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It is only a matter of time now before Chiefs claim a Pyrrhic victory and re-sign Khune and Masango

Low-key start to a busy season

MTN8 quarterfinals are first up as the PSL struggles to find enough dates for its busy programme.

Buck up Bafana fans — Pitso’s here to stay

Africa is a jungle, says red-faced Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane has blamed Africa’s football format for South Africa’s embarrassing misunderstanding of the rules of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ajax Cape Town coach aims to retire with the title

Ajax Cape Town are on the brink of their first South African championship and a fairytale finish to the career of coach Foppe de Haan.

Bafana beat Egypt with last kick of the match

South Africa striker Katlego Mphela struck with the last kick of the match to secure a 1-0 win over Egypt on Saturday night.

Pienaar helps Bafana to easy win

Pienaar battling headaches but fit for Bafana

SA midfielder Steven Pienaar is suffering headaches after being knocked unconscious during training, but should be fit to face Kenya in a friendly.

Nations Cup shocks leave African big guns reeling

Egypt were the highest profile losers on a miserable day for the continent’s heavyweights after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat in Niger.

From Cup wonders to PSL slumbers

Crowds at local matches are likely to continue to dwindle despite World Cup euphoria, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

Finally a proper World Cup finale

Finally a proper World Cup finale

A mouthwatering Soccer World Cup final clash awaits us on Sunday night, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

2010 diary: End of the road

2010 diary: End of the road

It has gone so quickly! The World Cup that has been central to our South African being for more than a decade now is at an end.

Decision on future World Cup hosts on horizon

As the World Cup heads to its conclusion, the focus on the agenda will turn not to the next tournament in Brazil, but the hosts in 2018 and 2022.

Uruguay aren’t cheats

2010 diary: Does soccer need technology?

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez got visibly angry when asked on Monday whether his side deserved to be in the World Cup semifinals.

Ghana stand on the brink

Ghana stand on the brink

They may be beset by injury but that has become de rigueur for the Black Stars, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

2010 diary: Carrying Africa’s hopes

2010 diary: Carrying Africa’s hopes

Mogwase is a somewhat desolate setting in the north west of the country but has the kind of quiet that Ghana seemingly prefer.

Black Stars shine

Black Stars shine

Ghana, the last African team left in the World Cup, won a stirring 2-1 extra time victory over the US on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals.

US and Ghana head into extra time

The United States and Ghana went into extra time at the World Cup on Saturday with their game level at 1-1.

Africa’s dismal record

Africa’s dismal record

Africa’s miserable performance in this World Cup should by rights put its number of places at future finals in doubt.

The future looks yellow

Carlos Alberto Parreira has been moving swiftly to put his spin on the national side’s performance, seeking to establish a positive legacy.

Long and winding road ahead

Long and winding road ahead

Whatever you make of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup performance the team still has a lot of work to do, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

Bafana beat France to restore pride

Bafana beat France to restore pride

SA took advantage of a dispirited France on Tuesday to win 2-1 and restore pride, but it was not enough to see them through to the knockout stages.

2010 diary: Where is Bafana’s plan B?

The vitriol has been harsh over the last 48 hours from the pundits, castigating Carlos Alberto Parreira’s tactics against Uruguay.