Tafelzucht and Durbanville Look the Teams to Beat in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division Playoffs at the Greens
SAFA Cape Town’s Third Division Playoffs resume this weekend at Greens Sport Complex in Manenberg after being postponed due to the recent taxi unrest. With the competition now entering the quarter-final stage, the battle for promotion is heating up. While knockout football is renowned for producing surprises, it is difficult to look beyond FC Tafelzucht […]
De Weber Keeps His Cards Close to His Chest as WSJ Bolster Squad with Former Junction-duo
With Cape Town’s football scene as close-knit and competitive as ever, it’s no surprise coaches prefer to keep their transfer business under wraps. However, No Bones with Jones managed to get Wynberg St. Johns (WSJ) head coach Chrissando de Weber to confirm the arrivals of Muazzam Esau and Jade Charles from Junction Rovers. “Yes, they […]
“Cloak and Dagger” – Daniels Finally Reveals Rygersdal’s Capture of the Experienced Triegaardt
As serious and focused as Rygersdal FC head coach Curtley Daniels often appears, the young mentor recently showed off his lighter side when discussing one of the club’s newest additions. The 28-year-old former Ashford Athletic coach, who began his Rygersdal tenure with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over JL Zwane two weeks ago, jokingly admitted he […]
“Not Happy!” – Daniels Demands More Creativity on Attack from FN Rangers Despite Setting the Pace in Stream A
Given FN Rangers’ position at the summit of Stream A in the ABC Motsepe League, one would expect head coach Arreshaat Daniels to be a satisfied man. After all, Rangers remain the pacesetters following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against struggling Cape Town Spurs at their Royal Road fortress in Maitland, a result that ensured they […]
“A Good Challenge” – Wentzel Embraces ‘Graveyard’ League Test as Rising Stars Face Greenwood Athletic
Fresh from guiding Rising Stars FC to a historic Coke Cup triumph, head coach Jendre Wentzel is under no illusions about the demands awaiting his youthful side in SAFA Cape Town’s notoriously unforgiving Third Division. The so-called “Graveyard League” lived up to its reputation in Stars’ opening fixture, as their Under-18-based squad suffered a harsh […]
Leadership or Ownership? The Power Problem in Local Football
“Leadership is an opportunity, not a weapon. An opportunity to serve, not to destroy.” I recently came across this quote and, the more I reflected on it, the more I realised it encapsulate the current challenges facing our local football administration quite accurately – and one that exposes local football’s greatest shortcomings: a shortage of […]
New Interim Chair Boebie Solomons Vows to Preserve Federation Legends’ Proud Legacy
Many within Cape Town’s football fraternity were largely unaware that the South African Federation Soccer Legends is a fully-fledged structure operating under the auspices of SAFA Cape Town and, ultimately, SAFA National. However, recent events have thrust the organisation into the spotlight. The removal of former chairman Stevie Williams through a vote of no confidence […]
The Messiah of Strand? Jacobs Restores Young Bafana’s Credibility and Reignites Former Champions’ Title Dreams
Even if Young Bafana fail to lift silverware this season, one thing is beyond dispute: the Strand-based academy is in safe hands! For years, Bernardo Steinado’s club has provided youngsters from the Helderberg and surrounding communities with a platform to chase their football dreams. The results speak for themselves. Players such as Mirsab Adams, Dean […]
Triple Delight for Cape Style as Veterans Giants Retain Silver Spurs Title
It’s official! Cape Style Veterans are the undisputed kings of the Silver Spurs Veterans Tournament’s Over-35 division. The Bonteheuwel outfit etched their name into the tournament’s history books after securing a remarkable third consecutive title, edging Hanover Park FC 1-0 in a tightly contested final. Packed with experience and quality, Cape Style’s squad featured former […]
Did Spurs Pull the Trigger Too Soon? Morris Exit Now Appears to Haunt Struggling Academy ‘Giants’
No disrespect to the coaching duo of Tyren Arendse and Roger de Sa, but Cape Town Spurs’ decision to part ways with Nasief Morris at the start of the season appears to have done more harm than good for their ABC Motsepe League side. And it is not as if De Sa arrived on a […]