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 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