Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Pirates confirm Van Rooyen and six other return for CAFCL tie

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of seven key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday evening.

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November 25, 2024

Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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November 25, 2024

Magesi FC winners of the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Magesi FC stun Sundowns to claim Carling Knockout Cup

Magesi FC secured a shock 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns to lift the Carling Knockout Cup at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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November 24, 2024

Manqoba Mngqithi coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day at Chloorkop on the 20 November 2024 in Midrand © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

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Mngqithi wants to add Carling Knockout to trophy to cabinet

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi had stressed the importance of adding another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet.

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November 23, 2024

Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the 2025 AFCON Qualifier match between South Africa and Congo at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on the 11 October 2024 © Zamani Makautsi/BackpagePix

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Broos confident Bafana can qualify for World Cup

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident his side can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA.

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November 21, 2024

Ox Nche of South Africa is challenged by Canan Moodie during the 2024 Rugby Championship Captains Run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 6 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.

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November 21, 2024

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa talks to media during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers press conference and training session for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 18 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Broos: Bafana wanted to score as much as possible

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is proud of his side's performance against South Sudan and insists they wanted to "score as much as possible."

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November 20, 2024

Teboho Mokoena of South Africa collects the ball to take a penalty during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Bafana thrash South Sudan to secure top spot in AFCON Group K

Bafana Bafana secured top spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group K standings following their emphatic 3-0 victory over South Sudan at an electrifying DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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November 19, 2024

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Former Sundowns star Keagan Dolly joins TS Galaxy

TS Galaxy have confirmed the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star Keagan Dolly.

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November 19, 2024

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa talks to media during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers press conference and training session for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 18 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Broos vows to finish top AFCON Group K

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has vowed to finish top of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group K standings despite securing their qualification.

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November 19, 2024