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Lerato Chabangu plans a return to professional football after dealing with depression
By Cwenga Maqhubela Former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns player Lerato Chabangu believes that he still has what it takes to return to professional football, this is after he has recovered from alcohol abuse and depression. He is now playing for Baberwa FC an amateur team from the ABC Motsepe league. What happened? Lerato Chabangu…
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Loyiso ‘bra Lloyd’ Sitsheke, a legend to be remembered
Story by: Cwenga Maqhubela On the 29th of April 2020, Umhlobo Wenene FM station manager Phumzile Mnci announced the passing of one of its veteran sports presenter Loyiso Sitsheke. Although it is still unclear as to what was the cause of his death, he will be remembered for his passion and love for radio and…
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PSL suspends handshakes in matches due to the outbreak of Coronaviras
Story by Cwenga Maqhubela The Premier Soccer League (PSL) have banned the pre-match handshake amid fears over coronavirus. This comes after South Africa’s Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed on that South Africa has recorded its maiden positive test case for the virus on Thursday. The league has now released the following statement announcing that…
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FIFA appeals Russias ban from 2022 world cup
Story by Cwenga Maqhubela FIFA has made contact with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to clarify how Russia’s ban from major international sporting events applies to football. On Monday, WADA’s Executive Committee endorsed a recommended four-year ban for Russia, with the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) declared non-compliant again over inconsistencies in anti-doping data discovered during…
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Refereeing errors causes dilemma
By Cwenga Maqhubela Issues of bad officiating in the campus football league and other regional leagues around Nelson Mandela Bay has been the major challenge for most teams this season. This has led to many disputes and controversial decisions taken by these inexperienced officials. As part of the recreational and social development for young players…
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Umqhele by Sjava
(Album review) Photo by: Sjava, Twitter By: Cwenga Maqhubela South African BET award winner Sjava released his album Umqhele on December 14, 2018. The album has 18 tracks and has hit singles like Umama, Isibhamu, Confeesion, and Eweni. He gained much recognition from his previous album Isina Muva Although the album contains some…
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My football journey.
Picture Creds: Esakhe Tobo Story by Cwenga Maqhubela My journey started back in my hometown Gelvandale a township in Port Elizabeth. Like any other youngster, I started playing street football at the age of 10 and I can say that’s were my passion for football began. Growing up watching soccer at that time was also…
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NMU campus football league team search
The search for the ultimate NMU campus football team will start on the 28th of July 2019. The structured team will represent the campus football league at the intervasity event coming up in August. The Nelson Mandela University campus football league (Mandela University CFL) is a recreational and social football league which offers an opportunity…
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