South Africa name squad for FIFA Under-20 World Cup

South Africa have named their squad for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, with Monaco forward Lyle Foster included after he had missed much of the build-up through injury and club commitments. The return of Foster is a major boost for coach Thabo Senong, who has seen his side battle for goals in their build-up, and

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Durban to play host to 2019 COSAFA Cup!

The 2019 COSAFA Cup will be staged in the South African coastal city of Durban from May 25-June 8, serving as vital preparation for the region’s Africa Cup of Nations-bound sides. The prestigious regional tournament will be hosted in partnership with the South African Football Association and the eThekwini Municipality, with venues around the city

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Tough Cup of Nations draws for COSAFA sides

Hosts Egypt were handed a favourable draw for the 2019 Africa Cup on Nations finals on Friday, but continental powerhouses Morocco, Ivory Coast, and COSAFA sides South Africa and Namibia, were placed together in a tough pool for the tournament that runs from June 21 to July 19. The draw for the expanded 24-team tournament

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Banyana held by Jamaica in pre-World Cup friendly

Banyana Banyana played to a 1-1 draw with visiting Jamaica side in an exciting friendly encounter at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday afternoon, a fitting farewell match for the hosts who are headed to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France in June. The draw, however, is not a true reflection of the game as

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Banyana coach Ellis excited ahead of Jamaica clash

South Africa will take on Jamaica in a final home friendly fixture ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the clash to take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday. The match is a chance for coach Desiree Ellis to fine-tune their preparations for the global showpiece event in France, with the

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