It’s been 29 years since Algeria last won the African Cup of Nations and on Friday they will attempt to win it for the first time since then, with a son of the soil on their bench. This follows Algeria’s 2-1 over Nigerian in a second AFCON semi-final played at the Cairo International stadium in Egypt on Sunday night. Les Fennecs head coach Djamel Belmadi reflects on this memorable victory before they meet Senegal in the final at the same venue. Manchester City star attacker Mahrez netted his third goal of the tournament. Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says maybe his players were thinking about the extra time when referee Bakary Gassama punished Wilfried Ndidi for a foul on the edge of the box, which led to this winner.

South African Football Association Vice-President Ria Ledwaba is confident that Bafana Bafana can win the AFCON in the near future.

South African Football Association Head of Delegation for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt Khwenzakwakhe Ngwenya says they have not yet decided on the future of head Coach Stuart Baxter upon arrival from Egypt where they took part at the AFCON.

The Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) will return to their home ground, the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, and hope to open the upcoming 2019/20 season begins in explosive fashion come September the 1st as they will launch an event to open their season.

Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign off to a winning start, when they beat the Blue Bulls 20-5 at Newlands last night.

A decent crowd welcomed Bafana Bafana when they returned to South Africa at the O.R Tambo International airport on Saturday afternoon. The team came back from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt where they were knocked out of the competition by Nigeria on Wednesday.

Chippa United chairman Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi had an emotional return to Nkalweni village in Ngqamakhwe in the Eastern Cape on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed that they were looking to sign SuperSport United winger Aubrey Modiba, but unfortunately is not for sale.