Dramatic AFCON final ends with controversy but a Senegal win
Ibrahim Mbaye of Senegal celebrates victory during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 18 January 2026 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Dramatic AFCON final ends with controversy but a Senegal win

The Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos on Sunday, with disputed refereeing decisions, walk-offs, violence in the stands and even ball boys fighting with players. (more…)

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Rassie Erasmus suggests Tony Brown will not leave for All Blacks role
Tony Brown, assistant coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup press conference for South Africa at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rassie Erasmus suggests Tony Brown will not leave for All Blacks role

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has used social media to suggest that attack coach Tony Brown is going nowhere amid reports he could be targeted for a role with New Zealand’s All Blacks. (more…)

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Morocco feel the weight of history ahead of AFCON final
Moroccan players during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ACON Morocco Training at the Mohammed VI Complex in Rabat, Morocco on 28 December 2025 ©Majt Esseddik/BackpagePix

Morocco feel the weight of history ahead of AFCON final

Hosts Morocco will have the burden of expectation on their shoulders when they take on Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday. (more…)

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Senegal numbers behind their AFCON final challenge
Sadio Mane of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Mali and Senegal on the 09 January 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Senegal numbers behind their AFCON final challenge

Senegal face a mighty challenge in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they come up against hosts Morocco in what will be a highly-charged Rabat for Sunday’s decider. (more…)

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Chippa United goalkeeper earns Nigeria bronze medal
Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria celebrates during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Chippa United goalkeeper earns Nigeria bronze medal

Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria as they kept up their run of third placed finishes at the Africa Cup of Nations, edging Egypt 4-2 on post-match penalties after a goalless draw in Saturday’s bronze medal match. (more…)

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Modiba delighted with Saleng signing at Sundowns
Monnapule Saleng of Orlando Pirates challenges Yahya Attiat Fathom Ghallab of Al Ahly during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Al Ahly on the 07 December 2024 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Modiba delighted with Saleng signing at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Aubrey Modiba has hailed the signing of winger Monnapule Saleng from Orlando Pirates. (more…)

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets Stormers captaincy nod
Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets Stormers captaincy nod

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is relishing the chance to captain the Stormers for the first time when they take on Leicester Tigers in a must-win European Champions Cup clash in Cape Town on Saturday. (more…)

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A guide to all the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 32 ties
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

A guide to all the 2026 Nedbank Cup Last 32 ties

The draw for the Nedbank Cup Last 32 has revealed six all-Betway Premiership ties, which means 12 of the 16 clubs in the topflight will face each other and six will not advance to the next round. (more…)

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