Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has been forced into late changes to his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, following injuries to key players Cyriel Dessers and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
South Africa’s U-20 national team clinched a dramatic 2–1 victory over the United States in Rancagua on Sunday, sealing their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 knockout rounds for the first time since 2009.
Chelsea have been dealt a fresh injury blow after captain Reece James withdrew from the England squad.
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has stepped forward to defend goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari following a controversial moment where the player refused to be substituted late in their Carling Knockout Cup loss to Stellenbosch FC.
Orlando Pirates’ journey in the Carling Knockout continues, though not without a scare, after they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Siwelele FC in the first round clash at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto has given full credit to Siwelele FC, praising their tactical setup following the Buccaneers’ hard-fought 1-0 victory in the opening round of the Carling Knockout.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits only time will tell if Relebohile Mofokeng will be fit to turn out for Bafana next week.
Carling Knockout holders Magesi were paired with MTN8 winners Orlando Pirates in the quarter finals of the annual cup competition.
Richards Bay and cup holders Magesi both progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Carling Knockout with victories in the last 16 on Sunday.
Stellenbosch defeated Kaizer Chiefs 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the DHL Stadium to advance to the quarter finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.
After a challenging spell in the league, both Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC will be looking to the Carling Knockout as a chance to reignite their season on Sunday.
Orlando Pirates clinched a dramatic 1-0 win over Siwelele FC to book their spot in the Carling Black Label Knockout Cup quarterfinals, thanks to a late stunner from captain Mbekezile Mbokazi.