By Andile Dladla and Mandla Dladla Football is not just dubbed the “beautiful game” for nothing. It can provide countless moments where one cannot help but simply feel blessed and fortunate enough to be part of historical events that could last a lifetime. For Stellenbosch FC kit manager Leon Korkie his unforgettable moment occurred when the team...
By Mandla Dladla The 1990’s was one of the biggest period for boxing in the world with Mzansi producing some of the most exciting hard hitting boxers. The country is currently experiencing a dearth in good boxers, a far cry from the time when the late former junior flyweight champion Baby Jake Matlala who despite being vertically...
By Andile Dladla The Nigerian Super Falcons, which is the senior women national team of Nigeria, have a mountain to climb against the South African senior national team in the Aisha Buhari International Cup in Lagos today. Although Nigeria quickly established dominance over South Africa when Banyana Banyana were re-admitted to international football during 1992, the South...
By Mandla Dladla Former United States President John F Kennedy once delivered a heart-warming speech during his inauguration in 1961 and that historical speech has inspired both children and adults alike, not to mention one Siyabonga Khusela. On that fateful January day on the steps of the capital in Washington 60 years ago, Kennedy said: “Ask not...
By Mandla Dladla and Andile Dladla There are two distinctive landmarks that are identified with Soweto township and have become popular tourists attractions thanks to a large extend to the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament that was staged in the country. The two gigantic towers are awash with eye-catching graffiti which vividly captures the spirit of...
By Mandla Dladla and Andile Dladla The inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup scheduled for Nigeria on Wednesday September 15 offers the continent’s greatest rivals an opportunity to fine tune their squads ahead of the African Women Nations Cup which would also serve as the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has assembled her strongest...
By Mandla Dladla and Andile Dladla To be appointed captain of your country is the greatest honour that could be bestowed on you as an individual and Temba Bavuma does not take lightly the responsibility he carries on his huge shoulders. The South African cricketer is currently captain of the South African national team in One Day...
By Andile Dladla and Mandla Dladla Mark Gleeson is not just one of the greatest football journalist but the most recognizable football expert on the African continent who has worked for different newspapers and magazines long before venturing into television commentating. The most knowledgeable football guru who has won the respect of the continent where he is...
Football betting has become the craze these days and it has become even more popular now that spectators have been barred from attending live matches and can only watch from the comfort of their homes in an attempt to curb the spread of the Corona virus. But a seasoned Ghanaian sport journalist based in the city...
By Mandla Dladla Netball used to be classified as a Cinderella sport in this country but thanks to the efforts of many stakeholders, it is growing rapidly in this country and national captain Bongiwe Msomi is excited to see the game grow in the way that it has been over the past few seasons. The partnership entered...
