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Which 2023 Moment Stood Out Most?

2023 has come and gone and with it, saw some memorable moments. Mamelodi Sundowns won the inaugural African Football League and we saw Orlando Pirates retain their MTN8 title. The DStv Premiership has also grown to the point where there are no longer 'small teams.' Above and beyond the results,…

4 Jan 11 min

Why Football Is Mzansi’s Lifeblood!

It is no secret that Mzansi craves football 24/7. With so many competitions and tournaments going on all at once, South Africans are overwhelmed with the quantity and quality of football, that some feel 'lost' during the rest periods when club football stops intermittently. To combat this feeling, communities around…

19 Dec 2023 8 min

“Van Wyk Must Be A Legend”

After 18 years and 185 Caps, Banyana Banyana defender Janine Van Wyk has retired from International football - becoming the most-capped African player of all time. Van Wyk guided Banyana to their first-ever World Cup appearance and helped the team win the 2022 Women's African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON). Van…

8 Dec 2023 6 min

Everyone Has Demons, Even Khune…

For the past 24 years, Itumeleng Khune has been with Kaizer Chiefs, first in the youth system and then in the first team. In over 2 decades, we have never seen a report that suggests Khune has alcohol problems, let alone arriving to training 'drunk.' The news of the 36-year-old…

30 Nov 2023 11 min

Is Broos Fit For Bafana?

The international break has come to an end for now, during this break, Bafana Bafana had 2 World Cup qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda respectively. A mixed bag of results was the outcome with a 2-1 win over Benin and a surprising 2-0 loss to Rwanda. Many are questioning…

24 Nov 2023 13 min

“Chiefs and Pirates Must Learn From Sundowns”

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs faced off once again in the Soweto Derby with the Buccaneers going into the match as favourites considering the turmoil which Chiefs are going through. Multiple changes of coaches and technical teams, lack of will up front, and lacklustre defenders proved too much for Chiefs…

15 Nov 2023 13 min

Why ‘Big Teams’ No Longer Exist In The PSL…

The Carling Black Label Knockout Cup has officially reached the business end of the competition with four teams remaining; Richards Bay takes on Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu faces TS Galaxy. None of the so-called 'big teams' are present in the sem-finals which poses the question 'Do big teams and small…

9 Nov 2023 13 min

Will Cavin Johnson Get Time To Improve Kaizer Chiefs?

The Springboks have just been crowned World Champions of Rugby for the fourth time when they lifted their second consecutive William Webb-Ellis Trophy. We as a nation were completely united behind the team; South Africa was one nation. The question is, why don't Bafana Bafana get the same level of…

31 Oct 2023 17 min

“Chiefs Fans Are Violent Hooligans”

Kaizer Chiefs fans were at it again over the weekend, when they expressed their frustrations through aggression and violence. For the fourth time this year, 'hooligans' within Khosi Nation were throwing bottles at Chiefs' technical team and vandalising the stadium. Chiefs were warned after the last time, that should it…

24 Oct 2023 14 min

Why The Carling Black Label Cup Brings Excitement To Mzansi!

The 2023 Carling Black Label Cup is set to commence on Wednesday 18 October, with Mamelodi Sundowns taking on TS Galaxy in the inaugural match. The tournament will feature all 16 PSL teams and will function in the same format as the Telkom Knockout Cup. This will prove to be…

18 Oct 2023 11 min

“Pirates Got Lucky Against Sundowns”

The MTN8 final has come and gone, with Orlando Pirates walking away with a second consecutive title. The Buccaneers were able to keep Mamelodi sundowns out for 120 minutes, forcing the game to go to penalties. The Buccaneers would have had a few shaking nerves, considering the last penalty shootout…

11 Oct 2023 14 min

“PSL Teams Struggle In Africa”

The CAF Champions League is the most coveted football trophy on African soil, yet in the same breath, it is the most elusive to South African teams. For far too long, Southern Africa has barely had a say in this competition since Mamelodi Sundowns claimed the silverware way back in…

6 Oct 2023 10 min

”Kaizer Chiefs Were Robbed By A Criminal”

The MTN8 final semi-final legs have come and gone, with Kaizer Chiefs being knocked out by Mamelodi Sundowns. The second leg between these two giants, came with controversy after referee Luxolo Badi turned a blind eye and denied the Glamour Boy’s 3 clear-cut penalties. Mzansi has expressed their deepest frustrations…

28 Sep 2023 15 min

“Pirates Are Strongest To Make The Final”

The second legs of the MTN8 semi-finals commence this weekend with Orlando Pirates looking like they are in the best position to make it to the final. After securing a victory against Stellenbosch FC in the first leg, the Buccaneers will be hoping to continue their fine run of form…

22 Sep 2023 13 min

Why Mzansi Needs To Be Patient With Broos…

Bafana Bafana has just come off the back of an unbeaten run with a goalless draw against Namibia and a 1-0 victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The goalless draw brings a concerning thought into the minds of local supporters, which is how lackluster the team looked…

15 Sep 2023 13 min

Does Broos Have A Grudge Against Chiefs?

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos finds himself in hot water after his somewhat unnecessary comment directed towards Kaizer Chiefs players and the club as a whole. When the media asked Broos about the lack of Chiefs players, the 71-year-old Belgian suggested that ‘no player(s) from Kaizer Chiefs deserves to be within…

7 Sep 2023 12 min

“Playing Sundowns Is Asking For Trouble!”

Kaizer Chiefs are welcoming Mamelodi Sundowns to the FNB Stadium during their mouth-watering matchup. Kaizer Chiefs seem to be slowly finding their form under new head coach Molefi Ntseki, whereas Mamelodi Sundowns are looking stronger than ever, after claiming maximum points during their 5 Dstv Premiership fixtures. The last time…

30 Aug 2023 10 min

“Ntseki and Zwane Are Like Two Blind Men”

Kaizer Chiefs have had a poor start to their 2023/24 Campaign; having only scraped past Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup quarter Finals, the Glamour Boys are currently sitting in 13th position, after only managing to take 1 point away from a possible 9. Chiefs recently appointed former Bafana…

24 Aug 2023 12 min

“Chiefs Owe Their Fans A Trophy”

The first round of the MTN8 has come and gone with the semi-finals now confirmed. Kaizer Chiefs scraped past Cape Town City whereas Orlando Pirates, thanks to Zakhele Lepasa, breezed past Sekhukhune United. Mamelodi Sundowns got the better of a 10-man Swallows outfit and Stellenobosch FC managed a 1-0 victory…

17 Aug 2023 11 min

“Chiefs Don’t Have Goal Scorers!”

The 2023/24 Dstv Premiership is back on track with Match One producing some exciting results. The reigning Champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, grabbed 3 points against Sekhukhune United which poses the question ‘Are Sundowns continuing where they left off.’ Kaizer Chiefs showed they are handling the midfield well, but still lack ‘venom’…

9 Aug 2023 9 min