‘Pak-man’ nibbles back after murmurs of ‘Vote of No Confidence
“Are we on that level already?” asked Ian Pakoe, president of the Heideveld LFA after “murmurs” of a vote of no confidence surfaced in the LFA’s leader. Pakoe added further: “Then they must do it, they must do it bru! I have done more things and the LFA is in a good state,” Pakoe added. […]
Goulburn has a plan to stop Diadora’s Hiedie in Final
Diadora FC has been boosted with the news that their experienced midfielder Shaheed Abrahams will be available for the Coke Cup Final clash against the giant killers, Goulburn Athletic. There was initial uncertainty over Abrahams’ availability for Diadora’s second consecutive Cup Final (17:00) in the Athlone Stadium on Saturday, as he is also on the […]
Santos’ Stanton has Weir(d) feeling about this season
Santos FC goalkeeper Stanton Weir is one of the most successful goalkeepers in the amateur ranks of Safa Cape Town. In 2019 the 29-year-old shot-stopper won promotion with Woodlands United to the Third Division and also bagged the prestigious Coke Cup title in the same year. He was rewarded with the man-of-the-match performance for his […]
‘Saatjie’ wants to use Nedbank Cup to keep Rangers “on toes” for League
In the past, the Nedbank Cup was seen as a bit of a distraction for most coaches and clubs, especially in Safa Cape Town’s Second and Third Divisions. But due to the ABC Motsepe League’s shortened two-stream version, clubs are now “forced” to give the Nedbank Cup more credence. This is exactly why FN Rangers’ coach […]
History-chasing Yoakim and teammates ready to weave their Magic
Irene Yoakim, captain of The Magic Ladies has expressed her desire to make history with her new club by lifting the Coke Cup trophy for a third time in her illustrious career. She did so in 2014 and 2021 with the former and now defunct Vasco Ladies. The 33-year-old no-nonsense defender will be one of the […]
Legends ready to strut their stuff at Annual Silver Spurs Legends Festival
Bennett Bailey, deputy president of Safa National and president of Safa Cape Town, has reminded the veterans present at the draw of the Silver Spurs Legends Festival to never underestimate the role that football has played in their lives. Bailey was the guest speaker at the launch of the 10th edition of this event – […]
Sikiti’s Heroes looking Dangerous, but Coke Final opponents are pure Magic
Dangerous Heroes coach Bayanda Sikiti has made no bones about the fact that the success of their season rests on capturing the prestigious Coke Cup. Heroes will face the dangerous-looking and talented Magic Ladies in the final (15:00) at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. Heroes recently lost out on successfully defending their Sasol League title […]
Francis wants to keep the ‘Weels’ turning at Matroos
Matroosfontein FC under-18 coach Edgar Francis has revealed that he wants to follow in the footsteps of his role model, Patrick Weels. Francis is on the verge of repeating Weels’ Coke Cup success which the latter achieved in 2010 when Matroos’ under-18 achieved the unexpected by beating the Ajax Cape Town by 1-0 at the […]
Shakes and Diadora chasing the double, Balla and Goulburn ready to burst their bubble
The 2023 Coke Cup finalists, the defending champion Diadora FC and Goulburn Athletic, may have more in common than what meets the eye. Besides the fact that both are community clubs with a passionate support base – Diadora from Hanover Park and Goulburn from Bonteheuwel – the duo are also both driven by the fact […]
Young Bafana stick to their guns to shoot down Birds
Young Bafana was rewarded with a place in the Round of 16 of the Nedbank Cup against Maties FC (away) for “sticking to their guns. “The defending ABC Motsepe League champions scraped through via penalties (3-1) against Oriented Birds during their preliminary cup match against the newcomers from Plettenberg Bay in Strand over the weekend. […]