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PANAMA BEAT BAFANA BAFANA

Written by on 1 April 2026

UPDATE: South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match in Cape Town, with defensive lapses proving costly. Bafana Bafana failed to deal with a corner in the 58th minute, allowing José Córdoba to score after Ismael Díaz’s initial effort was saved. The hosts responded quickly, equalising just six […]

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PROTEAS WOMEN EYE SERIES WIN IN WELLINGTON

Written by on 31 March 2026

South Africa’s Women’s cricket team, the Proteas, will aim to secure a series win against New Zealand in the second ODI at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Wednesday. They currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening game in Christchurch on Sunday. Debutant Kayla Reyneke starred in the win, scoring […]

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SOWETO DERBY TICKET SALE HITS GLITCH

Written by on 31 March 2026

JOHANNESBURG – Thousands of fans faced frustration as tickets for the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates went on sale. Slow processing and server errors caused the MyTicket system to crash nearly an hour after sales began, leaving many unable to secure seats for the highly anticipated match. The game, originally scheduled for […]

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BAFANA BAFANA FACE PANAMA AGAIN

Written by on 30 March 2026

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Tuesday’s second international friendly against Panama at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium will be taken very seriously. He adds that the two matches against Panama are key in preparing the team for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against hosts Mexico on 11 June. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen […]

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CAF ACTS AFTER FINAL FIASCO

Written by on 29 March 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will introduce changes to its statutes and regulations to prevent a repeat of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final controversy. CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the reforms will also help restore trust in referees, VAR officials, and judicial structures. Motsepe was speaking after a CAF Executive […]

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PIRATES DOMINATE TS GALAXY WITH SIX‑GOAL THRILLER

Written by on 22 March 2026

Orlando Pirates produced a commanding performance at Mbombela Stadium, thumping TS Galaxy 6–0 in their Betway Premiership clash. Relebohile Mofokeng scored a hat‑trick, with Tshepang Moremi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, and an own goal rounding off the emphatic win, boosting Pirates’ title ambitions. TS Galaxy struggled to create chances and were repeatedly stifled by Pirates’ organised defence. […]

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FC BARCELONA CRUISE INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS

Written by on 19 March 2026

FC Barcelona have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a composed and clinical performance, underlining their growing momentum in Europe. The Spanish giants delivered when it mattered most, combining attacking flair with defensive discipline to see off their opponents and keep their title hopes alive. With confidence building and key players […]

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MEXICO OFFERS TO HOST IRAN’S WORLD CUP MATCHES

Written by on 17 March 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that Mexico would have no issue hosting Iran’s matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided FIFA approves the change. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions between Iran’s football federation and the governing body over the possibility of relocating their group-stage games from the United States to Mexico. […]

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Rabada out of Australia ODI series

Written by on 20 August 2025

AUSTRALIA – Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match One-Day International series against Australia because of inflammation in his ankle. Rabada played all three Twenty20s in the preceding series between the teams but underwent a scan on Monday after feeling discomfort. READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE ON ENCA

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