Tembo deserves his moment of glory
Kaitano Tembo, head coach of Supersport United hoisted by players as they celebrate victory during the MTN8 2019 Final

Tembo deserves his moment of glory

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.

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Back to square one for Bafana as Baxter resigns
Fiormer Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter celebrates with his player after beating Egypt

Back to square one for Bafana as Baxter resigns

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.

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Returning Chiefs players key for new season
Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs

Returning Chiefs players key for new season

Throughout last season Kaizer Chiefs were hit by a number of injuries to key men. If they are going to improve this campaign, they will not only need those players back and firing but will have to keep them all fit. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Williams key for Bafana’s Afcon hopes
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams

Williams key for Bafana’s Afcon hopes

Known for his penalty heroics, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will play a vital role if South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations dreams are to continue, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Baxter won’t change Bafana’s approach for Egypt clash
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter

Baxter won’t change Bafana’s approach for Egypt clash

Bafana Bafana will take on Egypt in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations but for any South African fans hoping for a different approach, strap-in because Stuart Baxter will not change his tactics for the clash against the hosts, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Managing expectations key for Baxter, Bafana
Sturat Baxter, coach of Bafana Bafana

Managing expectations key for Baxter, Bafana

With Bafana Bafana set to participate in their first major tournament since 2015 and the English coach looking to lay a platform for future success, it will be key that Stuart Baxter and his team are judged accordingly, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Get behind Bafana and Banyana
Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana

Get behind Bafana and Banyana

With Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banayana both competing in major competitions in the coming weeks, South Africans should look to get behind our national teams, offer our unconditional support and not place unrealistic expectations on the respective squads, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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One week to decide Pirates’ season
Luvuyo Memela of Orlando Pirates celebrates with Musa Nyatama and Vincent Pule

One week to decide Pirates’ season

Orlando Pirates face a testing week in which they will play fellow title-chasers Mamelodi Sundowns and Bidvest Wits. The outcomes of those match-ups will almost certainly decide the fate of their season, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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Do or die for Bafana and Baxter
Stuart Baxter, coach of Bafana Bafana chats with players during a training session

Do or die for Bafana and Baxter

The interest of the South African public in Bafana Bafana has noticeably faded over the years, but Stuart Baxter and his team have a chance to take a step towards redemption on Sunday.  DEAN WORKMAN explores.

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Sundowns still in pole position
Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns still in pole position

Despite dropping points against Polokwane City on Tuesday, Mamelodi Sundowns remain in control of the title race as they prepare to face current leaders Bidvest Wits this weekend, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

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