U.S. international Sebastian Berhalter delivered an impressive opening spell in the Americans’ friendly against Uruguay, scoring his first national team goal from a well-placed set piece in the 17th minute. Minutes later, he set up Alex Freeman for his first international goal, assisting on a driven header to give the U.S. an early boost.

David Thidiela truth is bitter, complaining about Dr Irvin Khoza as an elected PSL individual is just barking. Relax, drink water, and go hug a tree! | Goal.com South AfricaTension is brewing in South African football circles as Black Leopards boss David Thidiela finds himself at the heart of a storm.

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane wary of 'dirty' Orlando Pirates' slayers ahead of the CAF Champions League meeting | Goal.com South AfricaThe Brazilians are set for the resumption of the CAF inter-club competition once the FIFA international break concludes. The South African champions are hoping to go all the way and win the prestigious annual continental competition after reaching the final last season, but ended up falling to Egypt

Top agent confirms transfer 'interest from several European clubs' in Kaizer Chiefs duo | Goal.com South AfricaAmakhosi have been under pressure to produce young players capable of making a real impact on the South African football scene. In recent years, their rivals, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, have set the bar high by churning out prospects like Relebohile Mofokeng, Mohau Nkota, Mbekezeli Mboka

Have Kaizer Chiefs made a U-turn on Luke Baartman? Motaung clears the air on South Africa under-20 star's situation at Naturena | Goal.com South AfricaThe signing of the 19-year-old forward has sparked both excitement and caution among Amakhosi fans. The attacker’s arrival at the Soweto giants is seen as part of the Soweto giants' long-term rebuild, yet questions linger about whether the club has learned from past transfer blunders. In recent seas

Done Deals: All the confirmed transfers by Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and all Premier Soccer League clubs for the 2025/26 season | Goal.com South AfricaPSL clubs were busy updating their squads for the 2025/26 season with the window closing on September 22. The transfer window saw clubs finalising deals to buy, loan out or sell players. Throw in a host of players whose contracts had ended and were free agents, it was a very busy transfer window, wi

Former Orlando Pirates coach ends Thembinkosi Lorch's Wydad Athletic Club winning run as Raja Casablanca claim a point to go second on Botola Pro League table | Goal.com South AfricaThe two Moroccan heavyweights played against each other on Wednesday night at the Mohammed V Stadium in the top tier. Either side could have gone top of the table with maximum points, but chances went begging with both teams failing to get the ball in the back of the net.

Abdeslam Ouaddou explains reason behind his surprise decision to bench Mbekezeli Mbokazi in PSL match against Golden Arrows | Goal.com South AfricaSince making his professional football debut for the Soweto giants in March 2025, the 20-year-old has established himself as a regular starter for the Buccaneers. His consistency in defence has made him one of the most trusted names on the Pirates team sheet. The rise of the player from KwaZulu-Nata

'Broos has beef with Kaizer Chiefs because he didn't qualify for Naturena job! One would think Hugo has won World Cup with Bafana Bafana; Tell him Amakhosi's Neil Tovey lifted 1996 AFCON' - Fans | Goal.com South AfricaSouth Africa are set to play the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions, Chipolopolo of Zambia, in an international friendly to be staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The 73-year-old opted against including some names the supporters felt deserved to be in the list for the forthcoming

Hugo Broos explains why he is 'a little bit disappointed' over Shandre Campbell's situation after snubbing Club Brugge's star for Bafana Bafana's friendly against Zambia | Goal.com South AfricaThe national team head coach has opened up about the youngster who will not be part of his squad again ahead of the November friendly. The former Cameroon tactician has directed his anger at Campbell's club, whom he says promised to give the SA star more playing minutes but have not done so. The sit

Hugo Broos has already found somebody to replace Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane in Bafana Bafana, 'but if anything happens to him, then we have a problem again' | Goal.com South AfricaBroos has been scratching his head over the injury crisis that has sidelined the Masandawana star. But now, his fears may fade away as he believes the stylish midfielder will offer him what he missed when Zwane is not available. The former Cameroon coach handed the Mzansi star a second chance, and t

The future is bright for South African football and Kaizer Chiefs! Two Amakhosi strikers and ex-Chelsea FC trialist score as Amajimbos secure historic World Cup win | Goal.com South AfricaAlthough they were denied a number of goalscoring chances by the Bolivian goalkeeper, the African representatives were clinical and ensured they picked up maximum points from their opening game. The South Africans performed well despite playing for more than one hour with 10 men after one of them ha

Richards Bay coach Ronnie Gabriel accuses Orlando Pirates of employing time-wasting tactics in Carling Kockout semi-final | Goal.com South AfricaAfter a painful CAF Champions League exit, the Buccaneers quickly picked themselves up, turning their continental disappointment into domestic motivation. They managed to weather a stern challenge from the Natal Rich Boyz to storm into the final of the Beer Cup where they face the winner between Gol

Orlando Pirates' CAF Champions League protest: St Eloi Lupopo insist they are ‘clean’ & Bucs ‘took wrong information' | Goal.com South AfricaThe Buccaneers reached the semi-final of the annual prestigious continental club competition before falling to the eventual champions, Pyramids, who beat the Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final. However, things didn't work out in their favour as they were undone in the las

Is Tshegofatso Mabasa being forced into a move away from Orlando Pirates and who else could be following him out the exit door in January transfer window? | Goal.com South AfricaTshegofatso Mabasa is a proven scorer at the Betway Premiership level, but he still can't nail down a regular place for Orlando Pirates or Bafana Bafana this season. Is the 29-year-old ready to seek a new adventure? If so, will other key Pirates players follow him out of the exit door if their game

Ex-Orlando Pirates star makes shocking claim about Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeer Ronwen Williams, insists the Bafana Bafana captain 'is too overconfident, that might be our downfall at the World Cup' | Goal.com South AfricaDespite never playing his club football outside South Africa, the Masandawana deputy skipper has earned global recognition for his consistent performances between the sticks. His name now features among the world’s top goalkeepers, which is proof of his qualities. The custodian who hails from the Ea

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