as they were on and off throughout the game…Once again Mauritania conceded a penalty but this time around the goalkeeper was equal to the task. Meanwhile Burundi captain Ndikumana Selemani who rose from villain to hero could count himself lucky as he was not cautioned for head-butting Bocar Coulibaly. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
1/20/20141 minute, 21 seconds
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Mali win Group A and progress to quarterfinals

As Mozambique leave the African Nations Championship without a win from their three matches, coach Joao Chissano believes that his team will emerge stronger and better from the tournament after their 2-1 loss to Mali at the Athlone Stadium. Mozambique lost two of their three matches and drew one……Mali coach Djibril Drame said he was happy with the fact that his team were able to come from behind in their 2-1 win over Mozambique and managed to finish at the top of Group A with two wins and a draw. Drame emphasized the fact that his team were finally able to overcome weaker opposition to them, a problem that had dogged Malian football for a long time having previously lost to teams they should not be losing to……..While many believe that the ultimate winners of the tournament will come out of Group A, Drame said that it was important for his team and Nigeria to perform on the field of play rather than listen to talk of them being amongst the favourites to lift the trophy. Drame though acknowledged that Group A was probably the toughest in the tournament…….Drame has attributed his team’s good form and unbeaten run so far to hard work and belief that they can go all the way in the tournament……Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/20/20143 minutes, 53 seconds
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Gabon beat DRC to top Group D

Gabon central defender Franck Steeven Obame gave Gabon the start they were looking for when he found the back net in the 2nd minute of the game. Even so both teams were guilty of missing numerous scoring opportunities and Obame’s goal was enough to hand the Black Panthers of Gabon a victory over Western African rivals Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meanwhile their coach Stephane Bounguendza says the two changes he made to the team that drew against Burundi made the difference…Here’s Bounguendza speaking through an interpreter…The Obame’s goals was also the first open play goal for Group D and Bounguendza says the game was almost a carbon copy of what they have been doing at training…Meanwhile dejected Leopards assistant coach Papi Kimoto could not contain his disappointed and he says his players lost focus…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
1/20/201458 seconds
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Bafana crashes out of CHAN

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund’s job is on the line following a humiliating 3-1 loss to Nigeria that saw his team crashing out of the African Nations Championship at Cape Town Stadium. A brace from man of the match Ejike Uzoenyi, and strike from Ifeanyi Ede were enough to seal the game long before Bernard Parker’s 23rd international goal from the penalty spot 10 minutes from full-time. Igesund who had failed his past two mandates of reaching the 2013 African Nations Cup semi-finals and qualifying for the 2014 World Cup does not seem to understand the consequences of this result… There was no mandate from the SAFA leadership to Igesund for this tournament but being knocked out of the CHAN tournament with arguably some of a stronger squad of locally based players is inviting trouble for him. A high level meeting is believed to have taken place that involved the coach and the senior SAFA management possibly discussing the consequences of this result. And Igesund says he will accept any decision taken by his superiors… Nigeria finished second in the group with five points, two points behind group winners Mali who beat Mozambique 2-1 at Athlone stadium. Nigeria will meet winners of Group B and Mali come up against losers of the same group in the last eight. The Super Eagles had lost their opening game but head coach Stephen Keshi has more on how they managed to bounce back…Moeneeb Josephs played his first game for the national team since September 2012 during the two-nil win over Mozambique and it turned out to be a disaster as his howler led to a penalty and after only 27 minutes the score was 2-0. The Bidvest Wits goalkeeper has apologized to the nation… Keshi showed faith in his goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim who had conceded four goals before this tournament and was criticized back home for his mistakes. Agbim who is a third goalkeeper in the Super Eagles regular national squad was Nigeria’s best player after Ozoenyi, making crucial saves against Bafana. And Keshi believes in his man…This was Nigeria’s seventh win over South Africa and fifth in a competitive game, Bafana has beaten the Super Eagles only once in an international friendly in 2004. Igesund had dismissed Nigeria’s dominance over SA prior to this game and there was no place to hide in the post match conference…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/20/20144 minutes, 23 seconds
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CHAN: Group B set for an exciting climax

The African Nations Championship Group B has been thrown wide open with only one round of matches left to play. Morocco squandered several goal-scoring opportunities as they were held to a one-all draw by a well determined Burkina Faso side. The North Africans scored the quickest goal of the tournament trough Brahi El Bahri inside the first 50 seconds. The Atlas continued to miss chance clear-cut chances until a last gasp equalizer from Bassirou Ouedraogo two minutes from full-time. The result leaves Morocco tied on two points with Zimbabwe both teams two points behind Uganda. Morocco coach Hassan Benabicha was left ruing the missed chances…Burkina Faso struggled to adapt on the night but also missed crucial chances when it mattered most. They remain rooted at the bottom of the log with only one point, head coach Brama Traore says the early goal spurred them on…Morocco’s next assignment is a tricky one as they clash against Group B leaders Uganda who are currently on four points but also not guaranteed to proceed to the last eight. Benabicha says he will step up the preparations leading to the last match against Uganda at Cape Town stadium on Monday…Burkina Faso’s chances of advancing to the last eight are slim, to go through they need to beat Zimbabwe at Athlone stadium on Monday and hope that Uganda avoids a loss against Morocco. Traore says their group has turned into a group of death…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/17/20142 minutes, 13 seconds
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Our fate is not in our hands: Zim coach

Zimbabwe coach Ian Gorowa says he is disappointed at the failure of his team to score goals in their nil all draw against Uganda in their Group B match of the African Nations Championship at Athlone Stadium. Zimbabwe still stand a chance of going through to the knockout stages of the competition even though they are in third place in the group and will need a win in their last match against Burkina Faso on January 20…….Gorowa conceded that his team’s fate was not entirely in their hands but remained hopeful that his team can still score an avalanche of goals in their last game against Burkina Faso…….Even though Zimbabwe has not been able to score a goal and have also not conceded any, Gorowa said that the tournament will help in giving his players exposure to international football while building the necessary experience needed to build a formidable side…….Uganda coach Milutin Sredojevic said he was not satisfied with the performance of his team as they looked lackluster and says they will also need to tighten their defence if they are to finish on top of the group and progress to the next round when they play against Morocco on January 20……..Sredojevic hopes that their draw against Zimbabwe will be a good lesson for his team and that it is his job to also guide and mentor the youngsters in the team so that they can be able to play at their optimum ahead of their last game……Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/17/20145 minutes, 52 seconds
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CHAN: Nigeria edge Mozambique

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi commended his team for showing character in their 4-2 win against Mozambique in their second match of Group A which also kept alive their hopes of making the knockout stages of the competition. Keshi said his team had worked hard in training and were rewarded in the game especially in the second half…….Keshi attributed the turn of fortunes for his team after their shock loss to Mali in the first game to stage fright and the fact that his players had hardly played under floodlights. Even though Keshi was critical of the slippery surface at the Cape Town Stadium, he was elated with the way in which his players adapted and also came to the defence of his goalkeeper Agbim Chigozie who conceded an easy second goal for Mozambique…….With Nigeria needing to win their last group game against South Africa to progress to the knockout stages while Bafana Bafana only need a draw, Keshi conceded that January 19's encounter will be extremely difficult especially with the experience the host nation has within its ranks…..Mozambique became the first team to be knocked out of the competition but Mozambique coach Joao Chissano says it has been a good experience for his side and that he is very proud of how his young side performed in the tournament…… As much as Mozambique went into the half-time interval with two goals a piece, Chissano says he had made his players believe that they could beat Nigeria and for the better part of the game they had managed to match and at times dominate the African champions……..Even though the tournament has ended for Mozambique, Chissano said that there is still a lot to play for ahead of their last group game against Mali on January 19…Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/16/20144 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bafana set for a thriller against Nigeria

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund is confident that his side stands a good chance of progressing to the African Nations Champions quarterfinals despite being held to a one-all draw by Mali at Cape Town stadium last night. The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute when Bernard Parker scored his third goal of the tournament from the penalty spot after Lindokuhle Mbatha had been brought down inside the box. The Eagles of Mali equalized through a stunner from Ibourahima Sidibe in the 54th minute. Bafana remains on top on goal difference but will need a win or draw against Nigeria to qualify for the last eight….Igesund says all the teams in this group mainly Bafana, Mali and Nigeria are feeling the pressure of qualifying for the last eight. He has praised the Malians as a solid team stopping short of calling them surprise packages of this tournament so far…Bafana finished the game with three defensive midfielders and the situation did not help them when they desperately needed a late winner because they were only left with one tired striker in Parker. Igesund explains that his main intention was to neutralize the Malian midfield particularly Cheick Doumbia…There were concerns about the match officiating with Cameroonian referee ML Souley Mohamadou failing to award a penalty against Bafana when Itumeleng Khune had brought down a Malian striker. He later gave away a penalty to SA when Mbatha looked to have been outside the box. However Malian coach Djibril Drame was diplomatic in his response on these decisions…Mali and Bafana are tied on four points apiece with the hosts topping the group on goal difference. The Eagles of Mali have been the revelation of this tournament and Drame says given a chance CHAN will grow even bigger…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/16/20143 minutes, 18 seconds
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New mentality needed for Ethiopia to change fortunes around: Bishaw

Ethiopian Coach Sewnet Bishaw reckons his side can bounce back from the disappointing 2-0 defeat at the hands of North African side Libya but says his team needs a new mentality to change their fortunes...Ethiopia are a side known to play with passion and tireless runs at opposition and will be pinning their hopes on returning to their style in their next game against Congo Brazzaville. Bishaw was however philosophical in his analysis of the outcome saying he will tell his team to put their defeat in the past just as he has already done...With Bishaw having been in charge during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAF) and his team having been the second best, support-wise of course after the host country, South Africa many would have expected this Ethiopian side to be more comfortable however Coach Bishaw says all that counts to nothing and says what is more important is to have a strong team...Reporter: Jefferson Lupuwana
1/15/20142 minutes, 3 seconds
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Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi emasculates the South African squad

Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi is on record saying South Africa will not beat Nigeria at any level of competitive football in the for-seeable future. Keshi’s pronouncement comes against the backdrop of him having struggled to assemble a CHAN squad for the underway tournament in South Africa. The conceited Keshihas also insisted that not even the world’s best coach Jose Mourinho can assemble a squad in three weeks time and secure positive results. Nigerian international correspondence Anderson Oguguaelucidates…Key Nigerian players were unavailable due to injuries and a quest for greener pastures abroad. Ogugua assesses the challenges faced by Keshi.Nigeria havelost 2-1 to arch-rival Mali in their opening match;Ogugia acknowledges that the next two games against Mozambique and South Africa will tell a full story.Asked to predict his top four national teams into the semifinals, this is what Ogugua had to say. Supplied by Coudjoe Amankwaa
1/15/20144 minutes, 21 seconds
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Libyans pull a shocker as Ethiopia fails to live to expectations

Goals from Elmutasem Abushnaf and Abdel Salam Omar were enough to give Libya a perfect start after they beat Ethiopia 2-0 in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C encounter at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Despite the fact that the Ethiopians enjoyed a lot of support from the hugely partisan crowd, their coach Sewnet Bishaw feels the pressure from the passionate fans did not get to his players but they simply did not perform...The display by the East Africans is in stark contrast to the team that played their hearts out to reach the 2014 World Cup qualifier play-offs against Nigeria. On the path to getting as far as the playoffs it was Ethiopia that upset South Africa’s own ambitions in this last campaign by beating Bafana Bafana in Addis Ababa and holding them in the reverse fixture. Bishaw says the team he brought this time around lacked in experience as he was missing several key players....The Libyans who pulled off this unexpected victory to seal off a morale boosting victory for their war ravaged country were equally thrilled with the victory and their Spanish Coach Javier Clementé says despite fact that his players were affected by war for three years they managed to convince everyone that Libyan football is in a rebuilding process especially looking at the fact that Libya has the youngest team of the tournament...Reporter: Jefferson Lupuwana
1/14/20143 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ghana sinks Congo in an a lacklustre Group C opener

Theophilus Anobaah was the stand out performer as Ghana sunk Congo Brazzaville 1-0 in a Group C encounter played in front of a vocal crowd at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Ghanaian Coach says his team did not play their best football but says his team deserved to win...Anobaah proved to be a thorn in the Congolese defence and was rightly rewarded with a fortuitous strike in the 35th min. Konadu praised his winger’s display and says he was not surprised to see Anobaah walk away with the man of the match award...Congo did not go down without a fight as they desperately went in search of the equaliser in the dying moments but were unable to break down an organised Ghanaian outfit. Congolese Coach Sebastien Migne says he team is not yet a solid group but they will be working on their weaknesses..Reporter: Jefferson Lupuwana
1/14/20142 minutes, 20 seconds
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CHAN host city Polokwane at a glance

Once again Bafana Bafana happy hunting ground Peter Mokaba stadium will host another milestone when they play host to Group D of the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) amongst them the inaugural winners DR Congo, Here’s our SABCSport Journalist Tshepo Khuzwayo with more on this…
1/14/20142 minutes, 41 seconds
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Impressive display from Uganda

