Stellenbosch FC is stealing the spotlight in its rugby-obsessed town
Outside Cape Town, in the heart of wine country, a town that has been rugby-obsessed for decades sees a football team shove its way to the front.
2019 Schedule
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3-0-1, 2nd in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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Remembering the life of Anele Ngcongca (1:39)
Genk legend Ngcongca killed in car crash
Former Genk and Mamelodi Sundowns right back Anele Ngcongca was killed in a car accident on Monday morning, SAFA has confirmed.
North Africa dominates ESPN's Afcon qualifiers Dream Team
Hakim Ziyech and Riyad Mahrez were easy picks, but no Nigerians made the cut for the African Dream Team of the international break.
What's still to play for in Afcon qualifying?
ESPN assesses the state of play after four of six rounds of matches in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Manyama among Bafana with points to prove
We look at six players who may feel they have a score to settle in Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe.
Carlisle's Dean Furman eyes Afcon qualification with youthful Bafana squad
Carlisle United midfielder Dean Furman knows the curtains are closing on his South Africa career, but he's not content to go gently into the night.
Africa gets ready for the most bizarre international window in history
There has never been an international football window like this one, with Africa's players last competing for their countries 11 months ago.
Ajax Amsterdam cut ties with Ajax Cape Town
Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam have ended a relationship with Ajax Cape Town that spanned more than 20 years.
South African football confirms August 8 return
South Africa's season will resume with the Nedbank Cup semifinals on Aug. 8, before the Premier Soccer League recommences three days later.
South Africa PSL to resume first week in August
South Africa's PSL will resume the 2019-20 season in "the first week of August" after a meeting between the SAFA and their league counterparts.
How Barcelona 'keeper coach Jon Pascua learned to lead from the heart in Africa
Barcelona goalkeeper coach Jon Pascua may rub shoulders with Ter Stegen and Messi these days, but he learned his most valuable lessons in Africa.
10 years since the 2010: Where are those Bafana Bafana players now?
It's been a decade since South Africa's Bafana Bafana kicked off the 2010 World Cup, the first and only on the continent. Where are they now?
Where does Africa stand in terms of leagues restarting post-coronavirus?
CAF, Africa's football governing body, gave member nations till 5 May to decide a way forward for their leagues. So where does the continent stand?
Fortune denies reports about Man United scouting deal
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has denied reports to ESPN that he will be scouting for talent in South Africa for the club.
Olympics postponed: How will 2021 date affect Africa's football qualifiers?
Ed Dove looks at key African players whose ability to play at the Olympic Games might be affected the the postponement of the Games until 2021.
Meet Jurgen Klopp's other club, some 14,000km from Liverpool
There's a little football club, at the tip of Africa and far away from Merseyside, that has the support of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Why does South Africa's PSL feature so many international goalkeepers?
From Nigeria's Daniel Akpeyi to Holland's Boy de Jong, nearly every team in the PSL features a foreign 'keeper. But what does that mean for Bafana?
Some 'easy' groups await Africa's giants, but they must beware overconfidence
The likes of Nigeria and Senegal are in World Cup qualification groups they should easily win... But hubris could see a giant come crashing down.
Cape Town City's Olde Riekerink confident of success, despite Benni's looming shadow
Cape Town City coach Jan Olde Riekerink has had a tricky start to life at the club, facing defeats and a fanbase still missing Benni McCarthy.
WC qualifiers: South Africa, Ghana in same group
Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and South Africa face tough roads to Qatar as African qualifying competition for the 2022 World Cup was unveiled.
Seven bold predictions for African football in 2020
The recent CAF Awards ceremony provided an ideal opportunity to look forward and predict how the next year will look for African football.
Bundesliga in talks with South Africa's PSL, searching for next Aubameyang
The Bundesliga doesn't have a massive foothold in Africa... yet. Robert Klein, the league's international CEO, plans to change that.
Tokyo? Check! Bafana's Luther Singh eyes Barcelona next
Luther Singh has helped South Africa's Under-23s qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, but his long term goals see him wearing a Barcelona shirt too.
What to expect from Africa's three Olympic qualifiers
What did we learn about Egypt, Ivory Coast and South Africa during the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, and how are they shaping up for Tokyo 2020?
2019-21 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| South Africa | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Sudan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| Sao Tome e Principe | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 0 |
2019-21 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying
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