Soccer

New signing Phili shows promise but needs time to reach full fitness

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane wants his side to bounce back by beating Orlando Pirates in the league at Kings Park Stadium on Wednesday after losing their MTN8 quarterfinal 4-3 in extra-time against Sekhukhune United at Chatsworth Stadium over the weekend.

Banyana set to clash with Nigeria in high-stakes playoff after Wafcon exit

Uefa, Concacaf and the AFC believe Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a 'fundamental breach of trust' with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves.

Malawi continue fairytale run, top group and eliminate former champions

Cup exit comes as early setback to new coaching regime under Frenchman Fernando da Cruz

After Pirates' narrow 2-1 win over Durban City in the MTN8 quarterfinal to progress to the semifinal, Ouaddou said he is trying to avoid the mistakes he made last season when he lost two opening matches

Statement follows reports by Daily Telegraph about payments made by Uefa to a former employee

Banyana Banyana fullback Lebogang Ramalepe has moved swiftly to dismiss the notion that the current squad lacks hunger after a disappointing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco

Hosts Morocco capitalise on home advantage to dash Banyana's hopes

Gamphani Lungu’s astonishing shot inside the area in the last minute of extra-time set Orlando Pirates well on their way to defend the MTN8 trophy once again - they have won it in the last four years - ousting a spirited 11-man Durban City 2-1 in the comp

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Friday night aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer’s family confirmed

After a frustrating spell in the US, Morocco and Belgium, ‘Cash Money’ reannounced himself to the Mamelodi Sundowns with an extra-time winner during their tense 3-2 MTN8 quarterfinal win over Polokwane City at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night

South Africa’s top flight has transformed the game, but safety concerns threaten to tarnish its remarkable journey

It's time the Confederation for African Football, stood up for itself and made Africa a leader and not a follower, writes Stuart Hess