An impressive Ugandan performance stole the show at Athlone stadium as they shot to the top of Group B beating Burkina Faso 2-1 in their opening African Nations’ Championship game. The East Africans scored in each half before the Burkinabe’s found a consolation goal very late in the game. Uganda are two points clear at the top following an entertaining goalless draw between Zimbabwe and Morocco. Ugandan coach Milutin Sredojevic sings the praises of Yunus Sentamu who scored a brace on the day…Burkina Faso have brought the same team that lost 2-0 to Bafana Bafana during the Nelson Mandela Sports Day last year. It would seem that Head coach Brama Traore had underestimated The Cranes coming into this encounter…Sredojevic a former Orlando Pirates coach is already looking forward to the January 16 encounter against Zimbabwe which promises to be produce fireworks as both teams play an enterprising brand of football…Burkina Faso have brought a very young team to this tournament with only seven players in their current squad born in the 1980’s. Traore says they have a long term vision with this current squad…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/13/20142 minutes, 40 seconds
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Bafana off to a winning start at the CHAN Tournament

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes that their chances of progressing to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship have been greatly enhanced following a 3-1 win over neighbours Mozambique in the opening game at Cape Town stadium. South Africa came back from one-nil down to score a victory that puts them on top of Group A on goal difference. Igesund says this win sets the tone for the tournament… The goal scored by Mozambique was the first against South Africa in five matches between the two teams. The goal came against the run of play and coach Joao Chissano admits that the hosts were all over them and they had to change the system of play…Bafana squandered several goal scoring opportunities and it could come back to haunt them later in the group stages but Igesund is happy that opportunities are being created…The CHAN tournament is only limited to players playing in the domestic league and is an opportunity to usher in the youth brigade. Ajax Cape Town’s Thato Mokeke, Platinum Stars’ Lindokuhle Mbatha and Moroka Swallow’s Asavela Mbekile made their international debuts on the night and Igesund was a happy man…After Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Mali, the next two games are going to be very tough for both teams. Chissano says they will fight all the way to proceed to the last eight but their meeting against the Super Eagles is set to produce fireworks…Weather conditions in Cape Town ahead of this game were perfect and many expected Bafana to play their usual quick passing game but this was not helped by the grounds men who over watered just before the game. The pitch was slippery but Igesund was complimentary of the grounds men…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/13/20144 minutes, 17 seconds
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Bilankulu joins Celtic, while more players will be scouted at CHAN

Just like most of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams that have been hard at work beefing up their squad for the second half of the season, Bloemfontein Celtic have also acquired the services of Wits defender Musa Bilankulu on a six months loan deal with option to buy permanently. Here’s Celtic CEO Khumbulani Konco with more on this…With the Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) looming, Celtic technical team will have their hands full as they scout for more players from the visiting African teams. Siwelele are in desperate need of defenders and strikers after conceding 21 goals and scoring 19 in fourteen league games…Meanwhile since Ernst Middendorp took over the reins at Celtic in mid October last year the team collected 10 points in eight matches from a possible 24. However their last two games were not so convincing as they lost 2-1 and 3-1 away to Ajax Cape Town and Wits respectively…Meanwhile with Siwelele set to resume their league fixtures on the 4th of February away to archrivals Free State Stars, Konco says the long break will not detour their plans as they have lined-up a couple of friendlies against 1st division teams…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
1/10/20142 minutes, 59 seconds
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Patricia de Lille visits Bafana and Igesund happy with FIFA decision

City of Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille visited the Bafana Bafana team at their training session this in Pinelands to wish them luck and welcome them to the city ahead of their CHAN opener against Mozambique to be played at the Cape Town Stadium on January 11. De Lille also urged the people of Cape Town to wear their Bafana jerseys every Friday for the duration of the tournament to show their support for the national team……..De Lille said that Cape Town had proven to be a football mad city with most of the Bafana Bafana games having been played in the past attracting near capacity crowds. De Lille is hopeful that the tournament will get plenty of support from the people of Cape Town……..De Lille revealed that the city will be in discussion with Safa to bring more games involving Bafana Bafana to Cape Town in the future and that they will also be heavily involved in development…….Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says that it is all systems go for his team and that they are prepared and ready to kick-off the tournament come Saturday……Igesund said that he will decide on his starting team after coming up with a gameplan ahead of their opener against Mozambique. Igesund also said that there was healthy competition within the team for places in the starting line-up…….Despite the fact that Bafana Bafana have had little time to prepare for the tournament and only played one warm-up match, Igesund is confident that his team are in a positive frame of mind with two days left before their match against Mozambique…….Igesund said he was pleased that the CHAN tournament matches have been handed a A-rating by Fifa and Caf meaning that the matches will count as full internationals with players being awarded caps for the matches they will be playing. Igesund believes the decision taken by Fifa and Caf will motivate the team further to try get into the top eight teams on the continent…….Igesund sent out a sobering reminder to Bafana fans that winning the CHAN tournament will not be easy. Igesund says that all the teams in the competition are strong and that they also have aspirations of winning the competition…..Journalist: Vata Ngobeni
1/10/20145 minutes, 1 second
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Matthew Pattison returns to the Bafana Bafana fold

Bidvest Wits anchorman Matthew Pattison has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana team following a groin injury to Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jabulani Shongwe. He was injured in Bafana’s warm-up match against National First Division side Milano United in Cape Town as they build-up to the African Nations’ Championship starting this coming weekend against Mozambique. Pattison returns to the national team for the first time under Gordon Igesund. The Bafana coach says Shongwe will return to his club… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/9/20142 minutes, 36 seconds
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Mbalula hits hard at CHAN critics

Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula has come down hard on those people who have been calling the African Nations Championship tournament useless and pointless. The CHAN tournament that is reserved for players playing in the domestic leagues in the continent kicks-off this weekend in Cape Town with Bafana Bafana playing Mozambique in the opening match. The tourney has unfortunately been ridiculed in this country despite it’s developmental objectives and Mbalula is clearly not happy…Whilst most countries were busy putting their teams together, South Africa faced challenges in selecting it’s final 23-man squad as SAFA tried hard to negotiate with clubs to release players. Mbalula is clear that Bafana Bafana should go all out and win this tourney…This is the third edition of CHAN and SA participated in the last tournament in SUDAN in 2011, Mbalula is surprised at the people’s reaction to this tourney as if it’s something new…There are concerns that the tournament will be poorly attended given the negative publicity and the perceptions out there about it but Mbalula is urging the nation to rally behind the tournament and the teams…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/8/20144 minutes, 11 seconds
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Sundowns not yet a finished product: Mosimane

The January transfer window is already abuzz with ABSA PSL teams looking to bolster their sides and seal the deals for their summer targets. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane remains coy to reveal his transfer targets amid the speculations in the media linking Sundowns to certain players and says his main goal is to build a formidable side as his team is far from being a finished product...Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
1/7/201447 seconds
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SAFA talks tough as Chiefs and Wits players fail to arrive

There could be serious consequences for Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits, the two teams that are alleged to be refusing to release players to Bafana Bafana for the African Nations Championship. By January 2 only 15 players had arrived from Mamelodi Sundowns, Platinum Stars, AmaTuks, Bloemfontein Celtic and Moroka Swallows had arrived in camp. CHAN is a tournament reserved for players playing in the domestic leagues and kicks-off in Cape Town next weekend. SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble reveals that they are holding an emergency committee meeting today to find a solution to this problem…Chiefs released a statement saying they will only release their five players after the 23rd of January when the group stages had already finished. However Mumble says this contravenes the agreement that was reached by the International Board last month… Wits is also reported to have instructed it's four players not to report to this camp. They have no fixtures lined up for this month and Mumble says today’s meeting will also discuss them…At the time of going on air, SABC Sport was waiting an official statement from SAFA confirming that Wits players have been allowed to join the camp following last minute discussions between the two parties. Bafana's opponents in Group A Mozambique, Nigeria and Mali have already announced their final squads. SAFA is not entertaining the idea of calling up replacements yet. Mumble says they have also not taken kindly to the media utterances that were made by one club official about Bafana coach Gordon Igesund…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
1/3/20143 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pirates add more woes to Arrows

Oupa Manyisa scored a brace to inspire Orlando Pirates to a 3-1 victory over Golden Arrows in the Absa Premier Soccer League match (PSL) at Orlando Stadium. It was Bucs third victory in a row, while for the visitors it was their fifth defeat in succession and they remain rooted at the bottom of the log. Meanwhile Pirates coach Roger de Sa says he is happy to end the year on a high and he reckons their title contenders even though they have a lot of games to catch-up…Meanwhile Abafana Bes’thende coach Mark Harrison who was hoping for an improved performance against Bucs than Telkom Knockout quarterfinals retained the same starting-lineup that did duties against Kaizer Chiefs with the only change being of Gift Sithole who came in for Nkanyiso Mngwengwe. Meanwhile Harrison says he had no option but to use the same starting eleven…Since the 53 year-old took over the reins at Arrows in October they have only won twice in nine matches (6 points from possible 27). However the former Stoke City goalkeeper will not take the blame and he says his players are not PSL material…Meanwhile in the last four games Bucs strikers are yet to find the back of the net, and this has been a huge concern for De Sa but he reckons it is not only the strikers duty to score the goals…Orlando Pirates will return to camp earlier than most teams as they prepare for their match against Supersport United on the 18 of January. And none of their players will be in action at the CHAN tournament that kicks off on the 11th of January due to their fixture backlog. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
12/23/20132 minutes, 57 seconds
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Still alot of work ahead: Hunt

As Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs head for the Christmas and festive season recess, the coaches are aware that there is a lot of work ahead for them. Bidvest Wits are going into the break comfortably in the top three, two points adrift of log leaders Kaizer Chiefs with a game in hand. Speaking after their hard fought 3-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic, Wits coach Gavin Hunt says 25 points from 13 matches is very reasonable at this stage…Hunt is on his sixth month now as a Wits coach having joined at the end of last season, he believes that his players are warming up to his methods…Getting a striker in the transfer window that will be opening in two weeks is Hunt’s top priority but he has ruled out a move for the want away Kaizer Chiefs marksman Lehlohonolo Majoro…In his first interview as a Wits coach, Hunt promised to make the team more competitive and to challenge for the honours, six months down the line he has not abandoned that plan…As a storm looks to be brewing between SAFA, PSL and the clubs over the releasing of the players for the CHAN tournament next month, Hunt has expressed his disappointment in how the whole thing has been handled. He is expecting some of his players to be called-up for the month long tournaments that will feature players who play in their domestic leagues only…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/23/20133 minutes, 9 seconds
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SAFA and PSL reach a compromise on CHAN

Bafana Bafana will have a decent and competitive team in the African Nations Championships (CHAN) next month following a compromise that was reached between SAFA and the PSL. SABC Sport understands that only Orlando Pirates will not be releasing players to the national team as they are far behind in the Absa Premiership programme. It is alleged that Pirates will play four league matches during the CHAN programme. SAFA President Danny Jordaan did not want to go into details, only to say the team will be announced on December 23…The two league rounds that the PSL had scheduled in the middle of the CHAN tournament are also reported to have been rescheduled. Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says he has already selected his team but will obviously have to go through some changes now given the latest developments…The CHAN tournament is contested by players based in the domestic leagues and Bafana are in Group A with neighbours Mozambique, Nigeria and Mali. The Super Eagles have also roped in some of the players that won the recent FIFA u/17 World Cup in their CHAN squad. However Igesund does not see the need of involving players who won the COSAFA u/20 tournament in his squad as part of building for the future…Bafana had planned to play a friendly match away to Namibia before the end of this year in preparation for this tournament but now is off. However Igesund confirms that they have got a game against Botswana in Gaborone on the 28th of this month…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/20/20133 minutes, 7 seconds
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Majoro decides against re-signing with Kaizer Chiefs: Agent

Contractual renewal negotiations between Kaizer Chiefs and their top striker Lehlohonolo Majoro have reached a deadlock and the player has decided not to re-sign with the club. Majoro’s agent Tim Sukazi revealed that they took this decision at a time when the negotiations were at an advanced stage. However Sukazi has not ruled out a possibility of the two parties finding a solution to this problem but for now, the player is not re-signing… There are seven players whose contracts are coming are expiring at the end of this season at Chiefs, including Majoro. In an interview earlier with SABC, Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung revealed that for most of them negotiations have gone except this one player presumably Majoro is taking a different route…Majoro has only started two leagues games for Chiefs this season and came on as a substitute in seven matches out of the 12 games played so far. It’s an alarming stat for a player that has always managed to reach double figures in the goal scoring charts in the past three seasons. Sukazi doesn’t hide it that one of the reasons Majoro is refusing to re-sign is due to lack of game time…Majoro joined Chiefs from Amazulu in in July 2011 for a reported fee of around R3.5million. Motaung says the fans should understand that if the Bafana Bafana striker is deciding to leave it’s not the club’s decision but his personal decision…Supersport United who it turns out were also behind the collapsing of the deal between Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town for the services of Lebogang Manyama are also believed to have approached Majoro and his camp unofficially. But Sukazi has vehemently denied this as he knows that approaches by clubs before the stipulated time for outside negotiations are illegal…Speculation is rife that negotiations between Supersport United and Majoro’s camp are at an advanced stage. Motaung reiterated yesterday that they are chasing the services of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Edward Manqele who is currently on loan to Moroka Swallows, perhaps it’s a sign that they’ve given up on these Majoro negotiations already… Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/19/20134 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bafana to play Iran

