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SOCCER LADUMA
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Have Downs abandoned their youth policy?
Mamelodi Sundowns, until recently, dominated South African football in terms of silverware as well as producing top-quality youngsters that are promoted from the team's youth development structures.
4 min |
December 18, 2025
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We can come back with the AFCON trophy
Our boys can go all the way in this tournament, I am confident about that.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Ouaddou developing into a master tactician
Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou's journey at Pirates has been nothing short of remarkable.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Who will conquer Morocco?
With more former champions than ever before and no clear dominant force, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable editions in the tournament's history.
5 min |
December 18, 2025
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Amakhosi need aggressive youth plan
The Kaizer Chiefs youth academy has been a fertile ground for talented young players, showcasing promising prospects like Mduduzi Shabalala, Aden McCarthy, Wandile Duba and Mfundo Vilakazi, among others.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Pre-tournament favourites
As mentioned previously, there are 12 former champions competing in this year's competition, with Ethiopia (1962), Congo (1972) and Ghana (four-time winners) the only previous champions not playing in Morocco.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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He has filled big shoes at Pirates
Football agent Nimrod Mbhalati has quietly become one of the significant figures shaping the careers of some of South Africa's most promising talents.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
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Sundowns can be excused for player fatigue
To their credit, coach Miguel Cardoso's side faced intense scrutiny last year as their demanding schedule appeared to take its toll on the team.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Can Bafana make a mark?
The 2025 AFCON is a fantastic opportunity for South Africa to show how much they have improved since the previous tournament, as well as the strides made under Broos.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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Can we just give Pirates their flowers?
Hlompho Kekana will go down in the history books as the first player to captain Mamelodi Sundowns to the CAF Champions League title. The former midfielder helped Masandawana win the 2016 continental prize after beating Zamalek in the final and won much silverware before hanging up his boots in 2021. Fresh from his role as a Carling Knockout ambassador, Kekana reflects on reconnecting with supporters, the electric atmosphere at the final in Polokwane, and the standards set by Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. In this interview with Soccer Laduma's Masebe Qina, Kekana also shares his honest views on Sundowns' cup frustrations, the Betway Premiership title race and Bafana Bafana's readiness for another major tournament under Hugo Broos.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
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SAFPU rules leave Hlatshwayo facing career-defining call
Following his election as president of the South African Football Players' Union (SAFPU), Thulani Hlatshwayo now faces a defining decision that could bring his playing career to an abrupt end.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Soccer Laduma
History tells us we can beat Mexico
Bafana Bafana are in an exciting group and I think we have a good chance of going through to the next round, bearing in mind that we no longer have the so-called small countries in world football.
5 min |
December 11, 2025
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I'm not happy about it
Marumo Gallants may have fallen just short in the Carling Knockout Final, but their spirited run to the showpiece at a sold-out Peter Mokaba Stadium reminded many of the club's fighting identity.
8 min |
December 11, 2025
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Let's become role models
We live in an era where positive role models can be scarce, which means the next generation feels lost as there are no examples they can relate to in their immediate communities.
5 min |
December 11, 2025
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InTouch With...
SIPHELELE MAGUBANE - UPINGTON CITY
3 min |
December 11, 2025
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What impresses me about coach Ouaddou
Let me start by giving credit where credit is absolutely due - coach Abdeslam Ouaddou at Orlando Pirates deserves all the flowers.
4 min |
December 11, 2025
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Nobody gave us a chance
AmaZulu FC ended the year on a high note, beating KZN rivals Golden Arrows 1-0 in their last league match of the year, with captain Riaan Hanamub scoring the winner and in the process earning the Man of the Match award.
7 min |
December 11, 2025
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Still InTouch With...
JABULANI MALULEKE (PART 3)
4 min |
December 11, 2025
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Club vs country saga continues
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches in Morocco, African coaches are vociferously criticising FIFA for permitting European clubs to release African stars only six days before kick off of the tournament.
2 min |
December 11, 2025
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Agents are very tricky
One moment a player is on the radar of the country's biggest clubs, the next he is fighting quietly for visibility, fitness, and a second chance.
7 min |
December 11, 2025
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Champions League race heats up
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign has produced scintillating football from Europe's biggest and best teams, and as the league phase enters the final three rounds of games, we're starting to see how the final standings may look before we enter the knockout round.
6 min |
December 11, 2025
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South African players are exciting
From Kampala to South London, Ibra Sekajja's journey through football has been nothing short of remarkable.
7 min |
December 11, 2025
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Bucs bid farewell to Mbokazi
A new journey is calling for Mbekezeli “TLB” Mbokazi, and South African football is watching with pride. The 20-year-old defender is joining MLS side Chicago Fire from Orlando Pirates, in a move that rewards his rapid rise, his leadership qualities, and his performances that defined a golden chapter of his early senior career. In a short space of time, Mbokazi achieved milestones that many aspire to
3 min |
December 11, 2025
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Solomons fighting for new deal
In local football, contract lengths are never quite known for sure.
6 min |
December 04, 2025
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They've nothing to be scared of
Of course, we are in Group B alongside Angola, Egypt and Zimbabwe and, looking at the way we have surprised people in the past couple of years, other countries get worried when they have to play against us.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Soccer Laduma
Please understand Broos
Coach Hugo Broos' squad announcement on Monday afternoon drew many reactions as expected. In fact, there were mixed feelings with some believing he has selected the best players available while others felt the Belgian coach left out a couple of more deserving players.
5 min |
December 04, 2025
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A word from former players
Happy Jele — former Pirates captain
1 min |
December 04, 2025
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I got that job because I have Chiefs on my CV
Nicholas Mynhardt’s journey through South African football is a testament to the enduring power of the Kaizer Chiefs brand. Now 33, the former Wits University forward reflects on a decade since leaving Naturena, where he signed in 2012 after impressing at Nike’s The Chance competition. Despite struggling to establish himself in the first team and ultimately moving to Vasco Da Gama in 2014, the “former Kaizer Chiefs player” tag has remained his most valuable asset. In this interview with Soccer Laduma’s Delmain Faver, Mynhardt opens up about how wearing the famous Gold and Black jersey for just two years has shaped every aspect of his post-playing career. From landing coaching positions to securing corporate opportunities, the Chiefs connection continues to open doors a full decade later. This is a rare insight into the lasting impact of representing one of Africa’s biggest football brands, and how that association can be both a blessing and a burden.
5 min |
December 04, 2025
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Bafana bonus battle threatens AFCON dreams
The countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by a brewing financial storm between Bafana Bafana players and the South African Football Association.
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