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Featured Football News South Africa 

The Boys Never Gave Up – Shakes

June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Angola, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Bonginkosi Ntuli, Cape Town, Cape Town Stadium, Central African Republic, CHAN, Clayton Daniels, Dobsonville Stadium, Durban, Gambia, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mauritius, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Shakes Mashaba, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thulani Hlatshwayo

Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba was a happy man after his side registered a win over a stubborn and Read more

AFCON Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News South Africa 

Not Over Yet For Toothless Bafana

June 17, 2015June 18, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Bafana Bafana, Cameroon, Confederation Cup, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Indomitable Lions, Itumeleng Khune, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mauritania, May Mahlangu, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Pirates, Pitso Mosimane, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Soes Moshoeu, South Africa, Sudan, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Xavi

Shakes Mashaba has been under siege since that failed AFCON campaign in Equatorial Guinea in January.  Before that, the coach Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Sphelele Ntshangase’s Dream Come True

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Baroka FC, Black Leopards, CAF, Durban, Gabon, Gambia, Gift Motupa, KZN, Lehlohonolo Majoro, May Mahlangu, Mbabane, Moses Mabhida Stadium, National First Division, Nigeria, Orange, Sphelele Ntshangase, Swaziland, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana’s Sphelele Ntshangase is delighted at the call up to the Senior Men’s National Team to face Gambia on Read more

ABSA Premiership Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News 

Chiefs Dominate PSL Awards

May 13, 2015May 14, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro Aaron Mokoena, Abbubaker Mobara, AFCON, Ajax, Alje Schut, AmaZulu, Anssi Jaakkola, Bloemfontein Celtic, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Chippa, Chloorkop, Clever Boys, Cole Alexander, David Zulu, Gavin Hunt, Kaizer Chiefs, Kingston Nkhatha, Kosta Papic, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Menzi Masuku, Moeneeb Josephs, Mpumalanga Black Aces, MTN8, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Nedbank Cup, Orlando Stadium, Patrick Tignyemb, Phumlani Ntshangase, Pitso Mosimane, Premier Soccer League, PSL, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sandton Convention Centre, Shakes Mashaba, Slimkat, South Africa, Stuart Baxter, Tefu Mashamaite, Teko Modise, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Tyson, Wandisile Letlabika, Willard Katsande

I want to congratulate all the players nominated for the annual Premier Soccer League awards coming up this Sunday at Read more

Featured Football News 

Pirates Paste Mounana

May 3, 2015May 3, 2015 Marvellous Zondi Buccaneers, CAF, CF Mounana Thabo Matlaba, Confederation Cup, Ghost, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Sifiso Myeni, Soweto, SuperSport United

Kermit Erasmus scored a hat-trick to see Orlando Pirates through to the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup against Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Footballer Of The Season Finalists Revealed

April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Ballantine's Finest Whiskey, Cuthbert Malajila, Erick Mathoho, Kick Off, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Oupa Manyisa, Tefu Mashamaite, Thulani Hlatshwayo

After thousands of public votes, the top 8 finalists of the Kick Off Footballer of the Season Awards presented by Ballantine’s Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Rues Missed Chances

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Ahmed Musa, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Cape Town, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Steve Kalamazoo Mokone, Swaziland, Tokelo Rantie, United States, Uyo

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba praised his players for a good display of football that saw them hold their nemesis Nigeria Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Makes Seven Changes For Nigeria

March 28, 2015March 29, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Cole Alexander, Daniel Cardoso, Erick Mathoho, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Jackson Mabokgwane, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbombela Stadium, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sbusiso Khumalo, Sbusiso Vilakazi, Shakes Mashaba, Siphelele Ntshangase, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Uyo

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has made seven changes to the starting line-up that will face Nigeria in an international Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Happy With Victory

March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cape Town, CHAN, Cole Alexander, Daniel Cardoso, Felix Badenhorst, Itumeleng Khune, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mali, Mandla Masango, Mpumalanga, Nigeria, Siphelele Ntshangase, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, Swaziland, thabo Mnyamane, Thapelo Morena, Thulani Hlatshwayo

Three goals in the second stanza from defender and captain Thulani Hlatshwayo (49th minute), debutant striker Thabo Mnyamane (51st minute) as Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Overcome Swaziland

March 25, 2015March 26, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Bafana Bafana, Bafana Bafnaa, Cosafa, Felix Badenhorst, Itumeleng Khune, Jackson Mabokgwane, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbombela Stadium, Nigeria, Shakes Mashaba, Sihlangu Semnikati, Siphelele Ntshangase, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, thabo Mnyamane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tony Tsabedze

Bafana Bafana continued their dominance over Swaziland with a hard-fought 3-1 victory in an international friendly match played at Somhlolo Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Thulani Hlatshwayo To Skipper Bafana Bafana

