Manager says ‘Zizwe’s sale to Turfloop’ is a ‘Mi(c)key Mouse story
Zizwe United is in the process of selling its Second Division status to Turfloop FC. No Bones with Jones has been reliably informed that Turfloop has already paid a deposit with the balance to be settled in the coming days and the two parties hope to conclude the deal by next week. However, Zizwe’s manager Mike […]
Westridge 6th champ of Gavin Manuel Memorial Legacy Cup; Manyano High inaugural girls’ champ
BY CEDRIC FEBRUARY The 6th edition of the Gavin Manuel Memorial School’s Legacy Cup also delivered a sixth new champion in Westridge High. The Mitchells Plain based school beat their rivals Beacon Hill by 2-0 in a tightly contested under-16 final for boys. After five energy-sapping matches through the group phases, these two teams met […]
Cafda FC owner Ashley October has vowed to fight Safa Western Cape “from all angles” following the refusal of him purchasing the status of Batalions FC from the Cape Winelands.
Cafda FC owner Ashley October has vowed to fight Safa Western Cape “from all angles” following the refusal to allow him to purchase the status of Batalions FC from the Cape Winelands. An aggrieved October admitted that he is saddened by the turn of events and confirmed to No Bones with Jones that he has already set […]
Bradley back at Palace to assist Lewis
Bradley August stated that his return to his beloved and newly promoted Third Division Crystal Palace, “just made sense.” The former Bafana Bafana player confirmed that he will be on the touchline assisting Palace’s head coach Goodwin Lewis for the upcoming Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign. August was released by the ABC Motsepe-outfit Hout Bay United […]
Giantkillers Goulburn ready to slay Champions after heroics in Coke semi
While it was business as usual for the defending Coke Cup Champions Diadora FC in the semi-final, their neighbours Hanover Park were bundled out of the competition. Diadora beat Hazendal United 4-1 in Westridge on Sunday afternoon, while Goulburn United shocked Hanover Park 2-1 in the other semi. Goulburn, from the Metropolitan LFA, made history […]
Wind(sor) ready to blow away challengers in Gavin Manual School’s Legacy Cup
A new year, a new coach and a new (historic) record in sight… This is what is on the horizon for Windsor High – defending champion of the Gavin Manuel Memorial School’s Legacy Cup which kicks off on Monday (2 October – 3 October 2023) at the Rocklands High School in Mitchells Plain. Windsor is […]
Kapstadt Cup providing true platform for future stars
The minute success or stardom is reached – especially from an early age – it is quite easy to forget the actual role players and support structure that played a pivotal role in a player’s journey. This is exactly why credit should be given where it is due. Hence, reference should especially be made to […]
Oriented Birds ready to fly high in Motsepe League – but the journey could be difficult one
Oriented Birds FC chairman Lawrence Booysen has certainly raised eyebrows with his latest claim on winning the ABC Motsepe League in their debut season. Birds recently became the first club in more than a decade to win promotion – as outright winners to the Second Division – in the Plettenberg Bay area and will undoubtedly […]
Meadowridge makes history at prestigious youth cup
Other than FC Kapstadt, host of the annual Kapstadt Cup youth tournament, it will be a historic occasion for its neighbours, Meadowridge FC. It is because no other club has been part of every event since its inception 12 years ago, besides Meadowridge, that is. This club from the Cape Town Tygerberg LFA has made […]
COACHING VS POACHING
A recent grassroots (UK) survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. We asked why the craze towards poaching the best players from the area to create an elite team, who does this benefit? Is it best for the kids? Is it to feed […]