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Mamelodi Sundowns’ AFCON dominance: A forge for Champions, not a crisis

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Thabo Nthethe dismisses concerns over eleven of the club's stars donning national team colours at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing the golden opportunity for growth. In an interview with Soccer Laduma, Nthethe, acknowledging the…

Hugo Broos eyes successful AFCON campaign

Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos says the "upbeat spirit among" his players is "encouraging" ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The South Africa national team are in Cape Town in camp as they make their final preparations ahead…

Itumeleng Khune lauds “great coach” Jose Riveiro

Itumeleng Khune admits to being impressed by Jose Riveiro following their success in the Carling All Star clash. The suspended Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper captained the All Stars side, coached by Riveiro, to a 2-1 victory over Steve Barker's Stellenbosch team.…

Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to build on FA Cup success over Sunderland

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players to use their FA Cup derby victory over Sunderland as a springboard for the second half of the season. The Magpies ended a run of seven defeats in eight games in…

Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for rest of the season

Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season. Having moved to Molineux from Stuttgart in August 2022, the 26-year-old Austria international then suffered an ACL injury on his Wolves debut a…

Real Madrid cruise into next round in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid had to be patient before seeing off fourth-tier Arandina in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey, with Joselu, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo all scoring in the second half. The hosts grabbed a late consolation through…

Kevin De Bruyne returns as Phil Foden inspires FA Cup rout of Huddersfield

Kevin De Bruyne made an eye-catching return and Phil Foden struck twice as holders Manchester City thrashed Huddersfield 5-0 in the FA Cup third round. Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku were also on target as City – further aided…

Liverpool add to Arsenal misery with late double in FA Cup

Liverpool continue to battle on four fronts after Jakub Kiwiorr's own goal and a stoppage-time strike by Luis Diaz sent them through to the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 win at Arsenal. Jurgen Klopp's side were without…

Sadio Mane: Senegal are ready for AFCON title defence

Sadio Mane is expecting a tough defence of Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations crown in the Ivory Coast. The Lions of Teranga won their first ever AFCON in Cameroon in 2021, beating Egypt in the final, having ended as…

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool need Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo to return quickly

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's hopes international duty won't keep Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo out of action for too long. Salah is away with Egypt in the African Nations Cup, while Japan captain Endo is at the Asian Cup…

Thabo Matlaba refuses to blame Andile Mpisane for Usuthu defeat

Royal AM defender Thabo Matlaba has lauded the qualities of club Chairman Andile Mpisane. The 22-year-old son of owner Shauwn Mkhize has surprisingly seen league action for the struggling DStv Premiership this season. He was brought on for 10…

CAF increase prize money for Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced an increase in prize money for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. This year's winners of the biennial competition will scoop of massive R131 million. This equates to a 40 per…