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AUGUSTINE MULENGA EAGER TO REPAY AMAZULU

Recent signing Augustine Mulenga is eager to help AmaZulu climb up the DStv Premiership table. The 34-year-old former Zanaco and Orlando Pirates winger previously played for Usuthu, from 2020 to 2022, making 48 appearances and scoring eight goals. He…

RENEILWE LETSHOLONYANE WANTS BAFANA BAFANA POST

Reneilwe Letsholonyane has his sights set on coaching Bafana Bafana in the not-too-distant future. The former Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa midfielder is currently assistant coach of the SA Under-20 team. He retired from playing when with TS…

ROY HODGSON BACKS CRYSTAL PALACE’S TALENT POOL TO AVOID RELEGATION

The Eagles were minutes away from securing a point at Selhurst Park on Monday night when Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, establishing a reputation as a permanent thorn in his former side, struck for the second time four seconds into…

PREMIER LEAGUE APPROVE SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S ACQUISITION OF 25% STAKE IN MAN UTD

Confirmation that the league had given its backing to the deal was contained within an update to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday evening. The club are still awaiting Football Association approval. The period in which holders…

MAN CITY CRUISE PAST FC COPENHAGEN IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 CLASH

Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva netted either side of an unexpected Magnus Mattson equaliser as City dominated a last-16 first leg they could have won far more convincingly. Pep Guardiola's side dominated in every aspect at the Danish…

BRAHIM DIAZ SHINES AS REAL MADRID EDGE PAST RB LEIPZIG IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH

Diaz's superb 48th-minute solo effort secured a last-16 win at the Red Bull Arena to put the Spanish side in the driving seat ahead of the second leg at the Bernabeu, although he later limped off in a fresh…

MAN CITY’S PEP GUARDIOLA URGES ERLING HAALAND TO PRIORITIZE BODY LANGUAGE

The Manchester City manager admitted to being concerned about the prolific Norwegian's demeanour since his return to action following a two-month lay-off with a foot injury. Guardiola feels the striker has been preoccupied with adding to his remarkable goal…

ERIC TINKLER EXPLAINS THATO MOKEKE’S CAPE TOWN CITY EXIT

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler says the decision was made to part ways with Thato Mokeke due to a long-term injury. The 33-year-old former Ajax Cape Town, SuperSport United and Chippa United midfielder initially joined the Citizens…

REAL MADRID FACE RB LEIPZIG CHALLENGE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SHOWDOWN

Fresh off a commanding 4-0 victory over Girona in La Liga, the Spanish giants are brimming with confidence, but they tread cautiously, mindful of Leipzig's potency, having suffered defeat against them in the previous season's group stage. Manager Carlo…

TEBOHO MOKOENA UNLIKELY TO LEAVE DSTV PREMIERSHIP LEADERS SUNDOWNS

Teboho Mokoena looks set to remain with Mamelodi Sundowns despite "lots of interest" in the player following an impressive Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old was excellent for South Africa as they reached the semi-finals, while ultimately ending with…

NIGERIA’S STANLEY NWABALI WARNED TO FIND A NEW CLUB

Stanley Nwabali has been warned not to return to Chippa United following his heroics for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Chippa United goalkeeper denied South Africa a final place after saving two penalties in their semi-final…

BAYER LEVERKUSEN SPORTING DIRECTOR INSISTS HEAD COACH XABI ALONSO IS GOING NOWHERE

Bayer have just extended their lead at the top of the standings by five points after thumping Bayern Munich 3-0. Alonso has been linked with the Liverpool job with Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season as…