Mandla Ncikazi is SA football’s quiet coach
The Golden Arrows coach refuses to blow his own horn despite his success at Abafana Bes’thende so far and in South African football over the years.
Stories by: Samuel Malinga
One short of its century, Wits bows out of football
Three players who represented Wits in three generations – Mike Ntombela in the 80s, Neil Winstanley in the 90s and Sifiso Myeni in the 2000s – look back at their time with the soon-to-be defunct club and what Wits mean to them.
Radebe jubilant at Leeds’ return to Premier League
The former Leeds United captain is over the moon at his beloved club’s return to top-flight football. Lucas Radebe talks about the pain of watching Leeds suffer and his attempts to buy the club.
Delayed Olympics gives Baby Bafana time to prepare
South Africa’s national Under-23 football coach, David Notoane, explains how the Covid-19 pandemic affected his plans for the 2020 Olympic Games that Tokyo will now stage next year.
How SA football coaches handle unemployment
There are two certainties in the life of a coach, they will be hired and they will be fired. Their lives when employed are well covered, but what happens when they lose that job?
How football’s free agents survive with no income
Players who are without a club and looking for employment have to keep fit for when they do get called up and maintain their lifestyle without pay at the same time.
Wedson Nyirenda’s Midas touch
The Baroka FC coach is held in high regard in Zambia and Mozambique after winning league titles with unfancied teams in those countries. Bakgaga wants him to add South Africa to that list.
Reneilwe Letsholonyane’s life beyond the pitch
The former Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United midfielder might not have hung up his boots just yet, but he is prepared for life after football when he does decide to call it quits.