HBUFC rope in Spanish coach assisted by former Ajax CT striker
The Hout Bay United Football Community (HBUFC) has terminated the services of their head coach Ryan Botha and Bradley August due to apparent budget constraints. However, our website can confirm that the HBUFC has in turn appointed a Spaniard in Borja Herranz as their new head coach for the 2023/’24 Safa Cape Town Second Division campaign. Herranz, a […]
Banyana rewrite own history after first WC Last-16 qualification
Thembi Kgatlana struck in injury time to hand a gritty Banyana Banyana a dramatic and historic 3-2 win against Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday. Coach Desiree Ellis and her SA troops keep on writing their own history when they reached the 2023 Women’s World Cup last 16 for the first time ever. Banyana […]
Rygate LFA to host playoffs for DreamClub 100
Those who thought the DreamClub 100 is just pie in the sky, well, think again. One has to admit that Cape Town City deserves credit for this initiative as it is empowering not just clubs, but local coaches as well with its various programmes such as seminars, licensing of the coaches and elite sessions for some players. […]
Retaining status is De Weber’s first objective
If there is one wish that coach Chrissando de Weber and his newly promoted Junction Rovers team would like to be granted, it is being told by management that they are prepared to back him financially. Junction’s first objective will obviously be to try and retain its status in the Second Division of Safa Cape […]
Be Brave: former Banyana goalie’s advice to Swart
Former Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Astrid Van Kesteren (nee February) says South Africa’s current number one, Kaylin Swart, should impose herself more, be brave and command her box to compensate for her lack of height between the goalposts. Swart has come under heavy criticism following her vulnerability under the high ball during South Africa’s loss to […]
Young Bafana unveil “Black Mourinho” as new head coach
Young Bafana (YB) owner Bernardo Steinado roped in a new Angolan coach in Carlos Manuel because he shares a similar “vision that aligns with the club”. Manuel, a former youth development coach and second assistant with Cape Town Spurs’ ABC Motsepe team, comes with a wealth of experience, even though he might not be familiar […]
Silver Spurs Searching for New Coach
Victor Tajoodien, Chairman of Silver Spurs has confirmed that they are in the market for a new coach. Spurs raised eyebrows last season when they appointed their former striker Cheslyn ‘Giggs’ Tajoodien as head coach despite Giggs lacking the relevant coaching experience at that level and badges. Needless to say, this move backfired and the Silvertown-outfit, […]
Pressure and expectations are high for Trinnies
Trinitarians FC’s capitulation at the business end of last season has since increased the pressure and expectations for the upcoming Third Division campaign of Safa Cape Town. Therefore, fans and opponents can expect that this outfit from the Northern Suburbs LFA will come with a bigger onslaught for promotion to the Second Division. It was […]
Look at the bigger picture!
As much as there are fingers pointed at Safa Cape Town for the latest debacle with Wanderers FC, host of the Engen Knockout Challenge, one must not forget that there was and is something larger at play. One of the key points is the fact that corporates need to toe the line and conform to […]
Chop-chop and Botha and August are gone!
The Hout Bay United Football Community (HBUFC) have chopped two of their high-profile coaches, head coach Ryan Botha and his assistant Bradley August. Botha confirmed the news on Sunday stating he was completely shocked by the club’s decision. “Just a couple of months ago I signed an extension thinking that I can plan ahead now,” said […]