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Brandon Petersen Opens Up on Bafana Bafana Snub and Staying Focused at Kaizer Chiefs

Brandon Petersen Opens Up on Bafana Bafana Snub and Staying Focused at Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has spoken candidly about the challenges of breaking into the Bafana Bafana national team, despite producing one of the strongest seasons of his professional career. The 31-year-old shot-stopper has been a standout performer for Chiefs, registering an impressive 11 clean sheets in just 18 appearances across all competitions โ€” numbers that place him among the most consistent goalkeepers in South African football this season. Strong Club Form, Limited National Opportunities Petersenโ€™s performances have not gone…

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Jomo Sono: โ€œOur Record of Producing African Strikers Is Unmatchedโ€

Jomo Sono: โ€œOur Record of Producing African Strikers Is Unmatchedโ€

South African football legend Jomo Sono has declared that no club or system on the continent can rival South Africaโ€™s historic record of producing elite African strikers, as he paid an emotional tribute to the late Esau โ€˜Black Mambaโ€™ Kanyenda. Kanyenda, a revered figure in African football and a former Premier Soccer League (PSL) star, was laid to rest this week after passing away suddenly at the age of 43, just days after publicly confirming he was receiving treatment for…

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Ouaddou Highlights Key Growth Areas for Mbokazi Ahead of Chicago Fire Move

Ouaddou Highlights Key Growth Areas for Mbokazi Ahead of Chicago Fire Move

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has shared insight into what young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi must sharpen as he prepares for his high-profile move to the United Statesโ€™ Major League Soccer (MLS) with Chicago Fire FC. The American club recently confirmed Mbokaziโ€™s signing on a four-year contract with an additional option, in a transfer reportedly valued at $3 million (approximately R53 million) โ€” one of the notable African player moves into the US soccer market ahead of the 2026 season….

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Hugo Broos Clears the Air on Bafana Bafanaโ€™s AFCON Expectations

Hugo Broos Clears the Air on Bafana Bafanaโ€™s AFCON Expectations

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has addressed the growing talk around South Africaโ€™s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ambitions, insisting there is no need to repeatedly remind players about winning the tournament because the desire already exists within the squad. As anticipation builds ahead of AFCON 2025, Broos believes constant reminders about lifting the trophy could do more harm than good, adding unnecessary pressure to a team that is already fully aware of what is at stake. South Africa…

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Orlando Pirates vs Carling All Stars: Official Starting Line-Ups Revealed for Cup Final

Orlando Pirates vs Carling All Stars: Official Starting Line-Ups Revealed for Cup Final

The countdown is over as the confirmed starting XIs for todayโ€™s Carling Black Label Cup final between Orlando Pirates and the Carling All Stars have been released. The much-anticipated showdown will unfold at Moses Mabhida Stadium, with both sides aiming to etch their names into this seasonโ€™s history books. Pirates Riding a Wave of Success Orlando Pirates head into the final with confidence at an all-time high. Fresh from lifting the Carling Knockout Cup, the Buccaneers continue to assert themselves…

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