Sihle Ndebele

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Articles

I want to see myself playing in Afcon, Fifa World Cup - Moremi

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Darren Stewart

AmaZulu winger Tshepang Moremi has made it clear that he wants to play at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and Fifa World Cup, aiming to use Bafana Bafana's double friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique to prove to coach Hugo Broos that he can be an asset. The 24-year-old Moremi, who hails from Sharpeville in the Vaal, had a brilliant 2024/25 campaign with Usuthu, where he managed to rack up seven assists and three goals in the league to help his club finish sixth in the Betway Premiership.
Van Rooyen to draw from Bucs' CAF well for Bafana

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.
'SA can thrive without Downs stars'

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.
Broos does not want to rely only on Sundowns players

3 days ago | businesslive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele

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. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. Picture: VELI NHLAPO Mamelodi Sundowns players have been Bafana Bafana’s cornerstone since incumbent coach Hugo Broos arrived.
Banyana’s morale boosted for Wafcon by winning all their preparation games

3 days ago | timeslive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele

Karabo Dhlamini and her Banyana Banyana teammates celebrate winning their 2025 Three Nations Challenge match against Zambia at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville on Tuesday. Winning all their preparatory matches before the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title in July has left Banyana Banyana encouraged and confident.
Banyana confident to defend Wafcon title after lifting Three Nations trophy

3 days ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Phakamisa Lensman

Desiree Ellis, Banyana Banyana coach. Winning all their preparatory matches ahead of the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations has left Banyana Banyana encouraged and confident. “We've played against Malawi, Botswana and Zambia who are all going to Wafcon, so I think we've prepared well for the tournament...we will be ready. The results we got from these games will build our momentum,'' Banyana left-back, Bongeka Gamede, said. Our mentality needs to be sharp.
Makgalwa deserves Player of the Season nomination - Cardoso

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Philip Maeta

Keletso Makgalwa of Sekhukhune United during the Betway Premiership match between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Polokwane, South Africa. The PSL may have postponed its end-of-season awards, citing Mamelodi Sundowns' participation in both the Fifa Club World Cup and the CAF Champions League final as the reason, but this hasn't stopped people from voicing out their opinions on potential nominees.
Downs eager to fix late-goal quandary ahead of CAF final - Mvala

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Daniel Hlongwane

Mamelodi Sundowns Mothobi Mvala As the second leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids looms large, Mamelodi Sundowns’ Mothobi Mvala has addressed what's become their Achilles heel of late, losing cup games by conceding late goals. The Egypt club host Sundowns at Cairo's 30 June Stadium on Sunday (7pm SA time).
Bucs face Magesi in last game of 'toughest' season

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.
Jane excited to be back as Banyana's Wafcon build-up begins

1 week ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Sydney Mahlangu

Shakira O Malley and Nonhlanhla Mthandi during the Banyana Banyana Media Day on the 26 May 2025 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville Banyana Banyana skipper Refiloe “Fifi” Jane, who last played for the national team in April last year, is buoyed by her return to the side as they gear up for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).