For years, the South African Football Association has staggered from one crisis to another like a heavyweight boxer refusing to acknowledge that the legs are gone. Financial instability has become routine. Administrative blunders are no longer exceptions but standard operating procedure. Sponsors have come and gone. Credibility has evaporated. Hope has become the most endangered species...
For a nation that once convinced the world that football was invented solely for English enjoyment, the Three Lions have become the game's greatest custodians of glorious disappointment. Every four years, hope is carefully polished, expectation is inflated to dangerous levels, and before anyone can finish singing It's Coming Home, England finds another imaginative way...
There are some stories a writer never wants to tell. This is one of them. You almost wish you could squeeze your eyes shut, grit your teeth and pray that when you finally gather the courage to open them again, the nightmare will have vanished with the dawn. That someone will laugh and say there has been...
In the annals of South African football history, there are certain matches that stand out as legendary displays of dominance and skill. One such momentous occasion occurred in 1973 on the 17th March when Kaizer Chiefs delivered a devastating 10-1 defeat to African Wanderers at Orlando Stadium. Led by the formidable late Pule “Ace” Ntsoelengoe, who netted...
The recent sexual harassment scandal that has emerged from Chloorkop regarding the Mamelodi Sundowns female team against their coach Jerry Tshabalala has sent shockwaves through the South African sports community. The allegations levelled against Tshabalala are of a serious nature and very disturbing, with claims of lewd remarks and his alleged insistence on entering the dressing...
Change is never easy. It often brings pain, discomfort, and uncertainty. It can challenge us to step out of our comfort zones and confront the unknown. But despite the discomfort it may bring, change is also a constant force in our lives. It is inevitable, necessary, and ultimately, it is what drives progress and growth....
The nickname “Asinamali” was given to Jackie Masike by then Kaizer Chiefs manager Ewert Nene, a name which would come to define Masike's legacy both on and off the pitch. The moniker, meaning "we have no money" in Zulu, reflected Masike's uncompromising nature and determination, both as a player and as a person. Many believe that the...
Our arrival in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, was marked by a sense of excitement and anticipation. As we drove through the bustling streets, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the city, we couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the vibrant energy that filled the air. The city was alive with...
It has not been confirmed yet but this website has been informed that Mamelodi Sundowns could be lining up a Belgian or Portuguese coach to take over the reins at Chloorkop. Rik De Mil, a relatively unknown coach outside of Belgium, or Miguel Cardoso, a former Esperance coach is likely to be announced at a hastily...
Exhaustion is a feeling that seeps into your bones, weighing you down with the weight of the day's adventures and experiences. But there is a unique kind of exhaustion that comes with a sense of satisfaction and thrill, a feeling that despite the weariness in your body, your spirit is soaring with joy and fulfillment. This was...
