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Krol to coach Tunisia in World Cup playoffs
Article
/ 18 September 2013

Krol to coach Tunisia in World Cup playoffs

The Dutchman will take over as Tunisia’s new coach after Nabil Maaloul’s resignation, following their 2-0 defeat by Cape Verde.

By Sapa Ap
The Zebras dream the impossible
Article
/ 6 September 2013

The Zebras dream the impossible

Ever keen to defeat Bafana, the Botswana side are unlikely to score the four unanswered goals they seek.

By Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya
Özil’s ‘escape’ from Madrid is a real leap of faith
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Özil’s ‘escape’ from Madrid is a real leap of faith

Mesut Özil’s £42.5-million move to Arsenal reverberated through his home country – all the way down to the nether regions of Regionalliga West.

By Raphael Honigstein
Nigerian coach Keshi in trouble over race comment
Article
/ 28 August 2013

Nigerian coach Keshi in trouble over race comment

Football body Fifa has received a complaint of racism against Stephen Keshi after he said a rival was "a white dude" who didn’t know about Africa.

By Sapa Ap
Igesund confident of Bafana’s Botswana, Zim squads
Article
/ 28 August 2013

Igesund confident of Bafana’s Botswana, Zim squads

Coach Gordon Igesund says he has selected one of the strongest squads of his 14-month tenure to face Botswana in a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier.

By Sapa
Zimbabwe beats Zambia to secure a spot in African Nations
Article
/ 25 August 2013

Zimbabwe beats Zambia to secure a spot in African Nations

Zimbabwe has shocked Zambia 1-0 at the weekend to qualify for the 2014 African Nations Championship tournament in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Igesund: Nigeria didn’t bully Bafana Bafana
Article
/ 15 August 2013

Igesund: Nigeria didn’t bully Bafana Bafana

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has insisted the SA team was neither “bulldozed nor bullied” by Nigeria during the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

By Thahir Asmal
Bafana gears up for Nigeria clash
Article
/ 13 August 2013

Bafana gears up for Nigeria clash

Bafana Bafana are determined to use Wednesday’s Nelson Mandela Challenge match against Nigeria as a confidence builder, says midfielder Dean Furman.

By Sapa
Rooney transfer eclipses anticipated Scotland-England game
Article
/ 13 August 2013

Rooney transfer eclipses anticipated Scotland-England game

England’s manager will hope his side can banish the Wayne Rooney transfer sideshow from sports pages by beating Scotland in this week’s friendly.

By Tom Williams
Chelsea quick off the mark to defeat Roma in friendly
Article
/ 11 August 2013

Chelsea quick off the mark to defeat Roma in friendly

Second-half goals from Frank Lampard and Romelu Lukaku lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 win over Roma in a friendly match at RFK Stadium in Washington.

By Sapa Afp
Igesund says he rewarded form in Bafana squad selection
Article
/ 6 August 2013

Igesund says he rewarded form in Bafana squad selection

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund insists he rewarded players purely on performance and form after naming a strong 28-man squad.

By Sapa
Nigeria survive scare to reach African Championship finals
Article
/ 28 July 2013

Nigeria survive scare to reach African Championship finals

Nigeria has survived a fright in Ivory Coast to book a place at the African Nations Championship finals for the first time.

By David Legge
Cisse’s faith lets Newcastle linger longer in Wonga donga
Article
/ 26 July 2013

Cisse’s faith lets Newcastle linger longer in Wonga donga

In Sedhiou, southern Senegal, Papiss Cissé is very much the local hero.

By Louise Taylor
Bafana looking forward to Zambia Cosafa Cup clash
Article
/ 16 July 2013

Bafana looking forward to Zambia Cosafa Cup clash

Bafana Bafana’s midfielders Hlompho Kekana and Lerato Chabangu are confident of their Cosafa Cup semifinal against Chipololo on Wednesday.

By Sapa
Zambia begins Cosafa Cup campaign
Article
/ 13 July 2013

Zambia begins Cosafa Cup campaign

Hosts Zambia will embark on a Cosafa Cup journey they hope will last seven days and finish with a record-equaling fourth title.

