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Senong explains lined up AstroTurf practice matches
22 January 2019 – South Africa’s National Under-20 (Amajita) squad will play two friendly matches against ABC Motsepe League sides Baberwa FC and Dube Continental FC on an artificial turf on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of their trip to Niger. The first practice match...
People from all walks of life pay tribute to Chippa
21 January 2019 - The South African Football family converged at the Grace Bible College in Soweto on Monday, 21 January 2019 to pay their last respects to the late Bafana Bafana striker Phil ‘Chippa’ Masinga who passed away last Sunday, 13 January 2019 at a private...
SAFA President’s Speech at Phil Masinga Memorial Service
21 January 2019 - The honourable Minister of Sport, Ms T. Xasa, the Honourable MEC of Sport and Recreation in the Gauteng Provincial Government, Ms Faith Mazibuko, NEC Members of both PSL and SAFA, Vice Presidents of SAFA Messrs Gay Mokoena, Irvin Khoza and Xolile...
Listen: Banyana Banyana vs Sweden Press Conference
21 January 2019 - Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana takes on Sweden in the Albertina Sisulu Centenary Challenge at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, 22 January 2019. Kickoff is at 19h00. The two nations held a Press Conference where the head coaches Peter Gerhardsson...
Tornado FC, Super Eagles prepare for Nedbank Cup
21 January 2019 - Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League team Tornado FC will be making a second appearance in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 having appeared in 2015 when they were beaten 4-0 by Orlando Pirates in the opening round with a side that was coached by ex-Buccaneer Jerry...
AFCON-bound Amajita go for medicals
21 January 2019 –South Africa’s National Under-20 (Amajita) midfielder Khanya Leshabela said he felt honored after receiving his first national junior call-up, adding that coach Thabo Senong played a part in helping him achieve his childhood dream. The 19-year old...
Statement on bogus academies
21 January 2019 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has engaged with the SRSA, Department of Justice and Gauteng SAPS with a view to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with bogus football academies. It has been brought to our attention that...
Listen: I see a lot of improvement – Smeda
21 January 2019 - Banyana Banyana midfielder Leandra Smeda says they are improving every day as a team, and the international friendly matches against the Netherlands and Sweden are just what the doctor ordered for them to be ready for the FIFA Women's World Cup...
Amajita return to JHB to continue AFCON preps
20 January 2019 – South Africa’s National Under-20 (Amajita) squad travelled back to Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon following a successful training camp they held in White River, Mpumalanga. Amajita coach Thabo Senong said he was pleased with how the four-day camp...
Listen: Banyana Banyana captain disappointed with result, but impressed by performance
20 January 2019 - Captain of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana says they are disappointed at not winning against the Netherlands but was impressed by the performance of the team that showed improved from their past outings against top class opposition. The match...
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