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Themba Zwane targets CAF Champions League glory with Mamelodi Sundowns

Themba Zwane has expressed his determination to claim the CAF Champions League title this season. Mamelodi Sundowns are fresh from their inaugural African Football League title where they defeated Morocco's Wydad Casablanca 3-2 on aggregate. After going down 2-1…

Lehlohonolo Seema walks away from Polokwane City

Lehlohonolo Seema has quit his post as head coach of Polokwane City. The former Bloemfontein Celtic, Chippa United and Golden Arrows boss had done a superb job with Rise and Shine this season. The promoted club started their DStv…

AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin dedicates win to Bonginkosi Ntuli

AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin dedicated his side's 3-1 DStv Premiership victory over Golden Arrows to Bonginkosi Ntuli. The 32-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns striker sadly passed away last week. Usuthu came from a goal down to defeat the in-form…

Man Utd pair Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund sidelined with injury

After withdrawing from Denmark's squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, Manchester United duo Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund face spells on the sidelines. United's 1-0 victory over Luton ahead of the international break was soured slightly by injuries…

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson says draw would have been a fair result against Orlando Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson felt his side deserved at least a draw from their Soweto derby loss to Orlando Pirates. Evidence Makgopa scored the only goal of the game at the FNB Stadium on 20 minutes for…

Sundowns crowned inaugural African Champions League champions with Wydad win

Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the Africa Football League (AFL) champions after they beat Wydad Casablanca 2-0 to win 3-2 in aggregate at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. Goals either side of the half by Peter Shalulile and Aubrey Modiba…

Harry Maguire’s triumph: From stripped captain to resilient starter at Man Utd

Harry Maguire feels vindicated in his decision to stay and fight for his spot at Manchester United, having forced his way back into Erik ten Hag's team. The 30-year-old's future seemed set to lie away from Old Trafford after…

Cole Palmer denies former club Man City as Chelsea force draw in thriller

Cole Palmer struck a last-gasp penalty against his former club Manchester City in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snatch a sensational 4-4 draw for Chelsea at the end of a superb, battling encounter at Stamford Bridge. The…

DStv Premiership Wrap: Wins for AmaZulu, Richards Bay and Sekhukhune United

Both AmaZulu and Sekhukhune came from behind to win in the DStv Premiership on Sunday as Richard Bay claimed a massive three points in their bid for survival. Golden Arrows 1-3 AmaZulu AmaZulu came from a goal down…

English Premier League: Gameweek 12 Preview

It’s another round of Premier League action and I will once again attempt to navigate a way through to landing a few legs on the collective betting slip this weekend! It’s an intriguing round of fixtures – but…

French Ligue 1 – Gameweek 12 Preview

As we enter November, France’s Ligue 1 is nicely poised for an exciting conclusion to the year! Can Nice keep up their remarkable form that has seen them top the standings, and can Lyon finally get off the mark?…

German Bundesliga: Gameweek 11 Preview

Bayern disposed of rivals Dortmund quickly and efficiently, while Bayer Leverkusen continues to put their name amongst the top of the German Bundesliga with a beautiful victory. Last week wasn’t on target with our punts, so we have gone…