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Enoh: I was dreaming about Ajax
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Former Ajax Cape Town star has Enyong Enoh has spoken out about his move to Ajax Amsterdam. Speaking in Dutch soccer magazine Voetbal International the Cameroonian midfielder said, “I was a little bit surprised by the chance the manager gave me. I came off the bench against Feyenoord and was part of the starting XI against Utrecht and Vitesse.”

Enoh was originally meant to move elsewhere, but he is evidently delighted with his move to Ajax, “Initially, I was heading for Maccabi Tel Aviv (in Israel), but the clubs didn’t reach an agreement. Ajax offered me a trial period and after that and they offered me a two year deal. It’s very special for me to be an Ajax player, because I was dreaming about Ajax when I was a little boy. The success from 1995, especially, was a big deal in Africa, thanks to the participation of African players like Nwankwo Kanu and Finidi George in that team.”

The midfielder has followed in the footsteps of several other Urban Warriors and he is keen to make the most of his move, “You’ve to grab the chances you get at this level. It’s a big advantage for me that I played for Ajax Cape Town before. They play the same formation and the atmosphere is similar. Steven Pienaar, who played for Ajax before, is a role model for the South African youth and I want to be an example for others, too. Everybody really admired those two and now I’m playing for Ajax, too. This is really big news in Cameroon,”

Sundowns in Worgu chase?
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Nigerian striker Stephen Worgu has been the subject of much speculation regarding a move to South Africa and, in a conversation with the Siya crew today, he claimed to be in the dark.

He said: “Well, nothing concrete has really happened. I’m focusing on my football and my agent is focusing on the business side of my affairs…that’s why he’s my agent. I did hear someone say Mamelodi Sundowns are interested in me, but until my agent comes to me with something concrete, I will treat that as mere speculation. Perhaps the club’s President knows about this. We’re facing Al Ahly this weekend in the Caf Champions League and that’s where my focus is. As soon as I hear anything, I will let you know.”

Orlando Pirates are known to be chasing the stocky marksman and it seems that Chloorkop-based Sundowns are keeping a close watch on the Enyimba striker. He is the current leading goalscorer in the Champions League with eight goals.

Asked about coming to play in South Africa, Worgu said: “It’s a good league. Their games are shown on TV and I wouldn’t mind playing there. It’s the best place to market your talent to the world.”

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/index.php?node=28&id=1454

I read in the weekly paper yesterday that Enyimba is asking Mamelodi Sundown to pay $1,4 million for Worgu and worgu is negotiating salaryof $1,7 million per year.I think it is reducilous for a player that is not or was not a top scorer in his local league and not even part of the national team.Maybe halve of the money will do.

ikeyman00:
hahhahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaa like this -dude

but there are lots of poor southafrican drug addicts over here in Uk!!
u think u can fool me?? think again

loser in the making!! keep fronting, u soon admit your vague position!!

They know they could come home and live a better life,since they're addicts they probably feel ashamed to come back home and disgrace their family but if u see them tell them to come home we still love them,I am guranteeing you that every south african in UK or US is a graduate or student and they will never live in UK for more than five years  becuase where they are coming from is much better.
As for a loser we know who a loser is,you.
You are like  hypies bouncing from one place to the other,some of you their relatives don't even know if they are alive or dead.I know one guy here is South Africa died in a car crash,he did'nt have relatives here or contactereble number for relatives in Nigeria, was kept in the moque for 3 months and they ended up burrying him as pauper.sad
Nigeria is a beautiful country(I was there two month ago) all it need is decent people,people who put their hands where their mouth is,people who don't have jealousy,and people who will have national pride not blind patriotism that suits them when they talk to people like us.And I met few of them the unfortunate part is its only few.
You should visit South Africa my friend,

ikeyman00:
it means south Africa blacks should be accurate, precise, etc in their mentality and thinking in relation to their precisions??ha

Are Nigerians all that?the problem with people like you is they think they know but honestly they know nothing.It unfortunate that you carring my skin colour you are not different from any Europeans(except Europeans follow their speech with actions) I don't consider you my brother we have nothing in common excerpt skin colour of course.You are a loser and your people are scattered all over the world trying to survive nothing good ever come from your country and yet you have the decency to think that we are stupid?Open your eyes and look around,look where South Africa is and ask yourself if Nigeria will ever reach that level?

