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South Africa v Sudan Preview

AFCON 2015 Qualifier | Saturday 15 November | Moses Mabhida Stadium | 15:00 The African Cup of Nations qualifiers reaches its final two group matches to be played this weekend and next week as CAF’s top teams vie for a spot at Afcon 2015 which will…

2015 AFCON Qualifers Preview

With club football on hold, the 2015 AFCON qualifiers return this week with some cracking encounters in store. The qualifiers for next year’s showpiece draws near a critical period that will decide the fate of several teams. While some of Africa’s elite…

Thabiso Nkoana – Fact File

Nkoana Hoping To Repay Ajax With Goals On loan Ajax Cape Town striker, Thabiso Nkoana, says his mission this season is to repay the faith shown by Urban Warrior’s coach, Rodger De Sa, by scoring many goals for Ajax. He explains why…

Andrea Pirlo: Player Profile

Italy’s Architect Makes A Return Personal information Full name: Andrea Pirlo Date of birth: 19 May 1979 Age: 35 Place of birth: Flero, Brescia, Italy Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Playing position: Midfielder Club information Current team: Juventus Number: 21 Youth career 1994–1995: Brescia Senior…

Local News – Issue 232

Senzo’s Suspected Killer Has Been Released The man thought to have killed Senzo Meyiwa has been released as the state does not have enough evidence to prosecute him. Zanokuhle Mbatha was originally arrested following the incident in Vosloorus three weeks ago which saw…

International News – Issue 232

Moyes Takes Charge of Sociedad Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has been named as the new manager of Spanish club Real Sociedad. It is the 51-year-old's first job since he was sacked as United manager in April after a 10-month spell…

Platinum Stars v Sundowns Preview

Telkom Knockout Semi-Finals | Sunday 9 November | Royal Bafokeng Stadium | 15:00 Platinum Stars face yet another tough task in defending their Telkom Knockout title when they host league champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the second semi-final at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Sunday afternoon. To…

Pirates v SuperSport Preview

Telkom Knockout Semi-Finals | Saturday 8 November | Orlando Pirates | 20:15 Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United will play the first Telkom Knockout Semi-Final on Saturday evening. SuperSport’s resurgence under Gordon Igesund makes this a mouth-watering encounter. However, it will also be an emotional…

Liverpool v Chelsea Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 8 November | Anfield | 14:45 Chelsea’s early ‘Invincibles’ theory will be put to the test on Saturday as Jose Mourinho’s men travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in another cracking Premier League clash. The two sides have…

Kees Kwakman – Fact File

Wits’ Kwakman Adapting To Life In The PSL Bidvest Wits signed Dutch defender Kees Kwakman during the pre-season. He reveals to us why he decided to come to South Africa. Personal Information Full Names: Cornelius Kees Kwakman Date of birth: 10 June…

Commodore’s EPL Picks

I’m hurting right now. I can’t remember a weekend as disappointing as that one – from a football and betting perspective. Liverpool were diabolical, Arsenal toiled for 70 minutes, Chelsea were extremely lucky to get past QPR and the…

Local News – Issue 231

Shakes Announces Bafana Squad To Take On Sudan And Nigeria South Africa coach Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba has named his squad for this month's final two 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Nigeria. Mashaba, who will announce his captain before…