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Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Pogba racist abuse
Article
/ 21 August 2019

Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Pogba racist abuse

The England Women’s coach has urged players to snub social media after Pogba became the third player in a week to be racially abused on its platforms

By Kieran Canning
US women footballers’ equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020
Article
/ 20 August 2019

US women footballers’ equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020

The May date will put the jury trial amid the team’s build up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

By Agency
Beyond game day
Article
/ 15 August 2019

Beyond game day

Ultras or extreme fans of football clubs in Morocco use their collective identity to push for social and political demands

By Abderrahim Bourkia
A women’s league will not solve all Banyana’s problems
Article
/ 12 August 2019

A women’s league will not solve all Banyana’s problems

The national team’s shortcomings in international competition stem from more than having no domestic league

By Busisiwe Mokwena
The Stuart Baxter years: The good, the bad and the ugly
Article
/ 6 August 2019

The Stuart Baxter years: The good, the bad and the ugly

The former Bafana Bafana coach resigned after the Afcon high. For the next coach to succeed, a lot needs to change.

By Njabulo Ngidi
Sudan footballers hope for revolution boost
Article
/ 30 July 2019

Sudan footballers hope for revolution boost

Many say Omar al-Bashir’s three decades of iron-fisted rule sidelined the sport ⁠— a national pastime

By Haitham El-Tabei
‘Hardest to come’ for Senegal in quest for first African title
Article
/ 13 July 2019

‘Hardest to come’ for Senegal in quest for first African title

Senegal are making a first semi-final appearance since 2006

By Agency
Flattering boos for Bafana Bafana
Article
/ 12 July 2019

Flattering boos for Bafana Bafana

Stadium animosity at the Afcon match against Nigeria proved that despite the loss, our national men’s team is tasting relevance again

By Luke Feltham
​South Africa 1-2 Nigeria: Bafana dance to West African tune
Article
/ 11 July 2019

​South Africa 1-2 Nigeria: Bafana dance to West African tune

This game was always going to end badly if we failed to grab the initiative

By Luke Feltham
Pragmatic Netherlands look to scupper US juggernaut in Women’s World Cup final
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Pragmatic Netherlands look to scupper US juggernaut in Women’s World Cup final

The US team’s experience and nous will always be favoured on the biggest stage of all

By Luke Feltham
Groenen strikes to take Netherlands through to World Cup final against USA
Article
/ 4 July 2019

Groenen strikes to take Netherlands through to World Cup final against USA

The European Champions have a chance to become world champions when they take on the current holders of the Fifa Women’s World Cup

By Andy Scott
Bafana and Egypt in pressure pot
Article
/ 4 July 2019

Bafana and Egypt in pressure pot

South Africa will be forced to demonstrate some
grit on Saturday evening or face an early exit

By Luke Feltham
Afcon, a tool to clean Egypt and the CAF’s images
Article
/ 1 July 2019

Afcon, a tool to clean Egypt and the CAF’s images

Egypt are on course for a record eighth title. But the Egyptian government won’t be measuring success by a trophy

By Njabulo Ngidi
England look to usurp USA as women’s World Cup grande finale looms
Article
/ 1 July 2019

England look to usurp USA as women’s World Cup grande finale looms

England face an American side brimming with talent and on a high from two hard-fought 2-1 wins over Spain against hosts France

By Staff Reporter
Crucial Afcon derby awaits Bafana
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Crucial Afcon derby awaits Bafana

With national sporting pride dented, the men’s soccer team have a chance to rekindle fans’ sporting ambitions when they take on Namibia

By Rodney Reiners
‘Confident’ Mothiba in battle mode for South Africa
Article
/ 24 June 2019

‘Confident’ Mothiba in battle mode for South Africa

Bafana Bafana open their Afcon campaign on Monday and the striker is confident that they can can start on a good note

By Agency
Winners and whingers
Article
/ 14 June 2019

Winners and whingers

Brilliant performances and whiny broadcasters have occupied us in equal measure this past week

By Luke Feltham
Hopeful Messi keen to end Argentina title drought
Article
/ 11 June 2019

Hopeful Messi keen to end Argentina title drought

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will look to win his first piece of silverware with his country

By Manuel Cabello Dujo
More exposure’ for women’s game: New Zealand ‘keeper Nayler has World Cup goal
Article
/ 10 June 2019

More exposure’ for women’s game: New Zealand ‘keeper Nayler has World Cup goal

The Ferns’ goalkeeper believes that her team can bring more attention to football in her country

By Agency
Neymar’s ‘troubled’ year
Article
/ 4 June 2019

Neymar’s ‘troubled’ year

The Brazilian forward has had a poor year in football and will want to forget it as quickly as he can

By Agency
African football’s ‘new dawn’ turns to dusk in Ahmad’s hands
Article
/ 4 June 2019

African football’s ‘new dawn’ turns to dusk in Ahmad’s hands

The Malagy administrator promised sweeping changes for the good of Africa when he became CAF president, but Ahmad’s rule has had its own controversies

By Mark Gleeson Author
Montenegro ordered to play behind closed doors over England racism
Article
/ 28 April 2019

Montenegro ordered to play behind closed doors over England racism

The Uefa ruling means Montenegro will play their match against Kosovo on June 7 in an empty stadium

By Agency
Montenegro FA promises to ban racist fans as Uefa launch probe
Article
/ 26 March 2019

Montenegro FA promises to ban racist fans as Uefa launch probe

European football’s governing body will launch an investigation into Montenegrin fans after they allegedly
racially abused English players

By Agency
Football futures hang by a hair
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Football futures hang by a hair

The Bafana Bafana coach’s only option is victory, which will propel the team into the Africa Cup of Nations and secure his job

By Luke Feltham
Banyana seek redemption against Czechs
Article
/ 4 March 2019

Banyana seek redemption against Czechs

​Banyana Banyana take on the Czech Republic on Monday afternoon in what they will view as a crucial match in the development of the team

By Luke Feltham
Football: Egypt in race against time to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Article
/ 10 January 2019

Football: Egypt in race against time to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Security will be one of Egypt’s main challenges at the tournament

By Staff Reporter
Why losing the African Cup of Nations is a heavy blow for Cameroon
Article
/ 12 December 2018

Why losing the African Cup of Nations is a heavy blow for Cameroon

Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy

By Staff Reporter
Baroka in final after fairy-tale cup run
Article
/ 25 November 2018

Baroka in final after fairy-tale cup run

A third-tier club six years ago and promoted to the top division only last season, the Polokwane club won a home semi-final

By Agency
Nigeria, Uganda, Mali, Morocco qualify for Cup of Nations
Article
/ 18 November 2018

Nigeria, Uganda, Mali, Morocco qualify for Cup of Nations

Nigeria drew 1-1 with Bafana Bafana in Soweto and Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 in Kampala

By Agency
Lloris hails France’s mental strength after Germany win
Article
/ 17 October 2018

Lloris hails France’s mental strength after Germany win

Les Bleus’ captain was one of several players who admitted the hosts had desperately needed to raise their game against a rejuvenated Germany side

By Staff Reporter
Egypt’s hopes on sweating Salah
Article
/ 12 October 2018

Egypt’s hopes on sweating Salah

​Liverpool star Mohamed Salah gets a chance to rediscover his scoring touch when he plays for Egypt against Swaziland

By Agency
England turn to next generation to get creative against Croatia
Article
/ 11 October 2018

England turn to next generation to get creative against Croatia

Gareth Southgate has gone even younger in his search for the midfield maestro he believes England has lacked since the days of Paul Gascoigne

By Kieran Canning
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