The progress of the new 2010 World Cup venue could make many sceptics eat their words

AS A Green Point stadium sceptic, an invitation to visit the place was hard to resist.

Also, the omens were good: the sun was out in Cape Town for the first time that week, there was a guided tour starting at 2pm and I happened to have a free afternoon in the city. The planets seldom align so conveniently in the beautiful city.

On previous visits to Cape Town, the progress of the stadium, viewed from Main Road, seemed negligible and the Fifa information on the venue was plainly false. Green Point stadium is not a stone’s throw from the ocean (as world football’s governing body claims), neither is it a short walk from the city’s transportation hub. But that is Fifa for you: not to be trusted.

Misgivings about Green Point stadium as a venue for the 2010 World Cup are not part of Essop Pahad’s fevered imaginings, which have it that white South Africans are opposed to 2010. Rather they are based on the fact that there is an entirely suitable ground in Newlands, where Western Province play rugby, the use of which would save the Cape Town ratepayers a bundle of debt.

And there was also the rumour that Sepp Blatter had inflicted the location upon us during a helicopter flight over the city.

To hell with the cost, he was alleged to have implied, that is the place for your World Cup stadium. Anything that Blatter says should be viewed with suspicion but, with our football people falling all over the little man from Fifa, the die was cast.

Now that the cement has also been cast, there is no turning back. A visit, therefore, to the rising edifice was a chance to get the other side of the story.

The tour did not start auspiciously. The meeting point was hard to find in the confusion of a huge building site, the starting time was almost an hour overdue, compromising an early start to get to the WP game, and wellingtons would have been a nice recommendation with all the mud around from weeks of rain. But things improved as the tour progressed.

A video explaining the background, planning and progress was slick, informative — and encouraging. According to the film, a man with the trace of an Aussie accent is project director and some of the architects are German and they, I hope, are bringing some 2006 expertise to 2010.

There were live performances by a senior engineer, Francois van Niekerk, who confidently predicted that the stadium was ahead of schedule.

T eral Cullen is the local co-ordinator for the city’s 2010 project . She is passionate about areas that need beautification and, in a place famous for its complacency, there are many — as she pointed out. The station upgrade sounds especially appealing.

The real clincher, however, was in the bowels of the building itself. Standing in the middle of what will become a grass pitch by December next year, there was little doubt that Van Niekerk’s prediction of readiness by December 2009, two months ahead of schedule, is correct. In the 18 months since the first sod was turned, the progress has been impressive. The grass for the pitch is already growing at Stellenbosch .

The stands are nearing roof level, where a translucent mesh skin under a steel cable-and-truss structure will act as a luminous disc that will reduce noise and light pollution of the nearby suburbs (among the main reservations of ratepayers).

The stadium was designed not to detract from Table Mountain, one of the architects explained (as if that were possible), but he added that once the stadium was complete no postcard of the city would be complete without mountain and stadium.

After all that, am I converted? Probably, though it would be hard to say farewell to Newlands. And, without rugby, Green Point stadium will be a massive white elephant in what also appears to be a potentially beautiful urban park.
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soweto

More Pics from Soweto

The first two pics are taking insinde Maponya Mall one of the biggest mall in Joburg,and the last pics is just a pic of a day in SOWETO

More of Soccer City,this stadium is located between Johanesburg city and Soweto

Latest on Soccer City which is the main Stadia where the final and openning games will be played,the stadium projected completion date is November 2009 but currently it is ahead of of time by six month so it means it should be ready before or during the confederation cup.Here are some of the pics that was taken a days ago

Beauty we want more!we want more!

Ubuntu Kraal - Traditional Africa in the City

11846 Senokoanyana Street, Soweto, was not previously the location of Ubuntu Kraal, but an ash dump that was transformed into a cultural museum and it is privately owned. Set in the heart of Soweto, Ubuntu Kraal has seen delegates, actors, musicians and local and international visitors pass through its doors. Ubuntu Kraal has hosted concerts by the likes of Pitch Black Afro, and even had a local soap opera filmed at their location.

