Eshlin Vedan

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Iqraam Rayners nets stoppage time winner as Stellenbosch FC beat Chippa United

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Iqraam Rayners had a dream return to Stellenbosch FC as his goal for the club in second half stoppage time earned it a 2-1 win over Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela ...

Football icon Pele dies at 82

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Brazilian football legend Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a battling colon cancer.

Five takeaways from Germany’s lucky draw against Spain

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The Germans were lucky to escape with a point after Spain dominated possession.

WATCH: Orlando Pirates advance to Black Label Cup final after beating Kaizer Chiefs on penalties

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Orlando Pirates will play Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the Carling Black Label cup after beating Kaizer Chiefs in their semi-final clash.

Meet Rosella Marrai-Ricco, the South African media professional working for Juventus

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South African women have not only been doing great things on the field of play, but also in the media world. Not only does Melissa Reddy occupy a high-profile role ...

WATCH: Veteran AmaZulu striker Majoro breaks Cape Town City hearts in MTN8

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Veteran striker Lehlohonolo Majoro scored an extra-time winner as AmaZulu beat Cape Town City in their MTN8 quarter-final in the Mother City on Saturday.

Hildah Magaia's brace earns Banyana Banyana first ever Wafcon title

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A brace from Hildah Magaia earned Banyana Banyana their first ever WAFCON title as they downed Morocco 2-1 in the final in front of a packed crowd at the Prince ...

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis bags third CAF award, Mamelodi Sundowns ladies win big in Rabat

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Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis did the nation proud by winning the African Coach of the Year award at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in ...

LOOK: Linda Motlhalo scores stoppage time penalty to send Banyana into Wafcon final

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Linda Motlhalo converted a penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Banyana Banyana beat Zambia to reach the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in ...

WATCH: Banyana Banyana seal 2023 World Cup place after reaching Wafcon semi-final

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Banyana Banyana booked their place in the semi-finals of Wafcon and a ticket to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following a 1-0 win over ...

WATCH: Roc Nation Sports sign Cape Town City teenager Luphumlo Sifumba

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Roc Nation Sports International have announced the acquisition of 16-year-old Cape Town City footballer Luphumlo Sifumba.

WATCH: Technically superior Dutch make light work of Banyana Banyana

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The Netherlands were too good for Banyana Banyana in their friendly international at the Cars Jeans Stadion in The Hague on Tuesday evening.

LOOK: SuperSport sack coach Kaitano Tembo

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SuperSport United on Tuesday confirmed it had sacked coach Kaitano Tembo.

LOOK: Stellenbosch FC boost top 8 chances with win over Golden Arrows

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Stellenbosch FC boosted their chances of finishing in the top eight after a well-deserved win over Golden Arrows in Durban on Wednesday night.

LOOK: Maritzburg United’s Travis Graham’s home burgled, career jerseys stolen

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Maritzburg United’s Travis Graham has taken to Twitter to announce his home in had been burgled and 10 years worth of career jerseys have been stolen.

WATCH: France, Kylian Mbappe give Bafana youngsters harsh football lesson

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Bafana Bafana were taught a football lesson as France downed them 5-0 at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille.

Khanyisa Mayo scores the only goal as Cape Town City beat Golden Arrows in Durban

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Khanyisa Mayo’s second strike in three games was enough to earn Cape Town City the three points from their DStv Premiership game against Golden Arrows on Sunday. ...

Benni McCarthy hopes win over Chippa can get AmaZulu’s season back on track

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AmaZulu will certainly fancy their chances of ending their frustrating five-match draw streak when they face off against Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Stadium ...

PSL refuse to provide update on Kaizer Chiefs’ game against Golden Arrows

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No one at the PSL is willing to say anything regarding the status of Kaizer Chiefs’ match against Golden Arrows, which is meant to be played on Wednesday evening. ...

Portuguese club forced to field 9 players after Bafana defender infects 17 others with Covid-19 - report

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Bafana Bafana’s Thibang Phete is reported to be the source of the outbreak of Covid-19 within the first-team of Portuguese side Belenenses.

Ghana Football Association hits back at SAFA for spreading ’falsehoods’

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The Ghanaian Football Association have issued a statement condemning the SAFA for spreading ’falsehoods’ in the aftermath of Ghana’s controversial 1-0 World Cup ...

Good news for Orlando Pirates ahead of Golden Arrows clash

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Orlando Pirates have received an injury boost ahead of their trip to Golden Arrows as important players Thembinkosi Lorch, Zakhele Lepasa and Innocent Maela have ...

Kaizer Chiefs suspend Dumisani Zuma following misconduct

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Kaizer Chiefs have suspended Dumisani Zuma following misconduct, according to a statement released on the club’s website.