Banyana is Nigeria’s biggest threat – Desire Oparanozie
Ugochi Desire Oparanozie of Nigeria during the 2018 TOTAL African Womens Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Nigeria the 18 November 2018 at Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana is Nigeria’s biggest threat – Desire Oparanozie

As the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) heats up, former Nigerian international and prolific forward Ugochi Desire Oparanozie believes Banyana Banyana is Nigeria's biggest threat to winning the WAFCON, but she feels the Super Falcons can get past them and ultimately claim the coveted title.

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Nabi satisfied with Amakhosi’s pre-season tour of the Netherlands
Nasreddine Nabi, Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Nabi satisfied with Amakhosi’s pre-season tour of the Netherlands

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has reflected on what he believes was a successful pre-season training camp in the Netherlands.

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Erasmus to dial down on experiments for Rugby Championship
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus to dial down on experiments for Rugby Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would revert to a more settled squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship after completing the July series with a nine try romp against Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

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Nine-try Boks finish midyear Tests with a flourish
Edwill van der Merwe of South Africa celebrates try with teammate Canan Moodie of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 19 July 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nine-try Boks finish midyear Tests with a flourish

The Springboks closed out their final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test in spectacular fashion at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday, outplaying a plucky Georgian side by 55-10 with nine pulsating tries in a match that delivered all that was promised to the big crowd in attendance.

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