Ubuntu Kraal provides a little African peace and tranquility amongst the every day bustle of Johannesburg and Soweto. Not only does Ubuntu Kraal offer accommodation for the traveler that want to spend the night, but a range of facilities for day visitors as well. Ubuntu Kraal has fully equipped self catering, thatch roofed lapas, or you can make use of the Ubuntu Kraal in-house catering service. They provide traditional meals, and if you really want to experience true African foods, you are able to feast upon mopane worms, morogo, samp, sour porridge (Ting), and tripe (Mogodu).

For your entertainment, the Ubuntu Kraal in Soweto will thrill visitors with traditional tribal songs and dances, concerts and other events. They have two conference facilities, complete with television and video equipment, overhead and video projectors, white board, internet connectivity, public address system and flip chart. Ubuntu Kraal can also accommodate team building.

The Ubuntu Kraal facilities include beautifully maintained lawns for picnics and walks, a swimming pool, and calming waterfalls. There is an exhibition area, and is home to a variety of birds, for the bird watching enthusiasts. Tours of Soweto can be arranged by request, and even has a babysitting facility if parents do not want to take their children along on the tours. Ubuntu Kraal is also Disable Friendly, to ensure that all visitors are comfortable and well taken care of.

Ubuntu Kraal has ensured that it is completely equipped for the needs of the tourist, company or even the South African Government. Any function, may it be a wedding, graduation, or even a conference, is guaranteed to run smoothly, in the capable, friendlyhands of Ubuntu Kraal and its staff.

Hector Pieterson Memorial - The Symbol of a Struggle

On the corner of Khumalo and Pela streets in Soweto stands a symbol of the 1976 student uprising which lead to the death of young Hector Pieterson. Beside the Hector Pieterson Memorial is a museum in which you will discover the history of this struggle. For many South African's Hector Pieterson became a representative of the fight for freedom from apartheid, bringing glory to his sad death.

At the tender age of 13 Hector Pieterson was killed in the Soweto Student Uprising. The strike began on 16 June of 1976. The peaceful protest march was made up of Sowetan students expressing their grievances against their method of education. One of the main points of dissension was the use of Afrikaans in school instruction. Not only was this the language of the people's oppressors, but it was also putting African children at a disadvantage. In Soweto's Orlando West area the police ordered the peaceful protesters to disperse. Unfortunately things turned violent and several students were injured and killed. Amongst them was Hector Pieterson. Photographer Sam Nzima caught on film Mbuyiswa with the injured Pieterson in his arms. This photograph was seen worldwide and highlighted the plight of black people in South Africa. This student march in Soweto soon blew up into a national uprising, affecting things on a large scale.

In 1976 the Hector Pieterson Memorial was founded to commemorate the student uprising. The museum was opened in 2002. Whilst walking through the museum you will find emotional photographs and video footage of the dramatic event. The museum gives deep insight into the intense fear, anger, pain and aggression that filled South Africa at that time. It also reveals the great effect this had on the downfall of apartheid's icy grip. Visits to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum often feature on tours of Soweto, which is probably the best way to get to see this remarkable symbol. The haunting exhibits of the Hector Pieterson Memorial can be seen from Monday through to Saturday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, as well as on Sundays between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm

South Africa's most prominent township, Soweto, is a place of tremendous contrasts. The area has the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners once lived, yet suffers one of the highest rates of murder and rape in the world. It is the richest township in South Africa, but has some of the most desperate poverty. It is the most political township, yet has the most nihilistic youth.

Soweto is enormous, stretching as far as the eye can see, with estimates of its populace ranging between three and four million. Like any city of that size, it is divided into a number of different suburbs, with unashamedly middle- and upper-class neighborhoods among them. At first sight, it appears an endless jumble of houses and shacks, overshadowed by palls of smoke. Once inside, parts of it have a village feel, especially if you are exploring on foot, and unlike any where else in Johannesburg, Sowetans will often stop to welcome you or to make conversation, despite your color.

Most of Soweto's tourist highlights are famous for historical reasons and are physically unimposing. That history, however, is action-packed, not least because here it is told with perspective and context rarely found in the rest of South Africa. For visitors it means an insight not just into a place famous from 1980's news bulletins for funerals and fighting, but into a way of life most Westerners have seldom, if ever, encountered.

