South Africa

Time to Separate the ‘Best from the Rest’

Date: 20th June 2011 at 1:11 pm | Written by
“Some people think football is a matter of life or death… I can assure them, it is much more serious than that.” For many, Bill Shankly’s sentiments have permeated almost every facet of their lives, …

1 comment | Read more »

The Damaging Culture of African Footballer Trafficking

Date: 17th May 2011 at 4:38 pm | Written by
In the summer of 2008, the president of football’s international governing body, Sepp Blatter, responded to a question regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s apparent desire to leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid, the club the …

0 comments | Read more »

The effect of foreign coaches on African national sides in international competition

Date: 13th May 2011 at 4:55 pm | Written by
It could be assumed, that the majority of those living outside of central Africa would name Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s heavyweight title fight as the most significant sports news …

0 comments | Read more »

The Role of youth academies in the exportation of african footballers to Europe

Date: 11th May 2011 at 7:18 pm | Written by
Stamford Bridge in March last year offered its regular exhibition of Champions’ League knockout football as Chelsea welcomed back Jose Mourinho, who slipped away at the end of an expertly masterminded Inter victory without celebrating, …

1 comment | Read more »

International friendly: Botswana 1 Sweden 2

Date: 19th January 2011 at 6:16 pm | Written by
Sweden continued their preparations for Euro 2012 qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Botswana in Cape Town on Wednesday. It was a largely under-strength Swedish outfit which took on the Africans at the neutral venue in South Africa, …

3 comments | Read more »

Premier League preview: Newcastle v Tottenham

Date: 19th January 2011 at 2:39 pm | Written by
New signing Steven Pienaar could make his Tottenham debut when Spurs travel to face Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. The 28-year-old South Africa international, whose three million-pound move from Everton was completed on Wednesday, will inject …

0 comments | Read more »

Spurs confirm Pienaar signing

Date: 19th January 2011 at 10:53 am | Written by
South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is officially a Tottenham player after completing his switch from Everton on Wednesday. Spurs were reported to have paid the Merseyside club a fee of three million pounds for the 28-year-old’s services and …

0 comments | Read more »

Pienaar confirms Spurs move

Date: 19th January 2011 at 12:20 am | Written by
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar looks set to join Tottenham after announcing the move on his Twitter page. The South African international has been in the middle of a bidding war between Spurs and Chelsea, with both clubs having …

0 comments | Read more »

Spurs, Chelsea in Pienaar battle

Date: 17th January 2011 at 9:46 pm | Written by
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Steven Pienaar after agreeing a fee with Everton for the South Africa international. Pienaar, 28, is already negotiating personal terms with Chelsea after the English Premier League title holders met Everton’s asking …

1 comment | Read more »

How good would Africa be if they played as a continent?

Date: 15th July 2010 at 3:10 pm | Written by
The 2010 World Cup was a historic one for all of football as Africa hosted their first ever World Cup. Not only did the host nation South Africa embrace the tournament but …

11 comments | Read more »