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Phumzile Ngcatshe

Phumzile Ngcatshe is an enterprising journalist in the field of sports. One of his achievements is becoming the first journalist to speak to former Banyana Banyana coach Vera Pauw exclusively and once previewed matches with award-winning commentator Duane Dell'oca. When Phumzile is not writing, he is coaching young kids and imparting football knowledge while playing the game. He is passionate about writing and specialises in bringing breaking news and covering exclusive stories.
SA Football Star Hildah Magaia Following Her Dreams With Move to Sweden

Magaia nervous ahead of World Cup debut but ready for Sweden

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 21-07-23 09:58

Banyana Banyana forward Hilda Magaia is nervous ahead of their FIFA World Cup opening Group G match but she is ready to put Sweden to the sword. The gifted goal poacher, Magaia has also urged her Banyana teammates to be calm and approach the clash with a positive mindset despite feeling nervous before facing Sweden. ALSO READ […]

Nkanyiso Zungu

Zungu has no offers yet, out to impress Royal AM

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 20-07-23 14:53

Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Nkanyiso Zungu is hoping to impress Royal AM as he looks to find a new home, but there are no offers yet. Zungu is now training with Durban-based Royal AM and will look to impress coach John Maduka and his technical team. ALSO READ: Sundowns can keep it: Parker predicts league […]

Banyana Banyana Janine van Wyk

Banyana defender heartbroken after FIFA World Cup snub

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 20-07-23 10:26

Banyana Banyana defender and ex-skipper Janine Van Wyk is heartbroken following the FIFA World Cup snub, saying she is venturing into coaching. Van Wyk is also part of the team of panelists assembled by SABC Sport and the veteran Banyana defender revealed that she has not retired. ALSO READ I Banyana’s Dlamini unfazed by FIFA World Cup opponents The […]

Deal for Pirates target called off, Bucs NOT signing Bafana star

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 19-07-23 11:34

Orlando Pirates are NOT going to sign their midfield target from TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana star, Bathusi Aubaas as media reports suggest that the deal is called off. The industrious midfielder has been identified as a target by the reigning MTN8 champions, Pirates but it seems the deal is off. ALSO READ I Ex-Pirates star Makudubela joins […]

Banyana star Motlhalo in high spirits ahead of World Cup opener

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 19-07-23 10:09

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup tie, spirited Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo says winning the CAF African Women’s African Cup of Nations is a morale booster for Banyana. Banyana will open their FIFA World Cup Group G account against Sweden on Sunday and the talented star midfielder is confident they can cause an upset. […]

Ex-Pirates star Makudubela joins Tanzanian giants

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 19-07-23 09:15

After seeing his club, Marumo Gallants getting relegated to the lower division, ex-Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela joins the Tanzanian side, Young Africans. Makudubela was rumoured to be on his way to Soweto giants, Moroka Swallows as he looked to remain in the DStv Premiership but the interest didn’t go further. ALSO READ I Sundowns forked out […]

Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

Legend confident Pirates can end Sundowns’ league monopoly

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 18-07-23 14:24

After clinching the second spot last season, legend Teboho Moloi is pushing Orlando Pirates to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ monopoly in the league. Currently camping in Europe, Pirates will pose a serious threat to their domestic rivals in the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season. ALSO READ I Struggling Kaizer Chiefs didn’t support Bimenyimana – Nahayo Under coach Jose Riveiro […]

Pirates boo boys victim calls for help from PSL clubs

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 17-07-23 12:10

Orlando Pirates striker and boo boys victim Tshegofatsa Mabasa calls on Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs to help the players suffering from criticism. Mabasa was a victim of the boo boys at Pirates during PSL games including the recent COSAFA Cup tournament in Durban where he had to silence them by scoring crucial goals for […]

Edson Castillo reveals his promise to Chiefs fans

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 17-07-23 09:59

New Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo has spoken for the first time after joining Amakhosi and reveals his promise to give his all for the club and for the fans. The Venezuelan star, Castillo was unveiled by Chiefs last month and has been settling in well at Naturena with his new teammates. ALSO READ I Doctor Khamalo […]

Khama Billiat Kaizer Chiefs

Khama Billiat has not gone AWOL – Kaizer Chiefs

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 13-07-23 08:16

While the drama surrounding Khama Billiat’s whereabouts, Kaizer Chiefs have clarified the future of the talented attacker, saying he has not gone AWOL. Chiefs said Billiat has not gone AWOL as he remains under no contract at Naturena, contrary to reports that he has disappeared. ALSO READ I EXCL: Chiefs remain coy on underfire attacker Billat’s […]

