Orlando Pirates: New President
Mmolai Matome of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 Orlando Pirates Media Open Day at Rand Stadium in Johannesburg on 28 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Orlando Pirates: New President

Is Matome Mmolai the perfect replacement for Relebohile Mofokeng at Orlando Pirates? By Mazola Molefe.

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Bafana Bafana: Road To AFCON
South Africa players during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana: Road To AFCON

Bafana Bafana are back in action this month as they begin the road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, writes Nick Said.

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Missed Opportunity
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Missed Opportunity

While World Rugby prioritises revenue, proud rugby nations like South Africa and New Zealand continue to be short-changed, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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WAFCON: Road To Brazil
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the CAF WAFCON Qualifier 2026 South Africa training at the Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto on the 27 October 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

WAFCON: Road To Brazil

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will finally be played in Morocco as Banyana Banyana look to regain the trophy and book a place at the Women's World Cup, writes Nick Said.

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Title Trends
epa13006840 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal lifts the English Premier League trophy as he and teammates ride an open-top bus during Arsenal Champions Parade in north London, Britain, 31 May 2026. Arsenal will parade the English Premier League trophy through a roughly 5-mile (8-kilometer) route in Islington, north London using four open-top buses after winning the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Title Trends

The new European club season is almost upon us and while much can still change between now and kick-off, what do history and the statistics say about potential winners in 2026-27? By Nick Said.

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World Cup Guide
epa12925054 The FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the 76th FIFA Congress 2026 in Vancouver, Canada, 30 April 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

World Cup Guide

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, with 48 teams split into 12 groups of four sides. Here is your insight into the pools, writes Nick Said.

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Did you know? Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa celebrates his goal during the 2026 International Friendly game between South Africa and Panama at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 31 March 2026 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Did you know? Mbekezeli Mbokazi

SoccerClub takes a look at five things you might not have known about Bafana Bafana and Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

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