Knives out for Safa boss, Robin

SAFA CEO Robin Petersen is now limping with a knife in his back after he survived a "coup" by his principals.   0 Comments

'We'll play to the end'

GHANA have dispelled doubts about their chances of winning a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title, even after a laboured performance against Guinea in their closing first-round game.   0 Comments

Bucs sharpen sword

JUST like last season, the race for the Absa Premiership title looks increasingly to be limited to four teams.   0 Comments

Zambia, Coast in the semis

STOPPILA Sunzu, Christopher Katongo and James Chamanga scored as Zambia overcame 10-man Sudan 3-0 last night to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a 16-year absence.   0 Comments

Pitso's dilemma

THERE seems to be a new problem each time Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has to pick a line-up for his squad. Of late, local clubs have been unwilling to release their players for national duty.   0 Comments

Match fixing in Italy kicks off widening probe

ITALIAN police have arrested Mario Cassano, goalkeeper of former Serie B side Piacenza, in connection with an investigation into match fixing, local media reported yesterday.   0 Comments

PSL respite for Zimbabwean 'match-fixers'

THE suspension of Zimbabwean international players on match- fixing allegations will not extend to their professional careers with PSL clubs.   0 Comments

Can Morte cut it?

THE arrival of one Luis Boa Morte in the PSL could well have created a precedent in domestic football. But should we anticipate an influx of past and present European stars into the country?   0 Comments

The Crown Prince of drama.

WILL Benni McCarthy ever change or is he just a leopard that is stuck with its spots?   1 Comments

Yes, bowl out the crooks, Mbalula!

SPORTS Minister Fikile Mbalula's appointment of a high powered committee to investigate the financial affairs of Cricket South Africa (CSA) was long overdue.   0 Comments

CAF 'no good' - Burkina Faso complain of ill-treatment

HIGHLY rated Burkina Faso go into their Group B 2012 Africa Cup of Nations curtain raiser with Angola motivated by a deep sense of injustice.   0 Comments

Beneficial hostility - Stars traverse Tshwane soccer divide

INTENSE rivalry has characterised derbies between Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United as their battle for the "Tshwane Giants" tag has become more intriguing, uglier and nastier over the past decade.   0 Comments

Olympics hold key to future glory

THE current national under-23 team will arrive in Rabat in Morocco tomorrow where they will pursue qualification for the 2012 London Olympics through participation in a mini-tournament that includes powerhouses Egypt, Ivory Coast and Gabon.   0 Comments

u23 fiasco flares

THE fiasco of managing soccer affairs that has primarily been the cause of the inferior quality of the game in the country continued to wreak havoc in the corridors of soccer administration this week.   0 Comments

Marathon winner not gonna 'Blow Money Fast'

SOWETO Marathon king Michael Papie Mazibuko is not a fan of US rapper Rick Ross and his song 'Blow Money Fast'   27 Comments

E. Guinea on the march

EQUATORIAL Guinea are in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals despite being 125/1 no-hopers just three days ago.   0 Comments

Bye Mr Big Bucks

A POPULAR soccer sponsorship chief, Happy Ntshingila, has left the building.   0 Comments

Fifa tells Safa to axe excess executives

FIFA has flashed a red card at beleaguered Safa.   0 Comments

Mulaudzi on track again

ACE track star Mbulaeni Mulaudzi is back in action after an Achilles tendon injury grounded him for seven months.   0 Comments