Zambia and South Africa are two of the most successful COSAFA members at this level with the young Chipolopolo having won the most number of trophies (10) and Amajita (eight).

Around this time last year, Bafana Bafana legend Helman Mkhalele sat on the bench as an assistant to Thabo Senong when Amajita successfully defended the COSAFA U20 championships.

Sundowns are the bookmakers favourites for the final this weekend, and rightly so too. All the odds are in their favour considering that Maritzburg have never won a title in their history.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he is going nowhere at the end of the season, adding that he was ready to put pen to paper on a new contract at Chloorkop.

Cricket in the country has been rocked over the past 10 days due to several matters, ranging from general management to players’ well-being, media relations, and financial affairs at the organisation.

Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says that discussions between him and Cricket South Africa (CSA) are still ongoing on how he could contribute to the beleaguered federation once again.

Sundowns are back in Durban once again on Tuesday when they will take on champions Mamelodi Sundowns in what will be a home game at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Bidvest Wits jumped from ninth to fifth on the Absa Premiership table last night (Thursday) after claiming a 1-0 win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in scrappy conditions at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont.

Maritzburg United coach Eric Tinkler says there is no question in his mind who the favourites are for the 2019 Telkom Knockout final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban on Saturday.

Following the Springboks Rugby World Cup triumph under Rassie Erasmus, a animated Du Plessis believes that they don’t need to change much going forward with the style of rugby they are playing.