Smiso Msomi

Multimedia Sports Journalist

Watch VideoBanyana Banyana impress in WAFCON preparations against Algeria

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Banyana Banyana secured a 2-0 win over Algeria to complete a clean sweep in their friendlies, with Desiree Ellis praising the squad’s progress ahead of WAFCON preparations. ...

Watch VideoNew generation, same ambition: Mlungisi Mbunjana rallies TS Galaxy ahead of Nedbank Cup semi

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TS Galaxy are the only former winners left in the Nedbank Cup, but captain Mlungisi Mbunjana insists the " Class of 2019" is a distant memory.

Watch VideoHugo Broos embraces Bafana Bafana ‘surprise factor’ for 2026 Fifa World Cup

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Following a testing international window against Panama, Hugo Broos is leaning into the underdog label.

Watch VideoPanama coach singles out Relebohile Mofokeng as a star despite Bafana Bafana's mixed bag

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Despite a frustrating international break for Bafana Bafana, Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen was full of praise for the emerging talent of Relebohile Mofokeng. ...

Watch VideoTeko Modise issues sobering warning to Sipho Mbule after latest Bafana Bafana snub

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What separates a talented player from a true great? According to Teko Modise, the difference lies in the extra miles run by the likes of Themba Zwane.

Watch VideoWorld Cup Group A check-in: Czechia’s rise puts stumbling South Korea, Mexico on notice

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Mexico show control, Czechia ride playoff momentum, and South Korea stumble badly — a revealing week in Group A offers Bafana Bafana both warning signs and real ...

Watch VideoMamelodi Sundowns make it eight in a row as Teboho Mokoena fires Brazilians top

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Teboho Mokoena’s second-half introduction proved the difference at Loftus as Mamelodi Sundowns leapfrogged Orlando Pirates to reclaim top spot.

Watch VideoMiguel Cardoso urges focus despite Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF masterclass against Stade Malien

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Seven wins from eight have transformed Miguel Cardoso’s fortunes at Chloorkop. Following a 3–0 demolition of Stade Malien, the Portuguese coach opens up about the ...

Watch VideoLegacy and nerves: Kaizer Chiefs striker Khanyisa Mayo turns to father ahead of Soweto Derby

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Khanyisa Mayo is drawing on his father Patrick’s derby experience as Kaizer Chiefs chase momentum against Orlando Pirates, balancing patience, pressure and belief ...

Watch VideoSalomon Kalou, Doctor Khumalo and brotherly legacy: Why Kaizer Chiefs feel like home

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Chelsea legend Salomon Kalou is embracing Kaizer Chiefs life, revealing a playful family link to Doctor Khumalo — and a football lineage that includes his older ...

Watch VideoSoweto derby duel: A tactical breakdown of Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates

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A tactical breakdown of the Soweto Derby, contrasting Chiefs’ patient structure with Pirates’ high-tempo attacks, featuring key players shaping each team’s identity ...

Watch VideoSoweto Derby of belief: Why Kaze is trusting Kaizer Chiefs’ Shabalala and Vilakazi to deliver

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With title hopes on the line, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze expresses confidence in his young players ahead of the crucial Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates ...

Watch VideoA Durbanite at the Calabash: My first taste of FNB Stadium magic at Pirates, Sundowns clash

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Born in Durban and now based in Johannesburg, football writer Smiso Msomi breaks down five defining moments from his first visit to FNB Stadium during a high-stakes ...

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates' Makhehleni Makhaula opens up on Bafana Bafana Fifa World Cup ambitions

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At 36, Makhehleni Makhaula is proving that age is just a number.

Watch VideoThe Great Debate | Can Kaizer Chiefs actually win the Betway Premiership?

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Our two football reporters — Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi — square off on Kaizer Chiefs' title credentials as the Glamour Boys sit two points off the top at the ...

Watch VideoNasreddine Nabi hails Kaizer Chiefs defence after ‘tough 10 years’ in Nedbank Cup triumph over Orlando Pirates

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi and assistant Cedric Kaze praised the resilience of the players in their Nedbank Cup final victory over Orlando Pirates in Durban ...

Da Gama: Magesi's PSL future in players' hands

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Magesi head coach Owen Da Gama challenges his players to step up following their AmaZulu defeat, as the team battles to maintain their PSL status. With most of the ...

AmaZulu are their own worst enemy, says Zwane after Magesi massacre

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AmaZulu co-coach Arthur Zwane believes his team's fifth-place position in the Betway Premiership belies their true potential, citing mental barriers as the primary ...

Cup exit frustrations fuel AmaZulu’s league ambitions against Sekhukhune

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Following their Nedbank Cup exit, AmaZulu FC aim to channel their frustrations into a positive result against Sekhukhune United, with both teams separated by just ...

Pirates eye league comeback against Arrows as Mabasa seeks form

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Orlando Pirates face a crucial Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows as they aim to narrow the gap with league leaders Sundowns. Fresh from his Nedbank ...

UPDATE: Financial crisis forces Royal AM sale following SARS court ruling

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Royal AM football club faces potential sale following a R40m SARS debt crisis, with players returning cautiously amid wage delays and PSL suspension of fixtures. ...

Sundowns’ Cardoso tackles fixture congestion through strategic squad management

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso employs strategic squad rotation as the team battles through an intense schedule, balancing Premiership leadership with ...

Arrows aim to end Pirates’ dominance in Wednesday night showdown

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Golden Arrows look to overcome their recent poor form as they host title-chasing Orlando Pirates at Mpumalanga Stadium. With just one win in their last 15 meetings ...

TS Galaxy owner remains optimistic despite Cup exit as League form soars

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Despite their Nedbank Cup disappointment, TS Galaxy's extraordinary transformation from PSL strugglers to formidable competitors has owner Tim Sukazi brimming with ...

Royal AM crisis threatens to derail Cup quarter-finals draw

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As the PSL prepares for the prestigious Nedbank Cup quarter-finals draw, Royal AM's financial troubles and subsequent suspension threaten to throw the tournament ...