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By Ayanda Nyuswa South African football clubs have learnt about their opponents for the 2024/25 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup group stage campaigns, after the official draw took place at CAF headquarters in Cairo on Monday. Mamelodi Sundowns, who reached the previous two champions league semi finals, have been placed in Group B […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens believes Stellies and Orlando Pirates have the same talent and match each other perfectly heading into the first final of the 2024/25 PSL season. The Cape Winelands side will clash with the Bucaneers in the MTN 8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Ahead of the MTN 8 final show down against Stellenbosch FC, Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes Steve Barker’s men will provide them with their toughest cup final test yet. The Bucaneers will clash against Stellies at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturay night (18h00 kick off).  Jose Riviero […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Following the Springboks back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins and success in the 2024 Rugby Championship, which coincided with the Proteas troubling form in white ball Cricket, captain Temba Bavuma believes his side can learn a lot from Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok team and described them as the “epitome of success” for any sports […]

By Ayand Nyuswa Following the 2024 edition of the Nkandla Mayoral Cup games, Richards Bay FC scout Lindani Shezi says the Natal Rich Boyz were able to spot a few talents in the hotly contest men’s football tournament. The Nkandla Municipality, under the leadership of Mayor Mbhekiseni Biyela, hosted the 2024 Nkandla Mayoral Cup games […]

Ayanda Nyuswa Following Orlando Pirates’ hard fought 1-0 victory over Richards Bay FC, coach Jose Riveiro has emphasised the importance of creating a winning culture within the Bucaneers camp. Kabelo Dlamini came off the bench in the second half to score a beautiful free-kick that secured all three points for the Soweto giants in a […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named his squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Galway, Ireland on Saturday evening. The Sharks, who are fresh from capturing their first Currie Cup title since 2018, have opted for continuity for their URC opener, keeping the majority of the […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa The count down has begun for the 2025 Durban International Marathon after the fifth edition of the competition was officially launched in Durban on Thursday. Next years race, which is hosted by Newlands Athletics Club, is scheduled to take place on 4 May 2025 and will feature a changed route. The runners […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes to his team for the Currie Cup final against the Fidelity ADT Lions at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The New Zealand born coach made two changes to the team that beat the Vodacom Bulls in a thrilling Semi final last weekend. […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa The Proteas Men and Women’s team will be in action on Wednesday in their respective series’ away from home. The Men’s team will begin a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan (14h00 SA time) at the Sharja Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. All three matches of the series will be played […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of defender Paseka Mako from a long injury lay off. Mako, who will beef up the Bucaneers’ left back position that is also covered by captain Innocent Maela, returns just in time for the Pirates’ Betway Premiership opener against Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the side that beat the All Blacks in Cape Town for their penultimate Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday. Salmaan Moerat has been trusted to lead the Boks in the absence of regular captain Siya Kolisi, who was […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Cape Town City head coach Eric Tinkler has called for PSL top guns to play catch up and not allow Mamelodi Sundowns to “walk away with the league” once again. City kicked off the season with a frustrating 1-1 draw away to Royal AM in the opening match of the 2024/25 Betway […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa  Mamelodi Sundowns shot stopper Ronwen Williams has opened up about working with Manqoba Mngqithi and the new technical team at Sundowns, and described the man in the hot seat as someone who is “transparent and enjoyable to work with”. Williams, who is still recovering from a shoulder injury that has kept him […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa  Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams believes his side “one step away” from regaining the form that saw them win seven league titles in a row, having had a slow start to the 2024/25 season. Williams, who became the first African based player to receive a nomination at the Ballon D’Or awards after […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Royal AM coach John Maduka says he is looking forward to kick start the new season at home, as Thwihli Thwahla are set to host Cape Town City at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This match will officially kick-off the 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign with two other fixtures also scheduled […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa  KZN middleweight boxer Phikelelani “Stinger” Khumalo has set his sights back on the South African middleweight title after getting success in his first continental fight. Khumalo, who is a footballer turned Boxer after playing for the Golden Arrows and Mariztburg United Diski Challenge teams before turning to Boxing in 2020, captured the […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed disappointment about his team’s performance against South Sudan, but was also grateful for the win and collecting all three points. Thalente Mbatha netted a late winner for South Africa, replicating his heroics from last week at Orlando Stadium, to help them record a 3-2 victory […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 28-man squad that will travel to Argentina for the penultimate Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago on Saturday, 21 September. Erasmus has recalled Vodacom Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar for the trip to South America, as he will provide cover at Hooker alongside Malcolm […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Gagasi FM Sports specialist Mike Makaab has called for Bafana Bafana to be more compact in their second 2025 AFCON qualifier against South Sudan to avoid conceding soft goals. Hugo Broos’ men produced a late come back to get a point in a 2-2 draw against Uganda at Orlando Stadium on Friday, […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has emphasised the need to broaden the base of players in the national set-up to build depth for the future while staying competitive in matches. Walter, who became the first coach to reach the final of a World Cup with the men’s senior Proteas team, announced three […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has expressed his excitement about making a return to the Durban to put on the Black and White of the Hollywoodbets Sharks, after parting ways with French giants Racing 92. The double World Cup winning Springbok captain, who previously played for the Stormers and the Sharks, mutually agreed […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has highlighted the Bok hunger to win the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 when they lock horns with the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday. South Africa find themselves in a rare position of being just one win away […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns shot stopper Ronwen Williams says he was left speechless and in shock after receiving the news of his nomination at the Ballon D’Or awards. Williams, 32, is among 10 goalkeepers who have been short-listed for the coveted Yashin trophy, the first ever African based player to be […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Springbok winger Canan Moodie has expressed his excitement at making a return to the Springbok team for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, after being sidelined with a hand injury. Moodie has been selected on the wing in the Springbok starting 15 that will tackle the All […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa South Africa have two finalists in the swimming pool after Thursday mornings action at the Paralympic games. 26-year old Alani Ferreira set a new African record on her way to qualifying for the final of the Women’s 100m Breastroke SB12, a classification for athletes with visual impairments, as she finished in third […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has been nominated at the Ballon D’Or awards for the Lev Yashin award, hosted by France Football and Uefa, which recognises the best goalkeeper in World football. Williams has been short listed among 10 goalkeepers including Diogo Costa (FC Porto/Portugal), Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy) Gregor Kobel (Borrusia Dortmund/Switzerland), […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa South Africa’s Para-Cyclist Pieter du Preez claimed Mzansi’s third medal at the Paralympic games, as he finished in third position to get bronze in the Men’s H1 Individual Time trail. Du Preez completed the race in 36:07:05 behind Belgium’s Maxime Hordies (Silver) and Italy’s Fabrizio Cornegliani who won gold. Du Preez was […]

By Ayanda Nyuswa Gagasi FM Sports specialist Mike Makaab has had his say on who he thinks will come out on top the repeat CAF Champions League tie between Orlando Pirates and Jwaneng Galaxy, who will meet in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The Buccaneers hammered Disciples FC from Madagascar 4-0 […]