Clarets boss Nicky Hayen has cast serious doubt over the 25-year-old striker's future at Turf Moor, admitting that the South African international could be sold before the transfer window closes. The Bafana Bafana striker appears to have fallen down the pecking order as the Clarets look to overhaul their squad following relegation from the Premier League and a difficult start to the new campaign in the English Championship.
The Belgian coach has reportedly launched a sensational attack on his potential successor, claiming that appointing the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss would undo years of progress and return South African football to an era of external interference at the hands of player agents.
South Africa's Sports Minister has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the ongoing delay in appointing Pitso Mosimane as the new national team head coach. The minister suggested that racial bias may be influencing the financial negotiations, leaving the nation's footballing future in a state of limbo as the countdown to AFCON qualifying gets closer and closer.
Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed the 20-year-old is recovering well from his thigh muscle tear injury and is on course to return to action in 2026 after previously being ruled out until the new year.
Harambee Stars head coach has sent a defiant message to South Africa ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Despite his deep personal ties to his home nation, the legendary striker is determined to ensure the Harambee Stars are not humiliated when they meet on the pitch.
South Africa's road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has been mapped out following the official qualifying draw. Bafana will have to navigate an interesting group if they are to secure their spot at the tournament hosted across East Africa.
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.
The Bafana Bafana legend and the Premier League record goal scorer were amongst several players officially recognised for their role in the history of the Blue and Whites. The players were invited back to Ewood Park to receive a prestigious Honour Cap during the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
The 48-year-old has been in charge of the East African state since March 2025, marking a year into his first role as a national team coach. He arrived in Nairobi fresh from a stint as Manchester United’s forwards coach. That pedigree raised expectations for him as he stepped into the international arena.
The 48-year-old has already had two coaching stints in Europe, although as a backroom staff member. He also built his coaching reputation through spells in the Premier Soccer League and is now in his first role as a national team head coach with Kenya.
The Bafana Bafana legend is one of the high-profile coaches from South Africa, having been in charge of Manchester United strikers before. Currently, the former Porto FC star is the head coach of the Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars. Being one of the top-level tacticians, he has been linked with a number of teams, including the two Soweto giants.
The 48-year-old is currently the head coach of the Kenya national team and remains strongly linked with several clubs, including Kaizer Chiefs. He was also touted as a possible successor to Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates before the Buccaneers settled for Abdeslam Ouaddou.
The former Manchester United striker's coach is expected to be at the helm as the East African nation competes in Africa's biennial competition. However, the legendary Mzansi striker has to get his tactics on point for Kenya, who will co-host the tournament alongside Tanzania and Uganda in the next year or so.
Since the announcement of changes to the biennial tournament, the governing body has been putting out fires, repeatedly trying to reassure stakeholders and clarify what the new era will look like for the tournament. Recently, rumours emerged again that the next edition could be postponed, owing to the unpreparedness of the host countries.
The South African legend recently unveiled his autobiography, documenting his adventure in football and how it helped him get out of poverty. Among those who contributed is the Benfica coach, who worked with the retired striker 22 years ago and conquered Europe together. The Harambee Stars coach has since explained what that gesture means to him.
The Bafana Bafana legend arrived in the East African country in March 2025 fresh from a stint at three-time European champions Manchester United. Taking charge of the Harambee Stars marked his first venture into national team management. However, a disastrous result earlier in November has placed him under intense scrutiny. Now, the Cape Town-born football great faces growing pressure to steady the team and prove he can thrive in international coaching.
Tuesday's defeat to the Teranga Lions might have left some Kenya fans and football pundits questioning if the Bafana Bafana legend is the right man for the job he is in. This was after the former FC Porto forward was in charge of the fourth-heaviest defeat ever suffered by the East Africans. The FKF boss was forced to immediately issue a statement apologising for the embarrassing result.
The South Africa legend and former Manchester United coach was humiliated with his East African team against the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions, the Lions of Teranga, in an international outing staged in Turkey. It was a wake-up call for the 48-year-old who is expected to be at the helm when the country host the 2027 biennial competition.
The South African legend is in the headlines for grim reasons after overseeing what is now the worst result of his coaching career. The humbling defeat to the Teranga Lions has intensified scrutiny on him and left the former FC Porto forward facing a massive task of managing and repairing a dented reputation. Also pressing is the need to regain the trust of the Kenyan football public.
Kenya were initially set to face Madagascar and Comoros, but that was later changed, and Equatorial Guinea and Senegal were lined up as their opponents during the international break. After the defeat, the South African legend is expected to receive more criticism, especially after dropping the team's captain, Michael Olunga. Kenya will now dust themselves off before their next game against Senegal on Tuesday.
The Bafana Bafana legend has been Harambee Stars coach since March 2025 and his biggest task is building a squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be co-hosted by three East African countries. This is his first-ever job as a national team coach and he would want to make a huge impact.
Harambee Stars only managed a slim win, even though, they faced a side numerically disadvantaged for the better part of the game. Burundi had to face Kenya without their striker, who was sent off just as the game began for a dangerous tackle on his opponent.
Kenya.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
