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Clive Barker during the AmaZulu training session ahead of their friendly against Manchester United, at Moses Mabhida Stadium on July 17, 2012 in Durban, South Africa.
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TRIBUTE: Clive Barker’s greatness was in unlocking the greatness of others

He navigated fraught and complex sociopolitical terrain for decades, both on and beyond the pitch

TS Galaxy won the Nedbank Cup in 2019. The competition now gives underdogs a chance. (Ledty Shivambu/Gallo)

Why the Nedbank Cup will never be the same again

With a nation watching, Jomo Cosmos is one side look to use the Nedbank Cup to rediscover their prestige.

Phil Masinga (L) had a heart and a mind to match those mighty legs and arms. And that makes his death so much harder to bear. (Darren Walsh/Action Images)

Mighty Phil Masinga’s final whistle

The footballer’s prodigious physique was matched by his heart and mind — and when history called, he answered.

Jomo Sono thrown into Pule’s blackmail fray

City Press has reported soccer boss Jomo Sono is at the centre of an alleged blackmail campaign against Communications Minister Dina Pule.

‘A good start’ for Cosmos after beating Magesi 2-0

Jomo Cosmos had to work hard for their 2-0 victory over Magesi FC in a Nedbank Cup first-round fixture in Polokwane, says coach Jomo Sono.

Sono: Bafana could have done better

Sono: Bafana could have done better

Bafana could have fared better in the World Cup given the support the team received before the tournament, former coach Jomo Sono said on Friday.

The game’s over

The game’s over, Jomo

Will Jomo Cosmos boss Jomo Sono finally heed the call and quit as the country’s longest-serving football coach?

Cosmos beef up attack

Jomo Cosmos coach Jomo Sono, is set to sign Swaziland international striker Mfamafuthi Bhembe to beef up his attack.

Downs, Cosmos face action over Safa outbursts

Mamelodi Sundowns and Jomo Cosmos face PSL disciplinary action over their outspoken support for recently-elected Safa president Kirsten Nematandani.

The great Bafana debate

As the post-Joel Santana era dawns, the M&G Online takes a look at some of those in the running for the Bafana hot seat.

We’re not after Santana’s job, says Hunt

Gavin Hunt has made it clear that Joel Santana’s job is not under threat from the three local coaches roped in to act as assessors for Bafana Bafana.

Assessing Bafana’s assessors

Not everyone has been enamoured with the decision of Safa to appoint three assessors to stand in judgement of battling Bafana Bafana.

Wits chase consistency to show title credentials

Wits coach Roger de Sa is looking for consistency from his players when his team meets Jomo Cosmos in an Absa Premiership clash on Sunday.

We voted for Khune, say coaches

Itumeleng Khune and not Teko Modise should have been named the Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) best footballer this season if coaches had voted along the lines they suggested to…

SuperSport and Ajax teach the rest a lesson

Regardless of how they fare in this weekend’s final matches of the football season, SuperSport United and Ajax Cape Town have a lot to be proud of. Both have had a season made in…

Sono confident of beating the drop

Jomo Cosmos’ Absa Premiership fate is in their own hands. Club owner and head coach Jomo Sono is confident Ezenkosi will beat relegation. Sono will not be pushing any panic…

Cosmos in fight for Premiership survival

Jomo Cosmos are not pushing the panic buttons … just yet. Ezenkosi suffered their ninth defeat of the season when they were beaten 3-1 away to Bloemfontein Celtic on the weekend,…

Phali keeps Pirates at bay

Any remote chance Orlando Pirates might have had of ending as Absa Premiership champions this season seemingly went up in smoke on Saturday night in a goalless draw against Jomo…

Cosmos miss, Lions through to next round

Bamuza Sono, son of Jomo Sono and owner and coach of Jomo Cosmos FC, missed a penalty and Nathi Lions Luyanda Nxumalo scored the final spot kick to book a place in the…

Cosmos, Chiefs game ends goalless

The bookmakers may well have shut up shop and refused to take bets on a goalless draw for the Premier League game between bottom-of-the-log Jomo Cosmos and struggling Kaizer…