The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced the appointment of Stayfree as the Official Sanitary Pad Sponsor of Banyana Banyana in a landmark partnership designed to shine the spotlight on an important but often overlooked aspect of women’s sport: the role pads play in performance. Launched under the campaign platform #KeepingThemLockedIn, the partnership is…
Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…
Group picture with coach Bongi Msomi during the 2026 Telkom Netball League, Netball Clinic at Morutwa Secondary School in Madiga Village, Limpopo on 05 June 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix For young netball players in Madiga, the journey from first pass to crown felt a little closer this week as Telkom netball clinic arrived in the community,…
South Africans are bracing for a roller coaster ride of emotions when Bafana Bafana face Czechia at Atlanta Stadium in a crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match that is expected to provide several twists and turns. The South African senior men’s national team will be determined to return to winning ways, and coach…
Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…
South Africa’s premier youth football development tournament, the Engen Knockout Challenge has officially been launched for 2026 with Engen unveiling the competition’s new theme: “Where Diski Legends Start”. The launch, held at Engen’s Head Office in Cape Town on Monday, brought together football stakeholders, partners and clubs ahead of another exciting season that will kick off at…
Renowned for her electrifying performances and chart-topping hits spanning Kwaito, House, Gqom, Amapiano and Afropop, South African music powerhouse Busiswa will perform live at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Durban on Sunday, 02 August, Cape Town on Sunday, 09 August, and Johannesburg on Sunday, 16 August 2026, ensuring participants and supporters enjoy an unforgettable race-day…
Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, proudly launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena this afternoon. The annual pre-season fixture has quickly established itself as a premier event on the football calendar. It combines competitive action for the team with entertainment and fan engagement…
Adidas and Real Madrid C.F. today announce an 8-year extension to football’s most successful partnership, delivering unparalleled European, international, and domestic success. First formalised in 1980 and then re-established after a short break from the 1998/1999 season, the adidas and Real Madrid partnership has seen the club become the most successful on the European stage,…
Nine-man Bafana Bafana got their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign off to a disappointing note after a defeat to Mexico in the opening game of the tournament at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday. The South African senior men’s national team suffered a 0-2 defeat after goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez…
