SA Football Legends

// News & Features

Jun 23

Fortune eyes top Manchester United job

Former Bafana Bafana and AmaGlug-glug star Quinton Fortune has set his sights on the top job at Manchester United.

Jun 22

Brian Baloyi lends his voice to GBV struggle

Brian Baloyi has called on South African men to respect women and put an end to the gender-based violence ‘pandemic’ in the country.

Jun 12

VIDEO: Fortune recalls Bafana Bafana's World Cup debut

Quinton Fortune reflects on Bafana Bafana's World Cup debut 22 years ago - a 3-0 defeat to France.

Jun 11

Aaron Mokoena: The nerves hit me hard

Aaron Mokoena has recalled the nerves he felt in the tunnel 10 years ago as he led Bafana Bafana out in the opening game of the World Cup.

Jun 10

Benni on 2010 snub: SAFA wanted to get back at me

Ten years on from the biggest day in SA footballing history, Benni McCarthy reflects on a bureaucratic decision which cost him dearly.

Jun 3

Benni: Racism the result of ignorance

Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has spoken about the battles he faced with racism during his career.

May 28

‘SAFA need a proper plan if Bafana are to succeed’

Matthew Booth says SAFA needs a proper, long-term plan if Bafana Bafana are to achieve any level of success.

May 28

Struggling Daniel Matsau reflects on career

Ex-AmaGlug-glug hero Daniel Matsau has reflected on a career which promised so much, but which ultimately fell short due to injury setbacks.

May 26

Recalling AmaGlug-glug's Olympics-clinching win vs New Zealand

Stanton Fredericks and Neil Greig reflect on AmaGlug-glug's Olympics-clinching win against New Zealand in Vosloorus.

May 25

South Africa’s Road to the 2000 Olympics

South Africa were given little chance of qualifying for the 2000 Olympics after a difficult draw, but they managed to upset the applecart.

May 22

Africa’s long road to golden glory

It took a while for Africa to find its feet at the Olympic Games, but when they finally got going, they got going proper.

May 21

What happened to Brazil's 2000 Powerhouse?

It is almost 20 years since South Africa caused one of the biggest upsets in Olympics football by beating a powerful Brazil side.

May 18

A first-hand account: A Day at 'The Slaughterhouse'

“It was looking like a day of frustration, but then came Matsau to net the winner in the 87th minute" - Neil Greig remembers a famous win.

May 17

Carnell backs Benni for coaching glory

Former Bafana Bafana left-back Bradley Carnell counts Benni McCarthy among the three best South African coaches around.

May 12

COVID-19 costs Kannemeyer coaching job

David Kannemeyer is the latest in a long list of people to lose their jobs because of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

May 12

Siyabonga Nomvethe continues to inspire

More than 23 years after making his professional debut, Siyabonga Nomvethe is still inspiring his peers.

May 12

Profiling South Africa’s heroes of Sydney 2000

A handful played in every match, some appeared just once. These are the men who played for the Under-23s during qualifying for the Olympics.

May 7

Benni McCarthy on his love for Jose Mourinho

Benni McCarthy recalls his first meeting with Jose Mourinho, and the special relationship they would eventually form.

May 3

Brian Baloyi assists desperate families

Brian Baloyi has teamed up with Hollywoodbets to help families in need in Alexandra and Thembisa.

Apr 28

Bradley Carnell on the game that sparked his career

Bradley Carnell has recalled the match 25 years ago that sparked his career into action.

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