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SAFA’s coaching succession plan begins: What Bafana’s next era could look like after Broos

SAFA has confirmed the timeline for a post–Hugo Broos transition, with the federation beginning the formal process to shape Bafana Bafana’s next coaching cycle after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Broos is expected to step away after the tournament, SAFA’s early move signals a desire for stability — and a clear handover rather than another reset.

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Xabi Alonso earns backing of Chelsea players as talks with club progress

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Sundowns’ Final Test: Why Bryan Leon’s Edge Could Decide the CAF Showdown with AS FAR

Mamelodi Sundowns head into a defining CAF Champions League final against AS FAR with confidence—and a hint of fatigue after a punishing run. Midfielder Jayden Adams believes striker Bryan Leon’s combative streak and penalty-box menace could be the difference over two legs.

ZIFA’s referee suspensions send a message: PSL standards are no longer negotiable

Zimbabwe’s football authorities have suspended three match officials after what they described as unacceptable officiating in a Premier Soccer League fixture. The decision raises fresh questions about refereeing accountability—and what the PSL must do next to restore trust on matchday.

Mestalla Lights Up: Valencia Host Rayo Vallecano in a 4-3-3 Showdown

Sundowns’ CAF push: Nuno Santos says silverware is the quickest way to reconnect with supporters

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos believes the club’s relentless calendar has dulled their edge at times, but insists the CAF Champions League remains the clearest path to lifting the mood around Chloorkop. With his own decisive contributions in the competition, Santos is framing the title chase as both a tactical mission and an emotional reset for the fanbase.

Krieling’s Baby Bucs set a new standard as Pirates lift first-ever U23 Diski crown

Orlando Pirates’ reserve side have written a fresh chapter in the club’s development story, winning the DStv Diski Challenge under-23 title with a record 75-point haul. Roscoe Krieling’s season didn’t just deliver silverware — it offered a blueprint for how a “winning culture” can be built at youth level and carried upward.

WBC’s South Africa revisit could be more than a convention — it may be a pathway for the next wave of fighters

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says the sanctioning body is again exploring South Africa as a host for a future WBC convention, alongside talks about a national boxing tournament modelled on the WBC Grand Prix concept. With the WBC’s new 128-fighter Grand Prix launching in April in Saudi Arabia, the timing hints at a broader strategy: turning events into talent pipelines, not just ceremonies.

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye hit with 18-month sanction as medication defence heads to review

South Africa and Lions tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been handed an 18-month ban following an adverse analytical finding, a decision his camp continues to dispute. With the ruling now under review, the case has become a fresh flashpoint in rugby’s ongoing battle to balance strict liability with real-world medical treatment.

From Johannesburg to the World Cup spotlight: Luca Human-Maré earns a place in Bafana Bafana’s walkout moment

A Johannesburg Grade 5 learner, Luca Human-Maré, has been selected as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball carrier after winning a Kia-hosted competition. His once-in-a-lifetime role will put a South African child on the biggest stage in football as the tournament heads to North America.

PSG’s latest Ligue 1 crown wasn’t won with flair alone — it was won with buy-in

Paris Saint-Germain wrapped up another Ligue 1 title after grinding out a result that demanded far more defending than their usual script. Luis Enrique pointed to mentality, discipline, and adaptability as the real difference — and it’s a message that matters far beyond France.

Iran’s World Cup send-off shows the power of football — and the limits of politics

Thousands of supporters filled Tehran’s Enqelab Square to rally behind Iran’s World Cup squad, turning a pre-departure ceremony into a national statement. Yet the celebration comes with an unresolved question: whether the team’s path to the U.S.-hosted tournament will be smoothed by diplomacy, paperwork, or FIFA’s influence.

Kohli’s 105* was vintage IPL — but Buttler’s chase reminded everyone what wins matches

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105 off 60 balls delivered his ninth IPL century and another reminder of his unmatched control at the crease. Yet the night ultimately underlined a harsher T20 truth: a century is only half the story if the opposition’s finisher has the last word.

Tyla Promnick’s rapid rise: How a 21-year-old rewrote South Africa’s women’s boxing record

Tyla Promnick didn’t just chase history in the mini-flyweight division — she caught it, becoming South Africa’s youngest women’s professional champion at 21. With an undefeated start to her pro career, her breakthrough is reshaping expectations for the next wave of local talent.

Foden returns to light City’s late-season chase as Palace are swept aside

Phil Foden’s two assists powered Manchester City to a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, keeping Pep Guardiola’s side within touching distance of Arsenal in the title race. With the FA Cup final looming, City got both the result and the rotation they needed—thanks to the kind of individual spark Guardiola says no game plan can manufacture.