Focus in ‘Goalgate’ scandal turns to the officials
With the four teams implicated in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division ‘Goalgate’ scandal already questioned, the focus now shifts to the referees. Diadora FC, West Coast City, Two for Joy and Electric City all had their day in ‘court’ to please explain their versions of what transpired at the playoffs two weeks ago at the […]
Ikapa’s Adeeb acting like a true “Pro” – Junction’s De Weber ready to put on a good show
From a neutral point of view, the soccer gods could not have scripted the opening round of the ABC Motsepe League (Stream A) any better – for one fixture in particular, Junction Rovers versus Ikapa Sporting! And rest assured, there will definitely be no love lost when Junction’s former captain, the inspirational and talismanic Adeeb Triegaardt, […]
Ryklief following his dream to inspire and empower coaches
Zane Ryklief’s patience of nearly a decade to get enrolled for his CAF A level badges, could prove well worth the wait. One of the reasons is probably that he will be learning and rubbing shoulders with esteemed and high-profile coaches such as Gavin Hunt, Boebie Solomons, Eric Tinkler to name a few, who are also enrolled […]
Ukhanya’s Hegg clarifies non-sale; Zakes ready for challenge
With the ABC Motsepe League campaign kicking off this coming weekend, Damian Hegg, Technical Director of Ukhanya United has finally opened up on the non-approval sale of the club. The Swiss-born Hegg was in the process of acquiring the Second Division status of the Retreat-based outfit, but the purchase was not approved by Safa Western […]
Investigation into ‘Goalgate’ scandal going well, says Safa’s Bothman
Safa Cape Town deputy president Andrew Bothman said he was rather pleased with the “willingness and cooperation” of the clubs summoned to give testimony in the ‘Goalgate’ scandal which rocked the Third Division playoffs last week at the William Herbert Sports Complex. No Bones with Jones can confirm that two clubs, Diadora FC and West Coast […]
Third-time lucky for Philippi-based Clover in hunt for promotion, flying flag for Mandalay LFA
The proverbial third time lucky struck for Clover FC when they finally won promotion to the Hollywoodbets Third Division for 2024. The Philippi-based club beat Kalawa (3-0) at the Rooikrans Sports Complex on Sunday in first semi-final of Safa Cape Town’s Third Division playoff campaign to achieve this historic feat – in doing so they […]
Treble proves Diadora is doing something right: let football be the winner!
Diadora gained promotion to Safa Cape Town’s Third Division on Sunday by beating Westridge FC at Rooikrans Sports Field in Grassy Park – but the questions about possible collusion and bribery just will not go away. Safa Cape Town is still busy investigating the alleged bribery and corruption scandal which rocked local football with the commencement of the […]
Confident Diadora not shaking in boots over Playoffs as Treble looms
Diadora FC head coach Shakes Mangaliso has emphasized that nothing will deter them from achieving a historic unprecedented treble. The current Athlone LFA and two-time Coke Cup champion is one game away from yet another historic achievement in the club’s short existence when they vie for promotion in the Third Division Playoffs on Sunday (5 […]
Justice has no price…but for Safa CT it’s pro bono
One cannot put a price on justice – but in this case, it’s for mahala! This is the sentiment shared by Andrew Bothman, deputy president of Safa Cape Town, who has also been appointed as the lead figure to find answers pertaining to the allegations of bribery and corruption at the recent Third Division playoffs at William Herbert […]
Cut-throat Third Division campaign could be sober experience for Stober
Greenwood Athletic versus the newcomer Seaside Spurs will be more than just an appetizer when the curtain is raised for the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign (19:30) at the Solo Street Sports Complex on Friday (3 November). Apart from the fact that the long wait is over after a lengthy preseason, but probably because there has […]