Sundowns take top spot in new CAF club ranking as Al Ahly fall to second

Mamelodi Sundowns have moved to the top of the Confederation of African Football's official club ranking for the 2026-27 season, replacing record...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Aubrey Modiba: Mamelodi Sundowns determined to end domestic cup drought

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba says the club must improve in domestic cup competitions after falling short in recent seasons, with the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Burkina Faso's quarter-final hopes denied as officials face post-match scrutiny

Burkina Faso's players expressed their frustration with the officiating after their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 campaign ended in the group...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Kaizer Chiefs discover CAF Confederation Cup qualifying opponents

Kaizer Chiefs will face either Red Arrows FC of Zambia or FC Rouge of Burundi in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, while...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Stellenbosch miss out on Blom as Soccer Laduma reveals latest Siya stories

Soccer Laduma's latest edition, issue 1486, is now available, with the newspaper's exclusive Siyagobhoza feature leading a wide-ranging collection...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Burkina Faso criticise officiating after Womens Africa Cup of Nations exit

Burkina Faso’s players have criticised the officiating after their 1-0 defeat by South Africa ended their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns end Al Ahly's reign in latest CAF club rankings

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its latest club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 season, with South African giants Mamelodi...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns unveil 2026/27 away kit celebrating CAF Champions League triumph

Mamelodi Sundowns and PUMA have revealed the club's new away kit for the 2026/27 season, with the design commemorating the Brazilians' second CAF...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Former Mamelodi Sundowns prospect Chris Mto retires from football aged 21

Former Mamelodi Sundowns academy prospect Chris Mto has retired from football at the age of 21 after persistent injuries brought a premature end to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

SAFA submits presidential candidate list ahead of September congress

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has submitted all nomination files for its upcoming elective congress to the organisation's...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba reveals tactical advantage ahead of MTN8 quarter-final against Polokwane City - 'They don’t know a lot about us this season'

The Tshwane giants are ready to lift the curtain on their domestic campaign this Saturday as they welcome Rise and Shine to Lucas Moripe Stadium...
GOAL.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns lead CAF rankings as South African rivals target progress

Mamelodi Sundowns remain Africa’s highest-ranked club in the latest CAF Club Rankings, with Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs also included ahead...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Kaizer Chiefs handed second-round route in CAF Confederation Cup

Kaizer Chiefs have been given a significant boost ahead of the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup draw, with the South African club set to enter the...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns target domestic cup, league and Champions League success

Mamelodi Sundowns will pursue three major objectives this season: winning a domestic cup, reclaiming the league title and retaining the Champions...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Sundowns set sights on MTN8 glory after Champions League triumph

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba says the club are determined to win the MTN8, reclaim the Premiership title and retain the Champions...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns can use Polokwane City's early-season outing to their advantage

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba believes his side have a slight advantage over Polokwane City ahead of their MTN8 quarter-final at Lucas...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in new CAF Rankings

Mamelodi Sundowns lead the latest CAF Club Rankings, while Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs look to climb the continental standings this season.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Aug 6

Kaizer Chiefs discover CAF Confederation Cup first-round opponents

Kaizer Chiefs have discovered which opponents they will face in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, following the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns lead CAF rankings as five PSL clubs make top 50

Mamelodi Sundowns have moved to the top of the official CAF Club Ranking ahead of the 2026/27 inter-club competitions, with five South African...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Peter Shalulile compares his move to Yanga to Cristiano Ronaldo joining Juventus - 'All I am saying is that I know what I have chosen'

Yanga beat continental heavyweights like Rhulani Mokwena's Pyramids FC and Nasreddine Nabi's Raja Casablanca to the Namibian marksman's signature....
GOAL.COM Aug 6

CAF releases 2026/27 club rankings ahead of Interclub preliminary round draws

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official club rankings ahead of the 2026/27 CAF Interclub competitions preliminary...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Banyana Banyana aim to recreate Rabat final triumph against Morocco

Gloria “Sweet 16” Hlalele believes Banyana Banyana can draw on their 2022 success when they face hosts Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns will miss Peter Shalulile after Yanga move

Aubrey Modiba says Mamelodi Sundowns will miss Peter Shalulile both on and off the pitch after the striker's unexpected move to Tanzanian club...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns face record eight-competition schedule after Champions League triumph