With an international friendly match against record five time World champions Brazil set to be confirmed, Bafana Bafana look set to play more top international teams next year. SAFA President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that they’ve been approached by more than three countries that have qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Asian giants Iran are coached by former Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Quieroz and have been drawn in the same group with Nigeria, Argentina and Bosnia in the World Cup. Jordaan confirms that they are one of the countries that want to play Bafana….Meanwhile the protracted African Nations Championship (CHAN) and Bafana Bafana squad selection problem is yet to be resolved. Most teams that will be playing in this competition here in South Africa next month are already on week of the preparations’. The deadline for the submission of final squads to CAF is on the last day of this month and Jordaan remains hopeful that a solution will be found for this problem…Earlier there had been indications that Bafana coach Gordon Igesund would be required to win this CHAN tournament, which is only contested for by players playing in the domestic leagues. But Jordaan says before any pronouncements are made, the focus should be on getting the players first…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/19/20131 minute, 34 seconds
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FIFA dedicates Club World Cup to Madiba

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed that they will be holding a Nelson Mandela moment before every FIFA Club World Cup match in the tournament that gets underway in Morocco. This is a sign of respect to the departed South Africa’s first democratically elected President. During last week’s 2014 World Cup draw in Brazil, FIFA paid tribute to Madiba who passed away aged 95. Blatter says the international icon will forever remain in their thoughts…Madiba will be laid to rest in his home village of Qunu near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape on December 15. Madiba a former amateur boxer played an important role in South Africa’s re-admission into international football in 1992. He engaged the then FIFA President Joao Havelange and Blatter who was a Secretary-General to pave the way for SAFA to be re-accepted to FIFA after an international ban due to Apartheid. Blatter says Madiba’s has always believed in the game of billions in changing the world… Mandela was also instrumental in securing the 2010 World Cup for South Africa, his role in swaying those 14 votes towards his country of birth is well documented. Blatter says it had always been Madiba’s dream to see the World Cup taking place in South Africa…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/11/20131 minute, 54 seconds
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Dikwena crowned Telkom KO champs

The fairytale continues for Platinum Stars after they won their second PSL trophy in a space of three months last night following a 2-1 over Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Stars beat Pirates on penalties in the MTN 8 final in September. The Buccaneers were first on the scoreboard through captain Lucky Lekgwathi 29th minute header. However Dikwena coach Allan Freese had other ideas when late in the second half he introduced the mercurial Botswana playmaker Mogokolodi Ngele who snatched a brace. Freese explains the masterstroke he pulled with his tactics…This was a third final Pirates lost in a space of three months taking into consideration the African Champions League loss to Al Ahly. Showing a brave face, coach Roger De Sa says life has to go on after this disappointing loss… In the semi-finals Stars defeated Kaizer Chiefs and followed up with a win against Pirates again in the final and Freese says he is not following any special formula against the Buccaneers…Pirates have now suffered two consecutive defeats after going down 3-2 to Bloemfontein Celtic at home in the ABSA premiership. They remain rooted at the bottom of the log with seven points but mainly because they have played six and seven games fewer than the top five and most teams in the league. Their next mission is an away match to Ajax Cape Town on December 11 and De Sa knows that they are in for a tough battle…Stars are also doing fairly well in the league so far, currently placed fourth, four points behind the log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns with 19 points from 12 matches. They next face the rejuvenated Celtic at home in Moruleng Stadium and Freese has got a clear message for his boys…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/9/20133 minutes, 7 seconds
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AmaTuks solid home run continues

University of Pretoria’s good run at home this season continued when they beat the embattled Free State Stars side 3-1 in an Absa Premiership match played at Tuks stadium in Pretoria. A brace inside the first six minutes from Ugandan international Geoffrey Massa set the tone for this match. AmaTuks were fresh from registering a 2-0 win over Amazulu recently. Barker is pleased with the response of his players after a slump few weeks ago…This was Themba Sithole’s first game in charge as a caretaker coach following the axing of Steve Komphela. Call it a baptism of fire but Sithole sees only some positives from this loss…This was Star’s sixth loss in 12 matches in the league, marking one of their worst starts in the PSL in a very long time. They are currently 13th on the log with 12 points but Sithole says this situation is not even close to being called crisis…The win sees AmaTuks moving to the tenth spot on the log with 14 points from 12 matches. However Barker admits that he told his players to take advantage of Star’s technical team changes…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/5/20132 minutes, 38 seconds
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Stars sack Steve Khompela

Premier Soccer League side Free State Stars have parted ways with their coach Steve Khompela following a string of poor results. The two-nil loss to Kaizer Chiefs was Stars' fifth loss in the Absa Premiership this season. The club is currently eleventh on the log with twelve points from eleven matches.Stars General Manager Rantsi Mokoena says the results gave them no choice but to arrive at this decision...Khompela has been at Stars since 2010 after his return from Platinum Stars and duting this period “Ea Lla Koto” has been a competitive outfit, Mokoena admits that this was a difficult decision to take but it had to be made…Free State Stars assistant coach Themba Sithole will take over in the interim and Mokoena says their next coach will have to understand the culture of the club...It’s been 19 years since Stars last won some silverware when a Bunene Ngaduane inspired team downed Hellenic 3-2 in the then Coca Cola Cup final in Bloemfontein. Mokoena says their target this season was to finally bring something to their trophy cabinet…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
12/2/20133 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ernest and Young set to sponsor SAFA

Global leading financial management company Ernest and Young of South Africa (EY) announced its sponsorship agreement with the South African Football Association (SAFA) for an undisclosed amount of money. As part of the sponsorship agreement, EY is committed to making a difference by contributing to the development of sport in the country. Here’s CEO of EY Africa Ajen Sita Meanwhile with both SA men and women national teams slowly making their strides on the global stage EY says this is the perfect way to position their brand as they look to expand to other countries…SAFA president Danny Jordaan says this will provide them with an opportunity to work with world class professionals and moreover it will stabilize their financial management…Meanwhile EY is no stranger to SAFA having worked with them during the 2010 FIFA world Cup, and Jordaan did not mince his word when he proclaimed that for the first time they will permanently outsource their financial control and management to an outside company…Barely two months after being appointed to the hot seat, Jordaan has been making the headlines – First at the Durban SOCCEREX, he announced a plan to build a world class development centre in Durban, and last month in Johannesburg he unveiled SASOL as their corporate sponsor of SAFA developments. Meanwhile Jordaan says SAFA has been underperforming financially and with EY onboard the sky is the limit…EY CEO Ajen Sita is still impresses by the recent Bafana Bafana performance and commitment on the field when they outwitted the world champions Spain a fortnight ago…Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
11/29/20134 minutes, 11 seconds
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Chiefs bounce back to winning ways against Polokwane City

A 10-man Kaizer Chiefs bounced back to winning ways when they walloped rookies Polokwane City 4-1 in a rain interrupted Absa premiership match played at FNB stadium. This was a quick response from Amakhosi after they were knocked out of the Telkom Knockout, losing to finalists Platinum Stars. A brace from Bernard Parker and goals from Eric Mathoho and Kingtson Nkhatha earned Chiefs the victory. The win moves Chiefs to third on the log with 18 points from 10 matches. Baxter also rued some missed chances…Chiefs makeshift right-back Josta Dladla was sent-off for dissent by referee Philip Tinyani less than 10 minutes before fulltime. This was a second loss for City coach Boebie Solomons since he took over at the club and it sees them dropping down to the 12th spot on the log with 11 points from 12 matches. Solomons acknowledges that they were up against a superior opponent… The consolation goal for the Polokwane side came from substitute Puleng Tloloane four minutes from full-time. Eyebrows were raised when Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune did not return for the second-half and was replaced by the 21 year-old goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse an appearance that also marked his debut in the PSL. Baxter says they were taking precautionary measures with Khune after he picked up a slight hamstring strain. He’s confident that the Bafana Bafana captain will be available for the weekend clash at Free State Stars…City was fresh from a 3-0 win over AmaTuks but Solomons denies that his players were celebrating. He simply feels that they were average against Chiefs…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
11/28/20132 minutes, 35 seconds
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Pirates boot United out of Telkom KO

Andile Jali scored a sucker punch in the second-half of extra time to ensure Orlando Pirates goes through to the Telkom Knockout final after beating SuperSport United 2-1 in a semi-final clash at the Lucas Moripe Stadium. United Coach Calvin Johnson rued missed chances and cried foul over a disallowed goal saying to lose the way his team did is difficult to take...Meanwhile Pirates coach, Roger de Sa seemed a relieved man and says his team had to dig deep and fight back to claim a victory against a tough opponent...After coming off from an impressive display for Bafana Bafana in their onenil victory against Spain, Pirates midfielder, Andile Jali pulled off another classy performance combining well with Mbesuma before pouncing through the SuperSport defence and slitting home his teammate’s flicked pass. Jali says the team has been working hard especially with the busy schedule they have had both locally and internationally...Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
11/25/20131 minute, 34 seconds
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Bafana and Spain international friendly remains a category A tie

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan has refuted reports that South Africa’s historic 1-0 win over current European and World champions, Spain mid-week will be downgraded to a practice match. This follows Spain’s seventh substitutions during the match which pundits insist was against Fifa’s rules on international friendly matches. In a scathing response, Jordan says the reports are baseless and unfounded, adding that it is just a figment of imagination from faceless journalists. Jordaan explains……However on the controversial issue of Spain’s fielding a seventh substitution, this is what Jordaan had to say.He further emphasized that as SAFA, they consider the match between South Africa and Spain a category A clash. And in as far as they are concerned the result would stand official.Asked to clarify as to why a referee from Lesotho was assigned to officiate such a big match, Jordaan insists that officials competency should be based on their capabilities and not where they come from. According to Jordaan, European referees make more mistakes than their African counterparts.The motive of those peddling the down-grading of the match has been questioned. Jordan says faceless people trying to undermine and rubbish Bafana Bafana’s deserved win over Spain must be exposed.According to SAFA, all the match reports will be submitted to FIFA so that, the world’s football controlling body can pronounce.South Africans are still proud of Bafana Bafana’s performance against Spain. In fact skeptics predicted a Spanish drubbing of South Africa. However coach Gordon Igesund and his charges did not disappoint. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
11/22/20135 minutes, 2 seconds
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Bafana record a historic win against world champions Spain

Bafana Bafana recorded their most famous win in more than a decade when they beat the World and European champions Spain 1-0 in an international friendly match played at FNB stadium. Bernard Parker’s 56th minute strike was enough to see Bafana upstaging Spain on their return to the venue where they lifted their maiden World Cup title in 2010. Coach Gordon Igesund was excited with the victory but he is not getting carried away…This was the first loss for Spain in an international friendly since November 2011 when they lost one-nil to England in London. Coach Vicente Del Bosque acknowledges that Bafana were a better team on the night… Bafana’s wonderful result was marred by a controversial substitution that Spain forced after their substitute goalkeeper Victor Valdes got injured. The La Roja had exhausted their quota of six subs and by forcing Napoli’s Pepe Reina substitution they infuriated Igesund and there was then an ugly spat that went on for few minutes. Del Bosque says they got permission from the Lesotho match-officials…However Igesund has distanced himself from this incident saying he never objected to the substitution but was sticking to the regulations of the game…According to the Laws of the Game, "up to a maximum of six substitutes may be used in any match played in an official competition organized under the auspices of FIFA, the confederations or the member associations.• In all other matches, a greater number of substitutes may be used provided that:• the teams concerned reach agreement on a maximum number;• the referee is informed before the match.If the referee is not informed, or if no agreement is reached before the match, no more than six substitutes are allowed. This was the second defeat for Spain this year following a 3-0 thumping at the hands of Brazil in the FIFA Confederations Cup final at the Maracana stadium in June. However Del Bosque denied that his team does not have a plan B when they are on the ropes…President Jacob Zuma and former President Thabo Mbeki visited the dressing room after the game, they did not only join the celebration song but expressed their happiness with this magnificent result…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
11/20/20132 minutes, 54 seconds
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FIFA taking over SAFA match-fixing investigation.

