CAF Appeals Board decisions must be respected: Motsepe

Senegal fans react in the stand after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review. Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe says the decision to strip Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, was made by an independent CAF Appeals Board. Senegal, who won the match in Rabat 1-0, had…

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Far from home, migrant children kick off own World Cup in Mexico

Migrant children train for an April football tournament as part of the EU‑backed “Goals for Inclusion” project Less than 90 days before the FIFA World Cup which will be co-hosted by Mexico, migrants are playing their own soccer tournament in the capital as thousands weigh whether to continue their journey north, return home, or settle…

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Sipho Chaine dropped as Themba Zwane returns to Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama, with Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine a notable omission. While Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane makes a return. Bafana will play a FIFA World Cup preparation match against Panama on Friday, 27 March…

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Sundowns take control of title race after beating Marumo Gallants

Mamelodi Sundowns players Monnapule Saleng and Tebogo Mokoena celebrate. Mamelodi Sundowns moved two points clear at the top of the Betway Premiership standings after beating Marumo Gallants 3-1 at Loftus on Tuesday. Keanu Cupido opened the scoring for the league leaders but Gallants hit back in the first half through a penalty by Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo….

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Erasmus invites 2 uncapped players to overseas alignment camp

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 12: Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) during the South Africa national rugby team training session at Johannesburg Stadium Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited two uncapped players to his first virtual alignment camp for players playing overseas. Former Junior Springboks, prop Carlü Sadie and lock J.J van der Mescht, are…

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Barcelona through to the Champions League quarter-finals

FC Barcelona’s Raphinha celebrates scoring their first goal, March 18, 2026. Barcelona stormed into the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, sealing an emphatic 8-3 ​aggregate triumph in a compelling round-of-16 tie. Raphinha opened the scoring in the sixth minute after Fermin Lopez led a…

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Hack slams CAF decision on Morocco, says soccer body got it wrong

Senegal’s Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Former Chairperson of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board, Raymond Hack, has bemoaned the decision of the continental football governing body’s Appeal Board to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The…

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Proteas Women triumph over White Ferns in T20 series

The South African Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) play against New Zealand in the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand in Hamilton on March 17, 2026. The South African Women’s Cricket Team (Proteas Women) bounced back to level the five-match T20 International series against New Zealand in Hamilton. The Proteas Women beat the White…

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