No Pressure, No Fear: Fortune Says Tableview Keen to Continue Fairytale against Saxons in Coke Cup semi
Tableview FC have already exceeded expectations in this year’s prestigious Coke Cup with some heroic efforts, according to head coach Sifiso Fortune. Their last notable run ended in the 2019 quarter-finals when they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to a formidable Juventus outfit. And it’s with this in mind that there is “no pressure” on […]
Visagie (again) Outsmarts “Cup Specialist” Pequeno with 10 men in Nedbank Cup, Ammar eyes GP scalp for third time
It takes a special kind of coach to outsmart and humble a renowned cup specialist like Andrew Pequeno. The fact that Jayrod Visagie and his Ammar Soccer Academy outfit have now done it twice in the space of two weeks speaks volumes after knocking Grassy Park United out of the Nedbank Cup with a dramatic […]
From PSL Goalkeeper to Mentor: Tashrique Goldman Gives Back to Hanover Park where it all started
For many players, returning to a former club is an emotional experience. For former Chippa United goalkeeper Tashrique Goldman, his return to Hanover Park FC, eight years after stepping away from the game, represents far more than a homecoming. It signals the start of a new chapter as he looks to transfer his knowledge and […]
Portland High Crowned Kings of Gavin Manuel Schools Legacy Cup After Historic Title Defence at Chukker Road
It was a historic first for Portland High School as they became the first team to successfully defend their Gavin Manuel Schools Legacy crown, securing a record third title and further cementing their status as the tournament’s most successful school. Portland first etched their name onto the trophy when they captured the 2018 title, becoming […]
Rovers’ success could come back to bite Northerns’ Champions with loaded fixture list
Spare a thought for Northern Suburbs’ LFA champions, Island Rovers, who have been left with no alternative but to roll with the punches. As things stand, Rovers must navigate two cup ties in quick succession — first their KO Final at the Northern Suburbs LFA against UWC at the Erica Park Sport Complex, followed by […]
The Next Josephs Between the Posts: Legacy, Pressure and Ambition
For many young footballers, the dream is simply to make a name for themselves on the pitch and one day wear their country’s national jersey with pride. For Niyaaz Josephs, goalkeeper of Motsepe League hopefuls Grassy Park United, the journey comes with an added dimension. As the son of former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, […]
Pequeno Warns Grassy Park Must Respect Ammar Despite Visagie’s Cup Indifference
Ammar Soccer Academy head coach Jayrod Visagie has delivered a brutally honest assessment ahead of his side’s Nedbank Cup tie against Grassy Park United at Mbekweni Stadium in Paarl on Tuesday. According to Visagie, he is not overly concerned with the romance often associated with the famous David versus Goliath cup competition, insisting that Ammar’s […]
Hanover Park, Saxon Rovers Cruise as Underdogs Keep Dream Alive in Coke Cup
It was business as usual for the defending champion Hanover Park FC who comfortably dispatched you and I FC by 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the prestigious Coke Cup in Du Noon on Sunday. So, too, did Hanover Park’s Cape Town Tygerberg rival Saxon Rovers, who walloped Two for Joy by 4-1 in their quarter final […]
New Venue, Familiar Rivalries as Gavin Manuel Legacy Cup Returns for Ninth Year
It’s all system for the 9th edition of the Interschool Legacy Cup in honour of the late Gavin Manuel. Manuel passed away in October 2015. The tournament debuted in 2016, and 2020 and 2021 saw the tournament impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The event finds another new “home” at Chukker Road Sports Complex after numerous […]
Inter City Gift August Birthday Boost with First Win of the Season
Bradley August could not have asked for a better birthday present after Inter City FC claimed their first victory of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over newcomers Saxon Rovers at Royal Road on Friday evening. The result came just a day after the former Bafana Bafana midfielder celebrated his 48th birthday, providing a […]