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CAF Champions League | Reflecting of Sundowns' CCL progression
Last night Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League in a controversial match against Yanga SC of Tanzania at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria. The Brazilians progressed 3-2 on penalties after the match ended in a stalemate after Yanga were denied what seemed a clear goal midway through the match. The decision sparked a debate on the match's fairness and VAR's competence. To speak more about the match and the controversial decision we are joined by Far Post journalist Mthokozizi Dube and former FIFA referee Jerome Damon. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs gunned down
Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs has reportedly gunned down during a hijacking incident in Florida on Wednesday. 24 year old Fleurs, joined Chiefs as a free agent in October having been released by previous club SuperSport United in September. Fleurs played 70 times for SuperSport, whom he joined from first division Ubuntu FC in 2018. He was named 2021/22 PSL Young Player of the Season. The centreback was yet to make his debut at Chiefs after arriving at the club with an injury. Kaizer Chiefs are expected to make a statement about the incident at some point today. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Soweto Derby I Pirates beats Chiefs 3-2
Orlando Pirates twice came from behind to beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-2 in a thrilling DSTV premiership match at a packed FNB stadium to complete a league double over their archrivals. The win also moved the Buccaneers to second on the log standings behind runaway log leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns.. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
AFCON 2023 I Bafana Bafana through to semis after beating Cape Verde 2-1 in penalties
Bafana Bafana has beaten Cape Verde in penalties to reach the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Neither team scored in regulation or extra time. Bafana's goalkeeper Ronwen Williams who was the man of the match, saved four out of five penalties in the shoot-out. Bafana will now play against Nigeria in the tournament's semi-finals. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
AFCON 2023 I Bafana Bafana to quarterfinals after beating Morocco 2-0
Bafana Bafana beat the top-ranked nation in Africa, Morocco, by 2-0 at the Stade Laurent Pokou in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last night. The win sees Bafana Bafana qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition, where they will face Cape Verde on Saturday. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Bafana stumble in AFCON opener
Bafana Bafana's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign got off to a disappointing start after they lost 2-0 to Group E rivals Mali at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo. Both teams will return to action this weekend, with Mali facing Tunisia on Saturday and South Africa having a chance to get their campaign back against Namibia on Sunday. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Springboks Victory Tour - Webb Ellis Trophy - Durban
The Springboks take their national Webb Ellis Trophy tour to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Cape Town was a hive of activity as the World Champions graced the streets with their presence. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Springboks Victory Tour - Webb Ellis Trophy-Gauteng
The Springboks kick off their national Webb Ellis Trophy tour at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa will welcome the four-time world champions this morning before the squad departs for Johannesburg. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.