The (Ikapa) sheriff is back in town after Zizwe takeover confirmed, Mvalo remains as coach
The ‘sheriff’ – Ikapa United’s Shaun Pietersen, aka ‘Pietie Soprano’ – is back in town and ready to stamp his authority! No Bones with Jones can now confirm that Ikapa has officially acquired the second division status Zizwe United after the deal was concluded over the weekend which ends weeks of rumour mongering and speculation. Alas! […]
Fixture debacle shows Safa WC ready to pitch the circus tent once again
Safa Western Cape’s hypocritical nature has again been exposed. This follows the province’s secretary, Nadia Konstabel, who released the ABC Motsepe League’s draft fixtures, which is the correct protocol as the season is set to commence this coming weekend. What raised eyebrows is the fact that the fixtures released by the province feature all the clubs – […]
Ngaca praises character of Antalyaspor’s young guns after debut victory against Pirates
Antayaspor JPM Cape Town head coach Gareth Ncaca (pictured) had nothing but high praise for his troops after they edged out Young Pirates by 1-0 at the Youngsfield Military Base on Saturday. Lwandle Mdingi was the hero for the home side with a well-taken solo goal following a fantastic run on the left flank, before […]
Young Pirates eyeing controversial Awaldien; Rygate boss says striker punished for six weeks
Rygate LFA president Abdul Tajoodien has set the record straight regarding Hazendal United’s controversial striker Ameen Awaldien. No Bones with Jones has been informed that the 30-year-old striker could join up with the Third Division newcomer Young Pirates from Heideveld – but only once he’s served out his punishment. Awaldien has been making waves for all the wrong reasons, which […]
Koopstadt officially Hope FC property after weeks of tug-of-war with Inter City
Inter City FC manager Ashlam Petersen has confirmed they have finally “cleared the air” regarding the clearance issue with Riyaaz Koopstad. “All sorted,” Petersen confirmed to No Bones with Jones. “He was there on Monday. We cleared the air and I issued his clearance on Tuesday,” Petersen added. This development makes Koospstadt, who has been training with […]
Safa WC should allow Santos to light peace pipe and let sanity prevail – football first!
Football should be played on the field, not in a magistrate’s court. But try telling this to the administrators of the region, province and even national, as all they are so obsessed with power and position, that it has completely blinded them of what they have been elected to do – and this is the […]
New era beckons for Rygersdal; Calvert and Co. on mission to bring back glory years
While Rygersdal FC Chairman, Justin Asher, is “unpacking” the club’s history for its upcoming 50th anniversary, his head coach, Ashraf Calvert (pictured), is embarking on a mission to bring back the glory years and turn them into a powerhouse of Cape Town football again. Who can forget the club’s star players like Nevin Payne, Shamiel […]
Santos’ Goolam vows to fight Safa bullies: but what about the rest?
Santos FC may have fallen from grace, but there’s no denying this club has too much history for it to vanish from South African football structures. This is exactly why the club’s chairman and owner, Goolam Allie, has vowed to fight its expulsion from Safa Western Cape’s ABC Motsepe League until the bitter end. “Yes, […]
‘Mafia’ Safa CT undermines its own ‘holy’ book
Safa Cape Town has shown its hand on multiple occasions, and it projects a ‘mafia’ tale that proves that this organisation is a law unto itself. That a public entity, which should serve the needs of its constituents and all that falls under its banner, dares to undermine its very own constitution, which it regards […]
Vasco’s Swartz cites “magic of teamwork” for promotion success
Vasco da Gama head coach Elton Swartz says the “magic of teamwork” was on display and the catalyst for them winning promotion to Safa Cape Town Third Division recently. Those present at the playoffs in Nyanga, as well as during the group phases, can testify how dominant the Cape Town Tygerberg champion was. At times, […]