Lunga Biyela

Digital Journalist, IOL Sport

SARS puts Royal AM up for auction: How to bid for troubled PSL club

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Royal AM faces forced auction by SARS over R40 million tax debt, with potential new owners required to place R1 million deposit. The troubled PSL club comes with ...

FIFA president confirms Super Bowl-style half-time show for 2026 World Cup final in the US

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces a groundbreaking Super Bowl-style half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final in the USA, stirring excitement and debate ...

Shandre Campbell's Champions League breakthrough: Rising SA star eyes bigger stage

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In a landmark moment for South African football, 19-year-old Shandre Campbell earned his place on Club Brugge's bench for their UEFA Champions League Last 16 clash ...

Tshegofatso Mabasa, Jayden Adams named in preliminary Bafana Bafana squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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Hugo Broos has strengthened his Bafana Bafana squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, recalling the in-form Tshegofatso Mabasa and welcoming ...

SA teen Shandre Campbell included in Club Brugge's Champions League squad ahead of last 16 clash against Aston Villa

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Shandre Campbell could become the first South African in six years to feature in the Champions League, after Club Brugge named him in their squad to face Aston Villa. ...

Bafana legend Benni McCarthy appointed as new head coach of Kenya national football team

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Benni McCarthy, the South African football legend, is set to lead Kenya's national team as head coach, aiming to transform the squad into a formidable force in African ...

Homecoming: Manqoba Mngqithi makes emotional return to Golden Arrows after Sundowns exit

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Three months after his shock departure from Mamelodi Sundowns, Manqoba Mngqithi makes an emotional return to Golden Arrows - the club where his successful coaching ...

Why Barcelona B might not be the best move for Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng

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As Barcelona B shows interest in Orlando Pirates' rising star Relebohile Mofokeng, we analyse why the Spanish giants might not be the ideal next step for the 20-year-old ...

Former Chelsea stars rally behind Jose Mourinho in Turkish racism row

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Three African football legends have leapt to Jose Mourinho's defence after the Fenerbahce manager faced accusations of racism from rivals Galatasaray.

Why Kenya could be Benni McCarthy's gateway to the top Bafana Bafana job

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South African football legend Benni McCarthy stands on the brink of taking charge of Kenya's national team, a move that could prove crucial in his journey towards ...

Springboks set for long-awaited return to the Eastern Cape as 2025 Test venues announced

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After a seven-year wait, Eastern Cape rugby fans will witness the World Champion Springboks in action as Rassie Erasmus's team returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay ...

'We never gave our blessing': Family of deceased girl speaks out on Shaun Mogaila's PSL return after fatal crash

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The family of a 9-year-old girl killed in an accident involving Sekhukhune United's Shaun Mogaila has strongly disputed claims they approved his return to football. ...

From Andile Mpisane to Romeo Beckham: The rise of football's nepo babies

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From South Africa's Andile Mpisane to Romeo Beckham, discover how family connections and privilege are shaping professional football worldwide.

Gavin Hunt reveals why his short-lived Kaizer Chiefs tenure was doomed from the start

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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt reveals the behind-the-scenes struggles that led to his premature exit, including broken promises, a FIFA transfer ban, and ...

Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Manchester United exit: 'Old Trafford is what I miss most'

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In his first interview since being sacked as Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag reveals his emotional connection to Old Trafford while also addressing future ...

From Manchester United to Kenya: Benni McCarthy's next big challenge

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South African football legend Benni McCarthy is poised to make history as Kenya's new national team coach, marking a significant shift from his recent Premier League ...

WATCH: How alcohol derailed ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Michael Nkambule's promising career

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From impressing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United trials as a teenager to battling alcohol demons at Kaizer Chiefs, Michael Nkambule opens up about his dramatic ...

WATCH: How former Chiefs playmaker Michael Nkambule could have joined Man United at just 15 after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson ...

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At just 15, Michael Nkambule spent some time on trial with the Premier League giants, rubbing shoulders with a young Cristiano Ronaldo and did enough to impress ...

Kaizer Chiefs legend: 'Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng could rival Kylian Mbappe'

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South African football legend Siyabonga Nomvethe has made a stunning prediction that could shake up world football - comparing Orlando Pirates' 20-year-old sensation ...

South African flag flies high as Siyabonga Ngezana helps FCSB reach Europa League last 16

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In a proud moment for South African football, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana celebrated with the national flag as his Romanian club FCSB secured ...

Why are Mamelodi Sundowns wasting talented Siyabonga Mabena?

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Rising star Siyabonga Mabena's dramatic fall from regular first-team action to near obscurity at Mamelodi Sundowns raises serious questions about South African football's ...

PSL transfer talk: Why Themba Zwane could transform Kaizer Chiefs in 2025

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As Kaizer Chiefs struggle with leadership and consistency, could Mamelodi Sundowns' maestro Themba Zwane be their salvation? With his contract expiring in 2025, ...

Kaizer Chiefs' painful transition: Why fans need to reset expectations

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As Kaizer Chiefs grapple with their latest defeat to SuperSport United, this opinion piece explores why the club's supporters need to reset their expectations and ...

WATCH: How buying a R3 million house in Little Falls ended Tebogo Langerman's career at Sundowns

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In a shocking revelation, former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Tebogo Langerman details how his R3 million house purchase, funded by his signing-on fee, sparked a bitter ...

Can Bloemfontein Celtic make a PSL comeback through Royal AM's demise?

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As Royal AM faces a forced sale by SARS over R40 million in tax debt, passionate supporters are rallying for the revival of beloved Bloemfontein Celtic. But with ...

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