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Sundowns head to Rabat with VAR in the spotlight — and nerves around the noise

Mamelodi Sundowns’ trip to Rabat comes with more than a trophy on the line after a first-leg finale marked by VAR drama and touchline flashpoints in Pretoria. Coach Miguel Cardoso insists the return match will be decided by football, but the wider debate about officiating culture in African finals is only getting louder.

Vreman’s Cape Town City bet: reset the narrative, win the mini-league, bounce straight back

Jan Vreman is projecting calm confidence as Cape Town City head into the promotion/relegation playoffs, insisting last season’s experience won’t decide this one. For the Citizens, the task is simple in theory and brutal in practice: treat the round-robin as a new competition and finish first.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: CAF’s nine-group draw sets up a long, unforgiving road to the finals

CAF has confirmed the draw procedure and format for AFCON 2027 qualifying, with all 54 member associations entering a nine-group, home-and-away league campaign. The structure promises fewer gimmicks and more merit—while putting squad depth, travel management, and away form at the center of qualification.

Véron Mosengo-Omba accused of bullying and intimidating Caf committee members

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Desabre locks in DR Congo’s World Cup 26 — now comes the Group K reality check

Sébastien Desabre has confirmed DR Congo’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the list first unveiled on May 11 and formally ratified on May 18. Drawn into Group K with Portugal and Colombia, the Leopards now shift from celebration to the hard work of competing with two established tournament heavyweights.

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Broos’ World Cup blueprint: why Brandon Petersen could be Bafana’s quiet difference-maker

Hugo Broos’ World Cup selection calls for South Africa won’t just be about star power — it’s about reliability in key moments. Brandon Petersen’s inclusion signals a pragmatic plan built around composure, game management and a goalkeeper trusted to steady the group.

Arsenal vs Burnley Preview: Title-Chasing Gunners Set to Turn Up the Pressure at the Emirates

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Chippa’s survival sprint meets Kaizer Chiefs’ momentum as defensive discipline becomes non‑negotiable

Chippa United head into their clash with Kaizer Chiefs needing immediate defensive improvement after a damaging loss and a late-season coaching change. With three matches left and the relegation battle tightening, every lapse could define their Betway Premiership future.

WBC eyes a South African return: why a future convention in SA could reshape the continent’s boxing calendar

With the WBC Annual Convention locked in for Abu Dhabi in late November 2026, South Africa has formally put itself forward to host a future edition. WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán’s renewed engagement with local stakeholders hints at more than a one-off event — it could be the start of a broader boxing development push.

Warriors in the deep end: Zimbabwe’s Pot 4 seeding sets up a high-stakes road to 2026

CAF’s confirmed seeding pots place Zimbabwe in Pot 4 for the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw, shaping a route that could quickly turn brutal. For the Warriors, the draw will decide whether this campaign becomes a realistic push—or an early survival test against Africa’s elite.

National Sports Stadium’s comeback nears as Sakunda-backed overhaul hits 98% completion

Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium is on the brink of reopening after a Sakunda Holdings-funded refurbishment pushed the project to 98% completion. With an eight-week finishing window being cited, the venue’s return could reshape how Zimbabwe hosts elite football and major events.

CSK vs SRH at Chepauk: Playoff pressure meets Sunrisers’ momentum in Match 63

Blitzboks’ new standard: winning isn’t the destination as SVNS finals loom

Sebastiaan Jobb says South Africa’s Sevens side are treating their recent trophy run as a platform, not a finish line, heading into the SVNS finals in Europe. The Blitzboks’ message is clear: momentum is useful only if it sharpens the next performance.

Cardoso’s Sundowns back themselves in Rabat — but the margin leaves no room for complacency

Mamelodi Sundowns travel to Morocco with a 1-0 cushion over AS FAR and a coach who believes the job will be finished away from home. Miguel Cardoso’s confidence is grounded in game management, but the tie’s fine margins demand a sharper attacking edge and disciplined control in the second leg.