Tycoons kick SA soccer into marketing big league
August 31, 2007

By SLINDILE KHANYILE

Durban - It is well known that there is a lot of money in the world of soccer. But until recently, soccer in South Africa has failed to realise its full potential.

Three months ago, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) generated billions for the game by bringing a private television station on board.

The PSL awarded SuperSport International a five-year contract for broadcasting rights in a deal worth R1.6 billion. The SABC has had a monopoly over these rights for the past 10 years.

Former PSL chief executive Trevor Phillips says it is hard to measure the brand.

"That figure [for the broadcasting rights] gives us an idea of how much we are worth but it is difficult to value the brand, mainly because of lack of infrastructure like proper stadiums, which sometimes turns off supporters," says Phillips.

Even on a global scale it is not clear how much the game is worth, according to Markus Siegler, Fifa's communications manager.

What can be used to estimate the value of soccer worldwide is the total $3 billion (R21.8 billion) sponsors pay Fifa to run the World Cup tournament every four years.

Siegler says that since 2004, television rights were sold at $2 billion, while the sponsorship and licensing were worth $1 billion.

But what's known is in the popularity stakes: soccer beats all other sporting codes. The popularity of the game in South Africa dates back to the 1930s, but it was only 10 years ago that the country started looking at the sport as a business.

Phillips and his team converted what was then the National Soccer League (NSL) into the PSL, which is now the face of professional football in the country.

"When I returned in 2002, we had lost it along the way and we started rebranding because football had attracted too much negativity," said Phillips.

As a result of that exercise, the PSL is a financially sound company today and an asset to the national controlling body, the SA Football Association (Safa). For the year ending July 2006, PSL recorded a turnover of R183.6 million, sponsorship turnover increased to R9.3 million and it netted a profit of R7.7 million.

Besides the PSL, there are three clubs that making it big.

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns all have sponsorships worth more than R50 million each, from blue-chip companies such as Vodacom, MTN, Standard Bank, Nissan and Hollard.

Chiefs and Pirates are more established and have the monopoly on popularity.

"All over the world, people go for winning teams, and in the last 30 years Chiefs and Pirates have won the most, which is why they have been dominant," says Mark Gleeson, a soccer analyst.

In 2001 it was crazy at Chiefs with the club signing at least two sponsors every month. But according to Dara Carroll, the team's brand manager it has reviewed some of its relationships and is now left with eight key strategic partners. "It was madness then," says Carroll.

"We always have to look at what each relationship will do for the brand. We also have relationships with retailers through our licensing and merchandise programme."

As elsewhere in the world, local business moguls are trying to get a slice of the soccer pie. Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe and politician-turned-businessman Tokyo Sexwale are prominent.

Motsepe bought Sundowns in 2003 and recently boasted that "I am here to raise the bar". According to a recent Sunday Times report, 10 of the country's 13 best-paid players are from Sundowns.

The report said Zimbabwean striker, Peter Ndlovu, pocketed the highest as he took home R160 000 a month.

Next on the list were team-mates Jose Torrealba, who earned R100 000, and Esrom Nyandoro, with R80 000.

Motsepe caused consternation when he splashed out R55 million to bring Spanish giant Barcelona to the country for a single friendly match a few weeks ago.

He has also lured players from Chiefs and Pirates. Some who have crossed the floor from Soweto to Pretoria are Brian Baloyi, Godfrey Sapula, David Kannemeyer and Gift Leremi.

The Premier Soccer League's (PSL) newly announced R500-million sponsorship deal with Absa and the five-year R1,6-billion broadcast deal it struck with SuperSport International confirm South Africa as one of the richest football leagues in Africa and the developing world.

Announcing the deal, Irvin Khoza, chairperson of the PSL, said the re-constituted league has grown in "leaps and bounds" over the years and was now well placed to attract the best talent from South America, Africa and Asia.

Khoza said the five-year deal meant that the winner of the league would get more than double what the Telkom trophy pays out -- the winner of the knockout gets R4,25-million. Absa is the current sponsor of the national team as well the Absa Cup -- the domestic knockout competition -- for which the PSL will announce a new sponsor next week.

In securing the premiership, Absa reportedly shrugged off challenges from Vodacom, Standard Bank and Old Mutual. The outgoing sponsor, SAB, maintained that it remains "part of the PSL family".

