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Low Unimpressed By South African Facilities

Low Unimpressed By South African Facilities

Germany coach Joachim Low has given a damning report of the training facilities he witnessed in South Africa during a trip to the Confederations Cup at the weekend. 30 Jun 2009
Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that South Africa is 75% ready to host next year's World Cup finals. 30 Jun 2009
Brazil Edge Past South Africa

Brazil Edge Past South Africa

BRAZIL sub Daniel Alves broke South African hearts with an 88th-minute free-kick to dump the hosts out the Confederations Cup with a narrow 1-0 semi-final victory. 26 Jun 2009
World Cup Preparations Going Smoothly - Jordaan

World Cup Preparations Going Smoothly - Jordaan

Organisers are pleased with the way the Confederations Cup has gone thus far, despite reports of sporadic incidents of security breaches taking place in some of the host cities. 23 Jun 2009
South Africa Outclass Kiwis

South Africa Outclass Kiwis

A BRACE from Bernard Parker helped South Africa get their Confederations Cup campaign back on track with an easy 2-0 victory over New Zealand in Rustenburg. 18 Jun 2009
South Korea Level Peg With Iran

South Korea Level Peg With Iran

Park Ji-Sung struck a dramatic late equaliser to earn South Korea a 1-1 draw against Iran in their final Asian World Cup qualifier at Seoul World Cup Stadium. 18 Jun 2009
Pressure Got to Us - Pienaar

Pressure Got to Us - Pienaar

Steven Pienaar believes that the pressure of the opening game may have affected South Africa after they were held to a goalless draw against Iraq in the Confederations Cup today. 15 Jun 2009
Stalemate Opener As Confederations Cup Kicks Off

Stalemate Opener As Confederations Cup Kicks Off

SOUTH Africa and Iraq failed to find the back of the net, but still produced an entertaining start to the Confederations Cup in Johannesburg. 15 Jun 2009
Confeds Cup Preview - South Africa v Iraq

Confeds Cup Preview - South Africa v Iraq

COACH Joel Santana is eyeing nothing less than victory for his South Africa side when they face Iraq in tonight's opening match of the Confederations Cup. 14 Jun 2009
Blatter Defends South Africa

Blatter Defends South Africa

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lashed out at the sceptics who still question South Africa's ability to stage the World Cup next year.
13 Jun 2009
Countdown to Confeds Kick Off

Countdown to Confeds Kick Off

THE 2009 Confederations Cup gets under way in South Africa tomorrow with plenty of expectation on the host nation as the countdown to the World Cup continues. 13 Jun 2009
Saudi Campaign In Strife After South Korea Loss

Saudi Campaign In Strife After South Korea Loss

Saudi Arabia will need to win their final Group B match to qualify for the 2010 World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by South Korea in Seoul tonight. 11 Jun 2009
Huh Hoping North Will Join South At World Cup

Huh Hoping North Will Join South At World Cup

South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is hoping neighbours North Korea will be joining his side in South Africa after they sealed their place in the World Cup finals with a 2-0 win over UAE last night. 7 Jun 2009
Socceroos On The Way To South Africa 2010

Socceroos On The Way To South Africa 2010

THE SOCCEROOS have created history by making a second-straight World Cup for the first time after a 0-0 draw with Qatar in Doha. 7 Jun 2009
'Gong Bid May Settle For B-League

'Gong Bid May Settle For B-League

EXCLUSIVE: South Coast Football have not ruled out bidding for a spot in the mooted second tier B-League but maintain they are still 100% committed to their A-League ambitions. 5 Jun 2009
Tigers Hungry For A-League Second Tier

Tigers Hungry For A-League Second Tier

EXCLUSIVE: AN A-League second division appears increasingly likely with Sydney FC's next opponents already pressing hard for inclusion. 26 May 2009
Nelsen Out of All Whites Cup Campaign

Nelsen Out of All Whites Cup Campaign

New Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen has ruled himself out of the Confederations Cup next month in South Africa because of a calf injury. 22 May 2009
Cough Up If You Can't Shut It

Cough Up If You Can't Shut It

MOUTHY spectators who fail to control their lip will be asked to dig deep for charity this weekend if they overstep the vocal line. 11 May 2009
South Coast FC: Our Bid Stands Alone

South Coast FC: Our Bid Stands Alone

WOLLONGONG-BASED South Coast FC have confirmed they are spreading their wings to West Sydney...but have ruled out a merger with any other A-League bid. 20 Apr 2009
2010 World Cup Safe for Fans - Groenewald

2010 World Cup Safe for Fans - Groenewald

One of South Africa's most prominent law enforcement officers today refuted claims that next year's World Cup would be ravaged with crime and promised fans visiting the country that they will be safe if they stay within bounds. 17 Apr 2009
Missing Piece For SA2010?

Missing Piece For SA2010?

WHETHER they are currently injured, out of favour or on the fringes of the Socceroos squad, who should Pim Verbeek draft in for the 2010 finals in South Africa? 16 Apr 2009