Mngqithi pays glowing tribute to Stuart Baxter

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi said new Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter deserves credit for the way his team are playing. This despite Chiefs losing in their MTN8 quarter-final penalty shootout to the Brazilians on Sunday. The score was deadlocked at 2-2 after extra time with Sundowns winning the penalty shootout 2-1 to advance to […]

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Cape Town City announces the signing of Zimbabwean striker Mapfumo

Cape Town City have announced the signing of Zimbabwean striker Douglas Mapfumo with 24 hours to go before the start of the new season. Mapfumo joins City following his departure from GladAfrica Championship side Cape Umoya United. The 21-year-old was on loan at Cape Umoya United from Zimbabwean outfit Legends Academy where he never got […]

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Nkosingiphile Ngcobo given legendary jersey number

Kaizer Chiefs have announced that Nkosingiphile Ngcobo will wear a new shirt number for the 2021-2022 PSL season. The club released a statement on Thursday confirming that Ngcobo will wear the legendary No.12 jersey. Last season, Ngcobo was wearing the No.47 shirt at Chiefs and this is undoubtedly a massive upgrade for him. This is, […]

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Nurkovic’s release clause reportedly revealed amid transfer speculation

Another transfer window has brought yet another transfer saga for Kaizer Chiefs with regards to their star striker Samir Nurkovic. Nurkovic, who joined Chiefs two seasons ago has reportedly been made available for transfer this season by Amakhosi with his release clause now said to have been revealed. When Nurkovic joined the club, little was […]

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Baxter: Dolly wanted to come to Kaizer Chiefs and we could have ducked it

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has admitted that Keagan Dolly will bring in a different dimension to how the team plays now that he has signed. Dolly joined Chiefs on a free transfer last week, and while he hasn’t kicked a ball in a competition match in months, Baxter said the left-footer is still a […]

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Tinkler explains the reasons behind City’s movements in the market during the off-season

Cape Town City aimed to bring necessary youth to an ageing squad with their signings, said coach Eric Tinkler. Among the club’s pre-season acquisitions have been DR Congo international centre back Nathan Idumba Fasika, 22, from FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, right-back Patrick Fisher, 18, from Cape Town Spurs and forward Khanyisa Mayo, 22, from Richards […]

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Covid-19 forces cancellation of the 2021 Nedbank Golf Challenge

The 2021 Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player will not take place as a result of the restrictions placed on events and spectators in South Africa during the coronavirus pandemic. The European Tour, Nedbank and Sun International jointly agreed that the much anticipated 40th anniversary of this tournament, scheduled to take place at the […]

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Troubled Tokyo Olympics set to open today under Covid cloud

The most troubled Olympics in modern history finally under way in Tokyo on Friday, struggling to emerge from the clutches of Covid-19 following a one-year postponement after a build-up marred by scandal and controversy. Eight years following gold ticker tape rained down as Tokyo celebrated winning the right to stage the Games, Friday’s opening ceremony […]

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