Royal AM dump CT City out of Nedbank Cup
Royal AM players celebrate penalty shootout victory with goalkeeper Patrick Nyame after the 2023 Nedbank Cup game between Cape Town City and Royal AM at Cape Town Stadium on 12 February 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Royal AM dump CT City out of Nedbank Cup

Sunday’s action in the Nedbank Cup served up the first dramatic penalty shoot-out of the 2023 campaign as Royal AM edged past Cape Town City following their entertaining goalless draw in the Mother City.

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Hughton named new Ghana boss

Former Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton has been named the new coach of Ghana, the country’s football association announced.

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape are SA20 Champions
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are crowned champions during the 2023 SA20 Final between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape held at Wanderers in Johannesburg on 12 February 2023. Photo by Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics/SA20/BackpagePix

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are SA20 Champions

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been crowned the inaugural Betway SA20 champions.

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Boks vs All Blacks Twickenham date confirmed

The Springboks will line up against the New Zealand at Twickenham in England for only the second time ever when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday, 25 August 2023 – two weeks before the international extravaganza kicks off in France, where South Africa will attempt to defend their crown as world champions.

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SA clinging on in World Test Championship
Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma of South Africa celebrate

SA clinging on in World Test Championship

As the race to the ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval gathers pace, India claimed a significant innings victory over Australia on Saturday to strengthen their claim for a spot in the Ultimate Test on 7 June.

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Ncikazi relieved at Nedbank Cup progression

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says his side are more relieved than anything to reach the Last 16 of the Nedbank Cup following their 2-0 win at tricky second-tier side All Stars on Saturday.

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SA20 final postponed to Sunday due to rain

The Betway SA20 Final between Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape planned for Saturday, 11 February at the Wanderers has been postponed due to a waterlogged field and inclement weather. The match will start at 13h30 on Sunday, 12 February, the scheduled reserve day.

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CAF delay selecting 2025 Afcon host

Friday was supposed to be decision day on the new hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have not only changed the goalposts but also the playing field.

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