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Black Leopards, Bloemfontein Celtic, Bongani zungu, Brondby, CHAN, Cole Alexander, Daniel Cardoso, Denmark, Free State Stars, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbomela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Polokwane City, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Khumalo, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siphelele Ntshangase, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland, Thabo Matlaba, thabo Mnyamane, Thapelo Morena, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Tuks

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has announced the starting eleven for the international friendly match against Swaziland scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, Read more

Featured Football Nedbank Cup News 

SuperSport United Eliminates Orlando Pirates

March 22, 2015March 22, 2015 Marvellous Zondi Brighton Mhlongo, Buccaneers, Eric Tinkler, Ghost, Jeremy Brockie, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Matsatsantsa, Nedbank Cup, Orlando Pirates, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Ronwen Williams, Sea Robbers, SuperSport United, Thabo Rakhele

SuperSport United squeezed into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals following a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates at the Peter Mokaba Stadium Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Edge Mpumalanga Black Aces

March 18, 2015March 19, 2015 Sihle Ndebele Absa Premiership, Chippa United, Collins Mbesuma, Eric Tinkler, Happy Jele, Jackson Mabokgwane, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Mvelase, Mpumalanga Black Aces, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Sea Robbers, Soweto, Tendai Ndoro, Thabo Rakhale, Thandani Ntshumayelo

Oupa Manyisa and Thabo Rakhale goals helped Orlando Pirates edge Mpumalanga Black Aces 2-1 in the Absa Premiership in Soweto Read more

Featured Football News 

Advantage Orlando Pirates

March 14, 2015March 14, 2015 Ntombiyenhlanhla Thabede Buccaneers, CAF, Confederation Cup, Eric Tinkler, Happy Jele, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Orange, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rooi Mahamutsa, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Uganda Revenue Authority, URA

Orlando Pirates won the first leg of their 2015 Orange CAF Confederation Cup tie against Uganda Revenue Authority at Orlando Read more

ABSA Premiership Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News 

Orlando Pirates Good For The Derby Win

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro Ajax Cape Town, Amakhosi, Bernard Parker, Buccaneers, David Zulu, Edu Sport, Eric Tinkler, FNB Stadium, Free State Stars, Glamour Boys, Kaizer Chiefs, Katlego Mphela, Kingston Nkatha, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Matthew Rusike, MTN8, naturena, Nedbank Cup, Orland Pirates, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Sea Robbers, Siphelele Mthembu, Soweto Derby, Stuart Baxter, Tornado FC, Vladimir Vermezovic, Yeye

Since the turn of the year, there has been a clear difference in the fortunes of the two Soweto teams, Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Too Good For Platinum Stars

February 14, 2015February 14, 2015 Moshibudi Doubada Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Dikwena, Issa Sarr, Kaizer Chiefs, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Lennox Bacela, Mahlatse Makudubela, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Platinum Stars, Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, Tlou Segolela, Vuyo Mere

Orlando Pirates beat Platinum Stars 2-0 in an Absa Premiership clash at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday. Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Orlando Pirates And Moroka Swallows Share The Points

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 Lucky Biyela Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Dobsonville Stadium, Dube Birds, Eric Tinkler, Fani Madida, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Moroka Swallows, Orlando Pirates, Rooi Mahamutsa, Rudi Isaacs, Sea Robbers, Siyabonga Nomvethe

The original Soweto derby match between Moroka Swallows and Orlando Pirates at Dobsonville Stadium ended 1-1 on Wednesday night in the Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates And Mamelodi Sundowns Share The Points

December 10, 2014December 11, 2014 Lucky Biyela Absa Premiership, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Khama Billiat, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Lennox Bacela, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rodney Ramagalela, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Thandani Ntshumayelo

The Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns ended 1-1 at the Orlando Stadium on Wednesday night.  Pirates went Read more

Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News South Africa 

Tough Schedule For Big Boys

November 25, 2014November 25, 2014 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Al Ahly, Bafana Bafana, Bidvest Wits, Bongani zungu, Brendan Rodgers, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, Chelsea, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Gavin Hunt, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Liverpool, Mamelodi Sundowns, Mandla Masango, Nedbank Cup, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Patrice Motsepe, Pitso Mosimane, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Real Madrid, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa, SuperSport United, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Mtalaba, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Uefa Champions League, Yeye Letsholonyane, Zamalek

South African teams have previously shown that they have problems when it comes to dealing with the pressure of a Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Retains Dean Furman As Captain

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Ajax Amsterdam, Akwa Ibom Stadium, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bongani Ndulula, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cape Town, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Erick Mathoho, Johannesburg, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Moeketsi, Nigeria, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sekola, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Khumalo, South Africa, Sudan, Super Eagles, Tefu Mashamaite, Themba Zwane, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Uyo

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba made three changes to the starting XI that defeated Sudan 2-1 at the weekend in Durban Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

We Want To Maintain Our Unbeaten Record, Says Shakes Mashaba

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Akwa Ibom State, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Congo, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Ibom International Stadium, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Nigeria, Nike Football Training Centre, Pimville, South Africa, Soweto, Sudan, Super Eagles, Thulani Serero, Uyo

