Grass not always greener on other side, barks Junction’s skipper
Exactly a season ago Junction Rovers skipper Adeeb Triegaardt was lambasted for seeking greener pastures at the now-defunct Ikapa Sporting. Triegaardt wanted a new challenge and of course monetary incentives too, but this did not go according to plan. This subsequently ‘forced’ ‘Pro’, as Triegaardt is known, to return to Heideveld where he played out the remainder of the […]
Dessie’s Maties FC eyeing spot in Nedbank last 32
Safa Western Cape has released the ABC Motsepe League’s much-anticipated Nedbank Cup preliminary fixtures to commence this weekend. There were initial fears that the opening rounds would be postponed allowing for registrations to be completed. There is also a cloud hanging over the eligibility of Zizwe United’s participation and the province will confirm this in […]
Fiery Astria wants to help up-and-coming girls ‘Boks’ clever and make the right decisions
If she’s not fighting and containing fires in her day job, she’s bringing the heat to goalkeepers on the football pitch as she is also potent in front of the goalpost. For how long former Banyana Banyana striker Astria Boks will be juggling two of her biggest passions in life, only time will tell. “People’s been […]
Zucht Power ready to sink Young Pirates in Coke Cup quarters
Not too long ago FC Tafelzucht was the talk of the town as the club was making waves – but for all the wrong reasons at their Mitchells Plain LFA. However, the Tafelsig-based outfit was not going to allow controversy to derail it from its vision and objectives. Fast forward a couple of months and […]
A new champ to be crowned at seventh edition of the Gavin Manuel Memorial Schools Legacy Cup
BY SEAN CAMPBELL The seventh edition of the Gavin Manuel Memorial Schools Legacy Cup will – as in previous years – see a new champion being crowned in 2024. This follows after the defending champion Westridge High succumbed to neighbours Rocklands High 2-3 (1-1) in a penalty shootout during a Round of 16 tie at […]
Clayton is massive for Manenberg, says coach Bradley as Palace continue its shopping spree
It’s absolutely massive for our football club – it will also lift the image of Manenberg and its football. So says Bradley August, coach of Crystal Palace, following their marquee signing of former Bafana Bafana defender Clayton Daniels on a season-long deal. “Clayton’s (long) career speaks for itself,” August told No Bones with Jones. “I have […]
Palace and ‘Three Musketeers’ raid Antalyaspor – now on a serious mission
Bradley August, Goodwin Lewis and Peter Kirsten… to say that these three names carry weight in the local football circles is an understatement of note. And judging by the business which their new ABC Motsepe League outfit Crystal Palace has done thus far and with potential new high-profile players on the horizon as well, one […]
Public challenge to Safa CT on age-cheating in football
The football public in Cape Town has challenged Safa Cape Town to put its money where its mouth is. This comes after the region posted a message on social media confirming its stance regarding the scourge of age-cheating. “Safa Cape Town says no to age cheating,” the message read. This sparked the conversation on the social platforms emanating […]
Parents, coaches… you’ll be put in a time-out if you misbehave, warns Cubs’ boss ahead of Festival
Parents and coaches be warned – rotten apples will not be tolerated and will be dealt with at this year’s Spar Rygate LFA Cubs exclusively sponsored by the Mookrey Group. It is a fact that since the retailer came on board, the Cubs Festival has been elevated to the biggest junior football festival on the African […]
Banyana coach left red-faced with Safa WC’s lack of organisational skills, UCT Ladies champs again!
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis was left unimpressed with the organisational skills – or rather the lack thereof – of Safa Western Cape. This comes after the shambles and uncertainty leading up to the build-up of the Sasol League’s Women’s playoff final between the defending champs UCT Ladies and The Magic Ladies. UCT ran out […]