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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alex Fitzpatrick secured his maiden Indian Open title with a two-shot victory, marking his first win on the DP World Tour. He shot a final-round 69 to finish nine under par for the tournament. The win comes just a week after his brother, Matt Fitzpatrick, claimed victory on the PGA Tour, making them the first […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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