Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years
Saturday (Oct 1) night's football stadium disaster in Indonesia was one of the world's worst such incidents. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years:
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Riviero keeps feet on ground after Sundowns draw: 'We still have one more game'
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riviero downplayed their tactical management of Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, saying they still have one more game to play against them.
Algeria want to replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations hosts
JOHANNESBURG: Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that “Algeria will be candidates to host the 2025 AFCON.” On Saturday, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said Guinea would not host the 2025 edition because they were “not ready to do so.” The west African country, one of the poorest in the continent, has currently only one international-standard stadium, and Cup of Nations require six.
Guinea stripped off Cup of Nations hosting rights
JOHANNESBURG : Guinea have been stripped of the right to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals and the bidding for the tournament is set to be reopened on Saturday, the Confederation of African football announced early on Saturday.
Classy Lions roar to bonus-point win in Cardiff
The Lions came back in the second half to beat Cardiff Rugby in their United Rugby Championship (URC) encounter at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening.
Saudi-bound Pitso gives SA coaches, players blueprint for career outside the PSL
Pitso Mosimane urged South African football coaches and players not to think small and to leave the country for a career abroad in North Africa, Asia and Europe.
Pitso on luring PSL stars to Saudi: 'SA teams expect a lot of money'
Pitso Mosimane and his coaching staff will board a plane to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start a new journey with Al-Ahli Saudi FC.
LIVE | Pitso Mosimane holds press conference before Saudi journey
Following a three month hiatus from football, Pitso Mosimane will return to the dugout as head coach of Saudi Arabia second division outfit Al-Ahli Saudi FC.