Top Five Moments from this past weekend in African and South African football
This weekend saw a number of top performances on the African stage, here IOL sport soccer writer Herman Gibbs takes a look at the top five.
South Africa Sport News
Smriti Mandhana cleared to continue her World Cup campaign
Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs.
Kyle Verreynne never felt under pressure for his spot in Proteas team
Johannesburg - While outsiders may have started doubting whether he was the best option in the long-term as the Proteas’ Test wicketkeeper, Kyle Verreynne, said there he had only ever received support from the senior leadership and management in the squad.
South Africa on top in second Test v NZ
Kyle Verreyne stepped boldly into the vacancy left by the sudden retirement of Quintin de Kock with a maiden century which put South Africa in total control of the second cricket Test against New Zealand by the end of the fourth day.
Dylan Frittelli finishes 16th at Honda Classic, Ernie Els shoots 64 to finish top-20 on Champions Tour
Johannesburg - South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli finished in a tie for 16th at the Honda Classic at the Champions Course in Florida, on Sunday.
Verreynne feels pride, not relief after maiden Test ton: 'I've worked my whole life for this'
Kyle Verreynne did not feel like he was batting for his place in the team while compiling a maiden Test ton in Christchurch on Monday, but he did acknowledge that his introduction to the format has been mentally testing.
WATCH | Black Caps opener takes one of Test cricket's greatest catches to dismiss Marco Jansen
Highlights were few and and far between for New Zealand on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa in Christchurch, but Will Young at least gave the hosts something to cheer.
2nd Test: Verreynne, Rabada and spin have South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand
Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand, set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell on one. South Africa had declared their second innings at 354 for nine with Verreynne not out 136 his maiden Test century.