Soccer
Africa’s football progress seen as key factor in future support for Infantino
African football officials are prioritising development over governance disputes surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and the continent’s progress will guide future leadership decisions, said Benin Football Federation President Marcellin Bocove
By Reuters
Surprises in Mosimane squad for Afcon qualifiers against Guinea, Eritrea
Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Thalente Mbatha and Evidence Makgopa are notable absentees due to injuries
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Sundowns aim to dislodge Bucs by beating Arrows again
Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to secure the top spot in the Betway Premiership when they visit Golden Arrows at King Zwelithini Stadium, in Durban, on Sunday
By Neville Khoza
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Motsepe has changed African football forever
Luxolo ‘Lux’ September, head of TV and broadcasting at Caf, says organisation’s president, Patrice Motsepe, will leave a lasting legacy on African football
By TimesLIVE Video
Nkota returns to Pirates for season
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that talented winger Mohau Nkota has returned to the club on a season-long loan from the Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq
By Sihle Ndebele
Bafana to take on Egypt in friendly in Cairo next month
The match will be played on October 4, starting at 8pm (SA time)
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Chiefs ready to compete with Bucs, Downs for title: Maboe
Kaizer Chiefs midfield dynamo Lebohang Maboe is convinced about their chances of challenging for the league title this season
By Sihle Ndebele
OBITUARY | Brilliant Sy Lerman had the uncanny ability to write colourfully
As a young man aspiring to become a soccer journalist, one of the writers who inspired me was Sy Lerman
By Matshelane Mamabolo
EDITORIAL | Pitso Mosimane’s detractors are wrong ― this time it’s different
Mosimane has been appointed Bafana Bafana head coach, succeeding Hugo Broos and inheriting a strong squad poised for further success
By Sunday Times Editorial
Sundowns overcome Milford to keep pace with Pirates at top of log
Mamelodi Sundowns have joined Orlando Pirates at the top of the Betway Premiership standings with a 2-0 win over rookies Milford FC at Loftus on Wednesday night.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Ouaddou impressed by strikers Mbuthuma and Radiopane
Pirates coach is happy for his strikers scoring and said this is vital before the Caf Champions League
By Neville Khoza
Downs shift focus to Milford after reaching final
Boasting two wins from their four opening fixtures, rookies Milford have surprised many
By Sihle Ndebele
Pitso Mosimane says he is in better position to coach Bafana
Pitso Mosimane, one of the continent’s most decorated coaches, replaces Hugo Broos amid high expectations
By Neville Khoza
New Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane calm and collected at his first press conference
Mosimane breezily sidestepped Broos’s critical remarks in an interview in Belgium
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Mbuthuma finally finds scoring touch as Pirates crush Kruger United
Yanela Mbuthuma finally found his scoring touch with a brace that helped Orlando Pirates to a convincing 4-0 win over struggling Kruger United at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
