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TLISANE MOTAUNG: TUKS WILL FIND FORM IN PLAY-OFFS

University of Pretoria coach Tlisane Motaung says his side will rediscover their form in the relegation/promotion play-offs. Tuks ended their 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship season in second place behind league winners Magesi. They will now take on third-placed finishers…

TASHREEQ MATTHEWS CALLS ON MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TO CONTINUE MAKING HISTORY

Tashreeq Matthews wants to help Mamelodi Sundowns set a new record by going the whole season unbeaten. The Brazilians head into the final two games of their 2023/24 DStv Premiership without yet tasting defeat. The club won a seventh…

JOSE RIVEIRO INSISTS THAT A THIRD-PLACE FINISH WILL BE A FAILURE FOR ORLANDO PIRATES

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro says ending their 2023/24 DStv Premiership season in third place would constitute a failure for the club. The Buccaneers head into their final league game in third place on the standings with 49 points.…

REAL MADRID’S AURELIEN TCHOUAMENI OUT FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is officially out of the June 1 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. This setback comes amid an already stellar season for Los Blancos, who have secured both the La Liga title…

JUNIOR KHANYE NOT IMPRESSED BY ITUMELENG KHUNE SEND-OFF

Junior Khanye says Itumeleng Khune was disrespected by Kaizer Chiefs on the day he was honoured by the DStv Premiership club. Khune's 25 years with Amakhosi were celebrated by the club prior to the penultimate league clash of their…

MARCO SILVA: FULHAM ‘FRONT LINE’ IMPRESSED AGAINST LUTON

Fulham boss Marco Silva was delighted with his side's attackers after they scored four goals to beat Luton 4-2 at Kenilworth Road. Adama Traore opened the scoring for the visitors, with Raul Jimenez on target twice and Harry Wilson…

BAYERN MUNICH EYE EMERSON ROYAL IN SUMMER SWOOP FROM TOTTENHAM

Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Tottenham Hotspur's Emerson Royal for a summer transfer. The German giants are keen to strengthen their right-back position, and the 25-year-old Brazilian has caught their attention. Tottenham are reportedly open to selling Emerson, setting…

ARNE SLOT CONFIRMED AS JURGEN KLOPP’S SUCCESSOR AT LIVERPOOL

Former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has been confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool. However, in a departure from tradition, the Dutchman will become the club's first head coach rather than manager. It is understood that Slot has signed…

MAURICIO POCHETTINO: SPORTING DIRECTORS WILL HANDLE THE SIGNING OF PLAYERS

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that he will not be in control of the club's transfers, as he waits to find out what his future holds. Victory over Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League finale ensured European football for…

CAVIN JOHNSON PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON THE INJURY OF ASHLEY DU PREEZ

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has provided an update on forward Ashley du Preez's injury following the goalless draw against Polokwane City. The stalemate on Saturday at FNB Stadium saw the Soweto giants miss a vital opportunity to secure…

VFB STUTTGART HOPE TO RETAIN PROLIFIC STRIKER SERHOU GUIRASSY

VfB Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy capped off a remarkable season with a dazzling performance, netting twice in a 4-0 thrashing of Borussia Monchengladbach. This latest display brought his Bundesliga goal tally to an impressive 28 for the season, solidifying…

RICARDO GOSS AND ETIOSA IGHODARO TO LEAVE SUPERSPORT UNITED

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed the departures of Ricardo Goss and Etiosa Ighodaro, as both players are set to return to Mamelodi Sundowns. Goss will officially bid farewell to SuperSport in their match against Orlando Pirates on…