Ikapa’s ‘Pietie Soprano’ says they will come out guns blazing next season
As the ABC Motsepe season draws to a close, Ikapa United boss Shaun Pietersen reflected on yet another missed opportunity to stake a claim on the elusive Second Division title of Safa Western Cape. With two games to go, the Mitchells Plain outfit is in second position in Stream A, but it is all academic as […]
Ex-PSL official “dumbstruck” by referees who do not know the rules
A former PSL match official Leslie Dean suggested that the recent criticism of referees and match officials is justified – as sad and harsh as it sounds. Dean’s comments come after a recent ‘plea’ by one of the Hollywoodbets Third Division’s top strikers that officials are ”killing the game” with their “putrid and scandalous” officiating […]
Third Division’s top gun shoots down referees’ performances that are “killing the game”
Silver Spurs goal poacher Rushan Abrahams has voiced his concern over “the putrid and scandalous officiating” in the Hollywoodbets Third Division that is killing the majority of the clubs – from top to bottom. Abrahams, who is also the top marksman in the league with 33 goals in 32 games, pointed out that “blatant robbery” by […]
Hempe lifts the lid following departure from soon-to-be relegated Batalions
Theo Hempe (pictured) has finally lifted the lid following his departure as head coach from the soon-to-be relegated ABC Motsepe League outfit Batalions FC. The former Cape Town Spurs pro-player parted ways with the club a couple of weeks ago “due to the fact that the club’s vision did not align” with his. The Paarl-based franchise […]
Sponsor will have final say as to who will host Engen tournament in June
For the record, it will be the sponsor Engen and not Safa Cape Town that will have the final say on the host venue for this prestigious under-18 tournament for boys – and ladies. “They have made it crystal clear, hey,” a source close to the sponsor revealed to No Bones with Jones. “They don’t […]
Safa takes Engen-lapse as knock on the chin (and thankfully there were first-aiders to assist)
The lack of first aiders or paramedics once again came under scrutiny when two players collided, knocking heads and needed serious medical attention – with not a single medical officer in sight at the final round of the Engen KO Challenge at the Chukker Road Sports Complex on Sunday. If it wasn’t for the assistance […]
Vasco skipper can “smell and taste” league title
Vasco da Gama captain Nathan Gertse (pictured) has put his neck out when he said the Hollywoodbets Third Division title is “theirs to lose” as he can “smell and taste” the title. Gertse’s comments follow another convincing 3-1 home victory against Seaside Spurs at Parow Park on Tuesday evening. With four games remaining, coach Andrew […]
With ‘Nassie’ at the helm, Hazendal is Begging to be stopped
Newly-elected chairman of Hazendal United FC, Nazrudien Begg (pictured), is understandably itching to take the club to newer heights – especially on an administrative level. This comes after the Bokmakierie-based team had its administration lifted in September last year. For those who aren’t familiar with Hazendal’s predicament they faced last season. Here’s the lowdown in a nutshell… […]
Robbie and Sergio are Taylor-made for Edgemead’s First team, says Chairman
So far, so good…. and without jumping the gun Edgemead FC’s ‘new’ head coaches Robbie Cameron (pictured right) and his co-coach Sergio Barreiro (pictured left) seems to be Taylor-made for the clubs first team based on their results thus far. The defending champions played four matches, won three and lost one in the tough and competitive […]
‘Green Machine’ Ladies not properly oiled yet . . . but give them time!
When Greenwood Athletic’s Youth Chairperson Raymond Brickles put the word out that the ‘Green Machine’ were recruiting females to get their ladies set-up up and running, little did he know… In a matter of days the reaction was overwhelming and truth be told exceeded his and everyone else’s expectations at the club. Women and girls […]