Soccer

Amajimbos crashed out of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup after they were thrashed 3-0 by Japan in a last-32 match At Aspire Zone (pitch 3), Bader Bilal in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

Important boxes have been ticked by Bafana Bafana with just over a month before they start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign in Marrakech.

In the 89th episode of the Arena Sports Show, presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Sibusiso ‘Villa’ Vilakazi.

Nigeria overcame the distraction of a strike over money to beat Gabon 4-1 in their World Cup African playoff semi-final in Rabat on Thursday, but needed extra time before running out comfortable victors.

Chippa United captain Stanley Nwabali insists the club is not pressing any panic buttons yet, despite struggling at the bottom of the Betway Premiership.

Amakhosi happy with third place in the league and ‘excited’ about Confederation Cup group stage.

Social media has blitzed Broos after his comments that Lorch does not feature in his plans.

Head coach Hugo Broos has urged his Bafana Bafana squad to approach the friendly against Zambia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (3pm) with full determination.

With Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos watching closely, Keletso Makgalwa is determined to make a lasting impression and earn his place in the Africa Cup of Nations squad.

Leeds and Bafana legend believes South Africa can ‘go all the way and win it’ in Morocco.

Calls for Lorch, Links, Matthews and Kekana to be in national squad, but coach sticks to his guns.

The South African U-17 team, Amajimbos, has progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup despite facing significant injury challenges, particularly in defence. Coach Vela Khumalo expressed optimism and satisfaction over reaching this stage.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos often finds himself in the eye of the storm with stinging criticism from supporters who react to his team selection, but he is not fazed at all.

Coach warns Makgalwa, Nemtajela to seize opportunity in friendly against Zambia.

After their 2-0 home loss to Venda FC over the weekend, Highbury FC coach Kabelo Sibiya will give his players time off to rest and recuperate during the Fifa break.