Durban - South Africa must continue to pour their unequivocal support for the Springboks and athletes who are preparing for the Rugby World Cup and All Africa Games respectively. The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, made this request at the launch of the Ekhaya – initiative - a 'Home Away from Home' hospitality village concept government wants to stage at … [Read more...] about Call to Support SA Teams
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Fair qualifying 2014 World Cup draw for Bafana
Pretoria – The 2010 FIFA World Cup host, Bafana Bafana, were drawn on Saturday in an easy and winnable group A of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During the preliminary draw held at the Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Bafana were drawn with underdogs neighbouring Botswana, Central African Republic and Somalia or Ethiopia. Bafana head coach Pitso … [Read more...] about Fair qualifying 2014 World Cup draw for Bafana
Mbombela ready for international Vodacom Challenge
Mbombela - The Mbombela local municipality in Mpumalanga is preparing for the off-season soccer spectacle between Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions, Orlando Pirates, and English Football Association (FA) champions, Tottenham Hotspur. The two teams will battle it out during the Vodacom Challenge at the Mbombela stadium on Tuesday. "The hosting of this match is a very … [Read more...] about Mbombela ready for international Vodacom Challenge
Bafana drops in FIFA world rankings
Pretoria - Bafana Bafana has dropped nine places to number 47 in the latest Coca Cola FIFA World Rankings released on Wednesday. However, on the continent, South Africa has moved down four spots to position seven. Things have also changed at the top of the CAF rankings, with Ivory Coast overtaking Ghana, followed by Egypt, Nigeria and Burkina Faso in the top … [Read more...] about Bafana drops in FIFA world rankings
Bafana Bafana name issue over
Johannesburg - The protracted fight to exclusively own the rights of the name Bafana Bafana between the South African Football Association (Safa) and Stanton Woodrush is finally over. Safa fourth vice President, Dr Danny Jordaan, announced on Friday the South African national team will continue to be known as Bafana Bafana. "We are pleased to announce that, we've reached … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana name issue over
