Sydney Seshibedi

Johannesburg

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Articles

Dove pens a heartfelt farewell missive to Amakhosi

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

Departing Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has thanked the club, particularly owner Kaizer Motaung, for his spell at Naturena, suggesting he'll forever feel part of Amakhosi as it was his "childhood dream" to play for the club. On Tuesday, Chiefs confirmed that they weren't going to renew Dove's contract when it lapses at the end of this month.
Ellis uses friendlies to identify areas Banyana still need to work on ahead of Women's Africa Cup of Nations

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Neville Khoza |Sydney Seshibedi

Veronicah Mogotsi of Botswana and Gabriella Salgado of South Africa during the Nations Challenge match between South Africa and Botswana at Lucas Moripe Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. After their 3-2 win over Botswana in their Tri-Nations friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday, Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the match has given them indications on what areas they still need to work on ahead of their 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in July.
Sundowns get major boost ahead of Fifa Club World Cup

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Neville Khoza |Sydney Seshibedi

Mothobi Mvala (player), Denis Onyango (former goalkeeper) of Mamelodi Sundowns and Andile Ncube during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup exclusive launch at The Venue Melrose Arch on May 27, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Carling Black Label beer has been announced as the official sponsor for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup next month.
Motsepe expects Sundowns to go to Club World Cup as African champs

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Nkareng Matshe |Sydney Seshibedi

Tlhopane Motsepe (chairman) of Mamelodi Sundowns and Steve Komphela (coach) at Sundowns with representatives of Carling Black Label during the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup exclusive launch at The Venue Melrose Arch on May 27, 2025 in Johannesburg. Mamelodi Sundowns chair Tlhopie Motsepe has challenged the club to travel to the Fifa Club World Cup as African champions.
Motsepe expects Downs to be African champs

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Nkareng Matshe |Sydney Seshibedi

Tlhopane Motsepe (chairman) of Mamelodi Sundowns and Steve Komphela (coach) at Sundowns with representatives of Carling Black Label during the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup exclusive launch at The Venue Melrose Arch on May 27, 2025 in Johannesburg. Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe has challenged the club to travel to the Fifa Club World Cup as African champions, effectively telling them that defeat to Pyramids in this weekend’s CAF Champions League second final is not an option.
I prioritised philosophy over results at all costs - Chiefs coach

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Sydney Seshibedi

Kaizer Chiefs' Nasreddine Nabi has insinuated they would've finished in a better position in the league, had he opted for a quick fix approach of prioritising results over the process, insisting he couldn't sacrifice his philosophy and how a big team like Amakhosi should play, just to be in the top eight.
The Quick Interview | Mdaka reflects on winning Afcon, going to World Cup

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Sydney Seshibedi

Born and raised in Ga-Mokgwathi village in Tzaneen, Limpopo, coach Raymond Mdaka has etched his name into SA football folklore after helping the SA Under-20 national side, Amajita, win their first-ever Afcon of their age group, beating Morocco 1-0 in the final in Cairo last Sunday. During a chat with Sowetan, Mdaka asserted that several Amajita players will soon be household names, and also weighed in on their chances at the World Cup later this year.
Matlou feels he's done enough to get new Chiefs deal

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Sydney Seshibedi

Lehlogonolo Matlou of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, With his current deal lapsing next month, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Matlou feels he deserves to get a new contract at Naturena, wanting to repay the club that "has done a lot" for him with more trophies. "Yes, my contract is coming to an end at the end of June...
Chiefs focused on 'biggest game of the season' against Polokwane, not rumours of Nabi's exit - Solomons

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Sihle Ndebele |Sydney Seshibedi

Dillan Solomons of Kaizer Chiefs talks to the media during the Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City FC media open day at Kaizer Chiefs Village on May 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs full-back Dillan Solomons has weighed in on the rife speculation that coach Nasreddine Nabi will be sacked ahead of the new season, implying the strong rumour hasn't affected them as players.
The Quick Interview | I’m growing strong in world of athletics, says Walaza

1 month ago | sowetanlive.co.za | Neville Khoza |Sydney Seshibedi

Things are happening too fast for SA rising sprinter Bayanda Walaza after the men's 4x100m delivered a sterling performance by winning gold during the World Athletics Relay Championship in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday. Walaza is one of the biggest rising stars on the world athletics stage at the moment. He also helped SA to secure a silver at the Paris Olympic Games last year, making history as the first SA's youngest athlete to earn an Olympic gold medal.