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...
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...
Mamelodi Sundowns, a team renowned for their dominance and success in South African football, were left stunned and disappointed after a shocking defeat to minnows Magesi in the Carling Cup final on Saturday. The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the players, fans, and coaching staff, but there is no time for self-pity...
Fairytales are often seen as stories of long ago, with mythical creatures, brave heroes, and happy endings. They are thought to be nothing more than fiction, tales of a time long past when magic and miracles were believed to be real. However, the truth is that fairytales are not just confined to the pages of...
The stage was set for an eagerly anticipated showdown as South Africa entered the bull ring at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, determined to set the record straight against Uganda. In the first leg of their Group K Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, Uganda had held Bafana Bafana to a stalemate at the...
The world of soccer is no stranger to drama and controversy, but the recent feud between TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic and former Mamelodi Sundowns and now Wydad Casablanca coach Rhulani Mokwena has taken things to a whole new level. What started out as a simple rivalry between two passionate coaches has turned into a...
I am acutely aware that I am senile and while trying to lift my creaking knees off my rocking chair to pay a visit to the bathroom, I heard someone on the radio announce that Kaizer Chiefs have appointed a new coach, or have I imagined it? Hell, old age can be cumbersome on certain days....
By Andile Dladla and Mandla Dladla A lot of South African players are becoming entrepreneurs and trying to correct the misconception that when they stop playing, the majority do not know what to do with their lives and consequently end up depressed and wallowing in self-pity and eventually drowning their sorrows in alcohol. Not everybody is cut...
The draw nobody really wanted was conducted at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo on Friday afternoon. It remained a distinct possibility, but many dismissed it and concluded that Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns would probably meet either at the semi-final stages or in the final of Africa’s premier club competition. But in a...