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to compete in eight competitions during the 2026/27 campaign after winning the CAF Champions League, creating an...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

CAF explains 2026/27 interclub draw procedures as Mamelodi Sundowns receive Champions League bye

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has clarified the procedures for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup preliminary...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Modiba: Sundowns have slight advantage over Polokwane City in MTN8 opener

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba believes his side could hold a slight advantage over Polokwane City in Saturday's MTN8 quarter-final at...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Sundowns hope delayed league start will help against Polokwane City – Modiba

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba believes the club’s delayed start to the Betway Premiership season could give them a small advantage when...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Hlalele backs Banyana Banyana to repeat 2022 triumph against Morocco

Gloria “Sweet 16” Hlalele believes Banyana Banyana can draw on their recent history when they face hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Nasreddine Nabi reveals reasons behind roping in former Orlando Pirates man at Raja Casablanca - 'I believe my goalkeepers will benefit from someone like him'

The Tunisian mentor has officially explained his decision to recruit a former Buccaneers and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper to his backroom staff....
GOAL.COM Aug 6

Ncanana says Pirates remarks were misunderstood before MTN8 quarter-final

Durban City captain Siphamandla Ncanana has sought to defuse the controversy surrounding comments he made about Orlando Pirates, saying his words...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Simba SC agree loan deal with Mamelodi Sundowns for Neo Maema

Tanzanian giants Simba SC have agreed a deal with Mamelodi Sundowns to bring midfielder Neo Maema back to the club on loan for another season. The...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Orlando Pirates tipped to retain league crown as Lehlohonolo Majoro predicts thrilling PSL title race - 'It's going to be very tricky and very interesting'

The former Buccaneers star believes a competitive Premier Soccer League will captivate fans this season, tipping the Sea Robbers to defend their...
GOAL.COM Aug 6

Womens AFCON 2026: Cote d’Ivoire and Algeria set for quarter-final clash

The first quarter-final fixtures at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, with Cote d’Ivoire facing Algeria and hosts Morocco...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Women's AFCON 2026 quarter-final line-up begins to take shape

The first two quarter-final fixtures at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, with Cote d'Ivoire set to play Algeria and...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Mamelodi Sundowns unveil bold blue away kit for 2026-27 season

Mamelodi Sundowns and PUMA have unveiled the club’s new away kit for the 2026-27 season, with the design celebrating the South African side’s...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 6

Cardoso on course to join Mosimane in Sundowns' 100-game club

Miguel Cardoso is set to become only the second coach to reach 100 matches in sole charge of Mamelodi Sundowns, after the club's new season begins...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Hlompho Kekana: From aspiring ball boy to CAF Champions League winner

Hlompho Kekana has recalled how watching his first Premier Soccer League match from the stands inspired a football journey that eventually took him...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Kgatlana fires Banyana into WAFCON quarters, Côte d’Ivoire tops Group B

Former African champions, South Africa, booked their place in the quarterfinals of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0...
GHANAIAN TIMES Aug 6

Sundowns and Puma release new away kit

PUMA and Mamelodi Sundowns have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026/27 season.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Aug 6

Orlando Pirates backed to retain Betway Premiership title by Lehlohonolo Majoro

Lehlohonolo Majoro believes Orlando Pirates can defend their Betway Premiership title in a more competitive season after ending Mamelodi Sundowns'...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana players to share millions from World Cup prize

South Africa coach Hugo Broos will leave the national team with a substantial bonus after Bafana Bafana's historic Fifa World Cup campaign, while...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Can a second Wafcon title close South Africa's support gap between Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana?

Banyana Banyana have reached the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, but even another continental title may not be enough to secure the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Hlalele backs Banyana Banyana to beat hosts Morocco again in Wafcon quarter-final

Gloria “Sweet 16” Hlalele believes Banyana Banyana can repeat their 2022 success when they face hosts Morocco in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 6

Asante Kotoko suffer 2-1 defeat to Benab FC in pre-season friendly

Eric Tinkler's tenure at Asante Kotoko got off to a challenging start as the Porcupine Warriors fell to a 2-1 defeat against Benab FC in a...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Aug 5

Stellenbosch FC eye South Africa Under-20 champion Gopolang Taunyana

South African defender Gopolang Taunyana, currently with Kaizer Chiefs II, has been linked with a move to Stellenbosch FC in the Betway...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Stellenbosch FC linked with Kaizer Chiefs II defender Gopolang Taunyana

