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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 

Bafana Change Four For Angola

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Angola, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Bonginkosi Ntuli, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Cape Town Stadium, CAR, Central African Republic, CHAN, Clayton Daniels, Gift Motupa, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Jackson Mabokgwane, Mandla Masango, Marc Van Heerden, Mauritius, May Mahlangu, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tshepo Gumede, Vuyisile Wana

Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba has made four changes to the squad that will face Angola.  The international friendly Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

The Goals Will Come

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cape Town Stadium, CHAN, Dobsonville Stadium, Gabon, Gambia, Johannesburg, May Mahlangu, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, South Africa, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana have completed their preparations for the international friendly clash against Angola which is scheduled for the Cape Town Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

We Need Goals, Says Shakes

June 14, 2015June 14, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cape Town, Durban, Gabon, Gambia, Mandla Masango, Mauritania, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Shakes Mashaba, Sphelele Ntsangase, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thuso Phala

Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba was left frustrated as his side let go of several chances on Saturday as Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Held By Gambia

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Gambia, Itumeleng Khune, Mandla Masango, Modou Jobe, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thuso Phala

Bafana Bafana were held to a disappointing goalless draw by unheralded Gambia in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Khune Believes Bafana Are Ready

June 9, 2015June 9, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Durbna, Europe, Gabon, Gambia, Itumeleng Khune, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, People's Park, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie

Bafana Bafana preparations continue in earnest at People’s Park, next to the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.  South Africa faces Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Good Start Key, Says Shakes

June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Bidvest Wits, Black Leopards, CAF, Clayton Daniels, Dean Furman, Durban, Gabon, Gambia, Jabulani Shongwe, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mzikayise Mashaba, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Orange, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, People's Park, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Tshepo Gumede

Bafana Bafana held their first training session on Monday (8 June) at People’s Park, next to the Moses Mabhida Stadium Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Several Changes To Bafana Bafana Squad

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Angola, AS Kaloum, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bidvest Wits, Black Leopards, CAF Confederation Cup, Cape Town Stadium, Dean Furman, Durban, Gambia, Jabulani Shongwe, May Mahlangu, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mzikayise Mashaba, Netherlands, Ntskielelo Nyauza, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, People's Park, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siphelele Ntshangase, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Tshepo Gumede, Turkey

Bafana Bafana have safely arrived in Durban for their upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.  The squad Read more

Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Advance In CAF Confederation Cup

June 6, 2015June 6, 2015 Preola Lutchman Alseny Camara, AS Kaloum, Bidvest Stadium, CAF Confederation Cup, Eric Tinkler, Johannesburg, Kabongo Kassongo, Kermit Erasmus, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Pirates, Sifiso Myeni, Thamsanqa Gabuza

Orlando Pirates defeated AS Kaloum 4-1 on the day and 6-1 on aggregate in their CAF Confederation Cup play-off encounter Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Ajax Held By Pirates

May 9, 2015May 9, 2015 Boitshepo Monaledi Absa Premiership, Ajax, Ajax Cape Town, Brighton Mhlongo, Bucs, CAF, Cape Town Stadium, Confederation Cup, Eric Tinkler, Kermit Erasmus, Menzi Masuku, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Pirates, Riyaad Norodien, Roger De Sa, Sea Robbers, Thabiso Nkoana, Urban Warriors

Ajax Cape Town was held to a 2-2 draw by Orlando Pirates in their Absa Premiership encounter at the Cape 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 

Bafana Bafana Snatch Nigeria Draw

March 29, 2015March 29, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Ahmed Musa, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Itumeleng Khune, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Suepr Eagles, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

Bongani Zungu capped a wonderful day in a Bafana Bafana shirt when he rammed home a rebound deep inside the referee’s 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 

Hard Work Pays Off For Daniel Cardoso

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bethlehem, Bongani zungu, Bradley Carnell, Daniel Cardoso, Europe, Free State Stars, Itumeleng Khune, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Mandla Masango, Mbombela, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Portugal, safa, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, Super Eagles, Swaziland, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

When Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba announced his 30-man squad for the two international friendly matches against Swaziland and 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

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Orlando Pirates Win Again

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015 Boitshepo Monaledi Absa Premiership, Brighton Mhlongo, Buccaneers, Chilli Boys, Chippa United, Eric Tinkler, Ernst Middendorp, Mbongiseni Mzimela, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Sea Robbers, Sifiso Myeni, Tandani Ntshumayelo

