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Triumphant Mamelodi Sundowns.
WEEKEND SPORT ROUND UP

Weekend sport round-up: Sundowns, Proteas Women, Premier League results and more

All your weekend sports results in one place plus links to the stories behind the results.

  • The National Team
2 min read
Incumbent Danny Jordaan and challenger Sandile Zungu contest the Safa presidential election in Gauteng. | Backpagepix
SAFA
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A tale of two visions: Why the 2026 Safa Elective Congress is a referendum on South African football

As Danny Jordaan faces Sandile Zungu in the Safa presidential election, South African football stands at a critical crossroads between legacy and administrative reform.

  • Ayanda Mdluli
9 min read
Swiffy co-founders, Neil Schwartzman, Jadie Naicker and Christian Di Zio.
HULL CITY

From a garage in Durban to the Premier League: Swiffy's 'surreal' Hull City deal

How three Durban friends, with no outside funding, made it to the big league.

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read
Lionel Messi, who retired from international duty after a glittering 21-year career with Argentina, is set to become the owner of Spanish second-division club Eldense, adding another football club to his growing portfolio.
FOOTBALL

Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy Spanish club Eldense

The football superstar is expanding his growing involvement in club ownership.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Trophy holders Orlando Pirates face Sekhukhune United while Mamelodi Sundowns clash with Golden Arrows in this weekend's semi-final first legs. | Backpagepix
MTN8

MTN8 semi-finals: Five key talking points as Top 8 reaches decisive semi-final stage

The MTN8 reaches its semi-final stage this weekend, with Orlando Pirates facing Sekhukhune United and Mamelodi Sundowns taking on Golden Arrows. Here are five key storylines to…

  • Lance Fredericks
4 min read
FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who was sacked after speaking out against president Gianni Infantino's proposed World Cup sell-off plan. | AFP
FIFA

Fifa sack chief operating officer Lamour after World Cup sell-off dispute

FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, has been dismissed after publicly opposing President Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, a move…

  • IANS
3 min read
PITSO Mosimane pictured with Safa boss Danny Jordaan at the launch of his Youth Football Coaching Manual.
FOOTBALL

Mosimane: We need white football players in Bafana Bafana

Incoming Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane is on a mission to strengthen football in South Africa - and he wants to do it from the ground up.

  • Dudley Carstens
3 min read
Marcelo Allende will look to dictate terms for Mamelodi Sundowns in their heavyweight clash against Kaizer Chiefs. | AFP
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP

Kaizer Chiefs v Mamelodi Sundowns: Three key battles that will decide the Premiership clash

Kaizer Chiefs face Mamelodi Sundowns in a pivotal early-season clash, where key individual battles across the pitch will likely determine the final outcome.

  • Mihlali Baleka
2 min read
FORMER Manchester United player Darren Fletcher's twins are making an impression on senior players in the squad.
MANCHESTER UNITED

Like father, like sons: Fletcher twins chase United dream

Manchester United’s Fletcher twins, Jack and Tyler, are making a big impression on the senior members of the squad, with Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui excited by the…

  • Dudley Carstens
3 min read