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Pitso’s second act starts with Bafana bang

Pitso Mosimane marked his return to the Bafana Bafana dugout with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Soweto's Orlando…

Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach

The South African Football Association has officially reappointed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing back one of the continent's most decorated tacticians to…

Bafana Bafana lost their opening game to Mexico in the World Cup 2-0. (Bafana Bafana/X)

Accountable to no one - SAFA’s governance failures are stalling Bafana’s new era

Parliamentary tensions erupt as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie demands the return of R30-million in VAR funds from SAFA while slamming wage disparity in negotiations for new…

President Gianni Infantino gives the trophy as players of Wydad Casablanca celebrate after winning the CAF Champions League final match between Al Ahly and Wydad Casablanca at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco on May 30, 2022. (Photo by Adam Haneen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

African Champions League at a crossroads

This controversy surrounding the final marks a symptom of the struggle that includes sponsorship and governance issues

There’s also Pitso Mosimane’s history with Wydad. He faced the club several times with Sundowns and found them to be a stumbling block in Casablanca. But the Brazilians’ showing earned the Wydad fans’ respect, with some even calling for Mosimane to be appointed as the club’s coach. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Plot thickens as Mosimane bids for Champions League history

Fans are hoping that yet another contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football does not mar what should be a memorable event

17July 2012: Coach Clive Barker at AmaZulu’s training session ahead of their friendly against Manchester United at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. (Photograph by Anesh Debiky/ Gallo Images)

The genius of Clive Barker

The only South African coach to win the Nations Cup is renowned for his man-management skills, but there was more to him than that. Those who played for him explain what made him…

Kaizer Chiefs fans react to the goal during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Baroka FC at FNB Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Loyalty and loathing in the Champions League

As Al Ahly take on Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa’s greatest coach has been tasked with denying his homeland a sought-after star

Hugo Broos tapped to resuscitate Bafana

The Belgian has promised to build a younger, hungrier side, as he previously did when he managed the Indomitable Lions

Pitso Mosimane restores honour to Club World Cup

The Al-Ahly coach was never going to put on an exhibition. This was him against Hans-Dieter Flick: two equals staring at each other across a chessboard

Making history: Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has built his success on the special bonds he has created within the team. And now, he needs to find a way to get them firing once again. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Building a legacy in disloyal times

For the first time in recent memory the Mamelodi Sundowns coach looks a bit rocky. With a new contract looming, can he reverse the tide?

Brilliance: Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso helps give the team an edge. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Sundowns eye new threat

Are Kaizer Chiefs positioning themselves to challenge SA’s undisputed kings of football?

Boot bureaucracy: Fortunately, Sundowns have done enough to sidestep a possible points deduction. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Boardroom sullies PSL

Instead of focusing solely on match day, we’ll also have to watch for the appeal on the Downs matter

Sundowns are currently second on the PSL log table with 47 points, just three behind log leaders Orlando Pirates. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

End-of-season sanction could cost Sundowns dearly

Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is hopeful the sanction will be meted out before the end of the season.

Pitso Mosimane’s side came into this one knowing that only a win would do with their rivals threatening to pull away and the PSL yet to decide whether to dock points from their total. (Gallo Images)

Sundowns survive scare to keep pace with Bucs

Pitso Mosimane’s side came into this one knowing that only a win would do with their rivals threatening to pull away

Spirited: When he’s not being disciplined by the PSL’s rules committee, Pitso Mosimane, coach and manager of Mamelodi Sundowns, leads his team to great successes on the field. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Pitso’s ‘passion confused with craziness’

Sundowns coach’s players seem to enjoy playing for the former Bafana Bafana striker