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ORLANDO PIRATES PART WAYS WITH CAMEROON STRIKER SOUAIBOU MAROU

Orlando Pirates have announced the release of Cameroon striker Souaibou Marou. The 23-year-old Marou made just nine appearances for the Nedbank Cup champions since joining them from Coton Sport FC in January 2023. He played in seven DStv Premiership…

BREAKING: REAL MADRID CONFIRM KYLIAN MBAPPE RUMOURS

Real Madrid announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe on a five-year deal from Paris-Saint Germain on Monday. The talented striker will officially join the 15-time European champions on July 1, the day after his contract with Paris…

CAPE TOWN SPURS AXE ERNST MIDDENDORP FOLLOWING THE CLUB RELEGATION

Cape Town Spurs have officially dismissed former Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp following the club's demotion from the PSL. Middendorp was brought in during the second half of the season in an attempt to help Spurs avoid relegation as…

WHO ARE THE MAIN CONTENDERS AT EURO 2024?

France, England and hosts Germany are among the contenders heading to Germany for Euro 2024 this month. Here, we answer some key questions ahead of the tournament. Germany are hosts, so does home advantage make them favourites? Their history…

FENERBAHCE APPOINTS JOSE MOURINHO AS NEW MANAGER

The appointment of the Portuguese, sacked by Roma in January, was widely trailed with the club posting a video late on Saturday night in which the 61-year-old said he was expected in Istanbul. "See you tomorrow at Kadikoy and…

HARRY KANE RETURNS TO TRAINING WITH ENGLAND AFTER RECOVERING FROM A BACK ISSUE

The 30-year-old Bayern Munich striker was among 26 players who trained at Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park headquarters on Sunday ahead of Monday night’s friendly clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kane missed the final two games of his club’s season with…

REAL MADRID CLOSE TO SIGNING KYLIAN MBAPPE

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer for next season. The 25-year-old France international signalled his intention to leave Paris St Germain when his current deal expires on June 30. Mbappe…

ATLETICO MADRID’S ANTOINE GRIEZMANN DENIED OLYMPIC OPPORTUNITY

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has ditched his Olympic dream over a club dispute, missing the chance to play for France in the Paris Games. French coach Thierry Henry's decision not to summon Griezmann for the 2024 Olympic football tournament,…

RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG SCORES THE MATCH-WINNER FOR ORLANDO PIRATES IN THE NEDBANK CUP FINAL

Relebohile Mofokeng was the hero scoring a brilliant late winner to help Orlando Pirates lift the Nedbank Cup after a 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Mofokeng, still only 19-years-old and been touted as a future star, came off the…

BANYANA BANYANA HELD TO A DRAW BY SENEGAL

Banyana Banyana were held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal at the Stade Lat Dior on Saturday night after seeing their lead evaporate in the dying moments of the match. The reigning African champions looked on course for victory…

CARVAJAL AND VINICIUS STRIKE LATE TO SEAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GLORY FOR REAL MADRID

Ruthless Real Madrid struck twice in the second half to beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley and seal a 15th Champions League crown. Outplayed for much of the evening, the tournament's most successful team earned yet another European Cup as…

UEFA Champions League Final Preview: Dortmund vs Real Madrid

Dortmund vs Real Madrid | Saturday 01 June | Wembley Stadium | 21:00 It is the ultimate European club game, where history and prestige collide to produce a wonderful, eccentric, and captivating performance! Where football is once again put…