Miller shows his not a one-trick ‘Pony’ as Greenwood humble Citizens
Some might say it’s ambitious, far-fetched and impossible… but don’t put it past Greenwood Athletic’s ‘new’ head coach Lionel Miller to transform his outfit into potential title challengers in the Hollywoodbets Third Division campaign as there are still plenty of matches left for a resurgence. Miller will downplay this thought as he wouldn’t want to […]
Saal to the rescue as Vasco keeps on going and has Pequeno jumping for joy
It is expected that big-time Charlie’s not only show up when the going is good, but also when the chips are down. And that is exactly what the former pro player Devon Saal did to rescue his Vasco da Gama team from a first defeat of the season during a 3-2 win against a spirited […]
Mo Saleh to show his skills in Athlone Stadium
With a striking resemblance and an almost identical (sur) name, one would be forgiven to think that Liverpool’s goal poacher Mohamed Salah has switched allegiance from Egypt to Palestine. It is because Salah (31) has a similar appearance to that of Palestine’s defender Mohamed Saleh (30). They do differ in size and playing positions with […]
Put pettiness aside: this is for a greater cause!
Let’s face it, when it comes to sport and football in particular, it is very difficult to please everyone all the time. As is the case with the compilation of the Western Cape Invitational team that is to feature in the Football 4 Humanity exhibition match against the Palestine National team at the Athlone Stadium […]
Grassy Park ready to ‘Shake,’ rattle and roll once more in defence of Bayhill title
The defending Bayhill Cup champion Grassy Park United is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to retain its maiden title they won last year against all odds. The club has again roped in the astute and successful local coach Mangaliso “Shakes” Ntombana in its quest to win back-to-back titles. Bra Shakes’ knowledge and intel […]
It’s gonna be long hot Summer for Hout Bay, but coach won’t jump off the pier(re)
Pierre FC Hout Bay head coach Pierre Summers was always going to be in for a bumpy ride with his new Hollywoodbest Third Division outfit. The coastal side could only manage to bag one point of a possible six following its doubleheader over the weekend against Greenwood Athletic (2-2) on Friday and Camps Bay FC […]
Antalyaspor’s veteran ‘Bolle’ says the hunger for goals is still there
Lesvin Stoffels (pictured) says Cape Town should brace itself for the new ‘Bolle’ – and this confidence bodes especially well for his new ABC Motsepe League club Antalyaspor JPM Cape Town – simultaneously it spells ominous signs for their Motsepe-rivals in Stream B. “Expect some goals from me as the hunger is still there,” Stoffels […]
Boebie confident WC’s finest will put up good showing against Palestine national team
Safa Cape Town Technical Director Boebie Solomons says he is confident that the finest local talent from the Western Cape will put up up a good showing in the Football 4 Humanity exhibition match against the Palestine national team at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday (11th Ferbruary). “I have no doubt the squad we assembled […]
Debutants Elsies River United rise to top at Bayhill Play-offs, leave top teams in its wake
The Bayhill Premier Cup’s gruelling playoff campaign is done and dusted – and all has been revealed. While some were left in tatters and tears pondering what could have been – those who rose to the occasion and remained standing would surely feel vindicated as their sacrifices and the emotional roller coaster have been well […]
Goal50 must take leaf out of Junction’s book to ensure safety of players in Heideveld
Goal50 United should take a leaf out of Junction Rovers’ book by ensuring they deploy security or have a (SAPS) police presence at their Heidveld home ground when hosting visiting teams. This follows another shouting incident that occurred during the Hollywoodbets Third Division game between Goal50 and the visitors from the Atlantic Seaboard Camps Bay at the Heideveld […]