South African kids left stranded in Spain after football tour
General View of soccer balls during the Engen Knockout Challenge 2025 KwaZulu Natal Finals at Kloof High School, in Durban on 03 July 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

South African kids left stranded in Spain after football tour

What was supposed to be a dream football trip for BT Football Academy turned into a nightmare after several children were left stranded in Spain.

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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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PSL confirm MTN8 quarter-final fixtures
MTN8 Trophy during the 2024 MTN8 smifinal first leg game between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates at Cape Town Stadium on 28 August 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

PSL confirm MTN8 quarter-final fixtures

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures for the upcoming MTN8 quarter-finals next month.

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“We have to be on top of our game against Senegal” – Dr Ellis
Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations South Africa Training on the 13 July 2025 at Honneur Stadium in Oujda © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“We have to be on top of our game against Senegal” – Dr Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says they have to be on top of their game when they face Senegal in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday.

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“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis
Oswin Appollis of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

“There’s a lot of work to be done” – Appollis

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis admits there is still a lot of work to be done on the pitch as he looks to settle in at his new club.

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“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez
epa12236642 Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (C) of Chelsea and Desire Doue (R) of PSG pose with their individual awards after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez believes teammate Cole Palmer is the best in the world following his exploits at the Club World Cup.

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