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In this issue

December 11, 2025

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

Still InTouch With...

JABULANI MALULEKE (PART 3)

4 mins

InTouch With...

SIPHELELE MAGUBANE - UPINGTON CITY

3 mins

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 mins

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 mins

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 mins

South African players are exciting

From Kampala to South London, Ibra Sekajja's journey through football has been nothing short of remarkable.

7 mins

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 mins