Kaizer Chiefs find themselves under renewed pressure following a 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32, a result that quickly shifted the mood around the club. The defeat came just days after Amakhosi had taken confidence from a narrow but important 1-0 victory over ZESCO United in the CAF Confederation Cup….
MTN8 branding during the 2025 MTN8 Stellenbosch press conference at PSL Headquarters, in Johannesburg on 21 August 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that Mr Zola Majavu’s term of office as Independent League Prosecutor concludes on the last day of January 2026. The PSL Chairman, ACEO, and members of the Executive…
Siyanda Ndlovu of Golden Arrows celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Richards Bay FC and Golden Arrows at the Umhlathuze Sports Complex in Richards Bay on 30 January 2026. ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix KwaZulu-Natal rivals, Richards Bay and Golden Arrows, played out to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Betway Premiership match…
Bafana Bafana will face Panama in two international friendly matches to be played in South Africa between 27 and 31 March 2026, as part of the South African national team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches form a critical component of head coach Hugo Broos’s build-up program ahead of the global tournament,…
SASOL Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a 38-member squad in preparation for an Alignment camp for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team will go into camp on Friday, 13 February 2026, in preparation for the two tournaments to be played this year. The WAFCON…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final, which violated the CAF Disciplinary Code. The CAF Disciplinary Board took the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reported new digital records of 6 billion views for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 35th edition of AFCON was held in Morocco between 22 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. Senegal were the ultimate winners after beating hosts Morocco in the final, which was filled…
How one unforgettable night of football proves that fans really do have more friends As the next round of the UEFA Champions League kicks off on 28 January, football fans across South Africa are preparing for one of the most iconic and prestigious sporting spectacles in the world. On one epic night, Heineken® House Fan…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) recently announced Nestlé BarOne as its official snack partner in a multi-year deal. Nestlé is a leading global food and beverage company with a strong presence in South Africa. Its portfolio includes trusted local brands such as BarOne, a well-established confectionery brand known for its distinctive taste and enduring popularity among…
NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 21: Solomon Letsoenyo of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership match between TS Galaxy and Marumo Gallants at Mbombela Stadium on January 21, 2026, in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) TS Galaxy made a winning start to the new year after they convincingly beat Marumo Gallants…