South African centre-back Gopolang Taunyana, 20, is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Kaizer Chiefs II to Stellenbosch...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Chippa United handed FIFA transfer ban over unpaid Roland Sanou claim

Chippa United have been handed another FIFA transfer ban after failing to settle outstanding financial obligations owed to former midfielder Roland...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

MTN8 champions to receive R10m as Orlando Pirates chase five straight titles

The 2026/27 MTN8 has been launched in Johannesburg, with the winners set to collect R10 million and Orlando Pirates beginning their bid to make...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Thapelo Maseko training alone as Mamelodi Sundowns consider transfer offers

Thapelo Maseko is reportedly training on his own at Mamelodi Sundowns after the South African club rejected transfer bids from FC Copenhagen, Al...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Maseko’s Sundowns future uncertain amid interest from three overseas clubs

Thapelo Maseko is training alone at Mamelodi Sundowns after the South African club allegedly rejected transfer proposals from FC Copenhagen, Al...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Banyana Banyana reach WAFCON quarter-finals after Burkina Faso win

Banyana Banyana have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 on Tuesday...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: South Africa duo Ludwig and Kgatlana ready to spoil Morocco’s home party

South Africa have quickly turned their attention to a heavyweight Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against hosts Morocco, with Isabella...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Maseko left isolated as Sundowns reportedly reject transfer offers

Thapelo Maseko is training alone at Mamelodi Sundowns after the club allegedly turned down transfer offers from FC Copenhagen, Al Ahly and...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Arthur Zwane warns South African football is losing sight of goals

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane says South African football's growing focus on possession is coming at the expense of goalscoring, warning that the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Banyana Banyana turn attention to Morocco knockout clash and 2027 World Cup place

Banyana Banyana have moved on from a difficult group stage and are targeting victory over hosts Morocco on Saturday, with a place in the 2027 World...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

SAFA to name new Bafana Bafana coach as election race gathers pace

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is due to announce Bafana Bafana's new head coach on Saturday, 8 August, as preparations for the 2027...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Orlando Pirates boss Abdeslam Ouaddou says club decides transfer targets

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has revealed that he does not choose the players the club signs, despite the South African side...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Ludwig and Kgatlana preview crucial South Africa-Morocco clash

South Africa's players are looking only forward as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM Aug 5

Gavin Hunt questions process for choosing Bafana Bafana's next coach

Stellenbosch FC head coach Gavin Hunt has questioned the way the South African Football Association (SAFA) will select Hugo Broos' successor,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Beauden Barrett starts as All Blacks name strong team for Stormers clash

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has selected a strong starting XV for New Zealand's opening match of their Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa,...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Ambition drove me to Morocco – Tshegofatso Mabasa explains MAS Fes move

South African striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has revealed that ambition, rather than financial considerations or familiarity, was the main reason...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

WAFCON 2026: South Africa striker Kgatlana hails teammates after quarterfinals qualification

South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana has played down her individual contribution after scoring the decisive goal that sent Banyana Banyana into the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Morocco and South Africa battle for World Cup place in WAFCON quarter-finals

Hosts Morocco face reigning champions South Africa in a high-pressure Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final on Saturday, with a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Mamelodi Sundowns: How a ‘third force' became South Africa's dominant club

Mamelodi Sundowns have risen from challengers to the dominant force in South African football, establishing themselves as the country's leading...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Mamelodi Sundowns’ long road from Pretoria challengers to African giants

Mamelodi Sundowns have become the defining success story of the Premier Soccer League’s 30-year history, evolving from challengers to Kaizer Chiefs...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Janine van Wyk: ‘I was a nervous wreck' as Banyana Banyana secured Wafcon glory

Janine van Wyk has recalled the fear and emotion of watching from the bench as Banyana Banyana won their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Van Wyk relives Banyana Banyana’s historic Wafcon triumph over Morocco

Janine van Wyk has recalled the tension, emotion and disbelief she experienced from the substitutes’ bench as Banyana Banyana secured their first...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

Former Cape Town Spurs boss likens Kaizer Chiefs youngster Luke Baartman to ex-Manchester United forward: 'I thought he moved around the box like Henrik Larsson'

The Glamour Boys youngster is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about talents in South African football, and his former mentor has now raised...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

