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Orlando Pirates booked their place in the MTN8 semi-finals after a dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over 10-man Durban Ci...
11/08/2026

Orlando Pirates booked their place in the MTN8 semi-finals after a dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over 10-man Durban City at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday. The Buccaneers were made to work throughout the contest but maintained their remarkable record of reaching the semi-finals in five consecutive seasons, keeping their title defence alive.

Pirates took the lead shortly before halftime when Durban City were reduced to 10 men after Brooklyn Poggenpoel received a second yellow card for a foul inside the box. Patrick Maswanganyi calmly converted the resulting penalty to put the hosts ahead. However, Durban City responded strongly after the break, with Jean Lumumba finishing from close range to level the contest and force extra time.

The Buccaneers dominated the additional 30 minutes but struggled to find a breakthrough, with Tshepang Moremi hitting the woodwork and several opportunities going begging. Just when the match appeared destined for penalties, substitute Gamphani Lungu produced the decisive moment, smashing a rebound from the edge of the box into the net to send Pirates into the semi-finals in dramatic fashion.

The victory keeps Orlando Pirates’ MTN8 campaign alive and highlights their ability to grind out results under pressure. Durban City, meanwhile, exit the competition despite a determined performance after being reduced to 10 men. The Buccaneers are through — and the MTN8 title defence continues. 🖤🤍🏆

11/08/2026

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz remains positive despite Amakhosi’s 1–0 MTN8 quarter-final defeat to Golden Arrows.

Da Cruz admitted Chiefs must improve their composure in front of goal but praised the players’ mentality and determination.

Next up: Sekhukhune United, followed by Mamelodi Sundowns. 🇿🇦⚽️

🇿🇦 KAIZER CHIEFS: DA CRUZ REMAINS POSITIVE DESPITE MTN8 EXITKaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has called for pat...
11/08/2026

🇿🇦 KAIZER CHIEFS: DA CRUZ REMAINS POSITIVE DESPITE MTN8 EXIT

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has called for patience and improvement after Amakhosi were eliminated from the MTN8 following a narrow 1–0 defeat to Golden Arrows in their quarter-final on Sunday.

Da Cruz admitted the result was disappointing for both the players and supporters, particularly because Chiefs created several opportunities but failed to convert them. Golden Arrows, meanwhile, took advantage of their limited opportunity, scoring from a cross to secure their place in the next round.

The French-born coach believes composure in front of goal remains an area Chiefs must improve. Despite the defeat, he praised the players’ mentality and determination to fight until the final whistle, insisting there is still plenty to play for this season.

Chiefs now turn their attention to the Betway Premiership, beginning with their first home league fixture against Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, 12 August at 17:30. They will then face a major test against Mamelodi Sundowns at the same venue on Saturday, 15 August at 15:00, with Da Cruz expected to rotate his squad as the demanding schedule continues.

🚨 FULL-TIME: Mexico 2-0 South Africa 🇲🇽🇿🇦Bafana Bafana's return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment as Mexico ...
13/06/2026

🚨 FULL-TIME: Mexico 2-0 South Africa 🇲🇽🇿🇦

Bafana Bafana's return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment as Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in a dramatic opening match filled with goals, red cards, VAR drama, and emotional fan reactions.

⚽️ Julián Quiñones opened the scoring early before Raúl Jiménez added a second goal to give the hosts a dream start. South Africa's task became even harder after two red cards reduced Bafana to nine men.

🔥 VIRAL MOMENTS TRENDING ACROSS AFRICA

🎥 African fans reacting live to South Africa's World Cup return

🎥 Heated debates over the controversial red-card decisions

🎥 Emotional reactions from South African supporters after the final whistle

🎥 Ronwen Williams' saves keeping Bafana in the game

🎥 Fans praising the fighting spirit of the team despite the defeat

🎥 Social media flooded with messages of support from football fans across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and beyond

🎥 "Africa Stand Together" posts trending as supporters rally behind Bafana Bafana

🎥 Fans calling for a strong comeback in the next match

💬 TRENDING TALKING POINTS

• Were the red cards too harsh?
• Can Bafana still qualify from the group?
• Did Mexico deserve the win?
• Was VAR used correctly?
• Can South Africa bounce back?

Africa is disappointed by the result, but many supporters believe Bafana Bafana can still recover and make the knockout stages.

👇 Do you think South Africa can still qualify for the next round?

13/06/2026

🇿🇦 Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener ends in disappointment.

A 2-0 loss to Mexico, two red cards and costly mistakes left former stars Quinton Fortune, Aaron Mokoena and Benni McCarthy speechless on live TV.

Bafana Bafana endured a difficult start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after suffering a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexi...
13/06/2026

Bafana Bafana endured a difficult start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after suffering a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico national football team. The disappointing performance drew widespread criticism, with costly defensive errors and two red cards leaving South Africa with a mountain to climb in Group A.

The reaction from former Bafana Bafana stars was equally telling. Appearing as television pundits, Quinton Fortune, Aaron Mokoena and Benni McCarthy were left visibly stunned at full-time. Their silence and expressions of disbelief quickly went viral on social media, reflecting the frustration felt by many South African football supporters after the opening defeat.

South Africa's problems began when mistakes while attempting to play out from the back contributed to Mexico’s opening goal. Matters worsened when Sphephelo Sithole received the tournament’s first red card before Themba Zwane was also sent off later in the match, leaving Bafana with nine men for the closing stages.

Despite the setback, coach Hugo Broos remains confident his players can respond positively. The Belgian tactician has urged his squad to recover quickly and focus on improving their attacking play ahead of a crucial Group A clash against the Czech Republic national football team next week.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos expressed disappointment after South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico national fo...
13/06/2026

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos expressed disappointment after South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico national football team in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match became even more difficult for Bafana after red cards for Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane reduced the team to nine men in the second half.

Broos questioned the decision that led to Zwane’s dismissal, suggesting that the Mexican player had obstructed his player before the incident. While accepting the first red card, the Bafana coach felt the second sending-off was harsh and admitted it was frustrating to finish such an important match with two players fewer.

Despite the result, Broos took encouragement from several aspects of his team's performance. He believed Bafana Bafana enjoyed periods of control and caused problems for the host nation, particularly after overcoming a difficult opening 20 minutes. The Belgian tactician noted that Mexico struggled to find space at times as South Africa grew into the contest.

However, Broos identified possession and decision-making as key areas that require improvement. He pointed to costly turnovers that directly led to Mexico’s goals, stressing that mistakes at World Cup level are often punished immediately. With group-stage points still up for grabs, Bafana will now focus on correcting those errors ahead of their next fixture.

24/05/2026

Michael Carrick officially confirmed as Manchester United manager 🔴
The former midfielder signs until 2028 after leading United back to the Champions League during his interim spell.

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