The SAFA match-fixing scandal has taken another twist. Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed it has now taken over the investigation.This match fixing case involves five Bafana Bafana friendly matches that preceded the 2010 FIFA World cup. The South African government was expected to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the scandal but it will now be investigated by FIFA's ethics committee. Earlier this year President Jacob Zuma's office revealed that they were consulting FIFA. But now FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke says they are taking over...Five SAFA officials including former President Kirsten Nematandani were suspended after they were implicated in a FIFA report. These matches were organised by convicted match-fixer and Singapore businessman Wilson Raj Perumal of Football 4 U. Valcke says their Ethics Committee will handle this case better...This match-fixing case has dented SAFA's image globally and they recently lost their technical sponsor PUMA. Valcke says match-fixing is not just an African problem but a challenge faced by their federations globally...Podcast by Velile Mbuli for SABC Sport.Picture: Gallo Images.
11/14/20132 minutes, 3 seconds
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Lack of funding hampers Swaziland youth soccer development

Embattled Swaziland soccer national team Isihlangu have been struggling to appear in the continental soccer show piece AFCON. The neighbours have been participating in Cosafa tournament for some time…. but are still to qualify for the finals of AFCON.With South Africa hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in January, chances of seeing Isihlangu are null and void. Swaziland have not just battled on the continent but also within the sub-regional fronts. Pundits attribute their lack of qualification to poor development structures. Former Editor and current Sports Correspondent for the Times of Swaziland newspaper Lathu Jonga explains...The leadership of the Swaziland Football Association, under the guidance of its President Bomber Adam Mthetwa has been stable. And yet they’ve got nothing in terms of results to show for it. Critics are calling for Mthetwa and his executives to make way for fresh blood to take Swazi football to the next level.Isihlangu’s caretaker coach, Harries Bulunga reckons that anything other than a loss when his charges tackle South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in an international friendly clash on Friday will be a bonus. Bulunga, having acted as assistant to Belgian Valere Billen before the later’s exit last week, has been presented with an opportunity to make a major statement on his capability that might probably land him a full time appointment.And while the official line for Swaziland’s former Belgian’s exit was attributed to pressing family commitment in Brussel, pundits are quick to say a lack of results from the senior squad, ISihlangu was to blame for his sudden dep[arture. In fact under Billen, Egypt hammered Swaziland 10-1. Podcast by Coudjoe Amankwaa. Picture: Gallo Images.
11/13/20133 minutes, 30 seconds
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FIFA satisfied with 2010 World Legacy Trust administration

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Trust Board has approved a total budget of sixty million rand to be allocated to projects that include SAFA Regions.More than 973 beneficiaries benefited from the fifty-six million rand budget that was allocated earlier this year. Bursaries, equipment and kit, sport schools, academies and NGO's working on social development through football are some of the categories which will be prioritised for applications. World Cup Legacy Trust Chairperson and SAFA President Danny Jordaan says they are focusing on making a difference through this trust. The application period will run from the 20th of this month and close on the 31st of January next year. Jordaan says they have a strict evaluation committee that goes through all the applications.Of SAFA's 341 local football associations, 291 have reported the successful formation of Under-13 and Under-15 leagues as a result of support from the legacy trust. Jordaan says now the focus will turn to establishing provincial structures.There have been reports, including dossiers written by faceless people alleging that the World Cup legacy trust money was being misused. But FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke says they are satisfied with its administration because they are also heavily involved. Following the votes scandal that broke out at FIFA few years ago around the World Cup bids and resulted in Executive Members being suspended and expelled, Valcke says they view corruption and maladministration in a serious light.Valcke was in the country to also open the Alexandra FIFA Football for Hope Centre the last one of the 20 centres they promised to build in Africa before the 2010 World Cup. He’s positive that even in Brazil they will leave behind some legacy despite the riots that threatened the running of the recent FIFA Confederations Cup…Podcast by Velile Mbuli for SABC Sport.
11/13/20133 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ghana urges FIFA for a neutral venue against Egypt

Football’s world controlling body -Fifa - President Sepp Blatter says his organization is considering a change of venue for the decisive return-leg World Cup qualifier between Egypt and Ghana in Cairo on November 19 2013. Blatter’s declaration follows a swift intervention of Ghana government regarding the safety of its playing personnel, officials and supporters. Sports Editor of Radio XYZ Henry Asante explains....And while the safety of the Black Stars players’ debate rage on, pundits have cautioned relations between both nations that have been cordial since time immemorial could be affected. A strong bond had always existed between Ghana and Egypt but indications are relations could turn sour. Fifa has come under the spotlight to ensure consistency. The Ghanaians Football Authorities are trying all to could to get assurances from the Egyptian counterparts that there would be no damage, injury or death to any of it travelling contingencies.Fifa says if monitoring the situation in Egypt as they look carefully at the decision to allow Egypt to play against Ghana in Cairo in the return leg World Cup qualifier. Blatter has revealed that in future he would like to avoid World Cup qualifying play-offs.Meanwhile the Egyptian embassy in Ghana has indicated it has started issuing travelling visas to the travelling parties of Ghanaians who are going to Cairo to watch the match. Supporters, officials and the playing personnel have been urged to secure visa before embarking on their trip.Fifa has assigned Ivory Coast referee Doue Noumandiaz Desire as the referee for Ghana’s vital Brazil 2014 World Cup tie play-off against Egypt in Cairo. The appointment of an Ivorian referee, who hails from West Africa, where Ghana is located, has raised eyebrows in certain quarters. But Henry Asante shares a different opinion.... Podcast by: Coudjoe Amankwaa.
11/8/20134 minutes, 40 seconds
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Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko launched the 2013 Metropolitan U/16 Schools Cup

Mazibuko who is also the President of the South African Schools Football Association (SAFSA) launched the 2013 Metropolitan U/16 Schools Cup today. The draw was made for the finals that will take place in Seshego, Polokwane between the 4th and 7th of next month. At a time when SAFA is also focusing on development, these schools tournaments have been running all these years but lack of synergy between the structures remains a serious problem. A total of 1500 schools entered this year’s Metropolitan SASFA U-16 Cup, in recent years there have been concerns about the lack of white players coming through the structures. But how good is the participation of former model c schools in these SASFA tournaments?SuperSport United’s duo of Thabo Moloi and Gino Moeketsi, Bloemfontein Celtic’s Lerato Manzini are just some of the current PSL players who participated in the Metropolitan SASFA U/16 Cup in recent years. The problems local professional football players encounter off the field are well documented and Metropolitan Brand Executive Belinda Faulkner has more on the life-skills component of this tournament...Podcast by: Velile Mbuli.
11/7/20133 minutes, 9 seconds
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SAFA bans 15 officials from football

The SA Football Association (SAFA) has handed life bans to the 15 Free State football officials who took the football governing body to court ahead of SAFA's Elective Congress in September, an action that goes against FIFA regulations. President of the Xhariep region, Mzwandile Maforvane says the incident brought the game of football into disrepute. New SAFA President Dr. Danny Jordaan said, “This ruling should send out a strong message that SAFA will not tolerate individuals who flagrantly violate FIFA Statutes by taking football matters to courts.” Maforvane further added saying a chance of appeal is very slim but still very much possible as the SAFA’s constitution, Article 71.1. clearly stipulates that no football matters can be taken to court. Podcast by Jefferson Lupwana. Image: Gallo Images.
11/5/20131 minute, 6 seconds
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YayaToure calls for African boycott of 2018 World Cup

Ivory Coast international and English Premiership side Manchester City player YayaToure has urged football world’s controlling body FIFA and their European counterparts, UEFA toissue tougher sanctions against CSKA Moscow outfits. This follows CSKA Moscow’s fans alleged racial chants and abuse of Toure, in a purported monkey sounds during a UEFAChampionship clash between both teams in Moscow.Every time Toure touched the ball, monkey sounds were echoed. Yayahas called on African nations to boycott Russia 2018 World Cup finals if racism is not dealt with. Some English, African and in particular Mario Balotteli have suffered monkey chants in Russia in recent times. FIFA’s media advisor Emmanuel Maradas says it’s not the first time racism is under the spotlight in Russia. The midfield maestro,YayaToure who was wearing a “no Racism” armband in Moscow as Manchester City captain, admits that the alleged “monkey sounds” against him saddens him. However he was glad that through his situation, it would force people to take a note of racism in Russia. Maradas says Toure's voice carries much weight, given his stature in global football.He says racism cannot carry on in football in the 21st century.Toure is expected to have an audience with FIFA President Sepp Blatter with a view to finding closure to the racism saga in Moscow. However FIFA’s anti-racism committee member, Jeffrey Webb has also indicated his organization’s willingness to engage with Yaya so as to find closure. Podcast by: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/31/20133 minutes, 18 seconds
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Pirates’ fans urged to come out in numbers

With Pirates having previously played to nearly empty stadiums in the run up to this big champions league final against the seven times winners Al Ahly of Egypt, Orlando Pirates spokesperson Mickey Modisane has spoken out to urge South Africans to rally behind the team as they fly the country’s flag high. Modisane went as far as showing the importance of this final the need to finish off the tie in the first leg at home. Modisane also spoke of the achievements of the class of ’95 as he says that will be a source of motivation for the Buccaneers. Podcast by Jefferson Lupwana.
10/30/20132 minutes, 28 seconds
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Middendorp not considering boosting squad in the January transfer market

After a shaky start to this season Bloemfontien Celtic Coach, Ernst Middendorp believes his players are slowly buying into his philosophy after just two games in charge. In eight games Phunya Sele Sele has won just one game, drawn five, lost two and sits eleventh on the log. The Bloemfontein based side roped in the German Coach to turn their fortunes around after parting ways with Clinton Larsen and Middendorp believes there is potential in the current crop. Middendorp says by the end of the season he’ll have a seriously competitive team and added that he believes in his own ideas and is not there to make friends adding that he should be able to get Celtic back to where they are meant to be in South African football. Podcast by Jefferson Lupwana.
10/30/20131 minute, 26 seconds
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SASCOC Bid 2022

The South African Sports Confederation And Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has thrown the challenge to all major South African cities to start preparing a bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. With the real benefits of sports tourism having been already experienced from the hosting of global sporting event in the past, South Africa will aim to remain on the world map and SASCOC and all stakeholders have identified the 2022 Games as the next target according to SASCOC CEO Tubby Reddy. Sports tourism accounted for 10% of last year’s 9.2 million visitors to South Africa and with that in mind the need to host more events in the country has been realised. SASCOC announced along with all stakeholders in the resolutions made at the Sports and Tourism Indaba the need for a national bidding and hosting strategy up to 2030 in line with the national development plan of the country. Reddy spoke about the need for cities to start planning ahead....Information supplied by Jefferson Lupuwana.
10/25/20131 minute, 31 seconds
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Pirates advance to the semifinal of the Telkom Knockout

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says he’s happy to find the back of the net more than once. Last night, Pirates did not show any fatigue from their African venture when thumped Golden Arrows 4-0 to advance to the semifinal of the Telkom Knockout at Orlando Stadium. Lennox Bacela was deadly with his boot on the night as he scored his first hat-trick in Bucs colours, and those goals he was set off by Kermit Erasmus who also found the back of the net…However it was a hostile reception for his opposite number Mark Harrison in his first match as Arrows coach. Meanwhile Harrison admitted that Bucs are on a high following their good run at the Champion Leauge, however he says he’s disappointed to lose by four goals…Bucks made two changes to the squad that drew with Esperance over the weekend – as they brought inErasmus for Sifiso Myeni who’s nursing a groin injury and Khethokwakhe Masuku for Tlou Segolela, and that gamble paid handsomely as they marched to their third semifinal in three months, following their MTN8 final, and the Caf Champions League. Meanwhile having performed below par against small teams this season, De Sa wasn’t going to take any chances this time around and he says that is why he kept the bulk of the squad…The former Wits coach also lauded man of the match Lennox Bacela for his aggression in front of the goals, but he reckons he could have scored more. In contrast there were many doubting Thomases when the 30 year-old joined Pirates during the transfer window, but he has since silenced the critics by scoring 10 goals in 14 games. According to De Sa he can only get better…Meanwhile Bucs skipper on the night Happy Jele also gave credit to his team-mates for their ferocious display…Pirates join other qualifiers, Supersport United, Platinum Stars and Kaizer Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/23/20132 minutes, 20 seconds
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Togo determined to defend their WAFU title

The West African Football Union (WAFU) authorities admit that the launch of the tournament aims to ensure that professional football in the sub-region is taken to another level. Authorities reckon the revival of the WAFU tournament was a great moment for both the sub-hemisphere and the continent as a whole.Ghanaian public broadcaster (GTV) acclaimed anchor Jerry Kwame Ayensu hailed the tournament as a giant step in the right direction for African football as a whole. Ayensu says it will enhance the quality of domestic players in their respective leagues in West Africa……….The business conglomerates in West African have shown interest in funding this year’s tournament. It’s been incredible because several other sponsorships keep coming on board. Ayensu says even the media rights have been sold, and hence it’s all systems go.Ghana will play their opening match against Sierra Leone at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 21. Winners in each Group will face each other for the coveted title. Runners-up in each Group will also play each other for the third (bronze medal) and fourth position.And while the overall champions’ prize money remains unclear during the launch, observers remain positive that companies will come out to sponsor specific awards; namely The-Man-Of-The Match award as well as the Player-Of-The-Tournament award respectively.The competition will provide participants and Ghana in particular, a competitive opportunity to test their strengths before the Championship of Africa Nations (CHAN) event in South Africa early next year.The competition, themed: “Go TV WAFU Cup Competition” is scheduled for November 21- 38 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/23/20133 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sundowns humble AmaZulu to climb PSL log summit

