Velile Mnyandu

It’s been over a month since Phumelela “The Truth” Cafu was crowned a WBO junior-bantamweight world champion, and yesterday, he finally received his belt.

Respected South African football coach Morena Ramoreboli has added another feather to his cap by qualifying Botswana to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time in 12 years.

Springbok legend Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira expects to see another dominant Bokke performance as they round up their Castle Outgoing traditional European tour this coming weekend against Wales in Cardiff.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that tonight’s much-awaited Castle Outgoing Tour test match against England at Twickenham is perfect to showcase how up-and-coming fullback Aphelele Fassi has progressed in the last three years at international level.

Heading into this crunch Castle Outgoing Tour test match against England at Twickenham later today, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has spoken about their not-so-proud record against the hosts at their home venue, especially in the last four years.

Ugandan national team coach Paul Put has reiterated his respect for his fellow Belgian countryman and Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala this afternoon.

For the first time in 16 years, Bafana Bafana have qualified for an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament back-to-back (through qualifiers) and also with two games to spare, much to delight of head coach Hugo Broos.

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the thinking behind the 12 changes and the opting for the traditional 5/3 split on his bench as he goes for broke against traditional old rivals England in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour test match at Twickenham on Saturday.

Polokwane will become the latest South African city to benefit from the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) decision to implement standard match venues for its competitions tomorrow.