Local News – Issue 184

Orlando Pirates have dismissed rumours linking the club with former coach Ruud Krol. Current coach Roger de SA is said to be skating on thin ice after losing two finals, the CAF Champions League to Al-Ahly and the MTN8 to…

International News – Issue 184

A Chelsea return may be a Stamford Bridge too far for Romelu Lukaku. The apparent rift between Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and on loan striker Romelu Lukaku is approaching the stage where it may prove difficult for the Belgian to…

Bongani Ndulula – Fact File

AmaZulu’s Drogba Resurrecting His Career Everyone knows about Bongani Ndulula’s ability in front of goal, he’s proved it with the National U23 side. But the Aliwal-North born striker found the going tough at Orlando Pirates, which perhaps explains why he…

Sundowns v Swallows Preview

ABSA Premiership | Sunday 01 December | Loftus Stadium | 15:30 To Win (90mins) Sundowns 19/20  Draw 22/10  Swallows 26/10 Two old-timers of top flight football in South Africa, Downs and Swallows, should have a lot more trophies in their cabinets than what’s…

Pirates v Celtic Preview

Orlando Pirates vs Bloemfontein Celtic | Saturday 30 November | Orlando Stadium | 20:15 To Win (90mins) Pirates 9/20  Draw 28/10  Celtic 57/10 Pirates dipped their toes into some league action midweek, coming away with a slim three-pointer against Maritzburg United in KZN. It…

Arrows v Platinum Stars Preview

ABSA Premiership | Saturday 30 November | King Zwelithini Stadium | 18:00 To Win (90mins) Arrows 28/10  Draw 22/10  Plat Stars 9/10 On the face of it, this game looks a straightforward one to call. But with the ups and downs of the PSL, it’s…

Univ. of Pretoria vs AmaZulu Preview

ABSA Premiership | Saturday 30 November | Tuks Stadium | 15:30 To Win (90mins) Univ. Pretoria 27/20  Draw 21/10  Amazulu 18/10 AmaZulu will be over the moon after finally finding some form and grabbing a long awaited win over Platinum Stars in the…

Free State Stars v Chiefs Preview

ABSA Premiership | Saturday 30 November | Charles Mopeli Stadium | 15:30 To Win (90mins) FS Stars 32/10  Draw 22/10  Chiefs 8/10 I was hoping Stars would’ve held strong at home last time out against AmaZulu, but they slipped up slightly, letting Usuthu…

Man City v Swansea Preview

English Premier League | 01 December 2013 | Etihad Stadium | 18:10 To Win (90mins) Man City 7/20  Draw 42/10  Swansea 17/2 There’s very little that can be said about Man City at home that hasn’t already been said. At the Etihad they look unbeatable. Buccaneering football and…

Chelsea v Southampton Preview

English Premier League | 01 December 2013 | Stamford Bridge | 18:10 To Win (90mins) Chelsea 11/20  Draw 32/10  Southampton 5/1 Frank Lampard continued his vendetta against everything West Ham last weekend as Chelsea got their Premier League campaign back on track. Unfortunately for Mourinho, inconsistency reared…

Hull v Liverpool Preview

English Premier League | 01 December 2013 | Kingston Communications Stadium | 16:05 To Win (90mins) Hull 53/10 Draw 27/10  Liverpool 6/10 Liverpool continued to look a team capable of challenging come May, picking up a point at Goodison Park. It may have been even better for…