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Thieves target Egyptian players Egyptian players returned from their 1-0 victory over Italy at the Confederations Cup in Johannesburg to find cash had been stolen from their hotel rooms.
Confed Cup Special Report
Confed crime blitz nets 62 suspects
Lead-up to Confederations Cup
 Egyptians shock Italy
All hail Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary whose heroics brought Egypt back to life in the group of death to earn a famous victory against the world champions.
 Brazil storm towards the semis
The Brazilian samba descended on Andries Pretorius-dorp with its style, sex appeal and flamboyance — and rounded off a colourful afternoon with an emphatic 3-0 win over the US to boogie and stroll towards the semifinals of the Confederations Cup.
The comeback kid
Bernard Parker’s match-winning double against New Zealand in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday came after he received soothing words from his team-mates and the backing of his coach.
Key personalities
 So Many Questions for Mr Soccer, Irvin Khoza
South Africa’s Mr Soccer has been involved in moves to start a separate commercial arm to look after Bafana Bafana.
 Investors and soccer fans love this man
Mamelodi Sundowns might not have provided the Motsepe Family Trust with great monetary returns on its investment but billionaire Patrice Motsepe doesn’t seem to mind.
 Raymond Hack - A new era dawns
Following Bafana Bafana’s disastrous campaign at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt and the general decline of local football, the South African Football Association has made wide-ranging decisions to revive the fortunes of the national team.
 The 10 questions slippery Santana won’t answer
Bafana coach becomes ever more skilful in avoiding contact with media.
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