League news · 15 September 2026
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Ertuğral: Chiefs should keep Petersen
Ex-coach feels errant keeper must be allowed to correct his mistakes
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BSA’s Khumalo pays Malajika a surprise visit before he flies to Japan for WBC world title fight
Khumalo and Boxing SA COO Mandla Ntlanganiso paid Team Malajika a surprise visit ahead of their departure to Japan tomorrow morning.
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Asian champs Al-Ahli Saudi a proper test for Sundowns, says Williams
Brazilians prepare for serious showdown in Intercontinental Cup match
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Australia series next big step for confident Proteas
Proteas move from successful Namibia assignment into almost full-strength ODI series against Australia
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Kenya to host first World Athletics Championships in Africa
In 2029 Kenya will be the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships
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Boxing SA CEO clears air on legal standing of committees
Resignation of Irvin Buhlalu leaves questions over decisions made by sanctioning body
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Zothwane eyes Fifa break to sharpen Babina Noko
Papi Zothwane plans to use the Fifa break to boost team confidence and end their winless run
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AmaZulu target regular wins over Bucs, Chiefs and Downs
AmaZulu aim to regularly defeat Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, while developing players for the national team as part of their growth
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North-West University newbies dream of promotion despite no wins
Coach Malgas has high hopes of shock place in the elite league
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VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref’s body
The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, refereeing body Pro Ref said
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Stadium water outage leaves Chiefs, Polokwane unable to shower
Sowetan has gathered that both Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs, as well as match officials departed the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium without showering due to a water outage that lasted the entirety of their match on Saturday
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Durban City will grow from maiden Confed Cup campaign, says Ben Youssef
Coach Khalil Ben Youssef says experience in Africa will help Durban City’s continued growth
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Gabriel says ‘no need to panic’ as Bay stay winless
Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel stays calm, citing positives despite the season's winless start
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Defining moment in the life of Malajika as a boxer gives him sleepless nights
Ricardo Malajika’s mind is undergoing an intense chemical and physiological shift driven by excitement and anticipation. That’s because the defining moment in his life as a boxer is drawing closer by the day
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Gym-mates Nontshinga, Thompson, must learn lessons from losses
Nontshinga was stopped in round five by Regie Suganob in their official IBF junior flyweight elimination fight in the Philippines.
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