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Nche thanks SAns for World Cup support, Kolisi gives Nienaber emotional send-off

Oct 28, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

JOHANNESBURG - Springbok forward Ox Nche thanked South Africans for their support during the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final to retain the trophy that they won in 2019. Nche featured in seven matches throughout the competition and played an integral role in finishing off games coming off the bench. “I love all South Africans all over the world. Thank you for the support and we appreciate you.
'Being on the sidelines is frustrating': Lukhanyo Am

Sep 5, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

Lukhanyo Am fell awkwardly in a tackle and twisted his knee in a warm-up game against Argentina having also played every game of the Rugby Championship. FILE; South Africa's centre Lukhanyo Am runs with the ball during the Rugby Championship international rugby union Test match between South Africa and Argentina at The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021.
Frank 'Jingles' Pereira was a 'gentleman and icon': Lucky Stylianou

Sep 4, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

JOHANNESBURG - Frank “Jingles” Pereira has been remembered as a consistent, reliable, dependable, honest, strong and very caring person. Pereira’s passing at the age of 77 was confirmed by his former club Kaizer Chiefs on Monday. Jingles played for Chiefs between 1979 and 1984 and was part of the quadruple winning side in 1981.
'I am a scholar before I am a baller': Tefu Mashamaite

Sep 1, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

Mashamaite hung up his boots in 2018 and has shifted his focus to academia and has various degrees and diplomas in politics, international relations and sports management. Former soccer player Tefu Mashamaite. Picture 947. Email Print Share A defensive stalwart and a born leader, Tefu Mashamaite represented the likes of SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits and most famously Kaizer Chiefs in a glittering career that saw him win two league titles.
Athletics South Africa hoping to overcome hurdles ahead of 2024 Olympics

Aug 31, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

While the performances in Budapest were not up to standard, it is fair to say that the standard has not been set very high in recent years, with Team SA failing to medal at all in the last four major meets, dating back to the World Champs in Doha in 2019. Email Print Share Athletics South Africa is still licking it wounds after a dismal showing at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships where the country failed to win a single medal.
We have to ride wave of Banyana success: Safa head of women’s football, Pinnock

Aug 30, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

There have been loud calls to professionalise the women’s game following Banyana Banyana’s exploits in Australia and New Zealand and Safa’s Head of Women’s Football, Romaney Pinnock, is adamant that football needs to ride that wave of success. Safa’s Head of Women’s Football, Romaney Pinnock.
Bulls Daisies bloom to light the way for women's rugby

Aug 29, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

The Pretoria side claimed a resounding 69-8 win over the Stormers in the final over the weekend for their first title since 2006. While it might have been a first title in 17 years, it was one that was sealed in emphatic fashion, with the team winning every single match of the 14-game season.
'A lot of major problems at Chiefs': Former striker, Shane McGregor

Aug 25, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

Speaking to Robert Marawa on #MSW, McGregor highlighted what drove players to perform in his era, and said Kaizer Chiefs needs to reconsider its current model of recruiting coaches and players. shane-marawajpg Email Print Share The word “legendary” is banded about quite freely these days and to some, it has lost its meaning when describing players. One player who definitely lives up to the tag of “legendary” is Shane McGregor.
'I believe we could have won the World Cup' - Banyana Banyana coach Ellis

Aug 24, 2023 | 947.co.za | Michael Pedro

| 4 hours ago Banyana Banyana Head Coach Desiree Ellis. Picture: 947. The words “legendary” and “inspirational” are just a few that come to mind when people hear the name Desiree Ellis. She is a footballing icon in South Africa who has been involved in the game both as a player and a coach for decades. Another piece of history was made at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when Ellis guided Banyana Banyana to the round of 16 for the first time ever.
'I believe we could have won the World Cup' - Banyana Banyana coach Ellis

Aug 24, 2023 | ewn.co.za | Michael Pedro

Another piece of history was made at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when Desiree Ellis guided Banyana Banyana to the round of 16 for the first time ever. Although South Africa were eliminated at that stage, the team and the coaching staff still received high praise for their achievements. Banyana Banyana Head Coach Desiree Ellis. Picture: 947. Email Print Share The words “legendary” and “inspirational” are just a few that come to mind when people hear the name Desiree Ellis.