Jonty Mark is the Football Editor at the Phakaaathi website, the Citizen's hub for football content. With nearly 20 years of experience covering South African football, he has reported on two World Cup finals and eight Africa Cup of Nations finals, showcasing his passion for the sport across various global platforms. Jonty is featured in The Citizen News.
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Jonty Mark's focus is on local sports, particularly football in South Africa. His articles mainly cover events and opinions related to local football clubs such as Chiefs and Sundowns, as well as Bafana Afcon.
If you are looking to reach out effectively to Jonty, consider providing insights or analysis relevant to the performance of these specific teams or players within the South African football context. Additionally, offering expert commentary on player trades, team strategies, match analyses or any other exclusive insider information about these teams would likely capture his attention.
Given that Jonty’s geographic focus is local (South Africa), ensure that your pitches are tailored specifically towards developments within this region's football landscape.
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'Further details regarding these new signings will be shared in due course,' read a Pirates statement.
This is the third edition of the Toyota Cup, with Chiefs still seeking a first win.
Bafana Bafana have 2026 Fifa World Cup Group A opponents from across three different continents.
'We are proud that he will compete in the qualifying round of next season's UEFA Champions League,' said Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.
Bafana face hosts Mexico on Thursday in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
A fine goalscorer, a dazzling attacking midfielder and a strong central defender could all shine at the Azteca.
Bafana lose 2-0 and have two players sent off.
'In some moments Mexico were desperate in in the game,' claimed the Bafana head coach.
'South Africa just self-destructed," former England international Joe Cole told Netflix's The Rest is Football.
By: Jonty Mark
It's time for Bafana head coach Hugo Broos to release the handbrake.
