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2019 WWC Review: Five Breakout Stars of the Tournament (Stars of the future)
A 23-year-old all-time top goal scorer for her nation, two young midfield maestros who seemingly drink ice for breakfast, an audacious forward who is in the top 0.01% when it comes to dribbles and tricks, and finally an explosive African queen, the face of the continent’s football both now and in the near future. They are all here. Our fast five of all the breakout stars at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Could any of the African teams shock the world?
In this 2019 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup; Nigeria, South Africa and Cameroon will be there to show the world what Africa has to offer. In our previous article, we gave an analysis of how each of these teams have been preparing for this grand challenge.
Do Leicester City have a future star in South Africa's Khanya Leshabela?
Who said South Africans are too laid back to pursue careers away from home? They are definitely looting up spots in top European leagues, with the English Premier League not being an exception. The latest addition is Khanya, who has found a home amongst the Foxes.
South African ABSA Premiership: The race for the ABSA trophy is heating up
The 2018/19 South African ABSA Premiership has been nothing short of exhilarating. With Five equally hungry teams that separated by only eight points, who will move into pole position for the ultimate prize?
FT Sideline: Are Banyana Banyana better than Bafana Bafana?
As the South African women’s football team soar to great heights and celebrate new glories, could the glory be fading on their male counterparts, the once upon a time African champions? Siphosethu Thwala unpacks all this in the above piece.
Unbeaten Masandawana's "introverted" title charge, Soweto Derby and more
Catch wind of the latest action from the 2018/19 ABSA Premiership season. Nothing but thrills and pills! Did you spot the Zambian pair that carved out the Kaizer Chiefs defence.
Are Zimbabwean imports to SA football just as important as Spaniards are to the EPL?
The Spaniards are an essential ingredient to an English Premier League side setup and so are Zimbabweans to an ABSA Premiership club. Are you familiar with the similarities?
Transfers: Bafana Bafana talisman relishing PSL return from Belgian side, Oostende
Andile Jali relishing Oostende return
Weekend Highlights: Pirates Win the Soweto Derby but Campaign Against Women Abuse Took Center Stage
Pirates win the Soweto Derby but campaign against women abuse took center stage