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Deano van Rooyen arriving at an Orlando Pirates training session

Cardoso issues Van Rooyen’s Sundowns progress update after shock Pirates departure

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has given an update on Deano van Rooyen’s readiness to make his debut for the Brazilians.  The 29-year-old was…
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Ilyes Mzoughi at training with Kaizer Chiefs

Are Petersen’s problems due to Mzoughi’s Kaizer Chiefs exit? Shongwe responds

Thabo Cele being announced as a new Mamelodi Sundowns player

Sundowns confirm signing of ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Thabo Cele

Kaizer Chiefs players during a training session

Dillan Solomons identifies crucial lesson from Kaizer Chiefs’ past stumble

Khama Billiat in action

Khama Billiat weighing up options as Tanzania emerges as possible destination

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane

SAFA target Arthur Zwane for part-time role

Betway Premiership

Godfrey Mosoetsa and Miguel Cardoso shaking hands before a match at Loftus.

Siwelele FC coach calls out “abnormal” PSL stadium trend

Siwelele FC interim coach Godfrey Mosoetsa has hit out at what he views as an abnormal trend in South African football, criticising Premier Soccer League…
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Samba O’Neil in Ghana

Niger international O’Neil cleared for Sekhukhune United debut against Stellenbosch

Deano van Rooyen arriving at an Orlando Pirates training session

Cardoso issues Van Rooyen’s Sundowns progress update after shock Pirates departure

Ilyes Mzoughi at training with Kaizer Chiefs

Are Petersen’s problems due to Mzoughi’s Kaizer Chiefs exit? Shongwe responds

Thabo Cele being announced as a new Mamelodi Sundowns player

Sundowns confirm signing of ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Thabo Cele

Kaizer Chiefs players during a training session

Dillan Solomons identifies crucial lesson from Kaizer Chiefs’ past stumble

Untold Stories

Peter Shallile during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns

Peter Shalulile: The man who worships God with his feet

To Peter Shalulile, the football field is more than a patch of grass marked with white lines. It is a pulpit. Of course, he sees the opponents, the 11 men…
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Katekani Mhlongo in TS Galaxy colours

From ‘playing for fun’ to pro football: How Katekani Mhlongo was discovered

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki before a game

Zion Suzuki: Japan’s first black goalkeeper redefining Samurai Blue’s World Cup hopes

Captain Refiloe Jane before her 150th appearance of Banyana Banyana

Refiloe Jane: The gifted lone girl among boys

Papi Zothwane during his playing days at Mamelodi Sundowns

Papi Zothwane’s love affair with the ball that never faded

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen before facing Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership Soweto derby. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Brandon Petersen: The Elsies River boy who refused to break

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL NEWS

Sandile Zungu addressing the media ahead of SAFA elections

SAFA presidential aspirant Sandile Zungu addresses stance on FIFA boss Infantino

SAFA presidential candidate Sandile Zungu says if elected to power, the local football mother body will be guided by CAF regarding the position to take on…
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La Cure Waves enroute to South Africa

La Cure Waves sends warning to Pirates ahead Champions League clash

Khama Billiat in action

Khama Billiat weighing up options as Tanzania emerges as possible destination

AmaZulu FC head coach Arthur Zwane

SAFA target Arthur Zwane for part-time role

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating after scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Why Bartlett tips Relebohile Mofokeng for short-lived Belgium stay 

Eric Tinkler giving instructions on the bench for Asante Kotoko SC.

Eric Tinkler calls for water breaks in the Ghana Premier League

MOTSEPE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONSHIP

Gomora United head coach Patrick Phungwayo

What Basil Mphahlele makes of Patrick Phungwayo as coach

Ex-Baroka FC defender Basil Mphahlele has weighed in on what he makes of Patrick Phungwayo as Gomora United coach, following his arrival at the Motsepe…
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Lerumo Lions FC players having a team talk during a training session

The real reason why Orbit College vs Lerumo Lions was cancelled 

Basil Mphahlele in Gomora United colours

What kept Basil Mphahlele going during his two-year spell without a club

Knox Mutizwa looking focused during a warm-up session at Richards Bay

Knox Mutizwa on the verge of completing move to Venda FC

The Midlands Wanderers Bus at the Soshanguve Giant Stadium

Midlands Wanderers boss opens up on stadium hurdles in quest for Pietermaritzburg homecoming

