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South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya with Banyana Banyana in France on 12 June 2019. Picture: @Banyana_Banyana/Twitter

Soccer world cup

'If I can win, so can they': Semenya goes the extra mile to motivate Banyana

By Adrian Ephraim

On Wednesday, on the eve of another tough test of their considerable talent and skill, Banyana Banyana was paid a visit by none other than Semenya herself.

  • FILE: The Fifa World Cup Trophy. Picture: Fauzan Saari via Unsplash

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    1417 days ago
  • FILE: Sepp Blatter. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Blatter appeals for World Cup without VAR

    Sepp Blatter’s comment on Twitter followed a series of confusing incidents involving the Video Assistant Referee system which is being trialled in Italy’s Serie A.

    1547 days ago
  • FILE: Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Picture: AFP

    Aubameyang back to help Gabon’s World Cup bid

    The 28-year-old, with 13 goals in all competitions already this season, is key to Gabon’s hopes of a first-ever World Cup place.

    1699 days ago
  • Tottenham striker Harry Kane celebrates a goal. Picture: @SpursOfficial/Twitter.

    Kane embracing senior role in England squad

    Premier League Golden Boot winner Kane has scored 5 goals in 17 appearances for the Lions & the Tottenham striker is already looking ahead to taking on more responsibility.

    1815 days ago
  • This file photo taken on September 3, 2013 shows the logo of the Fifa (International Federation of Association Football) outside the organisation's headquarters in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Police raid German football HQ over 2006 World Cup payment

    This follows claims of tax evasion linked to the awarding of the 2006 World Cup.

    2396 days ago
  • FILE: The announcement was the latest in a string of bad news for Brazilian football post-World Cup. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Brazil World Cup grounds up for sale following cash flow problems

    Grupo OAS is suffering from cash flow problems following a corruption scandal.

    2611 days ago
  • FIFA President Sepp Blatter rules out a January World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

    Blatter rules out Qatar World Cup in Jan

    Blatter says November/December is the only alternative to a summer tournament.

    3120 days ago
  • FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    'Soccer World Cup unlikely to use extra linesmen'

    FIFA boss Sepp Blatter says no decision has been made on the use of extra linesmen.

    3526 days ago
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