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Sedibe case against SAFA postponed

21 February 2019- On 14 March 2016, the world football governing body, FIFA, banned former SAFA CEO, Leslie Sedibe for five years and fined him 20 000 Euros. This followed a FIFA probe into match fixing. The world governing body’s statement then read: “FIFA has...

Listen: Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis talking about the squad’s first training session ahead of Cyprus Women’s Cup

21 February 2019 - Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana held their first training session in Johannesburg today (Thursday, 21 February 2019) to start preparations for the 2019 Cyprus Women's Cup. All 23 selected players have already reported for national team duty, and...

LISTEN: Jabulile Baloyi on AUSC Region 5 experience

21 February 2019 - Head Coach of the South Africa U20 national team that participated in the AUSC region 5 took some time to reflect the learnings and experience from the tournament. Hear what the coach had to say here:...

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CAF GC honours Wiseman Meyiwa

19 February 2019 - CAF's General Coordinator, Kabelo Bosilong, dedicated his first ever CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations medal to Wiseman Meyiwa who retired from football due to an unfortunate car accident. Meyiwa (19) was part of South Africa's National Under-17...

LISTEN: Senong & Aigbogun after Amajita’s third place finish at U20 AFCON

18 February 2019 - The South African U20 Men's National Team will be headed back to South Africa with their heads held up high following a third place finish at the recent U20 AFCON in Niger. Amajita edged Nigeria 5-3 on penalties in the 3rd/4th place play off played...

Motsilili applauds SAFA and Amajita for second WC qualification in a row

18 February 2019 -- South Africa's Head of Missions in Niger, Mr Phoka Motsilili, made time out of his busy schedule to come and congratulate South Africa's National Under-20 (Amajita) side for qualifying for this year's upcoming FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Amajita...

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Listen: Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis talking about the squad’s first training session ahead of Cyprus Women’s Cup

21 February 2019 - Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana held their first training session in Johannesburg today (Thursday, 21 February 2019) to start preparations for the 2019 Cyprus Women's Cup. All 23 selected players have already reported for national team duty, and...

Banyana Banyana assemble for camp for the Cyprus Cup

20 February 2019 – Fresh from playing international friendly matches against the Netherlands and Sweden in Cape Town last month, Banyana Banyana take their preparations for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup a level higher when they assemble for camp today (Wednesday, 20...

FIFA starts bidding process for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

20 February 2019 - As fans eagerly await the start of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup™, which is due to kick off in Paris on 7 June 2019, FIFA has informed all its member associations about the start of the bidding process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023....

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Ndengeza striker lauds Ka Tika caretaker coach

21 February 2019 - Ndengeza striker, Bennie Lebea has hailed caretaker coach Calvin Hlungwane for the turnaround the Mopani region-based giants have shown in the Limpopo ABC Motsepe League in recent weeks after he took over the reins from Genola Mashele. Coming back...

Mangaung Unite leading the pack in FS ABC Motsepe League

20 February 2019 – With just 10 rounds of fixtures left in the Free State ABC Motsepe League, Mangaung Unite are well on course to a league title should they maintain their impressive form. The log leaders, who lead second placed Harmony FC by 11 points are yet to...

Top three tied on points in EC ABC Motsepe title race

18 February 2019 – The ABC Motsepe League title race is set for a photo finish if the current log standings are anything to go by. The pole position has been changing hands over the last few weeks with the top five all giving it their all in the exciting title race....