Favourite Football Team
Manchester City
Favourite Football Player
Lionel Messi
Favourite Football Ground
FNB Stadium, South Africa
Favourite Sporting Memory
Zidane heading an opponent in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Favourite Sports Movie
30 for 30, Nature Boy
A natural sersitile soccer player who had a dream of turning out for Kaizer Chiefs, but ended up being a sports journalist. I fell in love with writing about football during my university studies in 2018.
Why is sports important?
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Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.
What sports teaches us in life?
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Learning that failure is not the end, but part of the learning experience has far-reaching implications, affecting our self-esteem, our resilience, and our mental agility."
Latest Articles by Clifton Mabasa
Football
Exclusive: Kwanele Kopo Shares How he Contributed to Reviving Bafana Bafana's Oswin Appollis' Career
Kwanele Kopo, Chippa United head coach, successfully revived Oswin Appollis' career after a tough period following his release from SuperSport United. Appollis is now a shining star for Bafana Bafana and Polokwane City, attracting interest from top teams in Africa and potentially Europe. Kopo's advice to Appollis is to keep working hard and stay focused on his goals.
Clifton Mabasa
2024-11-26
Football
Exclusive: Fromer Kaizer Chiefs Winger Edmore Chirambadare Adamant Magesi can Gundown Mamelodi Sundowns in Carling Knockout Final
Magesi FC, led by former Kaizer Chiefs winger Edmore Chirambadare, is set to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout final. Despite being underdogs, Magesi believe they can emerge victorious, having defeated tough opponents on their way to the final. The match is scheduled for November 23 at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Clifton Mabasa
2024-11-21
Football
Siphelele Mthembu Points Out Massive Kaizer Chiefs Changes and Tips Orlando Pirates to Win Betway Premiership Title
Former Kaizer Chiefs forward Siphelele Mthembu praises the team's improvements under coach Nasreddine Nabi. He also discusses Orlando Pirates' chances in the league and the Champions League, expressing confidence in their abilities.
Clifton Mabasa
2024-11-21
Football
Former Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo Offers Advice to Ranga Chivaviro on How to Deal with Fans
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo shares insights and advice with Ranga Chivaviro on handling fan pressure and expectations at South Africa's biggest club.
Clifton Mabasa
2024-10-25
Football
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Willard Katsande Makes Interesting Bold Claim about Amakhosi
Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Willard Katsande shares bold optimism about Amakhosi’s potential for success in the Betway Premiership under coach Nasreddine Nabi
Clifton Mabasa
2024-10-17
Football
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Michael Nkambule on the advice he would give South African youngsters about European football
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Michael Nkambule shares invaluable advice for young South African footballers eyeing European opportunities.
Clifton Mabasa
2024-08-06
Clifton Mabasa
Clifton Mabasa is a Tshwane University of Technology journalism graduate. He is a multimedia journalist with a focus on football writing. He worked at iDiski Times as an intern in 2021, just four months after graduating. He has also written for This Is Football Africa, LimSportsZone and freelanced for FarPost, among other publications