Rygersdal Ladies’ Rapid Rise Continues with Another Promotion, but Sasol League Deadlock Stalls Next Step
Rygersdal Ladies’ rapid rise within SAFA Cape Town and SAFA Western Cape football structures has been nothing short of remarkable. Behind the club’s growth and success stands a dedicated technical team whose hard work, vision and commitment have transformed Rygersdal Ladies into one of the region’s most exciting emerging forces. Women’s Regional League (WRL) head […]
From Promotion to Silverware: Deane Does It Again… Delivers Nedbank Cup Glory with One FC
From promotion hero to cup-winning coach, Dylan Deane continues to enhance his reputation as one of local football’s hottest tacticians. The One Football Club mentor was celebrating again this weekend past after his side claimed the ABC Motsepe League Nedbank Cup regional crown after they defeated Ammar Soccer Academy 3-1 (0-0) on penalties over the […]
Kiyaam Bull(ish) on a Return to the Pro Ranks with Grassy Park United
Former Amajita defender Kiyaam Bull remains firmly focused on one goal, securing a return to professional football. The 27-year-old centre-back is currently on the books of Grassy Park United in the ABC Motsepe League Second Division, but insists his ambitions extend far beyond the amateur ranks. Bull, who represented South Africa’s national Under-20 side and […]
‘I Still Get Itchy Feet’: Former Santos Star Mason Opens Up on Coaching Transition
Mason October, head coach of the Third Division debutants D6 Mitchells Plain FC says he’s not naive to the demands of Safa Cape Town’s Men’s Regional League which kicks off on Friday. D6 Mitchells Plain, who acquired the Third Division status of Saxon Rovers a while back, open their campaign with an impressive 5-2 home […]
Double Whammy for Gerum as CDFA and Salt River Blackpool Suspend Player-Coach After Touchline Meltdown
The Cape District Football Association (CDFA) has sent out a strong message that conduct bringing the organisation into disrepute will not be tolerated. The CDFA’s president Wayne Jones confirmed that the association’s Disciplinary Committee (DC) had concluded its hearing into the matter involving Salt River Blackpool player-coach Nabeel Gerum, with the outcome circulated to all […]
Third Time Lucky? Salie Targets Promotion Glory with Durbanville FC After Retirement U-Turn
Just a few months ago, Tawfeeq Salie was standing at a crossroads, seriously contemplating whether it was time to walk away from playing the game he loves. Now, the former Ajax Cape Town academy product finds himself on the verge of writing a new chapter in both his career and Durbanville FC’s history. Two more […]
Hand Grassy Park United the Trophy in Stream B and Prove Me Wrong!
Some might call it foolish. Others may label it bias. But after observing the opening quarter of the season unfold, the signs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. So, with my neck firmly on the line, I’m making the call now: Grassy Park United will be crowned Stream B champions in SAFA Western Cape’s ABC […]
Young Citizens Punish Wasteful Wynberg St. Johns 4-2 in De Weber’s Dugout Debut at Malta Park
Two glaring shortcomings cost Wynberg St. Johns (WSJ) dearly on the opening weekend of Safa Cape Town’s Third Division campaign – a failure to capitalise on promising chances and an inability to contain Cape Town City’s electric wingers on either flank. The result was a harsh but valuable lesson for new head coach Chrissando de […]
Who Failed to Read the Rules? Playoff Confusion Puts Clubs Under the Spotlight as Protest Leaves Group C Hanging
For all the criticism and scrutiny that SAFA Cape Town’s administration often faces over its inability to run a smooth operation, this is one occasion where not a single finger should be pointed at the region’s administrators. Instead, the confusion that emerged during the Third Division Playoffs, currently being staged at the Greens Sports Field […]
Ding-Dong! 16-Year-Old Bell Rings Loud on Senior Debut as Young Bafana Earn Gritty Point at Ubuntu
A hard-fought 0-0 draw against Ubuntu FC may have earned us a valuable point on the road, but the biggest victory of the day was the arrival of the future. At just 16-years-old, Zaiden Bell made his official ABC Motsepe League debut, marking a proud milestone not only for the player but for the club’s […]