Orlando Pirates beat Chippa United 2-0 in their Absa Premiership encounter on Tuesday night at the Orlando Stadium.  Pirates, who Read more

ABSA Premiership Featured Football News 

Pirates Victorious Against Polokwane

February 28, 2015March 2, 2015 Lutando Ndamase Absa Premiership, Bhekithemba Mema, Brighton Mhlongo, Buccaneers, Cole Alexander, Jabu Maluleke, Jabuu Maluleke, Kaizer Chiefs, Kermit Erasmus, Kosta Papic, Modiri Marumo, Mpho Makola, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Polokwane City, Rise and Shine, Sea Robbers, Thabo Matlaba, Tshepo Tema

Orlando Pirates defeated Polokwane City 3-1 on Saturday evening in an Absa Premiership match at Orlando Stadium.  First half goals Read more

Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News South Africa 

Itumeleng Khune Must Leave Chiefs

February 24, 2015February 24, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Amakhosi, Bafana Bafana, Brian Baloyi, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Diego Lopez, Edu Sport, Iker Casillas, Itumeleng Khune, Kaizer Chiefs, La Liga, Manuel Neuer, Nedbank Cup, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Parktown, Platinum Stars, Real Madrid, Shakes Mashaba, Siyabonga Mponthsane, Stuart Baxter

Itumeleng Khune looks to still be in limbo at Kaizer Chiefs, and might not see much game time until the 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

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Make Four Changes For Ghana Clash

January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Gcaba, Bernard Parker, Black Stars, Bongani Ndulula, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Ghana, Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Lions of Teranga, Mandla Masango, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Stade de Mongomo, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has made four changes to the starting XI that will take on Ghana in the crucial Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Still Alive After Senegal Draw

January 24, 2015January 24, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Black Stars, Bouna Coundoul, Estadio de Mongomo, Ghana, Jackson Mabokgwane, Lions of Teranga, Mame Birman Diouf, Oupa Manyisa, Senegal, Serigne Mbodji, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa

South Africa’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations campaign hangs in the balance after playing out a 1-1 Group C draw against Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Jackson Mabokgwane And Erick Mathoho In For Bafana Bafana

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Gcaba, Bafana Bafana Senegal, Bernard Parker, Bongani Ndulula, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Jackson Mabokgwane, Mandla Masango, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Stade de Mongomo, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie

South Africa coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has made two changes to the starting 11 that will take on Senegal in the second Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

We Will Get Out Of This Hole, Says Thuso Phala

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 @super_pete Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, CAF, Equatorial Guinea, Estadio de Mongomo, Ghana, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Senegal, South Africa, Thabo Senong, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie

Bafana Bafana midfielder-cum-striker Thuso Phala says they are prepared to fight to the bitter end to get out of the deep Read more

AFCON Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Undone By Inexperience

January 21, 2015January 21, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bernard Parker, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Desert Foxes, England, Itumeleng Khune, Lions of Teranga, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Robert Green, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, USA, World Cup

Right, so Bafana Bafana finally got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign underway on Monday, and I think it’s fair to Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Makes Four Changes For Algeria Clash

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bongani Ndulula, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mandla Masango, Nelson Mandela Challenge, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Stade de Mongomo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has announced the starting 11 that will take on Algeria in the opening match of Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Shakes Mashaba Makes 6 Changes For Mali Match

January 14, 2015January 14, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Gcaba, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, Bongani Ndulula, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Gabon, Jackson Mabokgwane, Libreville, Mali, Mandla Masango, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Stade Monedan, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has announced the starting 11 that will take on Mali in an international friendly match Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bring On The Big Boys, Says Thulani Hlatshwayo

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bernard Parker, Bidvest Wits, CAF, Cameroon, COSAFA Cup, Dean Furman, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Gavin Hunt, Ghana, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Senegal, Serame Letsoaka, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Soweto, Sudan, Super Eagles, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Zambia

Thulani Hlatshwayo says he is looking forward to playing in CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 tournament.  With Read more

AFCON Featured Football News South Africa 

Bafana Bafana Fight Back To Draw With Cameroon

January 11, 2015January 11, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bernard Parker, Bongani Ndulula, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cameroon, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Indomitable Lions, Libreville, Mandla Masango, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa, Thabo Matlaba, Themba Zwane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Vincent Aboubacar, Zambia

South Africa produced an inspired performance in the second half to earn a 1- 1 draw against Cameroon in the Gabonese Read more