The Flamingos became the first African side to win the prestigious title. Specifically, they achieved this milestone while Morocco hosted the Women’s World Cup for the first time. The team displayed incredible depth throughout the tournament. In fact, five different members of the Flamingos won Player of the Match awards across their five games. Bashir
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Celebrating Local Aquatic Talent The Vryheid Swimming Club is actively preparing for its 2026/27 season. The club recently honoured its main swimmers and celebrated major structural upgrades to its pool facilities. Officials praised the athletes’ hard work at the annual general meeting. This celebratory event took place at Hoërskool Pionier on 21 September. Members also
A Historic Opportunity for the City Durban’s selection as South Africa’s preferred city to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games creates exciting economic opportunities for local businesses. This potential growth specifically targets the tourism, hospitality, and service industries. The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) made the official
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Tragic Passing of Hyron Andrews Local authorities recently revealed that the community of South African rugby players has suffered a devastating loss. Hyron Andrews, a lock for the Johannesburg-based Lions, was found dead at a hotel in La Rochelle, western France. The athlete tragically passed away on the eve of a Champions Cup match. A
South Africa fielded eight players over 30 years old against Australia in Gqeberha on Sunday, 18 October 2026. This rare milestone in South Africa Test cricket occurred for the first time in 102 years. For ongoing sports updates and national coverage, visit Al Ansaar News. Rain severely disrupted the opening day of the second Test
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Kaizer Chiefs face a growing list of fitness concerns as key squad members recover from various injuries. Midfield maestro Lebohang Maboe recently suffered an ankle injury during Chiefs’ 0-0 draw against Golden Arrows. During that match, Maboe missed a penalty before picking up the knock. The injury subsequently ruled him out of Bafana Bafana’s recent
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Promoting unity, youth empowerment, and positive change through sport and community engagement. On 14 October 2026, Al Ansaar Outreach and Al Ansaar Radio proudly hosted the Ubunye Soccer Tournament. We collaborated closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) at the Asherville Grounds. This exciting initiative brought together young players, participating schools, guests, and staff.
South African franchises continue to reshape the landscape of the United Rugby Championship South Africa tournament, proving to be an “unbelievably challenging” yet “great addition” to the league, according to Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan. Now in their sixth year in the competition, South Africa’s four powerhouses—the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions—have firmly established their presence.
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First, India and Pakistan will renew their famous cricket rivalry during the massive India vs Pakistan Johannesburg match at the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Indeed, one of the biggest rivalries in global sports is coming to the city. Specifically, fans will watch the highly anticipated clash at the famous Wanderers stadium. Furthermore, the teams will
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The Ugu Tennis Association continues to promote tennis across the South Coast through a series of upcoming tournaments. At the same time, South Africa is looking to recover from a disappointing Davis Cup defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Local tennis players are being encouraged to lace up their takkies and get involved. The association aims
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