Twitter praise for SA Under-23s
South Africa’s 0-0 draw with hosts and tournament favourites Brazil in their opening game at the Olympics drew praise on social media. Here we look at some of the reactions.
South Africa’s 0-0 draw with hosts and tournament favourites Brazil in their opening game at the Olympics drew praise on social media. Here we look at some of the reactions.
By Mark Etheridge in Rio
Inspired by Itumeleng Khune, the 10-men South Africa’s Olympic men’s football side held the mighty Brazil to a 0-0 draw in Brasilia on Thursday. (more…)
South Africa U23 coach Owen Da Gama has emphasised his side’s need for teamwork ahead of their Rio 2016 clash against Brazil. (more…)
South Africa coach Owen Da Gama has placed his faith in his two over-age players for the opening Rio 2016 match against Brazil. (more…)
By Gary Lemke in Rio
Owen da Gama’s class of 2016 are keen to write their own chapter in South African football folklore when they meet the hosts in the opening game of the men’s tournament at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia on Thursday.
Former Bafana Bafana player Matthew Booth believes the current crop of players have the potential to make waves in Brazil, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)
South Africa’s men’s Olympic team will play a practice match against the Brazilian Police Department in Brasilia. (more…)
The next six months will go a long way to deciding Lebo Mothiba’s career path, writes WADE PRETORIUS in SoccerClub magazine. (more…)
South African U23 assistant coach Thabo Senong and defender Tercious Malepe have linked up with the national side in Brazil. (more…)
South Africa’s most decorated footballer and class of 2000 member, Benni McCarthy, has questioned Itumeleng Khune’s selection in the South African Olympic squad. (more…)