Biography: I studied journalism at Rhodes University and began my career writing features for a variety of entertainment magazines. I soon moved from print to digital and began focusing on sports when I joined the Perform Group in 2014. After covering such diverse sports stories as the Oscar Pistorius trial and aeroplanes full of cash heading to the Ghana men's national team at the Brazil World Cup, I began to focus exclusively on football and GOAL.
My Football Story: I'm a lifelong Spurs fan who found himself a long way from Tottenham. I once dreamed of winning the Ballon d'Or as a goalkeeper but discovered I was better at stringing sentences together than I was at world-class saves.
Areas of Expertise:
PSL (South African domestic league)
Tottenham Hotspur
African continental competitions at club and international level
Favourite football memory: The one thing I desperately wanted to achieve as a goalkeeper was to score a goal. In my second-last match before retiring, on a windy, freezing Joburg winter pitch I launched the ball long and one bounce off that rock hard pitch and it looped over their keeper and in! I am not ashamed to admit I celebrated more than if I'd scored a winner in the World Cup final.
The Rockets and Abafana Bes'thende could not be separated as they settled for a share of the spoils after a goalless draw. The battle of the promoted teams ended with Milford getting their first three points, while Ben Youssef's team dropped points again. Kaze walked away with three points against Rise and Shine; elsewhere, Usuthu claimed a crucial victory over the Lehlohonolo Seema-coached team in Durban on Saturday. Gavin Hunt's side collected their first three points of the 2026/27 campaign after a debutant, Quwan Plaatjies, scored a hat-trick in his first-ever professional match.
A former Buccaneers marksman has reached out to the 24-year-old with crucial advice as the forward struggles to find his feet in front of goal. The former Richards Bay man has faced significant scrutiny after failing to register a single strike in his opening three starts for the Soweto giants.
The Nigeria international has reclaimed his place at the Chilli Boys following a period of uncertainty regarding his future. The Super Eagles goalkeeper is now determined to lead the club to a successful season under the guidance of chairman Siviwe Mpengesi.
The Minister of Sport took to social media to comment on the controversial moment when the Amakhosi defender planted his studs in the back of his opponent and only received a yellow card. The incident saw the minister also reach out to the PSL to demand answers to why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) program is yet to be implemented.
Amakhosi's head coach has opened up on the significant personnel hurdles his side are currently facing following a string of fitness setbacks. The Frenchman revealed a growing injury list that has left The Glamour Boys backline severely depleted during the opening stages of the new season.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League game between the Chilli Boys and the Buccaneers and the Citizens at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Abdeslam Ouaddou's men could go top of the table with a convincing win against Brandon Truter's side.
Masandawana's head coach has lauded the high standard of competition displayed during his side's hard-fought 1-1 draw against Amakhosi. The Portuguese tactician expressed his admiration for the tactical quality and spirit shown by both teams in what was a blockbuster Premier Soccer League encounter.
The Brazilians' head coach has sent a clear message to the club's supporters regarding the integration of academy prospects into the first team. Following a challenging start to the 2026/27 campaign, the Portuguese tactician has been forced to lean on the club's youth structures due to a mounting injury list and unforeseen squad absences.
Former defender Derrick Spencer, who played for both sides, believes the Soweto giants are ready to reclaim their throne at the summit of South African football. The retired star has backed Amakhosi to overcome the Brazilians this weekend and go on to challenge for the league title, provided they address one key area of their squad.
Fernando Da Cruz and his team are preparing for one of the most significant tests in the Premier Soccer League as they get ready to host the African champions at FNB Stadium. Former Amakhosi midfielder Frank Makua believes the current squad possesses a unique blend of youth, speed and cultural understanding that will propel the Soweto club to victory on Saturday afternoon.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League game between The Glamour Boys and The Brazilians at the FNB Stadium in Gauteng. This clash of the PSL titans comes as the teams' roles have been reversed with the Soweto club top of the table and the African champions in fifth in the early season running.
The former Kaizer Chiefs youth prospect scored both goals in Chicago Fire's 2-1 Leagues Cup victory over Liga MX champions Cruz Azul to advance to the quarterfinals where they will meet CF Monterrey. Watch the goals, get his coach's reaction and check out how local fans praised the 22-year-old's man of the match performance.
South Africa had missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 global tournament after losing to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final but grabbed their World Cup lifeline against Nigeria to join Ghana, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei in the last chance playoffs.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the play off game between Banyana Banyana and the Super Falcons at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Lose and the dream is over but the winner will progress to the Inter-Confederation playoffs where one last qualification chance awaits.
The Amakhosi head coach has expressed his deep frustration regarding the timing of the club's upcoming blockbuster fixture against the Brazilians. Despite coming off a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United, the French tactician believes the scheduling has put his side at a distinct disadvantage.
The former Chiefs co-coach has opened up about the tactical frustrations that led to a 2-0 defeat to Amakhosi at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday night. The Burundian strategist saw his well-laid plans unravel during a difficult second half in the Betway Premiership.
Benson Mhlongo has added his voice to the growing debate surrounding the winger’s turbulent tenure at Chloorkop. The 28-year-old’s commitment has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of disciplinary breaches and unapproved absences from first-team duties.
Hot on the heels of the news that Evidence Makgopa has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury, comes the reveal that Thalente Mbatha also has a knee injury that will, according to medical experts, probably require surgery and an extended period of rehabilitation.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Premier Soccer League game between The Glamour Boys and Babina Noko at the FNB Stadium in Gauteng. The visiting coach Cedric Kaze will be keen to show the Chiefs faithful what they are missing as he seeks to mastermind his third straight win of the season.
The Brazilians head coach has singled out Sphelele Mkhulise for special praise after his dramatic intervention secured a 3-2 victory over TS Galaxy. The midfielder emerged as the hero at Mbombela Stadium, netting twice in the dying minutes of the match to ensure Masandawana opened their PSL campaign with three points.
