Marc Strydom

England

Football writer but not breather, former London cycle courier and Alps ski bum, son of soil of Africa and prophet of Clive Barker (coach), all views are my own

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Basadien and Sibisi take young Bafana reins in friendlies

2 days ago | businesslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

“It was a little bit of searching but I think with Sibisi we have a good captain,” the Belgian said. “He is an experienced player who has been with Bafana Bafana since I have been here, from the first game.
Basadien and Sibisi will captain young Bafana in friendlies

2 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Bafana Bafana players, including Fawaaz Basadien (third from left), who will captain the team in the friendly against Tanzania, move a goalpost into place ahead of a training session at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on Monday. South Africa meet Tanzania on Friday night then Mozambique on Tuesday, both at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Khumalo pleasantly surprised as hastily arranged Cosafa squad takes shape

3 days ago | theherald.co.za | Marc Strydom |Nabil Ramdani

Vela Khumalo will take charge of the Bafana B taking part in the 2025 Cosafa Cup. File photo Vela Khumalo, the coach of the Bafana “B” side that will take part in the 2025 Cosafa Cup in Bloemfontein, was pleasantly surprised at the sharp condition his players arrived in on Monday ahead of their opening game against Mozambique on Wednesday.
Gayton McKenzie tells MPs how VAR will be procured as R90m set aside

4 days ago | businesslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. Sport, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie during the Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates in Durban on May 10.
Khumalo pleasantly surprised as hastily arranged Cosafa squad takes shape

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Vela Khumalo will take charge of the Bafana B taking part in the 2025 Cosafa Cup. File photo Vela Khumalo, the coach of the Bafana “B” side that will take part in the 2025 Cosafa Cup in Bloemfontein, was pleasantly surprised at the sharp condition his players arrived in on Monday ahead of their opening game against Mozambique on Wednesday.
VAR is coming: Gayton McKenzie tells parliament how department will pay

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Sports, arts and culture minister Gayton Mckenzie during the Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on May 10.
Even with a Caf medal, Cardoso’s job surely now rests on World Cup showing

4 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Even with a Caf medal, Cardoso’s job surely now rests on World Cup showing Eyebrow-raising decisions and omission of Zwane ramp up pressure after Champions League success and defeat 03 June 2025 - 04:30 There were two sides to the heartbreaking Caf Champions League final defeat against Pyramids FC for Mamelodi Sundowns — and two stories are being told...
Protests against Durban City dismissed, KZN team officially promoted

5 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Durban City celebrate winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship with their 2-0 win against Cape Town Spurs at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on May 18. Durban City are finally the official champions of the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) and promoted to the Betway Premiership after an arbitration dismissed two cases against the Durban team. City clinched the MFC with their 2-0 win against Cape Town Spurs at Athlone Stadium on May 18.
Al Ahly announce former Pirates boss José Riveiro as new coach

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. A promotional picture posted by Al Ahly SC announces José Riveiro as the Egyptian giants' new coach. Egyptian giants Al Ahly have announced the appointment of former Orlando Pirates schemer José Riveiro as their new head coach.
Pirates youngsters get Bafana call as Broos widens his talent pool

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Marc Strydom

Another 20-year-old Buccaneer, midfielder Simphiwe Selepe, who impressed being introduced to the first team late in the recently-concluded season, is also included, as is Deano van Rooyen, who has been in form at right-back for Pirates. Bucs’ 20-year old attacker Relebohile Mofokeng, defender Nkosinathi Sibisi and midfielder Thalente Mbatha are included among some more regular recent national performers.