Gomora United players: Picture by Gomora United

Why Venda FC’s match against Gomora United was played under protest

Women's Football

FC Copenhagen head of women's football Romaney Pinnock with Jessica Williams

How FC Copenhagen secured Banyana goalkeeper Jessica Williams

FC Copenhagen head of women's football Romaney Pinnock has revealed how Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Jessica Williams’ move to the Danish side materialised.…
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Banyana Banyana players sing the national anthem at the WAFCON

Banyana’s problems under the microscope after WAFCON struggles

Rebecca Joy Adams in Herkimer College Women’s Soccer colours

Rebecca Joy Adams explains her North American move

Banyana Banyana jersey during the 2026 WAFCON tournament

Fulutudilu warns of long-term impact if Banyana fail to reach 2027 World Cup

Banyana Banyana players having a team talk

Banyana’s automatic World Cup qualification dream ends: What’s next for South Africa?

Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado in Banyana Banyana colours

Moodaly-Salgado outlines what spurred Banyana’s bounce back to reach WAFCON quarter-final

ABC MOTSEPE LEAGUE

Tshifhiwa ‘Chief’ Thidiela speaking to the media in Polokwane

Black Leopards explain decision to withdraw from ABC Motsepe League

Relegated Motsepe Foundation Championship side Black Leopards have explained why they took the decision to withdraw from the SAFA ABC Motsepe League.…
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Black Leopards chairman David Thidiela walking with a FARPost umbrella

Black Leopards’ decision on ABC Motsepe League status delivers lifeline to TTM

Owen Da Gama talking to the media during his time at Magesi FC.

Owen Da Gama breaks silence after unveiling by rival Limpopo clubs

Coach Own Da Gama during his first stint at Vondwe XI Bullets

Owen Da Gama lands new role at Limpopo club

Former Limpopo ABC Motsepe League side Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila. Photo: Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila’s relegation officially sealed

Roger De Sa unveiled by Cape Town Spurs FC

Roger De Sa returns to Cape Town Spurs after World Cup stint

MZANSI FOOTBALLERS ABROAD

Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating after scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Why Bartlett tips Relebohile Mofokeng for short-lived Belgium stay 

Former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett has explained why he expects Relebohile Mofokeng's time in the Belgian Pro League with Royale Union…
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Yusuf Maart singing his new deal at SV Ried

Ex-Chiefs skipper Yusuf Maart explains decision to extend SV Ried stay

Yusuf Maart in action for SV Ried

Ex-Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart extends SV Ried stay

Lyle Foster in action for Burnley FC

Lyle Foster’s qualities explained after completing Houston Dynamo move

Luke Le Roux during his stint at Portsmouth FC

Portsmouth coach speaks out on Bafana midfielder Luke Le Roux’s departure

Elias Mokwana of Esperance at Al-Hazem Saudi Club

New chapter beckons for Elias Mokwana as Esperance exit nears

UNLEASHING RAW TALENT

FARPost Cup trophy

FARPost Cup back to unearth another gem after unleashing Stellenbosch starlet Williams

The draw for the 2026 FARPost Cup was conducted at SAFA House on Thursday, with eight Under-17 teams in the bowl for the September 12 final pencilled in for…
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Tiyani Mabunda greeting participants during his Sports Tournament.

Tiyani Mabunda explains inspiration behind high school football league

Matthew Booth jogging with young footballers in Parys

‘Our grassroots is not in great shape’ — Matthew Booth takes action with Bafana greats

AFCON Under-20 winning coach Raymond Mdaka coaching

Raymond Mdaka set to take over as South Africa U-23 coach

Relebohile Mofokeng plays for Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

Mogale reveals the day Sundowns rejected a 12-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng

Mario Masha at the Pitso Mosimane Youth Football [PMYF]

Mario Masha boost for Pitso Mosimane’s project

Editors Choice

Sandile Zungu addressing the media

WATCH: ‘The era for monkey tricks is over’ – Sandile Zungu drops bombs ahead of SAFA elections

Thabo Senong addressing a press conference

‘The narrative is changing’: Senong tells SA players why Zimbabwe league is worth a look

Fernando da Cruz conducting a training session at Kaizer Chiefs

Bobby Motaung makes Kaizer Chiefs’ expectations clear to Fernando da Cruz

Young Africans head coach Manqoba Mngqithi speaking to the press

The Manqoba Mngqithi trait that has stunned Tanzanian journalists

Peter Shallile during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns

Peter Shalulile: The man who worships God with his feet