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Spain mourns World Cup ‘catastrophe’ against Netherlands
Article
/ 14 June 2014

Spain mourns World Cup ‘catastrophe’ against Netherlands

Spain’s press have pulled apart the side they’ve eulogised for six years, with commentators asking if the Dutch trouncing heralds the end of an era.

By Roland Lloyd Parry, Ryland James, Yann Bernal, Sapa Ap and Harold Heckle
Dutch dazzle World Cup with win over Spain
Article
/ 14 June 2014

Dutch dazzle World Cup with win over Spain

When least expected, the Dutch turned on the style with a barrage of spectacular goals and a 5-1 victory that humiliated defending champions Spain.

By Raf Casert
Banyana Banyana thump Botswana 4-0
Article
/ 7 June 2014

Banyana Banyana thump Botswana 4-0

Banyana Banyana turned on the heat in the first 45 minutes scoring three goals and ultimately beating Botswana 4-0 in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday.

By Sapa
A Reus blow to Germany’s World Cup hopes
Article
/ 7 June 2014

A Reus blow to Germany’s World Cup hopes

Germany’s World Cup hopes suffered a severe blow on Saturday when midfielder Marco Reus suffered an ankle injury in their final warmup game.

By Karolos Grohmann
Ghana hopes to make World Cup history ​for Africa
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Ghana hopes to make World Cup history ​for Africa

In 2010, Ghana came close to being the first African team to reach the semifinals. They have set their sights on going a step further in Brazil.

By Francis Kokutse
Spain, Netherlands announce final World Cup squads
Article
/ 31 May 2014

Spain, Netherlands announce final World Cup squads

The Fifa World Cup 2010 winners and runners-up have announced their final squads for the upcoming football tournament in Brazil.

By Iain Rogers and Mark Gleeson Author
Pirates take home the Nedbank Cup
Article
/ 17 May 2014

Pirates take home the Nedbank Cup

Orlando Pirates have ended their football season with at least one trophy after beating Wits in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban.

By Sapa
On the Hunt for more ugly, scrappy wins
Article
/ 15 May 2014

On the Hunt for more ugly, scrappy wins

Playing pretty football has to give way to scoring the points for Wits in order to improve, says coach Gavin Hunt.

By Luke Alfred
Wits thrash AmaZulu, Maritzburg squeeze past Stars
Article
/ 22 March 2014

Wits thrash AmaZulu, Maritzburg squeeze past Stars

Bidwest Wits beat AmaZulu soundly in their last-16 Nedbank Cup encounter, while Maritzburg United edged past Platinum Stars on penalties.

By Sapa
Running the Congo gauntlet will test Chiefs
Article
/ 19 March 2014

Running the Congo gauntlet will test Chiefs

Hostility, poor facilities, devious ploys and bribe attempts face the Kaizer Chiefs players as they head to DRC to play Vita in the Champions League.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Brazil’s Neymar pushes Bafana to dismal loss
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Brazil’s Neymar pushes Bafana to dismal loss

Bafana Bafana have been left humiliated by a 5-0 loss to World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Zuma booed after Bafana lose to Brazil
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Zuma booed after Bafana lose to Brazil

After Bafana Bafana lost 5-0 to Brazil, the president was booed by the crowd as he walked on the pitch to hand over the hosting of the next World Cup.

By Sapa
Bafana boys, meet the men of Brazil
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Bafana boys, meet the men of Brazil

The South African soccer team style their play on the South Americans’ carefree approach to the game, but can’t mirror their discipline.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly
Article
/ 14 February 2014

Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly

Coach Gordon Igesund has named his "strongest squad bar none" to face Brazil in a friendly international football match at FNB Stadium in early March.

By Sy Lerman
Brazil braces for World Cup protests
Article
/ 25 January 2014

Brazil braces for World Cup protests

Brazil is bracing for the first wave of nationwide demonstrations against staging the World Cup after activists called for action on social media.

