Stober impressed by “streetwise” Seaside Spurs
Seaside Spurs’ head coach Gerald Stober says he is rather impressed with his players’ “streetwise” abilities and capabilities. The former Bafana Bafana player opened up on how happy he is with the fact that he has a solid platform to work from with his new Third Division outfit in Spurs. Stober, who has coached at […]
Business as usual for big guns in Nedbank Cup, end is nigh for Zizwe
There were no real upsets, other than a rugby scoreline during the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 clashes which kicked off the start of the ABC Motsepe season. Ubuntu FC cashed in on the disarray that currently exists at Zizwe United by slaughtered them 11-0 in their away tie at the Nyanga Stadium. Our website […]
Time for Councillors to shine in Safa CT’s battle to get Athlone Stadium back
One could have easily been fooled into believing that Saturday’s Coke Cup Final at the Athlone Stadium was an official Democratic Alliance (DA) event. There were so many Councillors present, that a DA caucus meeting could have been called. Whatever their motives – ulterior or genuine – I’m pretty sure the 10 000 plus fans […]
Diadora ‘Shakes’ Goulburn to makes it two in a row in Coke Cup Final
It was written in the stars for Diadora FC to become only the second club in 27 years to successfully defend the prestigious Coke Cup. This follows after they edged out a courageous and spirited Goulburn Athletic by 1-0 in the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. Jerry Mxabo was the difference when he struck just before […]
Final was bridge too far for Matroos as Spurs win u.18 Coke title
Matroosfontein FC coach Edgar Francis admitted it was a bridge too far after succumbing to Cape Town Spurs by 1-2 in the Coke Cup final for Boys under-18 at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. “I think the pace was too hot and the difference in the two teams showed on the day,” Francis conceded.“But it […]
‘Pak-man’ nibbles back after murmurs of ‘Vote of No Confidence
“Are we on that level already?” asked Ian Pakoe, president of the Heideveld LFA after “murmurs” of a vote of no confidence surfaced in the LFA’s leader. Pakoe added further: “Then they must do it, they must do it bru! I have done more things and the LFA is in a good state,” Pakoe added. […]
Goulburn has a plan to stop Diadora’s Hiedie in Final
Diadora FC has been boosted with the news that their experienced midfielder Shaheed Abrahams will be available for the Coke Cup Final clash against the giant killers, Goulburn Athletic. There was initial uncertainty over Abrahams’ availability for Diadora’s second consecutive Cup Final (17:00) in the Athlone Stadium on Saturday, as he is also on the […]
Santos’ Stanton has Weir(d) feeling about this season
Santos FC goalkeeper Stanton Weir is one of the most successful goalkeepers in the amateur ranks of Safa Cape Town. In 2019 the 29-year-old shot-stopper won promotion with Woodlands United to the Third Division and also bagged the prestigious Coke Cup title in the same year. He was rewarded with the man-of-the-match performance for his […]
‘Saatjie’ wants to use Nedbank Cup to keep Rangers “on toes” for League
In the past, the Nedbank Cup was seen as a bit of a distraction for most coaches and clubs, especially in Safa Cape Town’s Second and Third Divisions. But due to the ABC Motsepe League’s shortened two-stream version, clubs are now “forced” to give the Nedbank Cup more credence. This is exactly why FN Rangers’ coach […]
History-chasing Yoakim and teammates ready to weave their Magic
Irene Yoakim, captain of The Magic Ladies has expressed her desire to make history with her new club by lifting the Coke Cup trophy for a third time in her illustrious career. She did so in 2014 and 2021 with the former and now defunct Vasco Ladies. The 33-year-old no-nonsense defender will be one of the […]