According to The Athletic, Maresca is considered “high among the candidates” as City develop contingency plans amid ongoing speculation over Guardiola’s future.
Chelsea have been handed a fresh injury concern with Enzo Maresca confirming that winger Estevao is set to miss the match at Newcastle on Saturday.
Stellenbosch have announced the signing of former Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste.
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Yves Bissouma (Mali) and Ronwen Williams of South Africa will star in AFCON 2025.
Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a controlled 2-0 win over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.
Frank Onyeka has tipped Nigeria teammate Victor Osimhen to leave his mark at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos expects Oswin Appollis to be fit to face Angola in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits his side were below their best despite seeing off a second-string Ghana 1-0 in their final friendly match before AFCON.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits he will miss the talents of departing centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi but he doesn’t begrudge the player his move.
Miguel Cardoso says it’s important for Mamelodi Sundowns to stay grounded in their bid to claim the Premier Soccer League title this season.