WSJ’s ‘Terrible Twins’ Yaanie en Zizi has a bright future, says coach after good first year together
Wynberg St Johns held its junior presentation at the sportsfield at the Youngsfield Military base in Wetton on Sunday, with two under-12 players – Dayaan Stemmet (pictured left) and Abdul-Azeez Adams (right) – stealing the show. The ‘Terrible Twins’ – better known as Yaanie and ZiZi – scored about 50 goals between them, both in their first […]
Officials will not be forced into dangerous areas: Safa to redouble safety efforts
Safa Cape Town Head of Referees Zama Yokwana says he will not hold a gun against any referee’s head if they decline to officiate at certain football venues on the Cape Flats. This comes after one of his officials was shot during a drive-by shooting while doing duty at an ABC Motsepe fixture at the Downberg Road Sports […]
Dessie’s Maties have the spine to challenge for top honours
Maties FC coach Desmond Crowie would be forgiven if he became a tad bit cocky regarding their prospects for this season’s ABC Motsepe League campaign. After all, Crowie recently won the Nedbank Cup Second Division title against all odds by beating the mighty FN Rangers, one of the league contenders, in the final to lift […]
Chance for Tito and Davies to prove they are formidable duo for Spurs
Only time will tell if the decision by Silver Spurs’ management to have dual coaches in Mario Tito and Franklin Davies was a wise one. Spurs have a doubleheader in this weekend’s Hollywoodbets Third Division round of fixtures – they welcome Crystal Palace on Friday, 10 November (19:30) to the Rygate Sports Field, followed by […]
Spill the beans for leniency, barks MPLFA boss to those accused in LFA breakaway-saga
Perhaps the no-show of some of the members implicated in the alleged LFA breakaway-saga at the Mitchells Plain LFA (MPLFA) could potentially still turn out in their favour. This comes after the president of the MPLFA, Gilbert Kruger (pictured centre), suggested that leniency would be shown to them should they decide to come clean. Kruger and […]
Vasco not just playing for chips, Pequeno’s side eyeing League title
Big talk and big mouths do not necessarily win titles or guarantee success, but big names and experienced players do. And when one looks at coach Andrew Pequeno’s Vasco da Gama outfit, then surely, they should be considered as one of the favourites for the Hollywoodbets Third Division title – especially with names like Devon Saal, […]
Focus in ‘Goalgate’ scandal turns to the officials
With the four teams implicated in Safa Cape Town’s Third Division ‘Goalgate’ scandal already questioned, the focus now shifts to the referees. Diadora FC, West Coast City, Two for Joy and Electric City all had their day in ‘court’ to please explain their versions of what transpired at the playoffs two weeks ago at the […]
Ikapa’s Adeeb acting like a true “Pro” – Junction’s De Weber ready to put on a good show
From a neutral point of view, the soccer gods could not have scripted the opening round of the ABC Motsepe League (Stream A) any better – for one fixture in particular, Junction Rovers versus Ikapa Sporting! And rest assured, there will definitely be no love lost when Junction’s former captain, the inspirational and talismanic Adeeb Triegaardt, […]
Ryklief following his dream to inspire and empower coaches
Zane Ryklief’s patience of nearly a decade to get enrolled for his CAF A level badges, could prove well worth the wait. One of the reasons is probably that he will be learning and rubbing shoulders with esteemed and high-profile coaches such as Gavin Hunt, Boebie Solomons, Eric Tinkler to name a few, who are also enrolled […]
Ukhanya’s Hegg clarifies non-sale; Zakes ready for challenge
With the ABC Motsepe League campaign kicking off this coming weekend, Damian Hegg, Technical Director of Ukhanya United has finally opened up on the non-approval sale of the club. The Swiss-born Hegg was in the process of acquiring the Second Division status of the Retreat-based outfit, but the purchase was not approved by Safa Western […]