Football

Sekhukhune aim to use Jose Mazibuko’s unconventional tactics to stop ‘Downs

By Andile Dladla & Mandla Dladla The question uppermost on the lips of millions of South African football followers on the eve of the start of a brand new DStv Championship season is - who exactly will stop Mamelodi Sundowns? The defending champions Sundowns get the ball rolling with a tricky away fixture against Sekhukhune United at...

Swedish captain predicts that Banyana can do an Italian job

By Andile Dladla & Mandla Dladla Swedish midfielder Magdalena Eriksson is of the view that South Africa can upset Italy and qualify for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup staged in Australia and New Zealand. In a post match interview after their 5-0 demolition of the Italians who face South Africa in Wellington...

Matsatsantsa in ground breaking partnership

By Mandla Dladla & Andile Dladla In a historic event held at the Multichoice City headquarters in Randburg, the Dstv Premiership club Supersport United made a ground-breaking announcement that is set to mark a new chapter in South African football history. The club's CEO Stanley Matthew alongside coach Gavin Hunt and three selected players - Thulani...

Ayanda Dlamini and Fohloza makes formidable duo

By Andile Dladla and Mandla Dladla A look at the DStv Premiership benches indicates that most teams are led by former players who seems to be delivering on the mandates given to them by management. It is always pleasing to see former players being given the opportunity to take charge and getting involved in the development of...

Yaya Toure inspires South African youth to dream big

By Andile & Mandla Dladla The partnership between the South African Football Association (SAFA) with the Department of Sport, Art & Culture in Johannesburg last week to launch the FIFA Football for Schools programme could be the turning point in the revival of school football. The event took place at the SAFA Technical Centre in Fun Valley...

Bring your children to Eleven Stars Football club

By Andile Dladla & Mandla Dladla Jabulani Ngubane is the founder and head coach of Eleven Stars Football Club with dreams and ambitions to see the heightened development of African football. Based in Univille Phumula Mqashi, his primary focus is on young boys and girls with the express purpose of nurturing them to become professional players one...

The day shall come for Thohoyandou kings Black Leopards

By Andile Dladla and Mandla Dladla With the domestic league championships from all over the world getting in full swing early indications are that spectators could brace themselves for what promises to be a bumper football season. Followers of various teams in the Motsepe Foundation Championship are no exceptions with particularly fans of tradition steeped far Northern...

Hlongwane impressive for Minnesota in thrilling 4-4 draw

South African Bongokuhle Hlongwane snatched a goal and created another for a team-mate but his club Minnesota United threw away a 3-1 lead to draw 4-4 with Portland Timbers at the Allianz Field Stadium on Saturday evening. It was the former Maritzburg United striker’s second goal in 23 matches for Minnesota which helped his side retain...