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The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 15 Nov 2019

The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series

Shakespeare Mbekile writes a new chapter

Article Njabulo Ngidi - 30 Jan 2019

As much as Mbekile is a flag-bearer for his province, his transition from Sundowns to Pirates hasn’t been easy.

Goals are the real goal

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 21 Apr 2016

Sundowns’ defeat to AS Vita once again highlighted the local flaw of placing more emphasis on trickery than putting the ball in the back of the net.

PSL travels unlikely to yield glory

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 1 Apr 2015

After tepid home displays South Africa's three representatives are likely to bow out of Africa.

Pan-African clashes will stretch Chiefs and Sundowns

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 12 Mar 2015

Chiefs will have to be creative and Downs will be well-prepared for their next round in the Champions League.

Mamelodi Sundowns aim high for Champions League

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 13 Feb 2015

Coach Pitso Mosimane, with a large pool of players, has embraced the continental mission.

Chiefs need to hit hard to keep African dream alive

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 27 Mar 2014

Kaizer Chiefs face a massive test of character if they want to advance to the group phase of the African Champions League.

Pirates head for rough Cairo seas

Article Mark Gleeson Author - 7 Nov 2013

Happy Jele and Andile Jali won't be playing in the African Champions League return match in Egypt this weekend, but the Bucs ship hasn't sunk yet.

Roger keeps Pirates’ flag flying

Article Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya - 31 Oct 2013

The rapidly changing fortunes of Bucs coach Roger de Sá are becoming the stuff of legend – but the story is still being written.

Pirates score big, off to CAF semifinals

Article Sapa - 22 Sep 2013

The Buccaneers, who secured a crushing 3-0 win over Egypt's Al Ahly in their first-leg clash in Cairo, are set to play Tunisia's Esperance.

Ghana’s Berekum Chelsea deny bribery report

Article Gerald Imray - 17 Sep 2012

Ghana's club Berekum Chelsea has denied being offered money by four-time winner TP Mazembe to lose their final African Champions League group game.

PSL games to be synched with rest of Africa

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Apr 2012

Premier Soccer League chief executive Stanley Matthews has revealed plans to change South Africa's football season and align it with the calendar.

Pirates aim for second CAF title

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Feb 2012

Orlando Pirates need to remain wary of their opponents if they are to capture their second Confederation of African Football title.

Egypt apologises over Champions League violence

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Apr 2011

Prime Minister Essam Sharaf condemns Zamelek fans who invaded the pitch and attacked the referee during football match against Club Africain.

‘Superior’ attitude could cost us

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Dec 2010

South African soccer may suffer more from lack of participation in Pan-African club competitions than football authorities realise.

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