Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Stellenbosch FC make history after audacious night in Cairo to book first-ever CAF semi-final

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Stellenbosch FC have etched their name into the record books after the Western Cape side booked their place in a first-ever CAF Confederation Cup semi-final with ...

Watch VideoProteas captain Temba Bavuma to miss Lions’ CSA final with ‘apparently another fitness issue’

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Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Cricket SA first-class final at the Wanderers, starting on Thursday, due to injury.

WATCH: Stellenbosch FC go camel riding at Pyramids to 'prepare for all scenarios' against Zamalek

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Stellenbosch FC’s players will be hoping to take some of the magic that is settled in the Cairo desert sand with them when they face Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Watch VideoRussell is at the Lahore Qalanders with our blessing, says Lions chief Jonno Leaf-Wright

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Lions chief executive Jonno Leaf-Wright believes having his head coach Russell Domingo miss this week’s Cricket SA 4-Day Series final “does not devalue South Africa’s ...

Massive R395 million investment for Stellenbosch FC as they prepare for Zamalek CAF showdown

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Stellenbosch FC secures a significant R395 million investment to develop a new stadium, overcoming challenges faced this season as they prepare for a crucial CAF ...

Stellenbosch FC get massive R395 million investment boost ahead of Zamalek CAF tie

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Stellenbosch FC have announced plans to develop and operate a new multi-million-rand stadium at the Van der Stel Sports Complex.

Watch VideoHeinrich Klaasen's Proteas' future in doubt after being left off the Cricket SA's contracted list

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Heinrich Klaasen was the major omission on the Cricket SA contracted players list announced on Monday.

Fortuin feels Lions have the winning secret to claim another 4-Day Series title at the Bullring

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Lions’ stalwart Bjorn Fortuin believes home advantage will play a critical role in the Cricket SA 4-Day Series final against the Titans at the Wanderers later this ...

Watch VideoProteas' Women hoping to simulate Sri Lankan conditions at upcoming training camp

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Proteas Women’s batting coach Baakier Abrahams believes the upcoming tri-series against hosts Sri Lanka and India is the ideal preparation for the ICC Women’s World ...

Watch VideoIt doesn't get bigger than playing Zamalek in their backyard, says Stellenbosch coach Barker

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is looking forward to his team embracing the challenge when they face Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final second ...

Watch VideoHow Stellenbosch's Steve Barker outsmarted Zamalek's great Jose Peseiro

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Stellenbosch FC Steve Barker admitted that often the focus is squarely on the players, but that facing coaches of the Jose Peseiro's quality is equally daunting. ...

Stellenbosch FC can’t go to Cairo fearing the crowd, says Steve Barker after Zamalek draw

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker feels “the pressure shifts to Zamalek” after his team earned a well-deserved goalless draw in their first-leg CAF Confederation ...

Watch VideoPressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

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Despite leading the Proteas team to their first-ever World Cup final – the T20 version – in Barbados last year, and two consecutive semi-finals at both the ODI World ...

Stellenbosch FC hold African giants Zamalek in CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final

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Stellenbosch FC will head to Cairo with a real chance of advancing to the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal after holding Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg ...

Proteas head coach position: Shukri Conrad set to replace Rob Walter following resignation

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Following Rob Walter's unexpected resignation, Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is poised to take over all senior men's national cricket teams in South Africa, marking ...

Watch VideoStellenbosch FC prepare for 'one of the biggest games in the club's history' against Zamalek

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Stellenbosch are in pinch me, wake up, everybody’s dreaming territory as they head into a first-ever CAF Confederation Cup first-leg quarterfinal tie against Egyptians ...

UPDATE | Shukri Conrad set to take over as Proteas head coach after Rob Walter’s shock resignation

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Shukri Conrad is set to take over all Proteas men’s teams after Rob Walter’s shock resignation. Walter, citing personal reasons, stepped down amid pressure over ...

Watch VideoI'm not going to lie . . . It's hard, says Ryan Rickelton on maiden IPL season with Mumbai Indians

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Ryan Rickelton has admitted he was nervous before stroking his maiden half-century at the IPL for Mumbai Indians.

Stellenbosch FC call on Pitso Mosimane to sprinkle some of his 'Jingles' magic on Zamalek

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Stellenbosch FC have left no stone unturned ahead of their first-ever CAF Confederations Cup quarter-final first-leg clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek by tapping ...

Watch VideoBoland hold Western Province to a stalemate at Newlands, while Lions and Dolphins also draw

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Boland foiled neighbours’ Western Province’s bid to push for an outright victory at Newlands on Sunday.

Watch VideoWATCH: Indy Sport Show with Proteas and WP batter David Bedingham

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David Bedingham speaks excitedly about walking out in the Members Pavilion at Lord’s, when the Proteas face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in ...

Tony de Zorzi’s superb 141 sets up Western Province’s batting bonanza at Newlands

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Proteas Test opener Tony de Zorzi is warming up nicely for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s later this year with a superb 141 for Western Province. ...

Watch VideoQuinton de Kock on rediscovering IPL form: It wasn’t about smoking it all the time

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Veteran South African opener Quinton de Kock was back to his best for his new IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing an undefeated 97 off 61 balls.

Watch VideoHugo Broos’ Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger

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Hugo Broos’ Bafana has brought smiles to the masses in South Africa again, and it really would be a travesty if incompetence is the reason they are not on a plane ...

Watch VideoFrom relegation battle to title hunt: Kyle Verreynne’s Western Province target unlikely Four-Day Series final

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After narrowly escaping relegation, Western Province captain Kyle Verreynne believes his sixth-placed team can still reach the CSA Four-Day Series final despite ...