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Samuel Nkosi

GOAL Contributor

I'm passionate about telling the stories of Africa football, with over five years experience in New Media and Broadcast Media.

Articles by Samuel Nkosi
  1. McCarthy sets record straight on Bafana job

    The former Orlando Pirates striker has finally addressed the growing speculation linking him with the national team head coach position once Hugo Broos departs. The South African legend admitted that the current squad possesses the talent necessary to achieve something special on the international stage.

  2. Khama Billiat, Mamelodi Sundowns, May 2016.

    Billiat reveals Mosimane's career-shaping brutal honesty

    The dribbling wizard has opened up on the transformative relationship he shared with the veteran coach during their record-breaking era at Masandawana. The Zimbabwean attacker, who became one of the most feared players on the African continent under the former Bafana Bafana tactician, credits the outspoken coach for shifting his mentality from being a mere entertainer to a ruthless winner.

  3. Davids clears Kadodia of interference claims

    The South African coach has finally addressed the long-standing rumours surrounding Durban City FC chairman and his alleged tendency to interfere with tactical decisions. The former Maritzburg United boss, who is now making waves in Morocco with Raja Casablanca, has provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of South Africa's most prominent football administrators.

  4. Ouaddou hits back at title doubters

    The Sea Robbers coach has taken a swipe at the critics who prematurely wrote off his side’s chances in the PSL title race. With the trophy now firmly within reach, the Buccaneers boss insists that his squad never wavered despite the widespread assumption that Masadawana would cruise to another triumph.

  5. Mailula learns fate at Kortrijk

    Bafana Bafana international is on the move once again after the Belgian side reached a final decision regarding his future at the club. Despite the promise shown during his time in Africa, the winger's European dream has hit a significant speed bump in the Jupiler Pro League.

  6. SAFA strike historic Bundesliga deal

    The Association has secured a transformative agreement with the top European league, marking a major milestone for the growth of the local game. This historic collaboration is set to open unprecedented doors for young talent across the country while strengthening technical and commercial ties with one of Europe's elite leagues.

  1. Mayo facing uncertain future as Chiefs loan nears end

    The Bafana Bafana striker’s high-profile return to South African football is rapidly turning into a nightmare as his loan spell at Amakhosi nears its conclusion. After arriving at Naturena with a massive reputation, the former Cape Town City star has failed to secure a regular spot in the starting XI, leaving his career at a crossroads.

  2. Ex-Chiefs coach backs Kaze and Ben Youssef for permanent role

    The Soweto giants have spent years searching for a return to their former glory, and while the hierarchy is expected to appoint a high-profile successor to Nasreddine Nabi, a former Amakhosi mentor believes the answer is already in the building. The veteran mentor has thrown his weight behind the interim duo, insisting that another wholesale change could do more harm than good.

  3. Billiat reveals why he rejected Pirates

    The highly-rated winger has finally pulled back the curtain on one of the most pivotal moments of his career, revealing how he narrowly avoided a move to the Sea Robbers. The Zimbabwean magician remains one of the most decorated figures in South African football history, but his path to legendary status could have looked very different had he followed his former club's instructions.

  4. Stellenbosch 0-2 Pirates: 'Mbuthama experiment cost us the league'

    The Soweto giants locked horns with Stellies at the sold-out Athlone Stadium, desperate for three points to keep their title aspirations alive. The Ghosts are in a heated title race with Masandawana, who are chasing a record ninth league title in a row, while The Ghost are gunning for the title to end their decade-long league drought. On the other hand, the Winelands outfit is on a hunt to finish in the Top Eight after a poor start to the 2025/26 season.