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he is happy that his team showed character. Sundowns maintained their unbeaten run in the league when they beat AmaZulu 7-1 in an entertaining match at Loftus Stadium. The victory also takes Sundowns to the summit of the Absa Premier Soccer League. According to Mosimane this was almost a carbon copy of their friendly match against the very same team a week ago…However dejected Usuthu’s assistant coach Wilfred Mugeyi was not impressed with his charges but he says the four week break is to blame…Defensive midfielder Hlompho Kekana opened the floodgates when he scored the quickest goal of the season from range, and former Chippa United coach says that was suicidal against such a star-studded Sundowns …Even though the 7-1 victory was the 2nd biggest winning margin for Mosimane as coach since he last beat the very same team 8-1 in 2004 while he was still coach of Supersport United, the hard to please coach says their performance against Platinum Stars in the Telkom Knockout over the weekend was far much better…Judging by the starting line-up and the subs, it was clear that the former Bafana Bafana mentor was not going to leave any stone unturned, utilising all of his strikers and in the end it paid dividend. Meanwhile the 49 year-old former Jomo Cosmos player says he took a lot of criticism last season when he lambasted his players for poor finishing… Meanwhile the 44 year-old former Bush Bucks and Free State Stars midfielder conceded that it won’t be easy to motivate the players and make them focus on the next game, but he reckons they have to adapt because it happens to the best team in the world…With this victory Mamelodi Sundowns topple Supersport United from the summit of the PSL log on 14 points. In other games played last night – Bloemfoentein Celtic were held to 2 all draw by Moroka Swallows, while PSL high flyers Platinum Stars also drew 2-2 against Mpumalanga Black Aces. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/23/20133 minutes, 58 seconds
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Sweet revenge as Supersport go through to Telkom KO semis

Supersport United coach Cavin Johnson says the introduction of Bradley Grobler, George Maluleka and Thuso Phala in the second half shifted the momentum in their favour. It was a sweat revenge for Matsatsantsa who lost their league game when they hosted Moroka Swallows a fortnight ago. United beat Swallows 3-1 in added time after both teams finished 1 all to book a place in the semifinal of the Telkom Knockout at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. Meanwhile his opposite number Zeca Marques says the score-line is not a true reflection of the game…Marques also admitted that the injury to their captain Lifa Tsutsulupa early in the first half hampered their plans…Meanwhile it wasn’t Tsutsulupa who got injured on the day; the man he collided with Innocent Mdledle and Thabo September also had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Nonetheless following a two weeks layoff Johnson reckons is going to be tough and taxing with probabilities of playing three matches a week… And the man that got Matsatsantsa on their feet - Man of the match George Maluleka whose modesty is unquestionable says all credit must go to his team-mates…The game also served as a commemoration of their former assistant coach Thomas Madigage who passed away in a car accident on this day last year. But Johnson reckons they will do a proper tribute when they travel away to Maritzburg United on October 23.In the other game Platinum Stars continued to be a hoodoo team for Mamelodi Sundowns when they dispatched them 2-1 at Moruleng Stadium to reach yet another Cup semifinal. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/21/20133 minutes, 22 seconds
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South Africa rolls up red carpet for CHAN

It’s all systems go as South Africa rolls up the red carpet for the third edition of the African Nations Championship tournament (CHAN). The teams had been provided with essential guidelines and information to assist in their preparations for next year’s ultimate football showcase. Local Organizing Committee (LOC) official Andrew Dipela reckons his organization is happy for the work done thus far for the eagerly- anticipated tournament. Dipela says he expects fireworks and quality football on the green-grass.…..And while great satisfaction has been expressed by participating teams with the quality of the facilities that have been made available to them by host cities, Africa can now brace itself for what will go down as one of the best CHAN tournaments.The LOC remains upbeat that preparations at the host cities are well on track. Dipela says that at this stage, kick-off is imminent. The Orange CHAN South Africa 2014 will start on January 11 and end on February 1 2014.The nations that have qualified for CHAN 2014 are in no particular order, hosts, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Congo/Brazaville, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Libya, Gabon, Mauritania, Morocco and Mozambique. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/18/20131 minute, 3 seconds
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Mkhalele believes Pirates have what it takes

Orlando Pirates will look to write more history by adding another star to their badge as they prepare for battle in their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final fixture against Esperance of Tunisia. With the clash set to take place this Saturday at the Stade Olympique in Rades, the home ground of the Tunisian giants, the stage is set for an intriguing battle. Former Pirates midfielder Helman Mkhalele who was part of the 1995 team that made history by winning this tournament believes that Pirates has an upper hand getting into this second leg by virtue of the nil all draw and the Bucs not conceding a goal....When Orlando Pirates conquered Africa in 1995, the country was brought to a standstill as the nation saluted the newly crowned continental champions. Mkhalele says the class of 1995 had a strong mindset as they went to Abidjan to tackle the Ivorian giants, Asec Mimosa in their own background after drawing 2 all at FNB Stadium with the sole purpose of winning. Orlando Pirates went on to beat Asec Mimosa thanks to a Jerry Skhosana solitary goal and Mkhalele believes the current crop will need an element of luck, aided by mental resolve...A lot will be at stake because the team that will go all the way to the final and win it is set to compete at the World Cup Championship with the likes of current European Champions Bayern Munich of Germany and South American champions, Atlético Mineiro of Brazil. It is disappointing to note that many South African supporters do not recognise the significance such competitions as seven times winners Al Ahly of Egypt and two time winners Esperance came to play at nearly empty stadiums with many of the fans opting to stay at home. Mkhalele says the sooner people realise the importance of such tournament the better for our teams because they need the supporters to come in their thousand in order to boost the home team and intimidate the visitors....Mkhalele says people involved in football have to be bold enough to face the challenges currently dogging our country and added that we need to have new people writing their own history in South African football, extending beyond our glory years of 1995/96....Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
10/18/20133 minutes, 11 seconds
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Mission second star continues in Tunisia for Bucs

Orlando Pirates leave for Tunisia ahead of their CAF Champions league second-leg semi-final clash against Esperance.Pirates will go into this away encounter against Esperance, knowing that they need to score if they want to advance to the final.After a goalless draw between the two teams at the Orlando Stadium, the Buccaneers need a scoring draw or a win to advance to the final.And in order to ensure that the team goes to Tunisia in a pumped up mood, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula decided to pay them a visit...Pirates were knocked out at this stage of the competition in 2006 by another Tunisian side CS Sfaxien and seven years later they are back again and the only SA team to have come this far. Mbalula says the 1995 African champions …Bucs will go into October 19's encounter boosted by the return of industrious midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo and dazzling playmaker Sifiso Myeni who resumed full training with the squad this week after recovering from their respective injuries. The motivation from the “Razzmatazz” has been warmly received by the head coach Roger De Sa…On Saturday night in front of a packed Stade Olympique de Radès, the Buccaneers will be attempting to repeat the heroics of Abidjan 1995 and the evergreen midfielder Daine Klate believes that they are equal to the task…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
10/17/20132 minutes, 25 seconds
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Platinum Stars looking to continue home dominance

Platinum Stars left-wing Patrick Malokase says their game against Mamelodi Sundowns will not be easy. Dikwena will exchange blows with Sundowns in the second quarterfinal of the Telkom Knockout at Moruleng Stadium on October 19. It will be the second meeting between the two teams this season after playing to a 1 all draw at Loftus Stadium. According to Malokase the home ground advantage will give them the edge…Before their MTN8 heroics, Dikwena supporters at home have been coming in drips and drags. But on Saturday Malokase reckons they will get what their money is worth…The former Orlando Pirates player says so far the young and the senior players have been dovetailing very well. In the MTN8 final Allan Freese fielded his most experienced squad with only two youngsters getting the nod. But the 31 year-old hopes they can carry on the momentum…Malokase has seen very little game time since he joined Dikwena on loan before agreeing to a permanent deal last season. However things have changed slightly this season, as he has already started in three games and most recently their game against Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium…In the first game of the Telkom Knockout Supersport United will take on Moroka Swallows at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday at 15h00, before Platinum Stars host Mamelodi Sundowns in the evening.
10/16/20131 minute, 53 seconds
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Gordon targets CHAN honours

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund is switching his focus to the African Nations Championship tournament and believes that they win this tourney but only if he will have access to his best players. Chan is not a FIFA sanctioned tournament and clubs are not obliged to release players. But Igesund remains hopeful that SAFA and PSL will find a solution for this matter…The PSL has scheduled two rounds of fixtures in the middle of this tournament and should Bafana proceed to the knockout stages, some players might have to return to their clubs. Igesund is hoping that the talks between SAFA and PSL in the next few days will yield positive results…Last week, SAFA Vice-President Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana told SABC NEWS that Igesund’s mandate is at least to reach the CHAN final. But SAFA President Danny Jordaan contradicted this after the National Executive Committee’s first meeting on Saturday…Igesund whose contract expires in July next year and has already failed in his two mandates after replacing Pitso Mosimane in June last year, reacted angrily to Nonkonyana’s statement…Bafana are now focusing on preparing for the CHAN tournament and Igesund has revealed that their next opponents next month will be African opposition as he looks at fine tuning his group of locally based players…Yesterday the draw for the COSAFA U/20 tournament was conducted in Lesotho where the regional showpiece will take place in December. Amajita are currently without a coach following the expiry of Solly Luvhengo’s contract recently. Igesund says he will be slightly involved in the preparation of a team for this tournament…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
10/15/20134 minutes, 22 seconds
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SAFA targets 2019 Women's World Cup

The newly elected SAFA leadership held it’s first National Executive Committee meeting and they have resolved to bid for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup amongst some of the events they would like to host. SAFA President Danny Jordaan says the success of Banyana Banyana in recent years makes a good case for Africa to host this event for the first time…Prior to the recent SAFA elections where Jordaan easily beat former SAFA Vice-President Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko to the presidential post, the former 2010 World Cup CEO had waxed lyrical about his successful partnership with the PSL chairman and SAFA Vice-President Irvin Khoza. He says this partnership is being revived again for the benefit of South African football and reveals some of the global events they are planning to host…This meeting was also for the purposes of appointing new committees and for the first time in the history of South African football, three committees will be headed by women something that Jordaan is proud of…Club versus country issues have caused problems for SAFA and PSL in recent years and an international board has since been established to resolve that amongst other issues according to Jordaan…The rest of the SAFA committees are chaired by experienced people in the game and this includes a former SABC board member and Jordaan is hoping that this will bring stability to this financially strapped organization…A lot of promises were made by the former executive and didn’t materialize, Jordaan says before the end of next month they are planning to hold a Lekgotla that will work towards the implementation of this new leadership’s plans…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
10/14/20135 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ghana to play friendlies ahead of CHAN

The senior soccer national squad of Ghana will embark on a series of international friendly games ahead of next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in South Africa. The tournament ought toprovide Ghana a chance to give a good account of theirdomestic league to football fans across the continent.Ghana’s assistant coach Maxwell Konadu revealed that Ghana did not play in any qualifying games due to nations pulling out but programs have been put in place to ensure adequate preparation. Konadu reckons his charges would participate in a regional tournament – the West African Football Union – WAFU- before jetting out to South Africa early next year.Konadu explains…..The players earmarked to represent Ghana would be tested on the continental stage. A series of friendly matches to be played before the event, will give the selected players the necessary exposure required before the tournament. And while lack of game time during qualification remains a set-back measures will be put in place to ensure their readiness……..The exodus of young Ghanaian players abroad at a tender age in search of greener pastures remains a huge set-back for the domestic league. And while it is a challenge for the premiership, stopping it would also be difficult. Perhaps a balance needs to be found as to what is the right age acceptable for Ghanaian players to travel abroad. Ghana have qualified for previous editions ofthe CHAN tournaments but have not won the title. The Black Stars are hoping to make it a third time lucky in South Africa by winning the event. Ghana were runners-up in the inaugural CHAN event held in Ivory Coast, where they lost to Zambia in the finals. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/11/20133 minutes, 19 seconds
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Uganda rebuild for AFCON 2015 in Morocco

After 35 years of absence from the continental soccer scene, Ugandan coach Sredojevic Milutin reckons next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) could be the catalyst needed to rebuild a competitive squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Milutin says Uganda remains a powerhouse in the east Africa sub-region.Speaking ahead of the logistics meeting held in Johannesburg in preparation for the CHAN tournament early next year, the Ugandan coach outlined his side’s ambitions…….The professional league in Uganda remains competitive despite a lack of television coverage. The Ugandan League has produced several quality players who ply their trade in the South African ABSA Premiership. In terms of organization and quality, Milutin was of the opinion that it can match the very best on the African continent.A 25-man squad has been earmarked to represents Uganda in next year’s CHAN to be held in South Africa. According to the former Orlando Pirates coach – Milutin – his charges will be in Kenya for pre-tournament training camp before heading to South Africa for the tournament.Asked to realistically predict Uganda’s performance in the tournament, Milutin says they will take it step by step. He admits that Uganda are in a tough group but with belief and proper preparations, he hopes to sail from the group stages.The last time Uganda qualified for a major tournament on the continent was in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 1978 where they reached the final but only to lose to Ghana by 2-0. Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/9/20134 minutes, 40 seconds
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Telkom KO Quarterfinal Draw

