Baptism of fire for Motsepe newbies in lucrative Nedbank Cup
The Nedbank Cup draw for the ABC Motsepe League teams for the 2023/’24 campaign has turned out rather fitting – for some at least. It is for the mere fact that the defending champion, Young Bafana, will kick off proceedings on 7 September – at home – after they have drawn in the preliminary round […]
Stanturf helps young players and officials to live out their dreams
The Stanturf United ‘Tournament of Dreams’ is certainly living up to its name with the platform it creates for talented footballers and match officials to do just that – dream! The organisers have certainly backed up their commitment to football development in the third edition of the spectacle on all fronts with the introduction of […]
‘Assie’ completes ‘Three Musketeers’ at Camps Bay FC
Camps Bay FC technical director Anees Abbas says his “prayers have been answered” because the “Three Musketeers” are back together again! Abbas is full of smiles after the Safa Cape Town Third Division newbie snapped up the highly rated and very successful Ashraf “Assie” Calvert to assist the club’s head coach, Douglas “Dougie” Williams. The […]
Moral dilemma for Kay Motsepe under 14 soccer champions
Nahum Prince, head coach of the recently crowned Western Province Kay Motsepe Schools champion, Herzlia High, admitted that they are currently facing a moral dilemma. Prince informed No Bones with Jones that the Jewish school, situated in Vredehoek, are contesting with the powers that be to request for a possible change of date for the provincial final […]
‘Snorting Buffalo’ says ‘NO’ to breakaway in Mitchells Plain
Safa Cape Town president Bennett Bailey has emphasized that they will not entertain “breakaways” adding that there are ”dangers of a bun fight” at Sunday’s meeting when the Mitchells Plain LFA (MPLFA) will deliver its verdict on the ”unconstitutional move by some of its rebel members.” It is alleged that the move was initiated by […]
Goulburn have its mojo back – ready to put the Met back on the map
Let’s face it! The Metropolitan LFA in Bonteheuwel, with its dilapidated and severely vandalised ‘White House’ infrastructure, is nothing to behold these days and truthfully, a sight for sore eyes! Flooded sewerage and water pipes, lack of ablution facilities and running water, broken windows and hardly any security fencing is what greets – and intimidates […]
Top Ambassadors to honour Gavin Manuel Memorial School’s Legacy Cup at launch
The esteemed guest list of ‘ambassadors’ that will be in attendance at the launch of the Gavin Manuel Memorial Legacy School Cup is clearly an indication of the impact and the role the late Manuel had on the local and national football landscape back in the day. The launch will take place on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at Mondale […]
Batalion, Ukhanya still in limbo over statuses
Safa Western Cape chairman Tankiso Modipa says the sale of the two ABC Motsepe League clubs, Batalion FC and Ukhanya United, has not yet been approved. “And I don’t think it will be approved,” Tankiso informed No Bones with Jones. “But we will engage the two clubs and an emergency committee meeting will then be held. […]
Not even load shedding could halt launch of Spar Mookrey and Rygate Cubs Festival
Not even load shedding could put a damper on the mood and excitement at the launch of the 13th edition of the Spar Mookrey Group Rygate LFA Cubs Festival held at the Rylands Hall on Monday (11 September). It was an event where participating clubs made the most of the “darkness” and chilly weather. Needless […]
Sunday is D-Day for “Break-away” Kenny and the “Want-away Clubs”
Sunday is D-Day to find resolutions and sanctions for the culprits sitting behind the ongoing drama at the Mitchells Plain Local Football Association (MPLFA). This emanated from the MPLFA’s meeting with plus minus 20 of its representatives held at the Westridge Sports Complex on Monday (11 September) – with Safa Cape Town’s president, Bennett Bailey, […]