Bafana Bafana have complete their home preparations for the final CAF Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 qualifier against Read more

Featured Football News Telkom Knockout 

Orlando Pirates Annihilate Ajax Cape Town

October 25, 2014October 25, 2014 Kwazi Dlamini Abbubaker Mobara, Ajax Cape Town, Annsi Jaakkola, Buccaneers, Happy Jele, Kaizer Chiefs, Keagan Dolly, Kermit Erasmus, Khethokwakhe Masuku, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Platinum Stars, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Siyabonga Sangweni, SuperSport United, Telkom Knockout, Thabiso Nkoana, Thabo Qalinge, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates marched their way into the semi-finals of the Telkom Knockout with a 4-1 thumping of Ajax Cape Town Read more

Featured Football News Telkom Knockout 

Orlando Pirates Sink Polokwane City

October 5, 2014October 5, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Bereza Masiki, Buccaneers, Cole Alexander, Daine Klate, Issa Sarr, Jabulani Maluleke, Joseph Musonda, Kosta Papic, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Polokwane City, Raymond Monama, Roger Majafa, Senzo Meyiwa, Sifiso Myeni, Telkom Knockout, Thabo Qalinge, Thandani Ntshumayleo, Tokelo Langa, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates defeated Polokwane City 2-1 in the Telkom Knockout on Sunday afternoon at the Orlando Stadium.  Pirates progressed to the Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Chippa United Shock Orlando Pirates

September 27, 2014September 27, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Chilli Boys, Chippa United, Daine Klate, David Zulu, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Makola, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thabo Matlaba, Thandani Ntshumayelo, Vladimir Vermezovic

Chippa United shocked Orlando Pirates 1-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Absa Premiership on Saturday.  It was Read more

Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought MTN8 News 

All Hail Mighty Chiefs

September 23, 2014October 13, 2014 Benjamin Leshoro Amakhosi, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Buccaneers, Daine Klate, George Lebese, George Maluleka, Glamour Boys, Issa Sarr, Itumeleng Khune, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Kingston Nkhatha, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Moses Mabhida Stadium, MTN8, naturena, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Senzo Meyiwa, Sifiso Myeni, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Siya Sangweni, Soweto Derby, Stuart Baxter, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Matlaba, Willard Katsande

Arguably the most anticipated game of football in recent times took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this past Saturday.  The Read more

Featured Football MTN8 News 

Kaizer Chiefs Are The MTN8 Champions

September 20, 2014September 20, 2014 Marvellous Zondi Amakhosi, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Bucanneers, Buccaneers, Glamour Boys, Itumeleng Khune, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Kingston Nkhatha, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Moses Mabhida Stadium, MTN8, naturena, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Phefeni, Senzo Meyiwa, Stuart Baxter, Tefu Mashamaite, The Ghost

Kaizer Chiefs beat Orlando Pirates 1-0 in the 2014 MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.  The Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Late Winner For Orlando Pirates Against Bidvest Wits

September 13, 2014September 14, 2014 Marvellous Zondi Absa Premiership, Bidvest Wits, Buccaneers, Clever Boys, Daine Klate, Gavin Hunt, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Rowen Fernandez, Sea Robbers, Senzo Meyiwa, Siyabonga Sangweni, Thandani Ntshumayelo, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates snatched a 1-0 victory over Bidvest Wits in a catchy Absa Premiership match at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Too Good For Polokwane City

August 30, 2014August 30, 2014 Lucky Biyela Absa Premiership, Buccaneers, Daine Klate, Elias Ngwepe, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Patrick Phungwayo, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane City, Sea Robbers, Thabo Qalinge, Vladimir Vermezovic

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates beat Polokwane City by three goals to none at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday afternoon and Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Maul Mamelodi Sundowns

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014 Rearebetsoe Mokoena Absa Premiership, Daine Klate, Happy Jele, Hlompho Kekana, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mamelodi Sundowns, Masandawana, Moroka Swallows, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Pitso Mosimane, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Sea Robbers, Surprise Moriri, Thabo Matlaba, Vladimir Vermezovic

A game full of fireworks saw Mamelodi Sundowns thrash Orlando Pirates 3-0 at Loftus Versfeld in the Absa Premiership on Read more

Featured Football MTN8 News 

Orlando Pirates Reach MTN8 Final

August 23, 2014August 23, 2014 Sihle Ndebele Amos Ngcobo, Bidvest Wits, Buhlebuyeza Mkhwanazi, Clever Boys, Getaneh Kebede, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, MTN8, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Rooi Mahamutsa, Vincent Pule, Vladimir Vermezovic

Orlando Pirates advanced to the MTN8 final after beating Bidvest Wits 3-1 at the Orlando Stadium thanks to Lehlohonolo Majoro’s Read more