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Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF president amid African football revolution
Under Patrice Motsepe's leadership, CAF has transformed from a 'toxic body' to a cornerstone of African football's renaissance. His unopposed re-election in Cairo marks a continued commitment to good governance and ambitious plans for the continent's football future.
Hugo Broos must go big or go home with Bafana Bafana
As Bafana Bafana prepare for crucial Afcon qualifiers, coach Hugo Broos has proven to be not just a master tactician, but also a ‘patriotic guest’ and and one of the best to ever lead SA.
Considerable progress in CAF under Patrice Motsepe, says Safa boss Danny Jordaan
Football mogul Patrice Motsepe received unanimous backing from Safa and neighbouring football associations for his CAF presidency re-election bid.
Danny Jordaan and SAFA to back Patrice Motsepe’s re-election as CAF president
Patrice Motsepe’s bid for re-election as CAF president has received backing from the South African Football Association, Danny Jordaan said on Wednesday.
CAF’s Patrice Motsepe calls for improved sportsmanship amid Nigeria-Libya airport controversy
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has called for more sportsmanship in African football, and promised to take action against federations and clubs who don’t respect their opponents.
Former CAF president Issa Hayatou, who helped bring 2010 World Cup to SA, dead at 78
The former leader of the Confederation of African Football, and former Fifa interim president, Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 78, his compatriot Samuel Eto'o announced on Friday.
Tshegofatso Mabasa to Sundowns? 5 other Pirates stars who jumped ship to Chloorkop
With Mamelodi Sundowns reportedly interested in luring Tshegofatso Mabasa to Chloorkop, IOL Sport looks at five Orlando Pirates players that made the switch.
Safa continue with business while CAF watch on
HERMAN GIBBSIT WAS business as usual on Saturday when Safa hosted its ordinary national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Sandton this past weekend, despite a looming legal battle hanging heavy over the association. In light of the search by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) at Safa House in Nasrec, Johannesburg, at the beginning of the month, some had labelled Saturday’s meeting as a “special” ordinary NEC meeting.
2025 AFCON in Morocco set to clash with expanded Fifa Club World Cup
CAF has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco.
Broos stunned by reception as returning Bafana feel the love from footie fans
It was the first time in 24 years that the country’s senior men’s football team finished third at the Afcon, following their fall from grace in recent times.
EFF’s Julius Malema slams Safa’s Danny Jordaan over Bafana AFCON payouts
EFF president Julius Malema slammed Safa president Danny Jordaan for dodging the money issue as Bafana Bafana arrived home in South Africa on Wednesday.
Celebrities and politicians throw their weight behind Bafana Bafana after momentous win against Cape Verde
The EFF said: “The EFF congratulates Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the Afcon semi-finals. We call on the whole country to rally behind this team. We also call on them to double their efforts and make the country proud. ”
The demise of African heavyweights among Afcon talking points
From the 24-team tournament to Hugo Broos shining for Bafana Bafana on the biggest stage, here are four talking points of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans slam Africa Cup of Nations after broadcast failures
The video feed from the stadium dropped completely for a period of the Africa Cup of Nations match. That was preceded with the clash starting with no commentary feed, with only crowd noise heard on the broadcast.
Seko Fofana helps Ivory Coast start Afcon with a bang after long speeches delay start
The Afcon opener started several minutes late following the litany of speeches, but Ivory Coast wasted little time to dispatch of Guinea-Bissau
Caf boss Patrice Motsepe confident Afcon will avoid ‘painful experience’ of Cameroon
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has insisted he is confident this year's Africa Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon.
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino gets to see Mzansi’s beautiful game through his own eyes at Soweto derby and AFL final
Fifa president Gianni Infantino was in the country to see South African football at its best during the Soweto derby and African Football League (AFL) final over the weekend.
Gauteng police explain bomb threat video at Loftus Stadium after AFL Cup Final
Gauteng police have clarified that there was no bomb threat at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria during the African Football League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca after a viral video saw a man being escorted out of the stadium by police.
Patrice Motsepe's much-vaunted AFL suffering birth pains
The organisers had promised a tournament opening ceremony to rival that of the Fifa World Cup. But given just how none of their promises regarding this competition have become a reality, you simply had to laugh it all off.
PSL make U-turn on Mamelodi Sundowns playing in Patrice Motsepe’s AFL
On Friday, Patrice Motsepe would have been a very happy man after the emergency meeting of the PSL’s Board of Governors agreed that it will not stand in the way of Sundowns playing in the inaugural AFL.
Bafana Bafana manage to avoid Morocco in African Cup of Nations group draw
Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group E for next year’s African Cup of Nations.
Epic standoff looms as PSL playing hardball with CAF over African Football League
A standoff of epic proportions looms after the Premier Soccer League has shown the Confederation of African Football the middle finger.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania named joint hosts of 2027 Afcon, Morocco awarded 2025 tournament
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, while Morocco will host the 2025 edition.
Morocco and Algeria the front runners to host Africa Cup of Nations
Both Morocco and Algeria are seeking to stage the 2025 edition of the premier African sport event - the Africa Cup of Nations - along with Zambia and a joint Nigeria-Benin bid.
Safpu's role in Banyana Banyana, SAFA fiasco smacks of opportunism
For the past few years, Safpu has failed to assist local players when disputes arose, particularly with PSL clubs. Several players have had to turn directly to Fifa for help.