The handling of the MTN Cup game between Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United over the weekend has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many football fans. The highly anticipated match ended in controversial fashion as the decisions made by respected FIFA accredited referee Abongile Tom have come under intense scrutiny. From the very...
The outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo could scupper Mamelodi Sundowns’ proposed tour of the Central African country for their pre-season preparations. Sundowns played out a 1-1 draw with crack Botswana outfit Jwaneng Galaxy in Lobatse on Saturday and will play against newly promoted Moropule Wanderers at the National Stadium...
SuperSport United have been handed a truly tough opening five fixtures of the new season that could indicate whether they will swim against the tide or sink when the ABSA Premiership gets underway on August 9. After finishing the season on a respectable sixth position, the club management gave Kaitano Tembo a vote of confidence and...
They are probably doing an introspection down Naturena way ahead of Saturday’s crunch Telkom Knockout quarterfinal encounter against SuperSport United, a team many consider their hoodoo side scheduled for the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. In spite of being proud owners of an enviable reputation as the undisputed Cup kings of South African football, the glamour...