Moroka Swallows midfielder Larry Cohen says their match against Supersport United will be very interesting. Cohen revealed his feeling after the Telkom Knock Out quarterfinal draw that was announced in Randburg last night. Top of the table Matsatsantsa seem to have found their mojo under their new mentor Cavin Johnson, while the ‘Dube Bird’ are also finding their strides in the new season after missing out on the top eight. Both teams have the same number of points, but the last time the two teams met Swallows had the bragging rights as they ended United’s unbeaten run in the league three weeks ago…Meanwhile after ending a three year trophy drought with the MTN8 last season, Cohen says they are determined to continue with the momentum…However Supersport and Bafana Bafana defender Bevan Fransman says they are still bitter about the defeat, even though they have since moved on…The ‘Television boys’ path to the quarterfinals of the Telkom Knockout wasn’t so convincing against Ajax Cape Town over the weekend - a game that was marred by two own goals and a red card. However the 29 year-old centre back did not make the scorching weather as an excuse but conceded that their performance on the day was poor…Meanwhile in another intriguing draw Orlando Pirates could welcome Golden Arrows, that’s if they win against Mpumalanga Black Aces tonight at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Meanwhile Bucs midfielder Manti Moholo says they won’t get ahead of themselves but will focus on the task at hand…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
10/9/20131 minute, 32 seconds
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Brave Warriors to invest in youth development

Namibia national soccer squad current crop of players, have developed into a formidable side. The Brave Warriors have put their 2014 Fifa World Cup failure behind them and they are now looking forward to qualifying for the Morocco 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final. Here’s Namibian Football Association (NFA) President John Muinjo with more on this...Meanwhile the Namibian Football Authorities have lined up international friendlies for the Brave Warriors with a view to preparing the senior men’s squad for the up-coming major tournaments. Muinjo revealed that although Egypt has pulled out of a friendly, they have lined-up other friendlies with South Africa and Mozambique…Ex Namibian international player Ricardo Mnneti has been elevated to the senior head-coach position in a move seen as empowering local coaches, while ensuring continuity. Mnneti’s elevation comes after ex head -coach Roger Pelgrem resigned…Namibia has been awarded the right to host the African Women Championship next year and expectations seem to be mounting for the ladies national squad to compete. Namibian football’s short, medium and long term objectives were clarified…Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
10/8/20134 minutes, 47 seconds
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Breaks affecting the standard of the game: Baxter

The inconsistency in the Premier Soccer League game scheduling system is starting to affect the clubs. Already in the third month of the season only five rounds of league games have been played by most teams with some still on four or even two (Orlando Pirates). Full round of league fixtures was last played two weeks ago and that programme will resume in two weeks time again. As they prepare for the Telkom Knockout first round tie against rookies Polokwane City in Polokwane on Saturday, Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says this situation is also affecting the standard of the game…The obvious point at this stage is that the cup competitions are fighting for the same space occupied by the league programme. Pirates’ congested scheduling in the CAF Champions League plus the FIFA calendar make things worse for the PSL. Baxter says they’ve also used this opportunity to rest their players…For the next seven weeks, only four rounds of league fixtures will take place. Last season the reserve league was a perfect opportunity for fringe players to get game time and also the long breaks were not felt that much. But this season it’s yet to start and it’s still not clear whether it’s continuing or not, much to Baxter’s frustration…It’s a second meeting between Chiefs and City in a space of seven months in the cup competitions after Amakhosi had beaten them 2-0 in the Nedbank Cup last 16 and went on to win the trophy in May. But back then City was still a National First Division team and a lot has changed since then, now they are in the PSL and have already parted ways with a coach in Duncan Lechesa. But Baxter doesn’t believe that this give them an advantage…Newly signed Ugandan utility player Ivan Bukenya won’t be available for this weekend’s clash as he’s still sorting out his work permit. Baxter says with this addition they are balancing the side…Bukenya joins Chiefs on a two year deal from Iraqi side Arbil SC and with Amakhosi set to compete in the African Champions League next year Baxter knows that some of the features he’s noticed in the Ugandan’s game will come in handy…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
10/4/20133 minutes, 57 seconds
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KZN launches Africa's first football academy

Day two of the 2013 Soccerex at the Iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban saw the announcement of a World class sports facility that would be heavily involved in honing our football talent and becoming the flagship of youth football development in South Africa. Over and above being a nursery for football development, the training centre will look to become a High Performance Training Centre for other sporting codes. Sports and Recreation Minister, Fikile Mbalula was on hand to endorse this landmark development in South African football and highlighted the challenges the country has faced in the past...Mbalula added that this Academy will have to be fully equipped and utilised by everybody in the country....With the new South African Football Association president, Dr Danny Jordan putting emphasis on lack of junior development, the timing of the launch of Africa’s first International academy could not have come at a better time. Jordaan highlighted the huge task ahead in terms of developing our junior ranks and says this Academy is a first step to achieving this objective....Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
10/2/20132 minutes, 34 seconds
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Durban set alight as Soccerex returns

The Soccerex African Forum returned to Durban at the Moses Mabhida Stadium building following the hugely successful event hosted last year. The Forum brought leading decision makers in African football together with businesses from across the continent and the world with the aim of uniting the business of football in Africa. The event saw senior football decision makers from around the continent under one roof in a vibrant networking environment. Deputy Minister of sports and recreation, Gert Oosthuizen says this event presents the opportunity for all football stakeholders to build on the successes of last year’s event as well as the 2010 World cup legacy and bring football and business together...Also attending the event and amongst the guest speakers was South African football legend Lucas Hadebe who says he hopes events like the Soccerex will catapult South African football to greater heights especially if the ideas shared are implemented...With football having developed to one of the world’s most lucrative industries with construction deals, sponsorships, merchandising, television rights and player transfers all contributing to an huge commercial benefits for business, countries and sporting personalities. African Nations Championships (CHAN) Local Organising Committee CEO, Mvuzo Mbebe says the focus is now on the grips of the real commercial aspects of football... Meanwhile with huge expectations placed on South Africa hosting another major football event, the 2014 CHAN tournament, Mbebe says as hosts, it is important for South Africa to maintain the standards set in previous football tournaments. Hosting major events has always brought economic benefits to our shores with South Africa being amongst the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world, Mbebe added that it is in the interests of CHAN as a stake holder to attend the Soccerex and engage business to bring them on board to impact every aspect of the game of football...Journalist: Jefferson Mpungwa
10/2/20133 minutes, 6 seconds
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Dawn of a new era: Igesund

Following Bafana Bafana’s failure to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, head coach Gordon Igesund is looking forward to the future. Igesund announced a youthful 23-man squad to play Morocco in an international friendly set to take place at Agadir New Stadium in Agadir City on the 11th of this month. The squad comprises of 12 overseas based and 11 locally based players. Igesund says with the 2015 African Cup of Nations in mind, the time has come to look ahead…Igesund has a two pronged approach with this latest squad selection, with uncapped players like Ajax Cape Town’s Keagan Dolly, Bidvest Wits captain Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi, Supersport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams being prepared for next year’s CHAN tournament. At 31, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane is the oldest member in this squad and Igesund says the presence of the old guard is also important…Igesund who is likely to be retained by the new SAFA leadership under Danny Jordaan despite having failed his two mandates (reach AFCON 2013 semis and qualify for 2014 World Cup in Brazil) is positive about the future of SA football as he also talks about building for the 2018 World Cup in Russia…With the CHAN tournament being staged here in South Africa from the 11th of January until the 1st of February next year, Igesund has also released his programme which also includes preparations for the 2015 AFCON qualifiers…Igesund has only selected one Orlando Pirates player in Kermit Erasmus as he is giving the Sea Robbers enough time to prepare for their African Champions League second leg semi-final tie against Esperance in Tunisia on the 20th of this month…Erasmus is not eligible to play in the Champions League because he is cup-tied having represented Supersport United in the CAF Confederations Cup earlier this year. However the eagerly awaited talking point was the omission of Ajax Amsterdam’s Thulani Serero, SA’s only representative in the current UEFA Champions League tournament. Igesund says SAFA is handling this matter after Serero was kicked out of the camp last month with the technical team alleging that he had faked an injury…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
10/2/20134 minutes, 22 seconds
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Mere happy to guide Dikwena to their first trophy

Platinum Stars skipper Vuyo Mere says finally they managed to supplement their good season. Star beat Orlando Pirates 3-1 on penalties after both teams finished 1 all in regulation time in the MTN8 final at a wet Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday night. According to Mere the achievement was long overdue…The 29 year-old defender who has won seven trophies during his tenure at Mamelodi Sundowns says the youngsters in the team now know what glory taste like and it won’t be hard to motivate them…Meanwhile former Bucs striker Takesure Chinyama who’s still bitter about the way he left the Orlando team says he’s happy to be part of the winning team even though he missed a penalty…However Orlando Pirates supporters braced the wet chilly weather as they came in great numbers and only a handful of Dikwena supporters could be seen, as a result the 31 Zimbabwean international says he was nervous but managed to absorb the pressure…This was Platinum Stars first trophy since they changed their name from Silver Stars and relocated to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
9/30/20132 minutes, 11 seconds
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Jordaan lands SAFA top job

Danny Jordaan came out tops when he beat his only challenger, Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko in the hotly contested South African Football Association (SAFA) presidential election held at an obscurely located Helderfontein Estates in Midrand at the 23rd SAFA elective congress. Jordaan replaces outgoing president Kirsten Nematandani after garnering 162 votes to the 88 Mazibuko got. Jordaan who brings with him vast experience in football administration says this was a landmark day in South African football... Meanwhile, Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana, Lucas Nhlapo and Elvis Shishana were elected as the three vice-presidents from the five nominated.....Jordaan says he hopes to improve the coaching situation in South Africa, firstly by increasing their numbers and also improving their qualifications. He was quick to criticise the football culture that South Africa supposedly has and says that not enough football is being played especially within our junior ranks...Meanwhile Jordaan says not only do the junior ranks have to be improved but also coaching has to be improved drastically. Jordaan says as long as the current structure remains, South Africa will never be on the same level as countries such as Germany and England....Journalist: Jefferson Lupuwana
9/29/20134 minutes, 44 seconds
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Regions on SAFA elections

When SAFA regions vote for the new President on September 28, they need to put principles ahead of personal agendas. That’s the view of SAFA Johannesburg Vice-President Jimmy Bakos who will also be attending the SAFA Elective Congress in Fourways on Saturday. Speaking at the launch of the Clinix Stix Morewa Soccer Challenge in Soweto today, Bakos says these elections are not just about the two Presidential candidates Danny Jordaan and Mandla Mazibuko only…The SAFA Elective Congress will be held at the Helderfontein Estate in Fourways with the new President and his entire executive expected to be unveiled to the media at around 16h00 on the same day. Jordaan is up against Mazibuko for the presidential post with seven candidates vying for the three Vice-Presidents slots including Mazibuko again who on his side also has former Bafana Bafana team doctor Dr Victor Ramathesele. Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana still features both sides as a Vice-President candidate. Bakos says time for speeches is over, it’s time for action when it comes to development…The late Morewa is still remembered as the most successful SAFA President since the country’s return to international football in 1991, the 1996 AFCON success and the vision of hosting a World Cup. Bakos says when Morewa left SAFA under controversial circumstances in 1996 that was the death of football development in SA…It was during Morewa’s reign that Shakes Mashaba unleashed South Africa in the international youth tournaments. Speaking at the launch of the seventh edition of Stix Morewa tournament in Soweto today, Mashaba remembers him as a friend of development…From 1996 until 2002, those years can be referred to as the golden years of SA football at a time when SAFA was still new in the international arena. In that period Mashaba coached an u/20 team to it’s first ever FIFA World Cup in Malaysia and proceeded with the bulk of that squad to Sydney 2000 Olympics. And some of those players also dominated the Bafana Bafana 2002 World Cup squad in Korea and Japan. Mashaba credits Morewa’s vision for this…A number of PSL players have taken part in this Clinix Stix Morewa Soccer Challenge since it’s introduction in 2006, notably the BIDVest Wits duo of Sibusiso “General” Vilakazi and Katlego “English” Pule. The word development has been overused during this electioneering period but Mashaba has a simple message that the right people should do this…Mashaba who has also coached Bafana Bafana and Swaziland national team says the challenge here at home is that players with no junior national teams experience mushroom at the highest level and it shows at a later stage…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/27/20135 minutes, 45 seconds
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Pirates through to the finals of MTN8

Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa says once again he is happy with a draw following their goalless draw with Al Ahly in the Champions league. Bucs became the first team to advance to the final of the MTN8 when they drew 1-1 with Kaizer Chiefs in a pulsating match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with an aggregate of 2-1. According to De Sa Sifiso Myeni made the difference when he came in for Tlou Segolela…Meanwhile his opposite number Stuart Baxter says their intentions were clear from the onset that they wanted to win the game, but somehow they lost the rhythm…However the post-match conference that was supposed to have been about the game turned out to be more about the poor officiating, and once again the two time PSL referee of the year (2000 &2010;) Daniel Bennett who made numerous blunders during the AFCON this year was on the firing line. The English mentor admitted he will watch the game again on DVD and have a second thought on the dubious penalty that was awarded to the Buccaneers and he says he hopes the officials can do the same… The 60 year-old former Bafana Bafana mentor acknowledged that referees are not consistent with their decisions, and he says maybe he needs be re-educated about some of this rules. According to Baxter the referees’ judge a player based on previous conduct, and he says they are deliberately targeting Willard Katsande whether he is the offender or not…Meanwhile the Mozambique born mentor, De Sa reiterated Baxter’s sentiments and he says whether the referee made a bad decision or not that could influence the results no one seem to care…Orlando Pirates will contest the MTN8 Cup against Platinum Stars who beat Wits 2-1 to match into the final with a 6-3 aggregate. The Final will be played on September 28 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Ethekwini. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
9/25/20133 minutes, 12 seconds
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Pirates targeting maximum points

Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has assured that they will be going for nothing less than three points come the crunch African Champions League encounter against defending champions Al Ahly at Orlando stadium. Pirates are currently sitting three points behind the record seven time champions and a win will see them finishing on top through a superior head to head record. Lekgwathi is aware that should AC Leopards beat Zamalek in the other Group A game, a draw might not be enough…Al Ahly arrived in Johannesburg and held their first training session. Pirates led this group from the first round of matches but have suddenly relinquished the top spot after suffering two successive losses against Zamalek and AC Leopards respectively on the road. But Lekgwathi says the boys are still well determined to be amongst the two teams that will be proceeding to the last four come Sunday…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/20/20131 minute, 12 seconds
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We can defend our league title: Baxter

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter is positive that his side can defend it’s Absa Premiership title but believes that it’s still too early to talk about who will win the league championship. Chiefs are currently seventh on the log with eight points from five matches. Chiefs host Platinum Stars at the FNB stadium tomorrow evening and Baxter says this season cannot be compared to the previous edition…Platinum Stars took four points off Chiefs’ campaign last season and were one of the teams that nearly spoilt the party for Amakhosi. Dikwena is also one of only three teams (Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns) that remain unbeaten this season, a stat that does not concern Baxter…There have already been surprising results in the league and Baxter attributes this to the efforts different teams took in preparing for new season in order to overcome last season’s short comings…With four quality strikers at Chiefs it has also meant that one of two of them will suffer by being constantly on the bench and not getting game time. At first Kingston Nkhatha was the victim and recently Lehlohonolo Majoro has found himself in a similar situation. But Baxter clarifies that the whole selection process is based on fairness and strategies…So far Chiefs has scored only five goals in the league and four of them came from only two strikers (Bernard Parker and Knowledge Musona). Baxter says the priority for now is on finding a perfect combination upfront…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/20/20134 minutes, 24 seconds
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Lekgwathi talks rotation policy at Pirates

Orlando Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi has accepted that he can’t play all the matches this season and expects the coach Roger De Sa to rotate the squad to suit their hectic schedule. Pirates are involved four different competitions, the Absa Premiership, African Champions League, MTN 8 and soon will be starting the Telkom Knockout. Speaking ahead of their league clash against struggling rookies Polokwane City, the 38year-old says he doesn’t want to repeat old mistakes… Lekgwathi a veteran of more than 11years at Pirates says this big club is used to challenging schedules as they are also holding out for a semi-final berth in the Champions League should they beat Al Ahly on Sunday…Due to Pirates’ hectic schedule this will only be their second league game this season with other teams already on four and five matches respectively. But Lekgwathi says they have to capitalize on the fact that City doesn’t have a coach following Duncan Lechesa’s “resignation” on Monday morning…Whilst Polokwane City are finding life difficult in the PSL, fellow rookies Mpumalanga Black Aces seem to be coping. They’ve lost two matches already by close margins, beat Amazulu away and came very close to ending log leaders Supersport United’s unbeaten run on Sunday. Aces midfielder Dennis “Yuki” Masina is sending a strong message to Maritzburg United ahead of their clash at Harry Gwala stadium in Pietermaritzburg tonight…After starting well beating Polokwane City in the opening game of the season, Maritzburg have produced indifferent results since then (lost two and drawn one) and it’s a situation that newly appointed captain Michael Morton hopes they can rectify starting with tonight’s game…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/18/20132 minutes, 48 seconds
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Telkom Draw Reax (2013)

It will be a repeat of the last year’s Telkom Knockout final when the 32nd edition gets underway in the next two weeks after defending champions Bloemfontein Celtic drew Mamelodi Sundowns. Isiwelele beat the Brazilians 1-0 through a controversial goal to win their first piece of silverware in seven years. Celtic were thrashed 3-1 by Sundowns on the opening weekend of the season but reserve goalkeeper Thembalethu Moses says this will be a different ball game altogether…Dates and venues will be confirmed later this week but the first game is expected to take place on the 2nd of next month with the final scheduled for the 30th of November this year. After spending millions of rands in assembling a galaxy of stars (15 new players) Sundowns are itching to win their first trophy in six years. Zimbabwean international Esrom Nyandoro says their league win over Celtic has got no bearing on this first round encounter…Mpumalanga Black Aces have been impressive in their first four matches in the league despite having also suffered two losses. They drew Orlando Pirates in the first round and there is a strong presence of former Buccaneers in the Aces camp including Dennis Masina… It is a hectic schedule for the Buccaneers as they will be expected to fit in these games in their already jam-packed programme but Bucs captain Lucky Lekgwathi is ready for the battle…Maritzburg United were also handed a tricky away draw to the evergreen Platinum Stars, a team that has continued where it left off last season. United newly appointed captain Michael Morton has got all the respect for Dikwena… Another team that has had a fine start to the new season is Amazulu, who have managed to pick up important away wins already on two occasions. Usuthu goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini is hoping that this will continue with their last 16 fixture away to Free State Stars…FULL DRAW: The draw:Supersport United v Ajax Cape TownBloemfontein Celtic v Mamelodi SundownsFree State Stars v AmaZuluBidvest Wits v Golden ArrowsPlatinum Stars v Maritzburg UnitedMpumalanga Black Aces v Orlando PiratesPolokwane City v Kaizer ChiefsMoroka Swallows v University of Pretoria. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/18/20132 minutes, 53 seconds
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SA coaches forum launched

A structure that is believed to be the missing link in local football, the South African Football Coaches Association (SAFCA) has been resuscitated and will hold it’s elective congress this coming weekend. Part of its objectives is to better the coaching standards in this country through this forum. Former Banyana Banyana coach Greg Mashilo is the Interim President…Today’s launch was also attended by two PSL coaches in Bidvest Wits’ Gavin Hunt and Supersport United’s Cavin Johnson and they’ve committed themselves to get this structure off the ground. Hunt one of the highly qualified coaches in the country is excited by this project… Johnson was the founding member of SAFCA back in 1992 and through the School of Excellence where he started a number of coaches were produced. He sets out what is needed…With 52 regions, 341 Local Football Associations (LFA’s) Mashilo says the current ratio of qualified coaches and instructors does not add up and they will soon organize seminars where educational forums for coaches will be held…Part of SAFCA’s focus according to Mashilo is to regulate the influx of foreign coaches coming to the country to coach PSL and NFD teams but it’s still not clear how they will be able to enforce that…But Hunt holds a different view and feels that this structure should instead focus on helping with coaching education at the lower levels of the game than focus on PSL… Hunt cut his teeth in coaching in the junior structures in the Western Cape and came through the ranks to coach at Seven Stars and Hellenic before becoming the PSL coach of the season at Black Leopards. The three time league championship winning coach says it’s time to start implementing and forget about theory…SAFCA is also one of the 12 associate members of SAFA and will have a voting status in next week’s elections where Dr Danny Jordaan comes up against Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko for the Presidential post. This structure has been dormant for more than 20 years and Mashilo knows that questions will be asked as to whether they are rising from the dead because of elections…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/17/20138 minutes, 26 seconds
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De Sa still confident of reaching the CAF Champions League semi-finals

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa remains optimistic that his side will make it to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. This despite the Buccaneers losing one-nil against AC Leopards in Dolisie, Congo. It was Pirates successive defeat in the competition after losing to Zamalek a fortnight ago. De Sa believes that the conditions were too much for his side…Pirates needed to beat the Congolese team to secure their place in the semi-finals of Africa's biggest club competition. But they struggled to take their chances in the first half and sat in their own half in the second stanza…For the first time in this year’s group stages, Pirates have been replaced by Al Ahly at the top of Group A after the defending champions beat their arch-rivals Zamalek 4-2. The Buccaneers will now have to throw everything into their next game at home against Al Ahly when they meet in the final round of fixtures. De Sa feels that a draw should be enough to see them advancing to the last four…Contrary to what De Sa is saying, a draw might not be enough for Pirates, more especially if Leopards draw away to Zamalek and have a better head to head record against Pirates. Pirates were also hampered by injuries and suspensions going to this game but De Sa is positive he will have a full squad to choose from bar long term injuries…Pirates who have only played one league match this season will resume their campaign against Polokwane City. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/16/20131 minute, 54 seconds
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PSL round 4 ready to rock and roll

Wits coach Gavin Hunt says their match against Ajax Cape Town won’t be easy. Wits will kick start round four of the Absa Premier Soccer League when they exchange wits with Ajax at Bidvest Stadium tomorrow night…Just like any other coach in the PSL, Hunt says the break won’t do them any good and reckons it will be difficult to carry on the momentum…However despite the break Hunt is targeting maximum points to keep the pressure on the early pacesetter Supersport United…Meanwhile Mpumalanga Black Aces communications manager Gordon Masondo says they are ready to bounce back to winning ways against Supersport United. Amazayoni will host Matsatsantsa a Pitori in a must win game for them at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday. According to Masondo they will give Supersport a run for their money…Unlike Gavin Hunt, Stuart Baxter and other PSL coaches, Masondo says the break came at the right time, and it afforded them the opportunity to work more with the squad…Meanwhile Masondo also welcomed the appointment of the former Amazayoni captain Jonas ‘Lombi’ Mabusela as an assistant to Clive Barker alongside Johnny Ferreira…Meanwhile all teams will resume their Premier Soccer League fixtures this weekend, with the exception off Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates who are on duty for the Caf Champions League. Journalist: Tshepo khuzwayo
9/13/20131 minute, 54 seconds
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Bafana defeat a blessing: Igesund

South African national soccer coach Gordon Igesund says their defeat to neighbours Zimbabwe was a blessing. Bafana lost 2-1 to the Warriors in an international friendly at Orlando Stadium. According to Igesund the majority of the players are not ready to play for Bafana Bafana…Meanwhile Igesund says he is not too fancied by his poor showing of his team last night. The 57 year-old was at liberty to call his strongest possible squad since it was a FIFA weekend however he opted to experiment with inexperienced youth… Following the humiliation, Igesund admitted that he will not throw the youngsters at a deep end again but will gradually introduce them to the national team…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
9/12/20132 minutes, 14 seconds
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Bafana run riot on the Zebrahs

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says he did all he could but unfortunately it was not enough. South Africa failed to go through to the knockout stage of the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifier even though they beat neighbours Botswana 4-1 at the fortress Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. According to Igesund no one is to blame for their failure to qualify…Igesund also lauded man of match Dean Furman for his performance on the day. The 25 year-old Doncaster Rovers midfielder complimented his performance on the day by scoring his first goal for the national team, when he made 2-0 just before halftime…One of the biggest surprises of the day was the inclusion of Bongani Khumalo in the starting lineup. However when Igesund was ask about Khumalo’s performance, he swiftly diverted the question and spoke about the overall performance of his defenders Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba and Kagiso Dikgacoi…Khumalo hasn’t played for Bafana since the Africa Cup of Nations five months ago.Even though Bafana won, the 57 year-old has failed all of his assignments, but he reckons he’s not going anywhere until his contract expires next year. Igesund was employed by SAFA in July last year he was given a mandate to reach the semi-final of the 2013 AFCON and to qualify for the 2014 Brazil World Cup.Group A leaders Ethiopia cut Bafana’s lifeline as they came from behind to beat Central African Republic 2-1, to advance to the knockout stage. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
9/9/20133 minutes, 10 seconds
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Competition will benefit Bafana: Parker

