Experienced players who will play a part in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-finals
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

Experienced players who will play a part in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-finals

Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals feature familiar faces with extensive experience at the tournament that their countries hope will come to bear as they chase a place in the final. (more…)

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Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire
Puso Dithejane of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 05 November 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have added a second South African to their team, signing winger Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy on an extended contract for the next four years. (more…)

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Bulls get Springbok boost ahead of Pau, Edinburgh clashes
South Africa RG Snyman (R celebrates a try with team mate Damian Williamse (Top) and Canan Moodie during the Rugby Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa test match at Sky Stadium, Wellington. 13 September 2025. © Copyright image by Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz

Bulls get Springbok boost ahead of Pau, Edinburgh clashes

The ailing Bulls have received a boost with a return to fitness of two of their key Springbok players ahead of a tough trips to French side Pau and Edinburgh in Scotland in the European Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship. (more…)

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Nigeria’s remarkable record in the AFCON semi-finals
Raphael Onyedika of Nigeria celebrates goal with teammates during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and Nigeria at Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fez, Morocco on 30 December 2025 ©Abd El Kader Cherradi/BackpagePix

Nigeria’s remarkable record in the AFCON semi-finals

Nigeria are through to the last four at an African Cup of Nations for the 17th time in their last 20 appearances at the finals. (more…)

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Stormers coach Dobson laments dismal display against Harlequins
John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Stormers coach Dobson laments dismal display against Harlequins

Stormers coach John Dobson was left disappointed and embarrassed by his side’s 61–10 humbling at the hands of Harlequins in their European Champions Cup clash at The Stoop on Sunday. (more…)

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African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour
Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria reacts in disappointment after draw during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour

The semi-final line-up is complete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and one of the notable aspects of the fixtures is that all four teams are coached by tacticians with roots on the continent. (more…)

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