Sport Centre by Lance

11/11/2025

South Africa’s U17s – Amajimbos – are through to the Last 32 of the FIFA U17 World Cup! 🇿🇦⚽️

Next up? A massive showdown against Group B winners Japan 🇯🇵🔥

Japan have looked sharp so far: ✅ Beat Portugal 2-1
✅ Beat Morocco 2-0
😮 Drew 0-0 with New Caledonia — who later lost 16-0 to Morocco!

It’s going to be a tough test, but our boys are fired up and ready to rise! 💪🌍
Let’s rally behind Amajimbos as they chase glory on the world stage! 🌟💚💛

📅 Match details coming soon – stay tuned!

💬 Drop your score predictions below and tag a friend who needs to know! 👇

11/11/2025

BRONZE FOR SOUTH AFRICA! 🇿🇦🥉
Jarid James has done it! 🙌

Competing in the Para Men’s Singles division at the inaugural Bowls World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jarid James clinched a bronze medal for South Africa! 🏆🌍

Held at the prestigious Bukit Kiara National Lawn Bowl Centre, the event featured top para and able-bodied bowlers from 12 nations, making this one of the most elite competitions outside the Commonwealth Games and World Championships.

👏 A massive shoutout to Bowls South Africa and Jarid for flying the flag high and making us proud on the international stage!

📸: Bowls South Africa / Facebook

💬 Drop your congratulations for Jarid below! 🇿🇦🔥

11/11/2025

Motsepe Foundation Championship – Weekend Drama! 🔥⚽

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The action was intense across the country as teams battled for crucial points in the Motsepe Foundation Championship! Here's your weekend roundup:

📅 Sunday, 09 November
🦁 Lerumo Lions stunned Baroka FC with a 2-1 away win!
🦁 Hungry Lions FC showed their bite, beating The Bees 2-0!

📅 Saturday, 08 November
🌆 Cape Town City FC edged past Black Leopards 1-0 in a tight contest!
⚔️ Midlands Wanderers and Pretoria University FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
🦓 Kruger United held firm to defeat Leicesterford City FC 2-1!
⚖️ Milford and Gomora United couldn’t be separated – 0-0 stalemate.

📅 Friday, 07 November
⭐ Casric Stars shone bright with a 1-0 win over Upington City!
🛡️ Venda FC silenced Highbury with a solid 2-0 victory!

💬 Who impressed you most this weekend? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
📊 Stay tuned for the updated league table and upcoming fixtures!

11/11/2025

T20 Challenge 2025/26 – Weekend Wrap & Tuesday Thriller! 🔥🏏

The cricket was electric over the past few days, with big scores, bold performances, and some serious statement wins! 💥

📅 Tuesday, 11 November North West Dragons roared to victory with a commanding 173/5, defending it brilliantly to beat Tuskers by 25 runs! 🐉💪

📅 Sunday, 09 November WSB Western Province lit up the scoreboard with a massive 225/6, crushing the Titans by 84 runs! 💙💥
ITEC Knights stayed cool under pressure, chasing down a revised target to beat Eastern Storm by 8 runs (DLS Method)! ⚔️🌩️
Hollywoodbets Dolphins cruised past the Warriors, winning by 7 wickets in a clinical chase! 🐬🏆

🎯 Big hits, sharp bowling, and thrilling finishes – the T20 Challenge is delivering fireworks! Who’s your pick to go all the way? 💬👇

10/11/2025

Every year, Local Football Association (LFA) clubs across the country roll out their trial posters, inviting young players from U7 to U18 to showcase their talent in hopes of making the cut.

By Lance JanariEvery year, Local Football Association (LFA) clubs across the country roll out their trial posters, inviting young players from U7 to U18 to showcase their talent in hopes of making …

09/11/2025

🔥 Tearing Up the Streets of Joburg! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

Speed, grit, and pure class — Ryan Mphahlele and Glenrose Xaba lit up the streets at the Boxer Super Run 5km in Johannesburg!

🏆 Ryan Mphahlele stormed to victory in the men’s race with a blistering time of 14:20, showing why he’s one of SA’s top distance talents.

👑 Glenrose Xaba dominated the women’s race, clocking 16:14 and proving once again that she’s a force to be reckoned with!

Both athletes have been incredible all year, and they’re still going strong 💪🔥

📷 Credit: Tobias Ginsberg

09/11/2025

🌟 From Humble Beginnings to Winning Ways! 🏓🇿🇦

Rochica Sonday’s journey is proof that circumstances do not define destiny. At just 16 years old, she’s already making her mark on the international stage, ranked 218 in the world with a career-high of 212! 🔥

Her recent performances at the 2025 ITTF-Africa Championships in Tunis saw her take on top-ranked players and deliver standout wins, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Cameroon’s Marianne Hillary Djike Tchuinkam (World Rank 486) and a hard-fought match against Uganda’s Judith Nangonzi (World Rank 217).

