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Lerato Dlamini has overcome what he termed the deeply distressing period the former IBF Africa and Youth featherweight champion went through a day after welcoming 2026.

Jessica Motaung does not meet the requirements for the top job under Safa’s current constitution, which states “candidates must boast at least 10 years of regional-level experience in the association’s structures”

Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is convinced they’ll survive without the 21-year-olds, also shooting down the notion that the club’s business model of cashing in on their best players could lead to relegation.

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.

Athlete Adriaan Wildschutt has set his sights on further record-breaking achievements in 2026

All eyes will be on former teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane when Senegal and Egypt meet in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semifinal at Grande Stade Ibn-Batouta in Tanger, Morocco, tonight (7pm).

Andre de Jong, the new Orlando Pirates signing from Stellenbosch, aims to win the league title with the club, ending their title drought since the 2011/12 season.

Retired Nigeria goalkeeper Greg Etafia feels the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the next World Cup has invigorated them at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco, tipping them to get the better of the hosts in the semifinals in Rabat tonight

Orlando Pirates head of sports science Lee Miles has lauded Bucs players for returning from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) break in top physical shape.

Former champ says Boxing SA must prioritise local titles over any others

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals feature four African coaches, with Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria led by local managers, marking a significant shift from the past preference for European and South American coaches.

Retired Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Zwane has made a heartfelt plea to Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule to shed some kilos, feeling the 27-year-old’s game lacked hard work to complement his indisputable talent.

Golden Gloves’s boxing stable isn’t just a collection of fighters; it’s a continental powerhouse, says veteran promoter Rodney Berman.

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Orlando Pirates legend Andries Sebola is optimistic that new signing Andre de Jong will add value to the club, implying that the New Zealander’s arrival will keep Sipho Mbule and Patrick Maswanganyi on their toes.