Outgoing chief executive of the PSL Trevor Phillips said the deal was "by far the biggest" in Africa, to place it on par with the top leagues in South America. He would not specify how the South African league compares with the Tunisian, Egyptian and other Arab leagues that tend to retain their skilled players and, for that reason, dominate continental competitions.

The Mail& Guardian has established that, with the levels of investment coming into the PSL, the league might soon compare favourably with the Brazilian league, one the best in the world in terms of raw talent.

In 2005 the Brazilian league had total revenues of $462-million, of which 29% came from broadcasting. Last year they made $457-million, 29% of which came from broadcasting, according to a report by Casual Auditores Independentes, an accounting firm in Brazil.

A significant amount of their money, about 25%, comes from selling their players to Europe and last year about a fifth of their revenues came from sponsorships. The São Paulo club generated about $8,65million in revenue last year.

Although Nigeria is recognised as one of the top footballing nations in Africa, relatively little money trickles into its league.

http://www.mg.co.za/article/2007-09-28-psl-the-fattest-cash-cow-in-africa

Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League (NSL) of South Africa, also known by its initials (PSL). The top league is the ABSA Premier League, sponsored by ABSA. The next highest league is the National First Division, which is divided into two regional streams.
The current CEO of the PSL is Norwegian Kjetil Siem who succeeded Englishman Trevor Phillips after the 06/07 season. The PSL's headquarters are located in Parktown, Johannesburg

www.psl.co.za

18 September 2008
'2010: the best the world has ever seen'
Pretoria – African National Congress (ANC) President Jacob Zuma has assured Fifa president Joseph Blatter that the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be hosted in South Africa will be the best ever.

The Fifa President concluded his four-day stay in South Africa with a courtesy visit to Zuma at the organisation’s headquarters, Luthuli House on Wednesday.

“I am happy to give Fifa the assurance of our full support for the Fifa World Cup with continuity ensured in all key areas.

South Africa is renowned for having hosted world events with distinction and should continue with this trend by making the Fifa World Cup in 2010 the best the world has ever seen,” said Zuma.

The talks were held in a frank and cordial atmosphere, and the focus was on the ongoing preparations for Fifa’s flagship competition, the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

The Fifa boss thanked Zuma for supporting the World Cup.

“Today I am a very happy President as during my four-day stay here in South Africa I was also pleased to hear during the various meetings that the 2010 Fifa World Cup is fully supported by all political and governmental authorities. I want also to thank Mr Zuma for taking the time for today’s briefing,” Blatter said.

Blatter was accompanied by Fifa General Secretary Jérôme Valcke, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Irvin Khoza, LOC CEO Danny Jordaan and LOC board member and Fifa Goodwill Ambassador Tokyo Sexwale.

Also present at the meeting were ANC Treasurer General Matthews Phosa and ANC Presidency officials Zizi Kodwa and Lakela Kaunda.

Another topic touched upon was the current status of the national team.

“The greatest challenge will be for our soccer players to demonstrate to the country and the world that they can set a record equal to our Paralympians who have made us proud by winning several gold medals in Beijing,” said the ANC president.

He also stressed that the ANC was pleased with the level of progress being made in the country in terms of developing infrastructure, in particular the construction of stadiums and the improvement of roads and other related facilities which would bring the country and the Southern Africa Development Community region much needed revenue.

Meanwhile, Fifa President Blatter on Wednesday completed his four day visit to South Africa with an encouraging assessment of the preparations of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. “I am very pleased with what I have seen over the last few days, in particular in the stadiums.

The progress being made is good. With all the guarantees and assurances given by the political authorities, I am convinced that, together, we will bring the Fifa World Cup to a great success”, said Blatter who praised the warm welcome and strong support demonstrated by political and sports authorities, the Local Organising Committee (SALOC) and in particular the South African people with their spontaneous cheers.

His satisfaction stemmed from what he had witnessed in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Joseph S. Blatter was accompanied by Fifa Secretary General Jérôme Valcke as well as by Fifa Goodwill Ambassador Tokyo Sexwale on his visit.

At a well attended press conference at Ellis Park stadium (Johannesburg) today, the Fifa President also appealed to the South Africans to more strongly promote their World Cup within and outside South Africa. “The Fifa World Cup will be good for the credibility of this great country. South Africa will be an even prouder nation after having hosted this competition.”

