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Tottenham complete loan deal for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner

Tottenham have officially confirmed the loan signing of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner, signifying their first addition of the January window. Former Chelsea attacker Werner arrives on a six-month deal, which includes the option to make the transfer permanent…

Carabao Cup: Chelsea lose at Middlesbrough after Cole Palmer squanders chances

Middlesbrough beat Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final after Cole Palmer missed a hat-trick of chances at Riverside Stadium. The England international, who had earlier been denied by Boro keeper Tom Glover, passed up…

SAFA president Danny Jordaan backtracks on Bafana bonus

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has seemingly backtracked on a promise to reward Bafana Bafana with R7 million in prize money if they win the Africa Cup of Nations. Jordaan was reported to have agreed on a bonus structure with…

Raphinha’s summer stay secured amidst Barcelona’s financial struggles

In a bid to navigate their ongoing financial challenges, FC Barcelona face tough decisions to stay competitive in the transfer market. The spotlight recently fell on Brazilian sensation Raphinha, drawing interest from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and several Premier…

Mamelodi Sundowns agree deal for Argentine midfielder – reports

Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Argentine midfielder Matias Esquivel. According to reports, the 24-year-old Club Atletico Lanus player, who is currently on loan to CA Talleres, is set to join the Brazilians for a whopping…

Grant Kekana wary of Peter Shalulile test

Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana admits it will be tough to face Peter Shalulile at the Africa Cup of Nations. The pair are teammates at DStv Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns. They have enjoyed unparalleled success with the Brazilians over…

Barcelona’s Joao Felix dilemma: Contract talks on hold as performance wavers

Barcelona's pursuit of Joao Felix has hit a snag, as internal debates and reservations within the technical staff have reportedly brought negotiations with Atletico Madrid to a standstill. Initially considered a potential permanent signing, Felix's impact in Barcelona seems…

Nigeria capable of winning AFCON, says Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen says Nigeria have enough talent in their squad to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles are three-time winners of the biennial competition but last claimed top honours back in 2013, after victories in…

Bafana confident heading into AFCON, says Percy Tau

Percy Tau says Bafana Bafana are a "confident group" heading into the Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa take on Mali, Namibia and Tunisia in Group E when the tournament kicks off in the Ivory Coast from January 13.…

Nigeria’s Victor Boniface ruled out of AFCON with ‘mystery injury’

In a significant setback for both Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria, 23-year-old striker Victor Boniface has been sidelined from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Cote d'Ivoire. The precise nature of Boniface's injury remains shrouded in uncertainty, with…

Joe Gomez: Liverpool stay grounded amid quadruple asspirations

Joe Gomez insists Liverpool will not get giddy at the prospect of another potential quadruple tilt, but has acknowledged there is a fire in the squad to achieve this season. The Premier League leaders continue to battle on four…

As long as I get the appreciation from the team and the club, I’m fine – Sundowns’ Rivaldo Coetzee

Rivaldo Coetzee is undoubtedly the epitome of perseverance and hard work and that has been evident throughout his football career. Riva, as affectionately known by his colleagues, was born for football and his impressive career is testament to that,…