By Marco Jacobs
Every time the Africa Cup of Nations arrives, the same debate resurfaces in European football circles. Clubs complain. Managers sigh. Pundits talk about “disruption.”
And once again, African football is treated not as an equal stakeholder in the global game, but as an inconvenience.
AFCON is the pinnacle of African foo…
Month: January 2026
MI Cape Town edge Joburg Super Kings in a thriller at Newlands
By Marco Jacobs
Newlands, Cape Town - SA20, 15th Match — MI Cape Town (128/6) beat Joburg Super Kings (123/7) by 4 wickets (DLS)
Photo by Toby Gaunt / Sportzpics for SA20
In a rain-interrupted battle at Cape Town’s iconic Newlands, MI Cape Town pulled off a spirited 4-wicket victory over the Joburg Super Kings to keep their SA20 play…
The League Table Lied – and Manchester United Believed It
For years, respectable finishes masked deep structural failure. The sacking of Ruben Amorim didn’t create the crisis — it finally exposed it.
By Marco Jacobs
For years, Manchester United’s league position has been used as a shield - protection against uncomfortable truths. Sixth was “progress.” Fourth, “a return.” Even thir…
Ruben Amorim’s Sacking and Board Responsibility
By Marco Jacobs
Ruben Amorim sacked. Photo Football365
Ruben Amorim sacked
Ruben Amorim's recent sacking has sent shockwaves through the football community. Known for his tactical acumen and leadership, his dismissal raises questions about the underlying reasons and the fairness of the decision.
Ruben Amorim has departed his role as He…
Bafana bow out of AFCON
By Marco Jacobs
Cape Town - Bafana Bafana vs Cameroon: AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Match Report
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Round of 16 clash between South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Cameroon took place on January 4th, 2026, at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The match was a tense and competitive encounter, with Cameroon takin…
MI Cape Town Royally beaten by Paarl
By Marco Jacobs
The SA20 clash between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals at Newlands on 4 January 2026 was a thrilling encounter that showcased some brilliant bowling and a tough batting challenge for the defending champions, MI Cape Town. Winning the toss, MI Cape Town elected to bat first, hoping to set a competitive total in front of a sold-out …
Stormers Edge Bulls in Derby Nail‑Biter as Late Try Seals Victory
By Marco Jacobs
The latest chapter of South African rugby’s fiercest rivalry delivered exactly what was expected: intensity, physicality, and a contest that hung in the balance until the final whistle. In front of a near‑capacity crowd, the Stormers and Bulls produced a gripping encounter worthy of the long‑standing north–south derb…
Proteas Name T20 World Cup Squad – and the Omissions Are Making Headlines
By Marco Jacobs
South Africa’s selectors have never shied away from bold decisions, but the announcement of the 15‑man squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup may go down as one of the most debated in recent memory. Coach Shukri Conrad and his panel unveiled a group rich in youth, power, and potential - but it’s the names not on the …
Pretoria Capitals Crush MI Cape Town by 85 Runs in Dominant SA20 Display
By Marco Jacobs
Pretoria Capital's innings was a masterclass in T20 structure: early recovery, middle‑overs consolidation, and a devastating finishing burst.
Photo by Sportzpics for SA20
The Capitals stumbled early at 37/2, losing Bryce Parsons for a duck and Will Smeed for 22. Shai Hope then anchored the rebuild with a composed 45 off …