Derby stalemate as referee upsets Cape sides

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Referee Thabo Nkosi have made two crucial calls at Athlone Stadium which could impact on the destination of the Absa Premiership trophy.

Bright desperate to get Isaacs fit for derby

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos are working against the clock to get star striker Erwin Isaacs fit in time to face Ajax Cape Town in the crucial Absa Premiership clash.

Amazulu ready to derail Ajax

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Ajax are gunning for the league title, Amazulu want to spoil their chances - the grass of the Athlone stadium will definitely be hurt as these clubs clash.

Comitis banking on strength in depth

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Ajax Cape Town boss John Comitis: "We don't have a B team, so it will be the A team to travel to Cameroon and the A-plus team to take on AmaZulu. "

SuperSport are back on top

Farouk Abrahams|Published

SuperSport United inched back to the top of the Absa Premiership after holding Santos to a goalless draw at Athlone Stadium.

Cheeky Chapman may start for Santos

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos star Erwin Isaacs could not have chosen a worse time to be absent from the Absa Premiership race, writes Farouk Abrahams.

Ajax without star players for showdown

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Ajax Cape Town two-goal heroes Nathan Paulse and Mkanyiseli Siwahla will miss the crucial Absa Premiership match against Sundowns.

'Wish Santana well - he's going to need it'

Farouk Abrahams|Published

New Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana has 777 days for to prove he was worth the R1,5-million-a-month salary that allegedly goes with the post, writes Farouk Abrahams. ...

Ajax set for R70m sponsorship

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Ajax Cape Town are set for a massive financial boost as they go in search of league and cup glory in the final two months of the season.

Santos' chance to bury Bethlehem ghosts

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos will take on Free State Stars in the Nedback Cup quarterfinal with a score to settle.

'The pleasure of football without vuvelezas'

Farouk Abrahams|Published

I enjoyed some grand live football action, taking in the match between Germany and Switzerland and the derby between Bayern Munich and FC Nuremberg, writes Farouk ...

Santos looking for home win

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos go into their Premiership clash with Black Leopards boosted by good news on two accounts.

FC Cape Town reaches final eight

Farouk Abrahams|Published

FC Cape Town has scrambled their way into the quarterfinals of the lucrative Nedbank Cup with a win against Winners Park.

Santos happy to keep winning ugly

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos will take on Moroka Swallows Nedbank Cup last-16 tie in Germiston.

Ajax coach will select with his head

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Veteran goalkeeper Hans Vonk will be back in goal when Absa Premiership log leaders Ajax Cape Town take on Platinum Stars.

Panathinaikos wants Bafana player

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Ajax Cape Town defender Bryce Moon could soon be lost to South African football.

Bright may have to resort to Plan B

Farouk Abrahams|Published

The last time Santos met Orlando Pirates, new coach David Bright triumphed with an astute plan to nullify the creative forces within the Buccaneers side.

Where was Benni when SA needed him?

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Here we go again: another Benni McCarthy comeback. I think by now football fans must have had their fill of this occurrence, writes Farouk Abrahams.

Santos well placed for strong bid

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Santos have emphatically muscled their way into the top eight in the PSL from a precarious position, writes Farouk Abrahams.

Chiefs coach backs Ajax

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Beleaguered Kaizer Chiefs coach Muhsin Ertugral yesterday backed Ajax Cape Town to lift the Absa Premiership trophy.

Rocky start with media for new coach

Farouk Abrahams|Published

"I am not interested in talking to the newspapers. You guys are all the same, and I would rather talk to the television people. " Who did what to upset new Santos ...

2007 went from sublime to ridiculous

Farouk Abrahams|Published

It's been a year of mixed emotions in South African football. Farouk Abrahams goes on a roller-coaster to remember 2007.

'I will eat humble pie if Liverpool win'

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Farouk Abrahams offers no apologies for not praising the manner in which Rafa Benitez and his inconsistent charges have survived the chop in the Champions League. ...

'Terror will score and we will win the match'

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Terror Fanteni's final appearance for Ajax Cape Town and Santos coach Jean Marc Ithier still facing the axe despite signs of a genuine turnaround are the big talking ...

Cape gets ready for Santos-Ajax derby

Farouk Abrahams|Published

Cape derbies are not supposed to be for the faint-hearted and Farouk Abrahams is hoping that Ajax Cape Town and Santos can live up to that adage.