🏅 Key Stats:

🌍 World Ranking: 218 (Highest: 212)

🏆 Wins vs Top Players: 5-0 vs Ammadine Litobaka (WR 202), 2-2 vs Lian Gebauer (WR 507)

🇿🇦 Represented South Africa at the ITTF World Championships Finals and African Youth Championships

Rochica is not just winning matches—she’s raising the profile of table tennis in South Africa and inspiring young athletes to dream big and never give up. 💪✨

Let’s celebrate this rising star and the legacy she’s building! 🙌👏

09/11/2025

🇿🇦🔥 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬! ✅
South Africa’s U17s are through to the Last-32 of the FIFA U17 World Cup after finishing second in Group A! Despite a tough 3–1 loss to Italy, the Amajimbos showed heart and determination to advance. 💪⚽

📊 Group A Final Standings:
🇮🇹 Italy – 9 pts
🇿🇦 South Africa – 4 pts
🇶🇦 Qatar – 2 pts
🇧🇴 Bolivia – 1 pt

🟢 Amajimbos secured their spot with a win and a draw, proving they belong on the world stage.
🔥 The road to glory continues – next stop: Knockout Rounds!

💬 “We’re proud, we’re ready, and we’re not done yet!” – Amajimbos camp

📅 Who will they face next? Stay tuned for the Round of 32 draw!

09/11/2025

Catch up on all the action from the Hollywoodbets Super League matchday! From JVW FC’s dominant win to UWC’s clean sheet, Sport Centre by Lance brings you results, stats, and fixtures from South Africa’s top women’s football league.

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Sport Centre by Lance 📅 Saturday, 8 November 2025 The Hollywoodbets Super League delivered another thrilling round of fixtures this weekend, with goals galore, dramatic comebacks, and standout perf…

09/11/2025

🇩🇿🔥 SIX WINS IN A ROW – THE MOKWENA EFFECT! ✅✅✅✅✅✅

Another day, another clean sheet, another Rhulani Mokwena masterclass!

El Bayadh 0-1 MC Alger – the Soweto-born tactician keeps his unbeaten streak alive in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 💼⚽

📊 Mokwena’s MC Alger Record:
🔹 Games: 12
🔹 Wins: 8
🔹 Draws: 4
🔹 Losses: 0
🔹 Clean Sheets: 7
🔹 Goals Conceded: Just 3
🔹 Current Form: WWWWWW

🧠 Tactical brilliance + defensive discipline = Top of the Table!

This marks three consecutive 1-0 victories, with Mokwena’s side showing grit, control, and a winning mentality.

💬 “Winning is a habit. Clean sheets are a culture.” – Rhulani Mokwena

🟢🔴 MC Alger are flying high – and the Rhulani Revolution is real!

09/11/2025

🧤🔥 THE MASTER OF PENALTY SHOOTOUTS DOES IT AGAIN! 🔥🧤
Washington Arubi—cool, calm, and clutch under pressure—pulls off another penalty masterclass to send Marumo Gallants into the Carling Knockout Final! 💪🏆

What a keeper. What a performance. What a night! 👏👏👏
When it mattered most, Arubi stood tall, proving once again why he's one of the best in the business when it comes to shootouts. Ice in his veins! ❄️🧱

🎖️ Man of the Match: Phillip Ndlondlo – pulling the strings and bossing the midfield like a true general!

💚💛 Gallants fans, are you ready for the FINAL? Let’s go all the way!

09/11/2025

Player Profile: Lukhanyo Am – A Journey of Passion and Pride

Few players leave a mark that goes beyond the pitch. Lukhanyo Am is one of those rare talents whose story is written in moments of brilliance, resilience, and unforgettable memories.

From his early days in Zwelitsha to becoming a Springbok stalwart, Lukhanyo has embodied what it means to play with heart. His ability to read the game, deliver under pressure, and inspire those around him has made him a fan favorite and a leader on and off the field.

 

Career Highlights

Born: 28 November 1993 (Age 31)

Position: Centre / Wing

Height: 1.86m | Weight: 93kg

Current Club: Mitsubishi Dynaboars (Japan Rugby League One)

Previous Clubs: Sharks, Southern Kings, Kobelco Kobe Steelers

Springbok Caps: 42 (35 points)

World Cups: 2019 (Winner), 2023 (Squad)

 

Professional Stats

Domestic Career:

Super Rugby: 64 appearances, 12 tries

United Rugby Championship: 34 appearances, 6 tries

EPCR Challenge Cup: 7 appearances, 4 tries

Japan Rugby League One: 6 appearances, 3 tries

International Career:

Rugby World Cup: 6 appearances, 2 tries

Rugby Championship: 14 appearances, 2 tries

Total Test Caps: 42 | Points: 35

 

Legacy Moments

2019 Rugby World Cup Final: His iconic loop pass set up South Africa’s first try in the final against England.

Sharks Captaincy: Named captain in 2020, leading with composure and vision.

British & Irish Lions Series: Captained South Africa ‘A’ in 2021 warm-up match.

“Some incredible memories through the years – thank you, Lukhanyo!”

As the league evolves and new stars rise, Lukhanyo’s legacy remains a reminder that rugby is more than just a sport – it’s a culture, a way of life, and a story of resilience.

💬 What’s your favorite Lukhanyo Am moment? Share it in the comments below!