South Africa recorded their first-ever competitive victory over Nigeria on Saturday, winning in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo 2-0. Nigeria and South Africa had clashed 12 times before, during which time Bafana Bafana’s only victory was in a friendly 13 years ago. Tekelo Rantie headed South Africa in front after 54 … Read more
A predicted shake-up by new South Africa coach Stuart Baxter did not materialise Thursday when the squad was named for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Nigeria. The 63-year-old Englishman had hinted in the media at a more physical approach for the June 10 clash in Uyo, but chose 25 players who featured … Read more
Goals from Thulani Hlatshwayo and namesake Thulani Serero guiding Bafana Bafana to a memorable 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Senegal; bringing an end to their barren run on home soil. Senegal aimed to stamp their authority on the clash early on with the in-form Sadio Mane seeing his attempt wide of goal in … Read more
West Ham United record signing Andre Ayew is the only Ghanaian to be named in CAF’s preliminary 30-man list for the 2016 African Player of the Year. The Black Stars deputy captain will be seeking to win it for the first after missing on the last edition in Lagos when he finished third behind winner … Read more
Ghanaian quintet have lost their coach at TP Mazembe There was no Ghanaian player in CAF’s preliminary list for the 2016 African Player Based in Africa award. CAF Champions League finalists Mamelodi Sundowns have five players Dennis Onyango, Keegan Dolly, Hlompho Kekana, Khama Billiat and Yannick Zakri- in the 25 nominees. TP Mazembe trio of … Read more
Black Stars deputy captain, Andre Ayew, has made CAF’s 30 man list for the African Player of the Year award. The attacking midfielder is the only Ghanaian to be named in CAF’s preliminary 30-man list for the 2016 African Player of the Year after an impressive year with Swansea. Ayew will be hoping for better … Read more
Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has named the starting line up that will play Ghana tonight (Tuesday, 11 October 2016) in a friendly international at Moses Mabhida Stadium (Kick off 19h00). Brighton Mhlongo will start in goals while the back four comprises of Abbubaker Mobara, Isaac Nhlapo, captain Thulani Hlatshwayo and Thabo Matlaba. The … Read more