African football tougher than European game, Zimbabwe’s Munetsi claims
Nigeria’s overseas-born stars may have been given an alibi for their poor outing whenever they play for the Super Eagles by Zimbabwe’s Marshall Munetsi.
Orlando Pirates Sport News
Pirates keep Sundowns looking over their shoulder after sinking Gallants
The Betway Premiership title race is beginning to tighten at the top, with Orlando Pirates turning a busy week into maximum points to move within touching distance of Mamelodi Sundowns.
Pirates sharpen their title sword on Durban City as Sundowns' lead comes under threat
Orlando Pirates continued to apply early pressure on Betway Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns after a second-half surge earned the defending champions a 2-0 victory over Durban City at Orlando Stadium on Thursday night.
Kaizer Chiefs survive late scare to beat Siwelele, remain unbeaten in PSL
Kaizer Chiefs survived a late scare from Siwelele FC to bag maximum points and end on the right side of a five-goal thriller at Dobsonville Stadium on a cold and wet evening in Soweto.
Weight of history in Soweto fuels Springboks' desire to win
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 4 : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said there was a significance to the Springboks facing New Zealand on Saturday at the cavernous Soccer City in the sprawling Johannesburg township of Soweto, a place deeply rooted in the country’s history.
Pirates confirm Bafana ace Mofokeng’s transfer deal with Belgian giants
South African giants Orlando Pirates have confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the transfer of Relebohile Mofokeng, with only a medical and personal terms still standing between the player and a move abroad.
Khanyiso Tshwaku | Soccer doesn’t deserve rugby comparison despite obvious faultlines
It will forever be easy to compare Bafana and the Springboks, but when one takes this murky path, the socio-economics and the different political wills that make the sports tick to the different beats, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku.
How Bafana can beat South Korea: Show mental fortitude in defence, courage in attack
Bafana Bafana will need mental resolve, must be willing to suffer in defence, and be brave in attack in their do-or-die 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter against South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, on Wednesday (early hours of Thursday in South Africa).
Club success hands South Africa boost for World Cup
JOHANNESBURG, May 28 : Success for South African club Mamelodi Sundowns in the African Champions League final has come as a major boost to the country’s World Cup squad, national team coach Hugo Broos said on Thursday.