Brian Rikhotso

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Brian Rikhotso

Orlando Pirates right-back Deano van Rooyen believes the experience the Buccaneers gained from participating in the CAF Champions League this past season will come in handy for the national team in their two upcoming friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique. “We had a good season as Orlando Pirates and we gained a lot of experience in the CAF Champions League, so now it is for us to help the country, using that experience,” Van Rooyen said.

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Brian Rikhotso

Midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi passes the ball during Bafana Bafana’s training session at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane this week. Mamelodi Sundowns players have been Bafana Bafana's cornerstone since incumbent coach Hugo Broos arrived. However, the Belgian has implied he wasn't a fan of selecting too many players from one team, hoping Bafana can prevail without the Brazilians stars in the friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique, as he bemoans that some of the these stars were ageing.

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Brian Rikhotso

Elvis Chipezeze of Magesi FC What was Orlando Pirates' busiest season in recent times finally comes to an end tonight when they welcome Magesi for their last league fixture of the campaign at Orlando Stadium (7.30pm). Tonight's game is Pirates' match number 52 of the season, having been involved in five competitions this season, namely the MTN8, the domestic league, the Carling Knockout, the Nedbank Cup and the CAF Champions League.

2 months ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Brian Rikhotso

Bafana Bafana players during training at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Monday, ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has suggested he expects Lesotho to aim to prove a point as SA's neighbours when the two teams meet in a World Cup qualifier at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday (6pm). Bafana are second in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifiers, tied on points with leaders Rwanda, who have a better goal difference after four games.

2 months ago | businesslive.co.za | Sazi Hadebe |Brian Rikhotso

Lesotho, who drew against Nigeria away from home in their opener to put the Super Eagles’ (in fifth place on three points) campaign in a spin are in fourth place with five points. Zimbabwe occupy bottom after earning two points from four matches. Broos said the matches against Lesotho and Benin will be critical in determining whether Bafana qualify for the next World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. “As everybody knows, there’s an important game in front of us. It’s a crucial moment.