By Sapa Afp
African Nations qualifiers: Nigeria overpower Côte d’Ivoire
Article
/ 7 July 2013

African Nations qualifiers: Nigeria overpower Côte d’Ivoire

Nigeria has beaten Côte d’Ivoire 4-1 while Morocco shocked title-holders Tunisia this weekend in 2014 African Nations Championship qualifiers.

By David Legge
National Arts Festival: Anthea Moys and the beautiful game
Article
/ 5 July 2013

National Arts Festival: Anthea Moys and the beautiful game

Standard Bank Young Artist winner for performance art Anthea Moys took on a football game against the City of Grahamstown.

By Percy Zvomuya
Confed Cup: Spain coach refuses excuses ahead of Brazil game
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Confed Cup: Spain coach refuses excuses ahead of Brazil game

Spain coach has said fatigue would be no excuse for failure in the Confederations Cup final against Brazil after his side edged Italy 7-6.

By Tom Williams
Pele: Brazilian team not good enough
Article
/ 15 June 2013

Pele: Brazilian team not good enough

Brazil’s current side are not good enough to win the Confederations Cup, football legend Pele has said.

By Sapa Afp
Segolela double seals Bafana win
Article
/ 2 June 2013

Segolela double seals Bafana win

Tlou Segolela lifted Bafana Bafana to a 2-0 victory over Lesotho in a friendly match at the National Stadium in Maseru, Lesotho on Sunday.

By Sapa
New evidence of match-fixer’s Lesotho offer
Article
/ 31 May 2013

New evidence of match-fixer’s Lesotho offer

In 2012, the Lesotho Football Supporters Association raised the alarm about possible match-fixing, but the LFA has not investigated the allegations.

By Staff Reporter
Fans and foes: Top 9 comments about Chiefs’ victory
Article
/ 16 May 2013

Fans and foes: Top 9 comments about Chiefs’ victory

From comments on the M&G to Twitter and Facebook responses, we trolled the net to see what you had to say about our top-read story: Amakhosi’s win.

By Staff Reporter
Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer
Article
/ 15 May 2013

Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer

England’s Rio Ferdinand has quit international soccer, says the country’s Football Association.

By Reuters
Brazil’s prostitutes learn English ahead of World Cup
Article
/ 3 May 2013

Brazil’s prostitutes learn English ahead of World Cup

As Brazil prepares for the 2014 World Cup and Confederation Cup in June, its Association of Prostitutes has been teaching sex workers English.

By Staff Reporter
Safa bosses lash out at media for tarnishing SA’s image
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Safa bosses lash out at media for tarnishing SA’s image

Football bosses have claimed that the media and those who leak information about Safa’s poor governance are damaging the country’s reputation.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Not-so-friendly fans boo Brazil after draw with Chile
Article
/ 25 April 2013

Not-so-friendly fans boo Brazil after draw with Chile

Brazil were booed by their own fans after stumbling to a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium.

By Reuters
Ferdinand recalled to England side for World Cup qualifiers
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Ferdinand recalled to England side for World Cup qualifiers

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Montenegro.

By Tom Williams
Juve triumph over Celtic’s lacklustre defending
Article
/ 13 February 2013

Juve triumph over Celtic’s lacklustre defending

Juventus has virtually sealed its place in the Champions League quarterfinals, punishing poor defending with clinical finishing to beat Celtic 3-0.

By Sapa Ap
Deep read: Nigeria and Burkina Faso – behind the Afcon clash
Article
/ 12 February 2013

Deep read: Nigeria and Burkina Faso – behind the Afcon clash

Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations victory over Burkina Faso has a deeper political meaning, writes Percy Zvomuya.

By Percy Zvomuya
Afcon final: Keshi’s Super Eagles heal an old wound
Article
/ 11 February 2013

Afcon final: Keshi’s Super Eagles heal an old wound

Nigeria has taken the champion title against Burkina Faso for the Africa Cup of Nations 2013.

By Carlos Amato
Nigeria crowned Afcon champions over Burkina Faso
Article
/ 11 February 2013

Nigeria crowned Afcon champions over Burkina Faso

Nigeria has beaten Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

By Michael Sherman
Afcon finals in full swing
Article
/ 10 February 2013

Afcon finals in full swing

A swell of spectators have converged on the National Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony in Johannesburg.

By Sapa Afp
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