Soccer Laduma Issue 1486: Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and Hugo Broos' successor in focus

The 1486th edition of Soccer Laduma will examine Kaizer Chiefs' squad needs, the young players hoping to break into Mamelodi Sundowns' first team...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

CAF Champions League draw: Sundowns, Esperance Tunis and Berkane in line for first-round byes

The draw for the two preliminary rounds of the 2026-27 CAF Champions League will take place on Thursday, with Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance Tunis...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa's female referees make history at Women's Africa Cup of Nations

South African referee Akhona Makalima and assistant referee Maneo Tau have been entrusted with the opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Langelihle Phili on honouring his late grandma with 'dream come true' transfer to Kaizer Chiefs - 'Everyone at home supports Amakhosi'

Amakhosi have officially secured one of South Africa’s most exciting young talents, but for the new signing, the move to Naturena is about much...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

iDiski Times Edition 267 focuses on MTN8, South Africa's coaching brain drain and Hugo Broos' exit

The 267th edition of iDiski Times is now available, with Orlando Pirates' bid for a record fifth consecutive MTN8 title, the growing number of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Bafana Bafana players insist R100 million World Cup windfall goes to grass roots development - 'What they want is to see SAFA reinvest that money'

South Africa’s national team stars have taken a selfless stand following their World Cup campaign, insisting that a significant portion of their...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

Namibia star Peter Shalulile explains why he chose Young Africans after Mamelodi Sundowns exit

Peter Shalulile has revealed that a conversation with Young Africans (Yanga) president Hersi Ally Said and a period of prayer played a crucial role...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

South Africa Women edge Burkina Faso Women 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations Round 3

South Africa Women secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso Women in Match Round 3 of the Africa Cup of Nations Women. Burkina Faso W South...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Hugo Broos set for R21.8m bonus after Bafana Bafana World Cup success

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is due to receive a R21.8 million bonus after leading South Africa to a historic FIFA World Cup campaign....
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draws set for 6 August

The preliminary-round draws for the 2026-27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will take place in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, 6 August,...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

SAFA to invest more than R100m of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup windfall

Bafana Bafana’s run at the FIFA World Cup has earned SAFA R218m in prize money, with more than R100m expected to be invested in football...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL Aug 5

South Africa: Congratulations Banyana Banyana

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations...
ALLAFRICA.COM Aug 5

‘I was a nervous wreck on the bench' – Janine van Wyk relives Banyana Banyana's historic WAFCON triumph

Former Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk has opened up on the emotions, tension and unforgettable moments behind South Africa's historic...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

When is the CAFCL and CAFCC draw?

The PSL will be represented by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in CAFCL while Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City will be in CAFCC.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Aug 5

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Kobamelo Kodisang training away from first team

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Kobamelo Kodisang is training away from the club's first-team squad as his representatives work on arranging a loan move...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Kgatlana sends Banyana Banyana into Wafcon quarter-finals after Burkina Faso win

Thembi Kgatlana says Banyana Banyana were never prepared to surrender their hopes of reaching the Wafcon quarter-finals after her goal secured a...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Tshegofatso Mabasa explains joining Moroccan side MAS Fès after Orlando Pirates exit: 'We want to go all the way and win it'

Bafana Bafana forward has broken his silence on the decision to swap Soweto for North Africa following his departure from the Sea Robbers. The...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

Kgatlana hails Banyana Banyana's fighting spirit after WAFCON quarter-final qualification

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana credited South Africa's resilience after her goal secured a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso and sent the 2022...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi closes in on Stellenbosch FC move

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi is on the verge of completing a move to South African top-flight side Stellenbosch FC in the current...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Aug 5

South Africa/Burkina Faso: Kgatlana Strike Sends Banyana Banyana Into Last Eight

[Scrolla] Thembi Kgatlana's first-half goal was enough to send defending champions South Africa into the quarter-finals of the CAF Women's Africa...
ALLAFRICA.COM Aug 5

Banyana Banyana's Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado on WAFCON quarterfinals qualification - 'It’s not about how you start the tournament'

The South Africa midfielder has opened up on the mental fortitude required to navigate a difficult group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
GOAL.COM Aug 5

South Africa set up Wafcon quarter-final against Morocco after narrow Burkina Faso win

South Africa reached the knockout stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM Aug 5
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