By Sapa Afp
Chan: Bafana’s ‘got no excuses’ for loss to Nigeria, says Igesund
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Chan: Bafana’s ‘got no excuses’ for loss to Nigeria, says Igesund

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has expressed his disappointment after Nigeria beat the national team 3-1 in the African Nations Championship match.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Khune ruled out of Bafana-Nigeria Chan decider
Article
/ 18 January 2014

Khune ruled out of Bafana-Nigeria Chan decider

Bafana Bafana have been dealt a blow with the news that goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will be kept out of Nigeria’s deciding Chan match against them.

By Sapa
Chan: Against Nigeria, fortune could favour Bafana
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Chan: Against Nigeria, fortune could favour Bafana

South Africa’s national team has a real chance of winning Chan 2014, but they must first overcome the Nigeria jinx.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Chan: Bafana draws one all with Mali
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Chan: Bafana draws one all with Mali

Bafana Bafana’s African Nations Championship group A clash against Mali has ended in a one-all draw.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Four changes for Bafana ahead of Mali Chan clash
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Four changes for Bafana ahead of Mali Chan clash

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has made four changes to his team for the African Nations Championship game against Mali.

By Sapa
Obdurate clubs leave Bafana high and dry
Article
/ 2 January 2014

Obdurate clubs leave Bafana high and dry

PSL teams have reneged on their promises and hamstrung South African soccer team manager Gordon Igesund ahead of the Chan campaign.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Battle-weary Pirates reach for the Stars
Article
/ 5 December 2013

Battle-weary Pirates reach for the Stars

Bucs are showing the effects of a tough soccer season and must hope a week of R&R has refreshed them ahead of the Telkom Knockout final.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Platinum Stars shoot for the sky
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Platinum Stars shoot for the sky

Can the North West football team keep up their spectacular run, which would pay dividends for caretaker coach Allan Freese?

By Mark Gleeson Author
Spain’s 7th substitute could leave Bafana without points
Article
/ 20 November 2013

Spain’s 7th substitute could leave Bafana without points

Spain’s use of seven substitutes in the recent champions match against Bafana may nullify the match, leaving SA without their new Fifa ranking points.

By Sapa
Bafana hit home with historic victory against Spain
Article
/ 20 November 2013

Bafana hit home with historic victory against Spain

Bafana Bafana fans have been treated to a surprise victory over world champions Spain after a nail-biting 1-0 result in their international friendly.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Cameroon reach seventh world cup finals
Article
/ 17 November 2013

Cameroon reach seventh world cup finals

It took a comfortable 4-1 win over Tunisia for Cameroon to book their place in the World Cup for an African record seventh time.

By Sapa Afp
Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria qualify for World Cup finals
Article
/ 17 November 2013

Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria qualify for World Cup finals

Côte d’Ivoire has joined Nigeria as the first African teams to reach next year’s World Cup finals.

By Reuters
Pirates head for rough Cairo seas
Article
/ 7 November 2013

Pirates head for rough Cairo seas

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.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Chiefs out to spread some unhappiness
Article
/ 24 October 2013

Chiefs out to spread some unhappiness

To see archrivals Orlando Pirates riding the continental ?wave and being widely fêted is intolerable for Kaizer Chiefs fans.

By Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya
Agnelli: Italian football does not have a problem with racism
Article
/ 10 October 2013

Agnelli: Italian football does not have a problem with racism

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has called for a reassessment of anti-discrimination rules, but says Italy does not have a problem with racism.

By Staff Reporter
Safa play-offs: Jordaan vs Mazibuko
Article
/ 27 September 2013

Safa play-offs: Jordaan vs Mazibuko

Whatever the outcome of the Safa presidential elections, let’s hope whoever comes forth won’t have to swing too low to carry football home.

By Staff Reporter
Pirates score big, off to CAF semifinals
Article
/ 22 September 2013

Pirates score big, off to CAF semifinals

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.

By Sapa
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