By Marco Jacobs
Manchester United in crisis
Manchester United remain one of the biggest institutions in world football - that much is undeniable. Their global stature, history, and commercial power still place them among the sport’s true giants. But in footballing terms, they no longer sit at the elite table. The reality is that United hav…
Category: Football
AFCON Matters – It’s time for Afrika!
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…
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…
Bafana overcome neighbours Zimbabwe in AFCON 5-goal thriller
By Marco Jacobs
Southern neighbours, pushing South Africa to the limit in a contest filled with drama and defiance.
Bafana Bafana burst out of the blocks, breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute when a deflected effort found its way into the net. The opening goal for Bafana Bafana against Zimbabwe was scored by Tshepang Moremi in the 7th min…
Broos’ Bafana aiming to build on their bronze medal finish at AFCON 2024
By Marco Jacobs
From SAFA.net
Bafana Bafana begin their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Angola on Tuesday, 22 December at 19:00 (SA time) at the Stade de Marrakech. With group fixtures against Egypt (26 December) and Zimbabwe (29 December) still to come, it is imperative that South Africa start strongly to set the tone for th…