EXCL: Pieterse is not leaving Sundowns, agent confirms

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 07-07-23 15:22

Following media reports that goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse is on his way out of Mamelodi Sundowns, his agent has exclusively confirmed that he is not leaving just yet. Pieterse deputised for number one gloveman, Ronwen Williams last season and this raised speculation that the former Kaizer Chiefs star is leaving Sundowns, but he is going nowhere. […]

SPAR Proteas

SPAR Proteas Nketsa and Van der Berg partner with Puma

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 06-07-23 17:34

Ahead of the 2023 Netball World Cup tournament, two SPAR Proteas stars Refiloe Nketsa and Elmeré van der Berg have partnered with sports giant, Puma. The German-based sports manufacturer, Puma has joined forces with the duo, Nketsa, and van der Berg as part of its commitment to supporting and empowering women in sport. ALSO READ: […]

Pirates target focusing on Bafana after Sundowns exit

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 05-07-23 20:31

Mamelodi Sundowns reject Lesedi Kapinga and Orlando Pirates target is not worried about his future but he is focusing on Bafana Bafana duties. Kapinga recently parted ways with Masandawana as his contract was not renewed and he is now part of the Bafana squad that will partake in the COSAFA Cup tournament. ALSO READ I Attacker […]

Khama Billiat TRANSFERRED

Billiat refusing to accept pay cut at Kaizer Chiefs?

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 05-07-23 18:29

Kaizer Chiefs are now deadlocked in contract negotiations with attacking midfielder Khama Billiat but the player seems to be reportedly refusing to accept a pay cut. According to reports doing the rounds in South Africa, Chiefs are still negotiating with the former Mamelodi Sundowns winger, Billiat. ALSO READ I EXCL: Chiefs remain coy on underfire attacker […]

Patrice Motsepe

CAF boss Motsepe intervenes in SAFA, Banyana debacle

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 05-07-23 11:01

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe has intervened in the debacle involving SAFA and Banyana Banyana. Motsepe has reportedly intervened to solve the ongoing matter over bonuses ahead of Banyana’s appearance at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament later this month. ALSO READ I Modise warns Banyana coach not to conspire […]

Pirates eyeing Congolese finisher to beef up strikeforce

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 04-07-23 18:22

Word doing the rounds in South African media is that Orlando Pirates are eyeing a Congolese finisher, Guy Mbenza as they look to beef up their strikeforce. Pirates are heavily linked with the Congolese talented finisher, Mbenza who has played his football in several countries as they aim to have more options in their strikeforce. […]

Bongi Msomi

Bongi Msomi to lead Netball SA’s final World Cup squad

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 04-07-23 17:53

Netball South Africa has officially released the final squad for the Netball World Cup tournament that will be staged in Cape Town led by skipper Bongi Msomi. On Tuesday, Netball SA released 12 names of the players that will represent Mzansi at the eagerly anticipated global showpiece in the Mother City’s International Convention Centre between […]

Junior Mendieta

Mendieta leaves Stellenbosch for Sundowns

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 03-07-23 21:04

While Mamelodi Sundowns have kept his signing a closely guarded secret, Stellenbosch FC announce that midfielder Junior Mendieta leaves the club and he is heading to Tshwane. The Cape Winelands-based Stellenbosch headed to social media channels to announce that Mendieta has joined Sundowns. ALSO READ : Sundowns target Mendieta pens farewell message to Stellies Mendieta […]

Ndumiso Mabena x Orlando Pirates

Former Orlando Pirates hitman linked with Polokwane City

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 03-07-23 15:18

Former Orlando Pirates hitman Ndumiso Mabena is now linked with a move to DStv Premiership returnees, Polokwane City as he looks to reignite his career. Mabena was recently released by the Soweto giants, Pirates and the latest news surrounding the hitman’s future is that he might find a new football home in Polokwane. ALSO READ […]

Kaizer Chiefs x Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo

Chiefs and Bafana legend blasts SAFA, Banyana for ugly standoff

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 03-07-23 11:25

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at ugly scenes and standoff that rocked the nation involving SAFA and Banyana. Khumalo weighed in on the standoff between the country’s governing body, the South African Football Association, and the national women’s team, Banyana calling it a disgrace. ALSO READ I Watch: Banyana coach […]

Benni McCarthy

AmaZulu boss Zungu reveals no regrets in firing Benni

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 29-06-23 18:09

While AmaZulu have failed to remain at the top since Benni McCarthy’s departure from the club, president Sandile Zungu says he doesn’t regret firing the talented coach. Zungu revealed why he didn’t retain McCarthy, adding that the former Bafana Bafana striker failed to meet his demands to finish in the top eight. ALSO READ I AmaZulu […]

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