In various meetings with political and sports authorities during the last four days, the Fifa President met the President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, the Board of Directors of the LOC chaired by Irvin Khoza and comprising, among others, South African Football Association President Molefi Oliphant and LOC CEO Danny Jordaan.

Additional meetings were held with former Presidents of the Republic of South Africa and joint-winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela and Frederick W. de Klerk, the Mayor of Johannesburg, Amos Masondo, the Premier of the Western Cape Province, Lynne Brown and the Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille. The Fifa President also paid a courtesy visit to ANC-President Jacob Zuma.

Mr Mandela, who received a specifically manufactured replica of the Fifa World Cup Trophy from the Fifa President, said during the meeting: “It was my desire to meet you and I am happy that we managed it. Thank you for this very special gift.”

In the SALOC Board meeting on Tuesday, the Fifa President and the Fifa Secretary General heard the latest information on key logistical issues such as stadiums, transportation and accommodation. “The Host Cities and the Local Organising Committee are fully committed to making the 2010 Fifa World Cup a resounding success.

There is much work to do, but we are working together to find the necessary solutions to put on two world-class events starting with next year’s Fifa Confederations Cup featuring top teams such as Brazil, Italy and Spain. The 2010 Fifa World Cup is a legacy, not only for South Africa but also for the entire African continent,” says Valcke.

At the SALOC Board meeting, South Africa’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ms Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma thanked Mr Blatter for being a champion and passionate supporter who has ensured that Africa is not a forgotten continent and is a major part of the international community: “We promise you that we will do our best. We will not fail you and we will not fail our continent. We are moving forward and I am confident the World Cup will be unique and will show the beauty, vibrancy, culture and nature of the people of our continent.”

“When the Fifa President was in South Africa in June last year he told us he wanted to see more picks and shovels at our World Cup stadiums. Now, when he has returned he has seen stadium roofs being erected and seats being installed.” said LOC CEO Danny Jordaan.

Source: Fifa

PSL unveils Africa's richest domestic competition
SA2010 reporter
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has proven once again that it is one of the most financially flush leagues in the world.

On Monday, banking giant - Nedbank - in partnership with the PSL unveiled the inaugural Nedbank Cup - South Africa's richest cup competition.

Nedbank marked their arrival in soccer rings in grand style with a cool R6-million first prize money.

The R6-million prize makes the PSL the richest domestic competition in Africa, easily outdoing the R4,25-million winners' prize landmark by the Telkom Knockout in 2006.

Speaking to journalists at the launch and official draw of the competition on Monday, PSL CEO, Kjetil Siem, expressed his delight.

"We have to applaud Nedbank for their commitment to local football", he said.

"This competition is one of the most important events on our calendar and with their support they are certainly raising the profile of this tournament," said Siem.

"Once again, the ball is in the court of the respective clubs to display a higher level of professionalism befitting the rise in commercial partners for the PSL," he said.

The South African soccer fraternity is still fresh from the announcement that this season's PSL title winners will bag a grand R10-million in total prize money.

The Nedbank Cup has a new slogan 'Ke Yona' meaning 'the one'.

NEDBANK CUP ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES

Mpumalanga Black Aces Vs Thanda Royal Zulu
Free State Stars Vs Platinum Stars
AmaZulu Vs Young Ones FC
BidVest Wits Vs Winners Park FC
Yebo Yes United Vs FC AK
Inspection FC Vs Black Leopards
Kaizer Chiefs Vs Ajax Cape Town
Santos Vs Orlando Pirates
FC Cape Town Vs Durban Stars
Nathi Lions Vs N.W. Shining Stars
Golden Arrows Vs Jomo Cosmos FC
African Warriors Vs Moroka Swallows
Matatiel Professionals Vs Bloemfontein Young Tigers
IKAPA Sporting Vs Bloemfontein Celtic
SuperSport United Vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Peace Lovers FC Vs Vasco Da Gama

- Team placed first denotes home team

PRIZE MONEY

1st - 6,000,000.00
2nd - 2,500,000.00
3rd - 1,000,000.00
4th - 1,000,000.00
5th - 400,000.00
6th - 400,000.00
7th - 400,000.00
8th - 400,000.00
9th - 200,000.00
10th - 200,000.00
11th - 200,000.00
12th - 200,000.00
13th - 200,000.00
14th - 200,000.00
15th - 200,000.00
16th- 200,000.00
17th - 32nd - 100,000 00

SA group lead race for Newcastle’
Posted: 2008-09-30 12:36

The consortium of South African businessmen who have put in a bid for English Premiership side Newcastle United are now being considered as leading contenders in the deal.

