‘Lion’ ready to roar for Hazendal at Third Division playoffs


Former Hanover Park FC striker Ameen Awaldien (pictured) has been inundated with offers – from both ABC Motsepe League and Hollywoodbets Third Division sides. Despite this interest, the 29-year old-goal poacher indicated that his focus for now is with Hazendal United who will be representing Rygate LFA for a fourth successive time at the Third Division Playoffs. […]
It’s all about balance for ‘spot-on’ Young Idols in Coke Cup


Young Idols FC coach Kaylem Mentoor emphasized that the balance in the squad has been “spot-on” and the key reason for their fairytale run in the Coke Cup. Idols booked their place in the last four following a 5-2 win over Bluegum United in the quarterfinal tie at the Du Noon Sport Complex on Sunday. Needless to say, […]
Treble-chasing Tafezucht shows nothing is impossible with never-say-die attitude


Discipline, commitment and belief! These three attributes have been key factors which allowed Tafelzucht to adopt the ‘Giant Slayer-tag’ and to navigate their way through the gruelling Coke Cup competition, So says Oswald Sauls (pictured right), coach of the Tafelsig-based side who has been punching above its weight and ruffling feathers in this prestigious cup competition. Sauls’ […]
‘Balla’ eager to learn from the “best in the business” at Third Division newbie Diadora FC


One man’s ‘trash’ is another man’s treasure! With this in mind, Diadora FC, the Hollywoodbets Third Division newbie, has seized the opportunity to pounce in securing the services of Sardick ‘Balla’ Barends. Barends has been the talk of the town lately following his abrupt exit from Goulburn Athletic on Friday. The 31-year-old young coach was well […]
Mitchells Plain ref lands in hot water . . . again . . . after appearing at Cubs Festival


In a bizarre twist of events, a referee from the Mitchells Plain LFA has ‘innocently’ landed himself in hot water – again! No Bones with Jones was informed that the official, whose identity is known to our website, now faces a possible suspension following his participation as a match official at the youth festival held at the […]
Motsepe League like playing in Africa, says Crystal Palace’s ‘Hare’


Crystal Palace newly appointed skipper Clayton Daniels (pictured) has likened the ABC Motsepe League with playing in broader Africa. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United defender has joined Palace – who acquired the second division status of Ikapa Sporting – in the third tier of SA football following his illustrious professional career which spanned over […]
‘Tollie’ upright and ready to poke rivals with YMO in Third Division


It is clear as daylight that Franklyn Davies (pictured) will be the man in the hotseat for the Hollywoodbets Third Division newbie YMO St Lukes this season. Davies, a former co-coach at Silver Spurs and Premier United, was seen barking orders on the touchline in a friendly against the second division side Junction Rovers recently […]
Beautiful game turned on its ugly head – at junior level – Cubs organisers should consider the following…


The Spar Mookrey Group’s Rygate Cubs has come and gone and yet again the behavioural aspect, or rather the lack thereof amongst coaches, parents and even club owners and chairpersons, leaves a lot to be desired. Needless to say, it feels like deja-vu as it was just 12 months ago when this scourge was highlighted with […]
Former Bafana star killed in senseless act of violence


Former Bafana Bafana player Elton Meiring has lost his life in another senseless act of violence. The 48-year Cape Town-born Meiring passed on yesterday morning after he was allegedly stabbed to death by a tenant who rented the separate entrance at Meiring’s property in Johannesburg. No Bones with Jones was informed that Meiring was on his way […]
Smith frank about Balla’s resignation as Goulburn bow at of Coke Cup


Some will say it is karma, others, like the Goulburn Athletic faithful, will claim it’s just unlucky and it wasn’t to be. Whichever way, fact of the matter is that Goulburn’s fairytale run came to an end when they were bundled out of the prestigious Coke Cup following a 0-2 quarterfinal loss to Vasco da […]