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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
South Africa's Lerato Chabangu: A bittersweet story
Lerato’s story opens up a key aspect of some African football professionals that require attention and empathetic consideration.
2019 AFCON: Host nation conundrum, a concerning sight?
We are a few months away from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the most promising ever in terms of fierceness of the competition and the talent on show from ABSA Premiership, EPL, Serie A, Bundesliga and many other top leagues. What do we make of the stripped host nation of Cameroon and the pending decision to appoint a new one?
Thulani Serero’s Return to the Bafana Squad. Hit or Miss?
Netherlands based, Thulani Serero returns to the South African set up for the crucial 2019 AFCON clash against Nigeria on Saturday. After stirring the camp last time out, does he deserve another chance?
Benni Mccarthy: From super player to super coach
It has only been two years since he took up his first coaching job with Cape Town. Benni has already won his first silverware in form of the MTN8 Cup. With a decorated career that spun across Europe, including a UEFA Champions League triumph under Jose Mourinho, he could as well be heading towards a glamorous coaching career.