Soccer
Chiefs, Galaxy end year with goalless draw
Unlucky Kaizer Chiefs capped off the year on a sour note, playing a dramatic goalless draw against TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, where they registered numerous shots at goal without converting any of them.
By Sihle Ndebele
Abdeslam Ouaddou urges US-bound Mbokazi to never forget Pirates
As Mbekezeli Mbokazi prepares to leave the club for an exciting adventure in the US, Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has urged the Bafana Bafana defender to go and improve himself and never forget Orlando Pirates.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Bafana to play two 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico
Bafana Bafana will play two of their 2026 Fifa World Cup matches in Mexico and the other one in the US.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
‘I’ll score Bafana’s first goal’: Young gun Nkota believes in World Cup mission
“Siyadlula. Siyadlula. Siyadlula [we’ll go through]," Mohau Nkota exclaimed excitedly to the 2026 Fifa World Cup draw that pitted Bafana Bafana in Group A, alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and the yet-to-be-determined fourth opponent.
By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas
BBK UNPLUGGED | Everybody’s got their Bafana faves but the buck stops with Broos
Thank goodness the World Cup draw is done and almost dusted.
By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas
Quality off the bench lifts Pirates to extra-time glory as Gallants fall after brave battle
In the end, the difference was quality.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Pirates coach Ouaddou gives Mbokazi the captain’s armband in his final match for the club
The Bafana Bafana defender is on his way to MLS side Chicago Fire after the Africa Cup of Nations.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Aston Villa stun Arsenal with Buendia’s last-gasp winner
Aston Villa ended Premier League leaders Arsenal’s long unbeaten run as Emiliano Buendia scored with virtually the last kick of the game to secure a 2-1 victory that put his side right in the title mix at Villa Park on Saturday.
Nostalgia as Bafana draws Mexico in 2026 World Cup opener
Bafana Bafana were drawn in tricky Group A on Friday for the 2026 Fifa World Cup where their opening match will be a repeat of the 2010 competition which was hosted by South Africa.
By Sazi Hadebe
Fifa World Cup draw reaction
Reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw that was conducted in Washington D.C. on Friday.
Bafana to play in World Cup opener against Mexico in repeat of 2010
Bafana Bafana to play in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup draw against co-hosts Mexico in the repeat of what happened in 2010 at FNB Stadium.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
At the 2026 World Cup draw, the winner is... Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not attending the draw for the 2026 World Cup to receive a prize, but he got one anyway.
By Reuters
Trump says he will talk trade with leaders of Mexico, Canada at World Cup draw
US President Donald Trump said he will meet with the leaders of Mexico and Canada to discuss trade issues on Friday after the leaders gather in Washington for the 2026 World Cup draw.
By REUTERS
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Bafana can win Afcon
In the 91st episode of the 'Arena Sports Show', presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are in the studio to discuss the latest football news making headlines around the world.
By TimesLIVE Video
Lionel Messi on 2026 World Cup: ‘I hope I can be there’
MLS and Argentina star Lionel Messi stopped short of confirming he will participate in the 2026 Fifa World Cup in an interview on Thursday with ESPN.
By Field Level Media
