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Kgatlana still can’t believe her rollercoaster journey
10 January 2019 - If anyone told me a few years back that I would be an African Champion at 22, I would probably have dismissed them because they would be selling me wild dreams. It has been a pretty tough journey but the Lord has been the centre of my life. I would...
Thank you South Africa – Ellis and Kgatlana
10 January 2019– Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, and forward Thembi Kgatlana have thanked South Africa for the congratulatory messages and well wishes after lifting trophies at the 2018 CAF Awards held on Tuesday night (8 January 201)...
False & misleading claims made by the SA Futsal Federation (SAFF)
9 January 2019 - [1] In recent public announcements both on television and in the print media, the South African Futsal Federation (SAFF) claims to represent South Africa in the sport of Futsal. [2] At the outset we place on record that these claims by...
Limpopo ABC Motsepe League returns from festive break
9 January 2019 - After what seemed like a never-ending festive break, the Limpopo ABC Motsepe League makes a welcome return on Thursday, 10 January 2019 as third-placed Mikhado travel to eighth-placed Polokwane Academy. Following a delayed kick-off of the 2018/19...
SAFA Coaching Education department on Ellis & Kgatlana achievements
9 January 2019 - Without any attempt to trivialise the awards to other deserving winners, these CAF awards are a technical motion of confidence in the initiatives of the South African Football Association (SAFA). Thembi Kgatlana cannot be described as gifted in...
SAFA acting CEO congratulates Ellis & Kgatlana
9 January 2019 – South African Football Association (SAFA) acting CEO, Mr Russell Paul heaped praise on Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis and striker, Thembi Kgatlana for their achievements at the CAF Awards held in Dakar on Tuesday evening. Ellis walked away...
Banyana Banyana kickstart WC preparations
9 January 2019 – Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana kickstart preparations for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a training camp that will be held in Cape Town from Wednesday, 9 January 2019. The tournament will be held in France from 7 June to 7 July, and Desiree...
Banyana Banyana win big at 2018 CAF Awards
8 January 2019 – Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has been named the CAF Women’s National Team Coach of the Year 2018, while forward Thembi Kgatlana took home two trophies - the CAF Goal of the Year and CAF Woman Player of the Year...
ABC Motsepe League football resumes
8 January 2019 - The race to finishing in the top two and ultimately competing for a place in the National First Division (NFD) has reached its halfway mark in the SAFA ABC Motsepe League. Following a lengthy festive season break, ABC Motsepe League football action...
SAB League action to resume in FS Lejwaleputswa region
8 January 2019 - Following a well-deserved festive break, South Africa’s largest development league, the SAB League resumes this weekend with some mouth-watering fixtures. A stream that has shown competitiveness has been the Free State’s SAFA Lejwaleputswa stream...
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