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 former Amakhosi boss has warned the new boss about the psychological hurdles he will face at Naturena. As the Frenchman prepares for his first full season in charge of the Soweto club, the legendary former coach believes that tactical prowess alone will not be enough to satisfy the demanding fanbase and achieve success.
Yanga president Hersi Ally Said has revealed the strategic persistence required to land the Namibian, beating out heavyweights like Rhulani Mokwena's Pyramids FC and Nasreddine Nabi's Raja Casablanca. Despite lucrative offers from across the continent, the 32-year-old marksman opted for a move to Dar es Salaam to reunite with former coach Manqoba Mngqithi.
After the Namibian's shock departure from Chloorkop, he was heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Scottland FC and Pyramids. However, the striker has opted for linking up with his former boss Manqoba Mngqithi who is now in charge of Tanzanian giants Young Africans.
Despite dominating the stats with 64% possession, 23 shots to 10, and hitting the woodwork, Banyana just could not close the game out and were caught on the break late on as Hasnath Ubamba scored a superb solo goal in the 87th minute to hand the Twiga Stars a massive upset victory.
The awards were delayed by the FIFA World Cup but now, with the new season just days away, the Premier Soccer League had the opportunity to reward the best of the best from the 2025/26 season.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) announced the nominees for the 2026 PSL Awards in early July and now the winners are set to be crowned at the annual awards ceremony on Monday, 27 July 2026. The event will be broadcast live on the SuperSport PSL Channel and SABC Sport.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations game between Banyana Banyana and the Twiga Stars at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. This will be the first match of the tournament for Desire Ellis' squad.
Amakhosi concluded their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought victory as they overcame Scottland FC to clinch the Toyota Cup. Head coach Fernando Da Cruz was left to reflect on a positive result, though concerns remain over the fitness of key defender Bradley Cross following his early withdrawal.
The Amakhosi legend has delivered a stinging critique of the club's tactical direction under new head coach Fernando Da Cruz. Despite the Soweto club securing the 2026 Toyota Cup with a victory over Zimbabwean side Scottland FC, the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper remains unconvinced by the style of play on display.
The Buccaneers have officially confirmed the signing of the 27-year-old from Sogndal after the Norwegian youth product scored 51 goals in 117 matches. The 'net eater' has signed a two year deal with an optional year on his contract at the Soweto club.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Toyota Cup game between The Glamour Boys and Mabviravira at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Phokeng. This will be Amakhosi's final preparation match ahead of the start of the PSL season on August 1.
Orlando Pirates suffered a dispiriting second loss of their Spanish camp on Friday, going down to the Saudi Pro League side at the Marbella Football Centre on Friday in their final pre-season encounter before they fly back to South Africa to defend their PSL title.
The reigning African champions were outclassed by the Saudi giants as their expensively assembled squad of superstars showed their class. A brace from winger Malcom saw the Saudi's cruise to victory in the Pretoria side's second pre-season friendly of their European tour.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between The Brazilians and The Boss at the Union Mondsee Arena, Austria. This will be the reigning CAF Champions League champions second friendly match of their tour to Austria after a 1-1 draw with Hertha Berlin on Tuesday.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the pre-season friendly between the Buccaneers and the Falcons at the Estepona Football Centre, Spain. This will be the Soweto club's fifth and final match of their Spanish camp and should see Abdeslam Ouaddou field a side close to the XI that will compete in their first league match of the season against newly promoted Milford FC on August 1.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach has broken his silence regarding a potential return to the South African national team dugout. With current boss Hugo Broos nearing the end of his contract, speculation has reached fever pitch regarding who will lead the nation into the next cycle. Mosimane has now confirmed that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has initiated contact with him and other candidates to discuss a long-term succession strategy.
With Mbekezeli Mbokazi left out of the match day squad it was up to the young South African winger to stamp his authority on the match after coming on in the 61st minute. Just six minutes later he latched onto a pass from Maren Haile-Selassie and found the back of the net. And although his team went on to lose 3-2, it was a nutmeg and mazy dribble past four players that had everyone talking after the match.
Despite a disappointing loan spell that saw Khanyisa Mayo score just two goals in his 15 appearances for the Black and Gold, Amakhosi have chosen to make his switch to Naturena a permanent one for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old forward, who is currently out injured until September, has committed his long term future to the club.
The 22-year-old midfielder has broken his silence regarding the frustrating injury that abruptly halted his rise on the domestic and international stage. The playmaker, widely regarded as one of the finest talents in South African football, is now stepping up his rehabilitation as he eyes a welcome return to the pitch.
The South African president of the Confederation of African Football has set a massive challenge for South Africa, demanding they aim for the latter stages of the next FIFA World Cup. Following a historic performance at the 2026 tournament, the 64-year-old football chief believes Bafana are ready to compete with the global elite.