Competition is so tight in the current Bafana Bafana team set-up that even established players are not sure about their starting berths. Speaking to the media this morning just before their training session in Durban, Kaizer Chiefs marksman Bernard Parker says the healthy competitive spirit in the team augurs well for them ahead of the crunch 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against neighbours Botswana at the Moses Mabhida stadium on September 7…Parker, Tokelo Rantie and Kermit Erasmus are the strikers in this team and the common thing about these three is their height. However head coach Gordon Igesund is more concerned about the created chances that are not being converted and Parker admits it’s something that has to be dealt with starting with this weekend’s game…Parker scored the opening goal and unfortunately later in the game scored an own goal as well against Ethiopia during the 2-1 away loss in Addis Ababa in June. After that game it had seemed as if Bafana’s chances of going to Brazil were dead and buried but a lifeline was to be thrown to SA after Ethiopia had used a defaulter against Botswana and were docked points by FIFA. Despite having a chance of qualifying, Parker still feels that Ethiopia carries a huge advantage…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/6/20131 minute, 33 seconds
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I will work with Khoza to turn around SA football: Jordaan

SAFA Vice -President Dr Danny Jordaan has promised to work very closely with Dr Irvin Khoza for the betterment of South African football. Jordaan who is a Presidential candidate endorsed by the Football Transformation Forum (FTF) for the SAFA Elections at the end of this month, addressed the media for the first time yesterday ahead of the big day on the 28th of this month. Jordaan who is set to go toe to toe with fellow SAFA Vice President Mandla ”Shoes” Mazibuko for the top post has spoken glowingly about how his partnership with Khoza can turn around SA football. Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/5/20133 minutes, 45 seconds
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Khumalo not dwelling on the past as Bafana prepare for Botswana

It is approximately five months since Bongani Khumalo was dropped as Bafana Bafana captain and also not called up to the team but there are no hard feelings from the English based defender. Khumalo is returning to Bafana for the first time since he led the team to the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals in February. Bafana tackle Botswana at the Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday in a 2014 World Cup qualifier and need nothing less than a win hope that Central African Republic avoids a loss against Ethiopia. The Doncaster Rovers centre-back is relieved to be back in the national team...Khumalo spent last season on loan to Greek side PAOK before moving to Doncaster Rovers recently on another load deal from English Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur. He says his club form has never been in doubt...Khumalo was part of the team when they dropped some two valuable points in Botswana last year and says this coming weekend’s qualifier should be treated like a cup final. But he also reveals that he's not been following the progress of Bafana very closely in the past five months....Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/4/20131 minute, 24 seconds
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Rumours of Nematandani switching groups as SAFA elections heat up

The withdrawal of Dr Irvin Khoza from the forthcoming SAFA Elections led to many to believe that now it’s for Dr Danny Jordaan to lose but not so according to the other Presidential candidate Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko. The SAFA elective congress will take place in Johannesburg on the 28th of this month. Mazibuko says their group met this past weekend to realign their strategy and have also wooed some other NEC members from the rival camp…SABC Sport understands that this group amongst it’s top four will have one of the respected former Bafana Bafana technical team members. Mazibuko reveals that they’ve built a formidable team…However the issue of numbers has been disturbing so far with one camp claiming to have 29 regions and the other 32 when there are only 52 SAFA regions. Currently three regions Bojanala (North West), Mkhanyakude (KZN) and Capricorn (Limpopo) have to before the SAFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC) and Mazibuko feels that no camp can claim to have them in their corner yet…At times during this campaigning process football fans seemed to get worried that name calling and character assassinations were going to be the order of the day. But it’s the interference of the staff that mainly concerns Mazibuko as they seem to be deeply divided between the two camps…The incumbent Kirsten Nematandani had hoped to get re-elected on the 28th of this month but unfortunately couldn’t get a single nomination from the regions or associate members. But recently he’s been linked to Mazibuko’s group and it’s something that the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) President couldn’t confirm nor deny…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/4/20135 minutes, 38 seconds
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Bucs vs Zamalek Reax

Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa says he is very disappointed by the controversial penalties given to home teams in Africa. De Sa shared his sentiments during the teams arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, following his team’s 2-1 defeat to Egyptian giants Zamalek over the weekend. According to De Sa their goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa who was the hero away to Al Ahly, could not save them this time around…Meanwhile Buccaneers skipper Lucky Lekgwathi who was on the receiving end for allegedly conceding a penalty says despite the defeat the mood in the camp is still high…Orlando Pirates top Group A on goals difference on the same points with Al Ahly, while AC Leopards and Zamalek are three back on 4 points. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
9/3/20134 minutes, 2 seconds
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Sundowns have sorted their foreign players dilemma

Questions around the oversupply of foreign players at Mamelodi Sundowns have continued to dominate media briefings and this past weekend’s post match conference was no exception. In total there are 12 foreign players at Sundowns including the naturalised players. After confirming Zambian international Mukuka Mulenga and Khama Billiat a week ago, the number of foreigners due for registration grew to seven. Asked by the media after their 1-nil win over Golden Arrows, on how they’ve managed to accommodate all these players, this was Mosimane’s response…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
9/3/20133 minutes, 20 seconds
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Jordaan accepts nomination for SAFA presidency

After months of speculation, Dr Danny Jordaan has been nominated for the SAFA Presidency and will contest the SAFA elections on the 28th of next month. The SAFA Vice-President has accepted the nomination that also has Lucas Nhlapo, Elvis Shisana and Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana as his proposed elected deputies. SABC Sport has seen the nomination forms that came from 32 out of 52 regions of SAFA supporting Jordaan and his group. Football Transformation Forum’s (FTF) Secretary General Mzwandile Maforvane…Last night was the deadline for the submission of nomination forms and it’s still not clear whether PSL chairman and SAFA Vice President Dr Irvin Khoza has accepted his nomination with questions of eligibility still surrounding him. Maforvane has more on the criteria they used on the nomination of Vice-Presidents…Nonkonyana currently a SAFA Vice-President had earlier been nominated by the Khoza group as well but Maforvane clears the confusion…The incumbent Kirsten Nematandani was the first candidate to announce that he’s standing for re-election but at the time of going on air, no region had nominated him and if that’s the case he will be eliminated from the race. Maforvane has revealed that they will be announcing their plans tomorrow and explains how their regions have grown to 32…Some of the names that dominate the national list of the NEC include Advocate Norman Arendse, Truman Prince and Xolile Kompela but it’s appearance of Ria Ledwaba (former Ria Stars owner), Nomsa Mahlangu and Nastasia Tsichlas (former Mamelodi Sundowns MD) on this list that becomes interesting. Maforvane says it shows that they have a clear vision on the role women have to play in local football…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/29/20134 minutes, 49 seconds
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Chiefs steal a point at home

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says the game could have gone either way. Chiefs were held to a 1-1 draw by Moroka Swallows in the Absa Premier Soccer League at Soccer City last night. Swallows were first to score through Lerato Chabangu shortly after halftime and Bernard Park leveled matter through a penalty. According to Baxter there were too many mistakes from both sides…The 60 year-old did not hide the way his defense has been playing lately, and he says today they were very erratic…Meanwhile his opposite number Zeca Marques said he was happy to have walked away with a point…After losing the last seven games to Chiefs and last night nearly getting maximum points, Marques says his team is slowly moving into the right direction…Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
8/28/20131 minute, 41 seconds
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Klate gives Pirates fans bragging rights

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says it was evident that his players were panicking as they made countless mistakes within the first 30 minutes. Bafana Bafana winger Daine Klate scored the only goal of the match to give the visitors Orlando Pirates a 1-0 cushion in the MTN8 semifinal first leg at FNB Stadium. According to Baxter Pirates took full advantage of his jittering players…Meanwhile Baxter conceded that there was nothing to grumble about, but he feels that they could have got something in the second half as they displayed better quality football… Bucs coach Roger de Sa admitted that Chiefs were vulnerable in the first half, but he says things got even tighter as the game progressed…Pirates made some changes in second half bringing in Thamsanqa Gabuza, Kermit Erasmus and Manti Moholo. Meanwhile the 48 year-old mentor says with those changes they hoping to catch Chiefs on a counter…It was the first win for Roger de Sa against Kaizer Chiefs since he took of Orlando Pirates last season. And it was also his first win against Chiefs in 9 outings with different teams (Wits and Santos). Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
8/26/20131 minute, 21 seconds
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Chiefs ready for Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro Reneilwe Letsholonyane says they are ready to continue from where they left off against archrivals Orlando Pirates during the Carling Black Label when they exchange blows in the first leg of the MTN8 at FNB Stadium on August 24. Chiefs are yet to lose a match in the last three outings dating back to the pre-season tournaments, while Pirates are also on a high following their 4-1 victory against Egyptian giants Zamalek in the CAF Champions league, but they are yet to win a domestic match after going down 1-0 to AmaZulu in their first league game. According to Yeye, playing Pirates is always exciting irrespective of the number of games they have played against them…The Chiefs Pirates derby has been heavily criticised for the failure to not produce enough goals, with the exception of the March 2012 encounter where Pirates beat Amakhosi by 3-2. However Yeye was quick to brush aside those criticisms saying as a team they would love to score more goals but they are not playing alone…Meanwhile Bucs skipper Lucky Lekgwathi says Chiefs hasn’t changed much in last two years and they hoping that history can repeat its self. Pirates have been regular winners of the Carling Black Label Cup since its inception three seasons ago but in this year’s competition Chiefs had the bragging rights…Despite the positive vibe in the Pirates camp recently, Lekgwathi was also cautious on the fire power Chiefs posses and he says anyone of those players is capable of causing an upset…Pirates have couple of casualties, but the positive news from the camp though is the return of Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Sangweni. Meanwhile their 37 year-old skipper Lekgwathi hopes Andile Jali will also be available for this crucial game…Bucs and Bafana Bafana left winger Daine Klaite admitted Lennox Bacela was a huge revelation for Pirates upfront. The 28 year-old says in the absence of Collins Mbesuma due to injury, but they are still dangerous upfront…Last season the teams played to successive draws in their two league clashes. In fact, five of their last eight league encounters have ended in draws. Journalist: Tshepo Khuzwayo
8/23/20133 minutes, 28 seconds
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Awakening a sleeping giant: Mosimane

The audio is a combination of English and Nguni. It was for the first time in four years that Mamelodi Sundowns finished outside the top eight in the Absa Premiership last season and coach Pitso Mosimane knew right there that his team needed a major overhaul. And he hasn’t wasted anytime to do that signing 15 top quality players. The Brazilians are known for splashing their millions on the local talent but to Mosimane this season their signings are informed by a bigger picture… Mosimane agrees that signing so many players and releasing a number of them as well might be seen as a circus by certain people but they know what they are doing…Sundowns has not just brought in 15 players but released 14 as well, Mosimane makes sure that the club’s critics have got that message…From the first day when Mosimane arrived at Sundowns last season he’s always complained about the lack of balance in the team especially upfront and it’s something that he now believes is rectified…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/21/20137 minutes, 8 seconds
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Sportswrap

A look at your sports with Robert Marawa and Carol Manana. (2013-08-10/11)
8/20/20135 minutes, 58 seconds
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Pirates living the dream: De Sa

Despite making history and becoming the first team in the continent to beat Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Zamalek in two consecutive games, Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sa has reminded his charges that they have not achieved anything yet. The 4-1 drubbing of Zamalek at Orlando stadium saw the Buccaneers opening a three point lead at the top of African Champions League Group A. De Sa says qualification for the semi-finals is not a certainty yet…Al Ahly registered their first win in the group stages beating Congolese side AC Leopards 1-0 away. Pirates are now left with three games in the group stages, their next two matches are away to Zamalek (1st September) and AC Leopards (14th September) before closing here at home against Al Ahly on the 21st of September. De Sa says because all the teams will be going all out to get points he’s expecting open games…After three matches played in this competition, the Buccaneers remain the only unbeaten team in both groups and they’ve scored more goals (seven) than any other team. This coming weekend they face Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN 8 semi-final first leg on the back of these wonderful results. And De Sa believes that they are living their dream…Journalist: Velile Mbuli
8/19/20131 minute, 56 seconds
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Daunting task for Super Eagles

Nigerian men's national squad coach Stephen Keshi remains upbeat about his side's chances against Malawi in a do-or-die World Cup qualifier tie in Calabar in Nigeria next month. Keshi - whose side beat South Africa 2-0 in a mid-week international friendly away - insists the entire Nigeria as a country and his players are waiting for Malawi. Nigeria drew 2-2 with Guinea at home during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers two years ago and observers reckon history could repeat itself. But Keshi thinks otherwise, declaring everything is ready...Keshi says his players commitment and attitude against South Africa in Durban were spot on. He admits his charges' tactical awareness and ball possession were critical for his sides' victory. After a draw with Namibia in their recent World Cup qualifier tie, Keshi admits that the trip to Durban was good on all fronts; as it helped build team spirit, unity among his players and above all give other new players an opportunity to stake their claim in the Super Eagles.Journalist: Coudjoe Amankwaa
8/19/20131 minute, 51 seconds
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Football legends

Football legends to finally have a say in SAFA elections
8/16/20135 minutes, 42 seconds