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Paseka Mako of Kaizer Chiefs warming up before the 2026 Nedbank Cup game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 4 February 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Injury hits Kaizer Chiefs camp in Spain as defender returns home

Kaizer Chiefs announced that wingback Paseka Mako fractured his forearm during the 1-1 friendly draw against Al Khalood and has returned from the pre-season tour. Kaizer Chiefs defender Paseka Mako has left the team’s pre-season camp in Spain and…

Salim Magoola of Richards Bay warming up during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 4 November 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Magoola set to join Durban City after Richards Bay exit

Durban City have reportedly signed Ugandan goalkeeper Salim Magoola as a free agent following his departure from Richards Bay ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 31-year-old spent four seasons with the Natal Rich Boyz since joining the club from…

Premier Soccer League not ready for 2026/27 rollout of VAR, says SAFA head of referees

SAFA head of referees Abdul Ebrahim says it will take some time for VAR to be implemented in the Betway Premiership. The A-League in Australia was the first to utilise the Video Assistant Referee in 2017 officially. It was…

Eric Tinkler, head coach of Sekhukhune United during the 2026 Nedbank Cup Guateng Press Conference at Nedbank Headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 19 February 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Eric Tinkler set for first coaching job abroad with Asante Kotoko

Eric Tinkler is expected to be appointed by Asante Kotoko following the departure of Abdul Karim Zito in March, according to Ghanasoccernet, Since then, Prince Yaw Owusu and Hamza Obeng have taken charge of the team on an interim…

Harry Kane of England reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals match England against Argentina, in Atlanta, USA, 15 July 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

‘England is my pride and joy’ – Harry Kane won’t rule out one more World Cup

Harry Kane has no plans to retire from international football and refused to rule out playing at another FIFA World Cup for England. England looked on course for a place in the final before conceding twice in the final…

Abdeslam Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates speaks after the Betway Premiership 2025/26 game between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates at Athlone Stadium on 5 May 2026 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Abdeslam Ouaddou clarifies ‘tired’ comments, reaffirms Orlando Pirates commitment

Abdeslam Ouaddou enjoyed a dream debut season with the Buccaneers, guiding the Soweto giants to a historic domestic treble after lifting the MTN8, Carling Knockout and Betway Premiership titles. However, his remarks following Pirates' 2-0 victory over Magesi FC…

Mahlatsi Makudubela of Young Africans during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 quarterfinals match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Young Africans at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 05 April 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Former Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatsi Makudubela announces retirement

Former Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatsi Makudubela has decided to call time on his career after 17 seasons. The 36-year-old has turned out for a number of clubs after coming through the SAFA Transnet School of Excellence and youth ranks…

File photo dated 05-05-2021 of Zinedine Zidane, a contender to replace Thomas Tuchel, who Chelsea have sacked after 100 games at the Stamford Bridge helm. Issue date: Wednesday September 7, 2022.

France set to conclude Zidane deal after FIFA World Cup 2026 failure

The French Football Federation [FFF] is concluding a deal to appoint former Real Madrid mentor Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach after the World Cup 2026 exit. Les Blues lost their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Spain…

Messi salutes Argentina’s ‘special’ grit after dramatic World Cup semi-final victory

Argentina fought back to win 2-1 over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and will face Spain in Sunday's final. Argentina looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon gave England the lead, but they produced another late…

England's head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals match England against Argentina, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 15 July 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

Thomas Tuchel defends England tactics after Argentina World Cup heartbreak

England's FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a dramatic 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. England looked on course for a place in their first World Cup final since 1966 when Anthony Gordon gave them the lead early…

Argentina stun England with late comeback to reach World Cup final

Argentina booked their place in the World Cup final after scoring twice late on to beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon looked to have fired England into their first World Cup final…

Kaizer Chiefs held to a draw in second pre-season friendly with Al Kholood

Kaizer Chiefs have drawn their second pre-season friendly 1-1 with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood Club. New Amakhosi head coach Fernando Da Cruz led his team to a 1-1 stalemate with Scottish Premier League giants Rangers in a…