“The Ref Won the Game” – Disappointed Weir Pleads for Fairness from Officials After Santos Defeat in Strand
Santos goalkeeper Stanton Weir is not one for public outbursts. But following Santos’ controversial 1-2 defeat to Young Bafana in Strand on Saturday, the veteran shot-stopper could no longer hold his tongue. Weir was outstanding between the posts and even saved a penalty, but his heroics were not enough to prevent Santos from leaving Strand […]
No League, No Sponsor, No Answers: Football’s Governance Crisis Deepens as Women told to Wait Until 2027
It appears increasingly likely that there will be no league competition in 2026, with clubs participating in the Western Cape’s Provincial Women’s League having reportedly been informed that the winner of the affected competition needed to be confirmed by 31 October, a deadline that could not be met amid ongoing disputes and administrative challenges. Instead, […]
Rygersdal Run Riot as Spurs Suffer Four-Goal Hiding, De Webers Claim Vasco Bragging Rights After First WSJ Win
Curtley Daniels’ Rygersdal produced the result of the weekend with a stunning 4-0 demolition of Cape Town Spurs at Ikamva, handing the academy side a heavy defeat and further boosting their own ambitions. Not to mention Roger Fortune’s Young Pirates continued their impressive campaign with a narrow but valuable 1-0 victory over Trinitarians, while the […]
“We’re Fighting for Our Lives” – Jacobs’ Mindset Keeps Young Bafana Flying Following Santos Scalp
Such is the nature of Young Bafana’s title challenge that they can afford to miss a penalty and still walk away with maximum points. Goals from Keenan Abrahams and Luthando Mateza, one in each half, proved enough to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Santos at the Young Bafana Arena in Strand on Saturday. The […]
Play-Off Heartbreak for Sporting as Only the Brave Prevail to Semifinals via Penalty Shootout
SAFA Cape Town’s Third Division Playoffs proved a bridge too far for Bonteheuwel outfit Sporting United FC after they suffered a cruel penalty shootout defeat to Only the Brave in their quarterfinal clash at The Greens in Manenberg on Saturday. Neither side could find a breakthrough during regulation time, with the contest ending goalless after […]
Blackpool Stun Tafelzucht to Keep Promotion Dream Alive as No Bones Feasts on Three-Course Humble Pie
Well, well, well… so much for No Bones with Jones’ prediction that FC Tafelzucht would be among the favourites to secure promotion at the SAFA Cape Town Third Division Play-Offs currently reaching the business end at The Greens in Manenberg. For No Bones with Jones, it’s a healthy serving of humble pie for breakfast, lunch […]
“Hiedie” the Hero Delivers Killer Blow as Diadora Stun Leaders GP; Deane’s One FC Triumph in ‘Six-Pointer’
The ABC Motsepe League title race took another dramatic twist on Friday night as Diadora FC marched into the William Herbert Sports Complex and handed Stream B leaders Grassy Park United a rare taste of defeat. Marcelinho Stuurman fired Diadora ahead before the hosts restored parity from the penalty spot. But just when it appeared […]
Hahn Heroics! Inter City Hand FN Rangers First Defeat to Blow Stream A Wide Open
Bradley August’s Inter City FC sent shockwaves through Stream A of the ABC Motsepe League’s Second Division on Friday evening after handing log leaders FN Rangers their first defeat of the season with a surprise 1-0 victory at the Wynberg Military Base. In a result few saw coming, former Stellenbosch FC and Rangers striker Glen […]
“Dark Horses” of Bonteheuwel: Sporting FC’s Date with Destiny in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division Playoffs
Years of near-misses, disappointment and falling short at the final hurdle for various reasons have shaped Sporting FC’s journey. Now, after a series of bold managerial decisions and a long-term vision, the Bonteheuwel-based outfit stands on the brink of making history. Just two victories separate Sporting from securing promotion to the Safa Cape Town Third […]
“PSL or Overseas” – Former Chiefs Academy Goalie Naqeeb Eyes Promotion with New Motsepe League Outfit Lamasia
At just 19-years-old, Naqeeb Bowers has already travelled a football road many aspiring players can only dream of. The talented goalkeeper, currently on the books of Lamasia FC, has progressed through some of South Africa’s most respected development structures and is now looking to make his mark in the highly competitive ABC Motsepe League. Football […]