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Wake-up call for Africa’s stars

Wake-up call for Africa’s stars

The African Nation’s Cup qualifiers have resulted in several historic moments — good as well as bad.

Teetotaller Madiba’s image

Teetotaller Madiba’s image, name being used to sell booze

Tyson cane spirit, Boss blended whisky, Zero pineapple flavoured gin — all, according to a Malawian liquor company, are Madiba’s favourite tipple.

Safa stands by coach Mosimane

Safa stands by coach Mosimane

Safa says it will not allow emotions to cloud its judgment and will honour its contract with national coach Pitso Mosimane.

Men in black cast shadow on Premiership

The men in black are in the spotlight again — and all for the wrong reasons.

Science plays into Pirates’ hands

A scientific approach to the game is behind the sudden rise of Orlando Pirates to the summit of South African football.

Don’t blame the broadcasters

South Africans were justifiably angry — national broadcaster SABC failed to secure the rights for the match between Bafana Bafana and Niger.

Junior makes light of dad’s shadow

<b>Thomas Kwenaite</b> spoke to Kaizer Motaung Junior on the eve of the MTN 8 final.

Bafana to face the heat in Niger

Bafana to face the heat in Niger

South Africa have been promised a hot reception when they land in Niamey for their penultimate CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Bring on the crowds

Innovative thinking and good marketing should get the fans turning out in large numbers.

MTN8 divided by one

MTN8 divided by one

Some coaches are seeking a better solution to the MTN8 prizemoney sums, hoping for changes that will create more attractive competition.

Cosmos and Leopards face the problems that come with promotion

The Absa Premiership gets underway within a fortnight but already newly promoted Black Leopards and Jomo Cosmos.

Motaung wants more of a Challenge

One of the co-founders of the tournament, Kaizer Motaung, is not entirely happy about the format of the competition.

Khoza wants pretty football

The employment of Brazilian Julio Cesar Leal as the new Orlando Pirates coach this week finally revealed why Irvin Khoza of Ruud Krol.

A slow rise to the top for SA soccer

A slow rise to the top for SA soccer

<b>Thomas Kwenaite</b> speaks to Irvin Khoza about the state of football worldwide.

Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract

Ruud Krol: Three trophies but still no contract

It’s not yet been confirmed but the grapevine is awash with rumours that Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol will be offered an extension to his contract.

Bafana could be the final block in the Pharaohs’ tomb

Egypt are now at the bottom of the group, with a single point after three rounds, and cannot afford to share the spoils or lose to Bafana Bafana.

Leopards need to make a giant leap

Leopards need to make a giant leap

Pundits willed Baroka FC instead of the Leopards to challenge Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, who may go on to win a historic treble.

Glory beckons for Urban Warriors

Glory beckons for Urban Warriors

The Absa Premiership trophy is there for Ajax Cape Town’s taking in the final week of what has been the most exciting championship in years.

Bafana wants to be top dog in Africa

Bafana Bafana is negotiating to tour South America in June, intended to improve the country’s world rankings ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Minnows keen to take on big fish

Minnows keen to take on big fish

Baroka are confident of crowning their dream season by meeting Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final.