Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 6 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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May 21, 2025

Rulani Mokwena is announced as head coach of Wydad Casablanca on 11 July 2024 ©BackpagePix

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Wydad announce departure of Rulani Mokwena

Wydad Athletic Club have announced the departure of South African coach Rulani Mokwena.

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May 21, 2025

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Real Madrid Foundation South Africa expands to Johannesburg

The world-renowned Real Madrid Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its first Johannesburg-based Educational Football Programme site, opening at Generation Schools Taroko in May.

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May 19, 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns are the champions during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 18 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

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Champions Sundowns end Betway Premiership in style

Champions Mamelodi Sundowns ended the 2024-25 Betway Premiership campaign in style after claiming a 2-0 win over Magesi FC in Pretoria.

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May 19, 2025

South Africa celebrates victory with trophy during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Final match between South Africa and Morocco at 30 June Stadium in Cairo on 18 May 2025 ©Ayman Aref/BackpagePix

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Amajita crowned champions of Africa

Amajita have been crowned champions of Africa following their 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

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May 19, 2025

South Africa celebrates during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Semi Final match between South Africa and Nigeria on the 15 May 2025 at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Gallery: Amajita secure spot in U20 AFCON final

Enjoy an image gallery as Amajita beat Nigeria 1-0 in the semi-finals at the Suez Canal Stadium to book their place in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

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May 16, 2025

Tylon Smith of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Semi Final match between South Africa and Nigeria on the 15 May 2025 at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Amajita beat Nigeria to book place in U20 AFCON final

Amajita advanced to the final of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations after they defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the semi-final played at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt.

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May 16, 2025

Neo Maema of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 CHAN Qualifiers match between South Africa and Malawi at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 11 May 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Bafana secure CHAN qualification

South Africa qualified for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after they defeated Malawi 2-0 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

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May 12, 2025

epa11862283 Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Stade Brestois 29 and Real Madrid, in Guingamp, France, 29 January 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

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Colossal Carlo

Carlo Ancelotti will go down as one of the greatest coaches in world football. But what makes him so successful? Ask Nick Said.

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April 3, 2025

Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at Orlando Stadium , in Soweto on 06 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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“We dominated the game, we deserved the win” – Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes his side deserved the win after putting on a dominant performance against Benin.

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March 26, 2025