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Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns and Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on January 27
ERIC TINKLER

‘Every game is a final’ for Sundowns

Ten games is all which stands between Mamelodi Sundowns and recapturing the Premier Soccer League title.

  • Luke Feltham
3 min read
Easy target: A disappointed Thami Gabuza during a friendly against Zambia in June. Veteran Phil Masinga had words of encouragement for the much-maligned striker.
BAFANA BAFANA

Class of ’96 has faith in Bafana

Members of the Afcon-winning squad say today’s team has what it takes to replicate past glories

  • Thomas Kwenaite
3 min read
Broker: Mandla Mandela denies helping to set up Jacob Zuma’s meeting with the emir of Qatar. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)
BUCS

Pirates desperate for silverwave

The Bucs see the end of an uneven campaign that showed potential that never came to pass.

  • Mark Gleeson Author
3 min read
Broker: Mandla Mandela denies helping to set up Jacob Zuma’s meeting with the emir of Qatar. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)
ERIC TINKLER

Tinkler’s mercurial Pirates face turbulent, tiring month

After they unexpectedly humbled Amakhosi last week, the return match and the African Confederation Cup final await the Buccaneers.

  • Mark Gleeson Author
4 min read
Ready replacement: Eric Tinkler has taken over as a caretaker coach for Orlando Pirates after the resignation of Roger de Sa.
ERIC TINKLER

Arrival of new Pirates coach saddens Tinkler

Following the resignation of Roger de Sa, the imminent arrival of the new coach Vladimir Vermezovic has saddened interim boss Eric Tinkler.

  • Sapa
3 min read
Ready replacement: Eric Tinkler has taken over as a caretaker coach for Orlando Pirates after the resignation of Roger de Sa.
AJAX CAPE TOWN

Soccer coaches are always one foot 
out the door

Resignations and pressure to win every single match has sparked a soccer coaching merry-go-round.

  • Mark Gleeson Author
4 min read
BIDVEST WITS

Clever Boys ready to take on Orlando giants

Gunning for their second title in two years, Bidvest Wits are looking forward to taking on Soweto giants Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Nothing is impossible, says Tinkler

Former Bafana Bafana captain Eric Tinkler appealed to South African soccer fans to get solidly behind Bafana when they host Nigeria.

  • Billy Cooper
4 min read