According to the London’s Independent online, Chris Mort, the former chairman of Newcastle United and one of the key deal clinchers in the business empire of their owner, Mike Ashley, was expected in Tyneside late last night in a development that suggests major movement on the sale of the club is under way.

Yesterday a spokesman for the Nigerian consortium interested in buying Newcastle said that a formal offer had been lodged last Friday, but the paper intimates that the South Africans, who are based in London are the front-runners.

The consortium that has yet to be identified has been reported as saying that they want to speak to the recently departed manager Kevin Keegan about returning to the role.

Speculation about identities of the South African backers is running rife. Some believe that London-based Johann Rupert of the Richemont company, who is the son of the late South African billionaire Anton Rupert, may likely fit the bill.

Another possibility being put forward is BidVest executive chairman Brian Joffe.

Within Ashley’s circle it is being said that there are five potential bidders and that two or three have the money deemed necessary.

Ashley bought the club for £134-million and says he has spent a further £110-million to address the inherited debt.

As well as the African suitors, it is understood that the bank Ashley has commissioned to sell Newcastle, Seymour Pierce, has received interest from credible sources in America and China.

Mort’s presence in the region will be viewed as significant by fans. It is believed he has not to have been back at St James’ Park since leaving at the end of last season.

Mort is the only member of the Ashley regime to have impressed supporters. Crucially to Ashley, Mort knows the financial detail at St James’ as well as anyone.

bawomolo:
lol, delusion of grandeur

When Jesus said he was a messiah people didn't belief him and some still dont belief but I am telling you RSA is going to raise black pride from where ever its been hiding itself and show it to the whole world,In the dark continent the sun is rising from the south and soon the whole Africa will be bright again.

Pirates are on the verge of signing Worgu when a transfer period open in January and another SA giant Kaizer chiefs is interested in the service of Otorogu.

I think if this boys are allowed to play in South Africa will be the best career move for them,SA league is getting international exposure,I am sure that in Nigeria and the rest of Africa SA games are televised.Next season according to PSL website the game might be shown to some countries in Europe and USA.
SA league is strong belief me,the only problem is we never take competition in africa seriously.Mainly because South Africans think that there is no honor in it,you rather win the league and cup game which have bigger prize money than continental championship.Teams always send their development side to play African competition cause they dont want to risk injuries to their players for league games.
And the other reason for this boys to come south is they will be paid better than players playing in Belgium and Scandavania's countries.

South Africa is building 5 new stadiums ,all with a capacity of over 45 000 and upgrading 5 existing one for GBP 600 million.And Nigerians want to pay 400 million for one team? Just asking

Construction has started on the roof of the new 2010 FIFA World Cup Green Point Stadium - a significant milestone for the project, which is on track for completion at the end of 2009.
The first components of the high-tech roof arrived by ship from Kuwait, and the first compression ring is now being erected.

The roof will be installed by September 2009.

City of Cape Town 2010 spokesperson Pieter Cronje said the start of the roof construction "is tangible proof of the progress with the construction, and the fact that we are now four days ahead of schedule and on track to deliver the finished stadium by 14 December 2009."
He added that the roof is the most expensive and significant sub-contract for the stadium project.

The R430-million contract for the roof was awarded to an international joint venture company formed by US-based Birdair and German-based Pfeifer in November 2007. This company is in turn sub-contracting to the stadium’s main building contractor, Murray & Roberts/WBHO.

The stadium roof will resemble an uneven bicycle wheel resting on 72 pillars, with an outer compression ring on the pillars, and an inner tension ring.

It has been designed in terms of FIFA guidelines and in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Record of Decision, making it a key design feature of the stadium. One of the main benefits is that the shape and materials used to construct the roof will deflect noise back into the bowl, leading to a reduction in the noise level of the stadium by about six decibels compared to the previous Green Point Stadium.

