As the old adage goes, ‘If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail’. Safa’s inability to provide Bafana Bafana with the basics over the past week has translated into on-field performances leaving a lot to be desired, with the horror show off the pitch continuing.
It is difficult to call for patience after five trophyless years at Naturena. However, after the arrival of Gavin Hunt the Amakhosi faithful need to do just that and give him time to stamp his authority and embed his winning mentality into the Kaizer Chiefs squad, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
It’s been over 56 hours since Kaizer Chiefs let the league title slip away. Yet, the club with the biggest supporter base in the country remain silent on their social-media accounts, not offering their fans or the media any comment, after having also missed post-match media engagements. Chiefs fans deserve better, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Historically, over the past few seasons, Mamelodi Sundowns have been particularly slow starters in a league campaign. Now, after numerous weeks off during the Covid-19 lockdowns and with only a few games to go in 2019-20 league campaign, their title rivals Kaizer Chiefs hold the advantage, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
A couple of months ago questions were being asked whether Pitso Mosimane’s time at Mamelodi Sundowns was coming to an end. However, after signing a new long-term deal and heading into the restart targeting a possible treble, his dynasty is looking stronger than ever, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
While leagues across the world entering a short break before the start of their 2020-21 campaigns, the PSL is gearing up for a sprint to complete the 2019-20 season. With not much other action on offer for football fans, the league now has an opportunity to win over the hearts and minds of their detractors, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki will be looking to build on the team’s showing at Afcon 2019 as qualification for the 2021 edition kicks off on Thursday. With Molefi still settling in, a fast start to their qualification campaign will be vital, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Rewind a year. Benni McCarthy had just lifted his first piece of silverware as a manager with Cape Town City, becoming the toast of South African football. Now, however, after a torrid run of results he finds himself jobless, proving that football waits for no man, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo tasted the fruits of years of hard work when he hoisted aloft the MTN8 trophy on Saturday evening. It was a landmark moment for the coach and those who aspire to follow in his footsteps, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter announced his resignation on Friday, and after he guided the team to a first Afcon quarter-final since 2013 his resignation signifies another step backwards for Bafana, writes DEAN WORKMAN.