Double-winner ‘Pandiani’ won’t let the naysayers ring his Bells
Zain Pandey (pictured), successful coach of Blue Bells’ First Division team, described his maiden success as coach at the Cape District Football Association (CDFA) as a “bittersweet victory.” Against all odds – with a whole army of naysayers bickering in his ears – Pandiani (as he is known) won the League and Grand Challenge double for […]
Magical season ends with a ‘Magical Night’ for Dearnaley and his Ladies
A fairytale season culminated in a magical ending when The Magic Ladies hosted their year-end function at the Western Province Cricket Club in Rondebosch on Tuesday evening. Despite ending up as runners-up in both the Sasol League and the Coke Cup, coach George Dearnaley’s newbies have certainly done themselves proud – and stamped their authority […]
High-flying Legal Eagle to investigate “freakish” scorelines in Third Division Playoffs scandal
A high-profile legal eagle for a high-profile “complex” case! This, in a nutshell, is why Safa Cape Town has roped in the best in the business to deal with the scandal of alleged bribery and corruption that rocked the recent Third Division Playoffs at William Herbert in Wynberg. This move was confirmed by the region’s deputy […]
“Time to come clean,” says Kruger on MPLFA-breakaway-saga
Gilbert Kruger, president of the Mitchells Plain LFA (MPLFA) says he wants to wrap up the dispute with Tafelzucht FC as it is “dragging on for too long.” The MPLFA’s DC has set down 6 November for the matter to be heard which involves Tafelzucht’s chairman Kenny Hendricks along with his other co-accused Ismail Du Toit (Westridge FC), […]
Wanie all smiles as Ameen ready to be one of his “Brasse”
After six seasons in the Third Division and LFA ranks, Ameen Awaldien has finally decided to test his goal-scoring ability on a higher level. No Bones with Jones can reveal that the 29-year-old striker from Silver Spurs – who was last on the books of Hazendal United – will put pen to paper at Hanover Park FC […]
Fifa, Safa brings joy to Regina Coeli with ball donation on sports day
Safa Cape Town in collaboration with Fifa has contributed to a successful and fun-filled day when the Regina Coeli Primary School hosted their annual inter house sports day at the Rygate Sports Field on Tuesday. This Catholic School, which has been in existence for more than 60 years, is this year’s recipient of Fifa’s International […]
Faried delivers Futsal to Belhar-community
Futsal Growth and Evolution is doing exactly what they stand for – growing the game of Futsal in communities around Cape Town. Now that Futsal is flourishing in Portlands Mitchells Plain, Crawford and Rondebosch, the focus is shifted to the community of Belhar. The Futsal Growth organisation has extended its footprint with the launch of […]
Crowie’s Maties have their ‘Bok-moment’ with victory over Rangers
Many will argue that very little is comparable to the Springboks’ historic back-to-back fourth World Cup title victory over the All Blacks. Alas, to give context to what Maties FC have achieved – by winning the ABC Motsepe Nedbank Cup Final over the much more fancied FN Rangers – is pretty darn close. Hence Maties’ […]
Shilene follows in footsteps of her role-model Pitso by joining Egyptian giants
The former Banyana Banyana assistant coach and technical analyst Shilene Booysen has been scooped up by the giants of Egyptian women’s football, the 13-time champion Wadi Degla. Booysen confirmed her appointment exclusively to No Bones with Jones on Tuesday after she signed a one-year contract with the option to extend for another year. “We have been talking […]
Not all the groups should be punished, says Safa CT’s soccer boss on Third Division scandal
Safa Cape Town president Bennett Bailey has appealed to the soccer public to come forward should they have any information relating to the recent scandal during the Third Division playoffs at the William Herbert Sport Complex at the weekend. Full interview here….