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The empty stands of WAFCON showcase neglect for women’s football in South Africa

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) should be a celebration of skill, resilience and the growing power of women’s football across the African continent. Instead, recent…

Former president Nelson Mandela.

An open letter to Madiba

Dearest Madiba I write this article to mark Mandela Day (18 July) and hope my words reach you wherever you are in the heavens. In this month 16 years ago (on 11 July 2010) you…

Argentina and Spain set for historic World Cup Final clash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup culminates in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, as defending champions Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, take on European champions…

Teams advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16: A historic moment for African football

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has reached the thrilling Round of 16. This edition marks a historic milestone for African football,…

Bafana Bafana crash out of FIFA World Cup in Round of 32

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup journey ends in the Round of 32 after a dramatic 90th-minute winner by Canada's Stephen Eustáquio. Despite the heartbreaking loss in Los Angeles,…

World Cup group F results put form and momentum into betting focus

Sweden’s 5-1 win and Japan’s 2-2 comeback against the Netherlands gave Group F early form clues, goal-difference pressure and new market questions