Noise levels and the height of the stadium were among the main concerns expressed by local residents and cited in the Environmental Record of Decision.

The roof, which will have a double parabolic shape, will not protrude above the supporting columns, reducing the overall height of the stadium.

It will also incorporate flood lighting for the pitch, thereby avoiding the need for tall and unsightly floodlighting masts.

The roof will be made of a translucent glass surface weighing 1800 tons, and a lower fabric covering, which is key to noise reduction.

Wind tunnel and acoustic tests were carried out on the roof in Germany.

It will also cover the bulk of spectators sitting in the stadium, which is important, given that the World Cup takes place during Cape Town's rainy season.

Meanwhile, the contract for the facade of the stadium has been awarded, and work is due to begin shortly.

Martin Pollack

2008/09/26

South Africa ! African Pride.
Dont eva belief anything they say we are ready for the world and if someone tell you that you're from the dark continent,tell them that in Africa the sun rises from the south and soon the hole continent will be bright again.Shine Africa shine!

Nelson

Angelheart:
I smell Patrice Motsepe in here!

Dont think so,they are london based businessman according to the reports

RichyBlacK:
Obama Biden 08!

Obama Binladen?are they related

Funny enough my fav housemates are Uti and Mimi and I am South African.Without this two there wont be a show.Just want to explain something I have read that there is what u call Naija-SA beef,personaly I dont think it exist,what I know is Naija and SA people like each other a lot,sometime they act like sibblings they fight for attention because they are so much like each other.We(Nigeria/SA) are the biggest english speaking countries in Africa and also the biggest economies in the continent.

NiyiRocks!:
Finally the era of white men in black skin (a la Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki) is over.
Welcome to the era of crude African politics (naija style) in SA.
Sunshine's over for SA, now the storm hits.
This is just the beginning of sorrows.

I am dissapointed at your statement or is it because you lost hope on black nation/people that you think nothing good can came out of it?
Yes this might be a sign that there are problems in the ANC but for the country it is good.Replacing a president with minimal disruption in our market is good.It shows that south africa is not a one man show country.And future presidents will know when its time to go,my hope is for Africa to take notes,especialy the masses,let our leaders knows that they are there to serve us and if they fail they should resign.Mbeki was a good President but he ruled like a dictator he didn't like people with a different views, Zuma saga had to end so that we can concentrate on the most important things like service delivery,healthcare,crime and education.And we needed a new leadership that will concentrate solely on that.
Mbeki will remain part of the ANC and I think that he will still play a mojor role in Africa,Just like Tony Blair in the Mideast.

SA group bid for crisis-hit Newcastle
Posted: 2008-09-29 07:09

A consortium of South Africa businessmen, based in Britain, have reportedly put in a bid of R5, 2-billion for crisis-ridden English Premier League side Newcastle.

Newcastle has already been in talks with a group of Nigerian tycoons trying to put together enough funds to meet owner Mike Ashley’s 400 million pound asking price.

A report in The News of the World suggests the South Africans have put together a 350 million pound offer.

The group of British-based tycoons, who are not named, are understood to have made their fortune from rescuing and rejuvenating household brands around the world.

“We are serious about Newcastle, we believe they are an iconic institution that deserves to be run professionally,” an unnamed spokesman for the South Africans told the English newspaper.

The spokesman added that Kevin Keegan, who quit as manager this month, was the key to the group taking control, with another favourite son of the Tyneside club, Alan Shearer, also in their thoughts.

“Kevin is integral to our plans. We want Kevin to be fully committed to the team and we hope to find a role for Alan Shearer.

“We are not personalities. We like to be in the background, we need to be in the background.”

The group is confident of turning around Newcastle’s fortunes, with the spokesman saying: “The existing management structure has not worked so we’ll pay Mike Ashley what it takes to get rid of him.

“The level of expertise we have is in discovering the real problem preventing success. We want to find the root problem and turn the club around. We will give the Newcastle fans what they want.”

Ashley has appointed Joe Kinnear as an interim manager until the sale of the club goes through.

Bona,ao monna! o dirile gore ke go roge pele but ke a go utlwa mkhaya.Intshwarele joe.Pitori ya matlhanya,hola hola.