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South Africa qualify for U-23 AFCON in Egypt

10 September 2019 –The South African U-23 Men’s National Team has qualified for the 2019 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations set to take place in Egypt from 8 – 22 November. David Notoane’s charges achieved this feat after playing to a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in...

Bantwana begin preps for 2019 COSAFA U/17 tourney

10 September 2019 – The South African Women’s U-17 National Team (Bantwana), started their preparations for the inaugural 2019 COSAFA U-17 Women’s Championships on Tuesday afternoon at Nike Centre in Pimville, Soweto. The championships will take place in Mauritius...

Foster targets another win against Zimbabwe 

10 September 2019 -  South Africa's National Under-23 side will not put their foot off the pedal when they face Zimbabwe in their third round, second leg U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash on Tuesday (10 September 2019) at Barbourfields Stadium. This is...

Who will join Zambia in Egypt for U-23 AFCON?

9 September 2019 - Zambia has become the first team to qualify for the Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-3 draw away to Congo in Brazzaville on Sunday (8 September). On the back of a 2-1 win from the leg in Lusaka last week, the Young Chipolopolo advanced 5-4...

Tuks Coach, a Champion of Women’s Football

9 September 2019 - On Tuesday, 3 September 2019, Tuks Ladies Sasol League coach Maude Khumalo was honoured for her contribution to women’s football at Banyana Banyana’s Olympic Qualifier match. This formed part of Sasol’s #Limitless initiative, aimed at celebrating...

COSAFA U-17 star Luvumbo makes Angola senior team debut

9 September 2019 - COSAFA tournaments have long been known for developing young talent and we have yet another example as teenage forward Zito Luvumbo made his debut for Angola on Friday. Luvumbo came off the bench as Angola won 1-0 in Gambia in their 2022 FIFA World...