Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch VideoPanama coach singles out Relebohile Mofokeng as a star despite Bafana Bafana's mixed bag

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Despite a frustrating international break for Bafana Bafana, Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen was full of praise for the emerging talent of Relebohile Mofokeng. ...

Watch VideoTeko Modise issues sobering warning to Sipho Mbule after latest Bafana Bafana snub

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What separates a talented player from a true great? According to Teko Modise, the difference lies in the extra miles run by the likes of Themba Zwane.

Watch VideoHugo Broos knows his World Cup team — the auditions are for everyone else

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Hugo Broos’ latest Bafana Bafana selections may look experimental, but recent results suggest a coach refining his World Cup core, using friendlies as confirmation ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs Ladies: A progressive move that leaves Orlando Pirates in the dust

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Kaizer Chiefs’ entry into women’s football is a long-overdue step that raises expectations across the board, placing pressure on Orlando Pirates while Mamelodi Sundowns ...

Watch VideoWorld Cup Group A check-in: Czechia’s rise puts stumbling South Korea, Mexico on notice

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Mexico show control, Czechia ride playoff momentum, and South Korea stumble badly — a revealing week in Group A offers Bafana Bafana both warning signs and real ...

Watch VideoBetway Premiership: The battle for CAF spots and Top 8 security heats up

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While the title race dominates the news, only nine points separate third and eighth place in the Betway Premiership. We break down the six-team scrap for continental ...

Watch VideoRenaldo Leaner: Sekhukhune keeper welcomes Bafana call-up with 'quiet confidence'

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Despite a selection debate surrounding Orlando Pirates' Sipho Chaine, Sekhukhune United shot-stopper Renaldo Leaner says he was always ready for his chance in the ...

Bafana Bafana vs Panama: Five storylines shaping Hugo Broos' World Cup squad

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As South Africa prepare for friendlies against Panama, Smiso Msomi looks at the " last-chance saloon" for fringe players and the tactical shifts defining the road ...

Watch VideoHugo Broos reveals tactical shift to unlock Relebohile Mofokeng for Bafana Bafana

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos explains why Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng struggled during AFCON and how a new central role could ignite his international ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs' Cedric Kaze handed Burundi call-up as Orbit College fixture moves

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze joins the Burundi national team as a technical adviser for the AFCON qualifiers, while Amakhosi confirm a venue and date change ...

“I had to come this time” — Okon seizes second chance with Bafana

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Ime Okon embraces a fresh opportunity with Bafana Bafana after injury setbacks, determined to impress in upcoming friendlies against Panama and cement his place ...

Watch Video100% focused – Hugo Broos shuts down Bafana Bafana retirement talk

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has rejected the idea of an " emotional farewell tour", insisting his only priority is a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ...

Watch VideoCriticise me, not the boys – Abdeslam Ouaddou shields Orlando Pirates stars after 6-0 rout

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Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has issued a protective plea to supporters following a dominant win over TS Galaxy, urging fans to direct their pressure ...

Watch VideoHappy Jele ‘shocked’ by Sipho Chaine’s Bafana Bafana omission

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Former Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele questions the exclusion of goalkeeper Sipho Chaine from Hugo Broos' latest Bafana Bafana squad ahead of upcoming international ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso: Sundowns qualification sweet, performance leaves sour taste

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Miguel Cardoso expressed frustration with Sundowns’ first-half display in Mali but welcomed their CAF Champions League semifinal qualification, highlighting both ...

Watch VideoCedric Kaze hails Kaizer Chiefs' stability after back-to-back wins

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze discusses the tactical shifts and squad stability that helped Amakhosi climb to fourth in the Betway Premiership.

Watch VideoTen-men Mamelodi Sundowns survive Stade Malian scare to reach CAF Champions League semi-finals

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Mamelodi Sundowns survived a Bamako scare, losing 2-0 to Stade Malien but winning 3-2 on aggregate, securing a fourth consecutive CAF Champions League semifinal ...

Watch VideoAllan Freese defends Magesi FC record amid 13-game winless streak

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Allan Freese insists he should be judged on his five games in charge, not Magesi’s broader winless streak, as he focuses on rebuilding confidence in their Betway ...

Watch VideoCedric Kaze explains Dillon Sheppard’s return to Kaizer Chiefs first team

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Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze says the return of Dillon Sheppard to the senior technical team adds vital experience as the Amakhosi look to solve their goal-scoring ...

BREAKING: Morocco crowned AFCON 2025 champions after CAF overturn final result

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Morocco have been awarded the AFCON 2025 title after CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the final, overturning the original result following a successful appeal by the ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns make it eight in a row as Teboho Mokoena fires Brazilians top

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Teboho Mokoena’s second-half introduction proved the difference at Loftus as Mamelodi Sundowns leapfrogged Orlando Pirates to reclaim top spot.

Watch VideoCedric Kaze hails 'game-changer' Velebayi as Kaizer Chiefs end slump

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze credits substitute Asanele Velebayi for providing the attacking spark needed to break down Durban City and end a four-match winless ...

Watch VideoPitso Dladla admits Kaizer Chiefs' surprise selection stunned Durban City

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Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla admits Kaizer Chiefs’ unpredictable line-up surprised his side as they succumbed to pressure in a narrow Betway Premiership ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns eye top spot as Santos demands efficiency against Gallants

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Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Nuno Santos has urged his teammates to be ruthless and focused as the defending champions prepare for a crucial Betway Premiership clash ...

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso reveals the emotional key to Nuno Santos’ masterclass in CAF Champions League win

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Miguel Cardoso praised Nuno Santos after the midfielder’s influential display and two assists helped Mamelodi Sundowns defeat Stade Malien, highlighting the Portuguese ...