CAF unveils new trophy ahead of Sundowns and Pyramids showdown
The unveiling was attended by some of African football legends, including Lucas Radebe, Teko Modise and Siphiwe Tshabalala, as well as several African football leaders.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The South African
7 hours ago
- The South African
JAY-Z's Roc Nation Sports signs African talents
JAY-Z's Roc Nation Sports made headlines this week for their latest move involving African sporting talents. The idea is to expand the reach of Roc Nation Sports by coaxing some of our best and brightest talents into their fold. Roc Nation Sports has managed to construct a roster as impressive as the label and management wings of JAY-Z's famed talent stable. As far as football goes, Ron Nation Sports has generational talents like Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Kevin De Bruyne on their books. Springbok captain and darling of South African sports, Siya Kolisi, is also represented by this agency along with fellow rugby stars, Cheslin Kolbe and Maro Itoje. Their books are impressive across various sporting disciplines, and now the plan is to add more to the arsenal. JAY-Z was recently spotted on the sidelines at the FIFA Club World Cup. This may have been surprising to some, but this latest move provides some clarity around that. Roc Nation has managed to lure in footballing talents from Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. These include Moses Simon (Nigeria) and Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), who already have European club experience and growing fan bases. The players who have recently signed are Siyabonga Mabena (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns), Neo Bohloko (South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs), Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku (Nigeria, Tripple 44), Joseph Narbi (Ghana, Benab FC) and Tadiwa Chakuchichi (Zimbabwe, Scotland FC). Roc Nation is a highly praised entity, that is, if you don't ask someone like rapper Nicki Minaj. They offer holistic representation wherein brand development, social impact initiatives, and media exposure are all on offer. This move is more than JAY-Z's company diversifying their pool of talent. This will shine a light on talents in regions of the world that may be frequently overlooked. Reports allude to the intentions behind this involving more than just world-class representation. Roc Nation is aiming to amplify the voices of these athletes and extend their contributions, on and off the pitch. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
8 hours ago
- IOL News
Global interest grows in Rele Mofokeng as Pyramids FC join race for Orlando Pirates star
In demand CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC have joined the race to sign Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng, Photo: Itumeleng English/Independent Media Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Media After missing out on Lucas Ribeiro, African champions Pyramids FC have now set their sights on Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng. After the Brazilian's impressive performance at the recently completed FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, a number of clubs have been interested in his services and have approached Mamelodi Sundowns. However, Sundowns are said to have no intention of letting their star man go and have rebuffed all offers for him so far. As a result, attention has turned to Mofokeng, who has also attracted interest from a number of clubs from around the world of late. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. It was also reported that Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven were weighing up their options, but this too has since been dismissed by Pirates as untrue. Two weeks ago, Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy, currently the head coach of the Kenya national team, urged Mofokeng to move to Europe in order to keep growing as a footballer. 'I've watched him several times, and I think he's got huge potential. He's got the mentality and football intelligence of players from my generation,' McCarthy said when answering IOL Sport's question. 'He's generations ahead of the current crop of players. I think he's got what it takes to make it in Europe. I would encourage him to find a way to play in Europe. South Africa, yes, it has some of the best players in Africa, but Africa is a small continent in football terms. 'When you play in Europe, you get the chance to play against the biggest and the best. It's you against the world.' With growing interest from top leagues, Mofokeng's future appears destined to unfold beyond South African shores. IOL Sport Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
The Citizen
8 hours ago
- The Citizen
Seoposenwe eyes one last hurrah in Banyana shirt
Banyana face Ghana in the third-place playoff at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca tonight Jermaine Seoposenwe believes it will be important for Banyana Banyana forward to return home with a medal after their failure to defend the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Banyana failed to defend the trophy they won in 2022 after they lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the semi-finals on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Banyana still have a lot to play for at WAFCON, says Ellis They will now face Ghana in the third-place playoff at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca tonight (kickoff is at 9pm SA time). 'Playing in the third and fourth place is disappointing to say the least, but I think as professionals we definitely just have to step up and take the responsibility of what this match brings. At the end of the day, we as African champions believe that going home with the bronze medal would still be somewhat of a consolation. But I think the team is still motivated, and we have to accept where we are as a group and still go out there and fight in our last match in this tournament,' said Seoposenwe. 'The team will be ready' 'I think just to do so will reconcile for what has happened and not making it to the final or not retaining our title, a bronze medal would suffice at the moment, there's nothing else we can play for. But I believe that the team will be ready, and the team will be focused and just still continuing to play for pride. At the end of the day, we are African champions, and we have to continue to do well, continue to develop, continue to go out there and show up for the young players with us in this tournament. And it's going to be important for us to show them that there is still that resilience, still that fight, still that belief and hopefully we can go home with the medal.' Last Banyana hooray for Seoposenwe South Africa beat Ghana 2-0 when the sides met in the group stages of the competition, but Seoposenwe has warned her teammates that the Black Queens cannot be taken lightly in this encounter. ALSO READ: Ngwenya sees Sithole-like recovery for injured Banyana star 'We played Ghana in the group stages and obviously it's difficult to go and play them again, but I think as a group we are confident in our abilities and what we are capable of doing. So I think the mental aspect of going and playing third and fourth playoff is difficult, but I think as a team we will regroup. Hopefully we can achieve what we might not have set up for but try and get that third-place medal,' said Seoposenwe who will be playing her last match in a Banyana Banyana shirt. The forward announced her retirement from the national team shortly before the start of the tournament.
