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Orlando Pirates Defy Expectations to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stages
FOOTBALL

Orlando Pirates Defy Expectations to Reach CAF Champions League Group Stages

Orlando Pirates have become the only South African club to reach the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League this season. The Buccaneers secured qualification with a commanding 4–0 vic

25 Oct 2026
The council of couch critics must stand down: Jomo Sono’s blunt rebuke to South Africa’s toxic football culture
FIFA WORLD CUP

The council of couch critics must stand down: Jomo Sono’s blunt rebuke to South Africa’s toxic football culture

Jomo Sono, one of Africa’s most revered football figures, has delivered a searing indictment of the toxic criticism facing Pitso Mosimane and Bafana Bafana, calling out the ‘60 million coaches’ who now dictate the national team’s fate. His words—delivered with the authority of a man who played alongside Pele and built Jomo Cosmos into a talent factory—expose the hypocrisy of a generation that demands perfection while offering no constructive input.

4 Oct 2026
BrazilFIFA World Cup
Ramón Catalá Names 34-Man Zimbabwe Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
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Ramón Catalá Names 34-Man Zimbabwe Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers

Newly appointed Zimbabwe head coach Ramón Catalá has unveiled a 34-man provisional squad for the Warriors’ opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The selection features a blend of European-based stars, domestic talent, and veteran leaders ahead of clashes with Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

14 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsBreaking NewsDemocratic Republic of Congo
Orlando Pirates Edge Closer to CAF Champions League Group Stage After Victory Over La Cure Waves
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Orlando Pirates Edge Closer to CAF Champions League Group Stage After Victory Over La Cure Waves

Orlando Pirates stand just two matches away from securing a place in the coveted CAF Champions League group stages following a decisive performance at Orlando Stadium. The South African side dispatche

14 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsCAF Champions LeagueFootball
Bafana World Cup group boost Orlando Pirates pre-season preparations
FOOTBALL

Bafana World Cup group boost Orlando Pirates pre-season preparations

Orlando Pirates are gearing up for a thrilling pre-season clash against Al Ittihad, and the return of their Bafana Bafana stars has given the team a massive boost. What many thought impossible just a few weeks ago is now a reality – the Pirates are looking stronger than ever, and their Spanish pre-season preparations are about to get a whole lot more interesting. With the World Cup behind them, the Bafana Bafana players are back in the squad, and they’re ready to take on the world,

21 Jul 2026
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