Leaving Pirates was not about money, says Matlaba

Former Orlando Pirates defender Thabo Matlaba revealed leaving the club to join Black Leopards was not about money but playing first team football.Matlaba was starved of game-time last season with the Sea Robbers but was offered a new contract…

Wydad contact Chiefs over Castro availability

Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca have reportedly inquired about acquiring the services of transfer-listed Kaizer Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro.It seems the Colombian forward has fallen down the pecking order at Naturena and is in fact surplus to requirements for 2019/20.Castro…

Manyisa: We are all happy and united at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Oupa Manyisa says he is willing to fight for his place at the club after making just four league appearances in 2018/19.In his first season at the club in 2016/17 he enjoyed much better fortunes as…

First Soweto derby of 2019/20 season is sold out

Kaizer Chiefs confirmed that the Carling Black Label Cup final against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on 27 July is sold out.The match, while a pre-season exhibition match, forms part of preparations for the 2019/20 campaign in South Africa's…

Tembo explains how SSU will use Thamsanqa Gabuza

SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo says he will use former Orlando Pirates striker Thamsanqa Gabuza as a traditional number nine.Gabuza was signed from the Sea Robbers after a career of mixed fortunes in front of goal for the Soweto…

New United signing hails Giggs influence

New Manchester United signing Daniel James is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol Ryan Giggs after shining on debut against Perth Glory in a pre-season fixture.Just 17 months after making his senior debut for Swansea, the…

Neymar rejoins PSG training

Neymar has finally rejoined training at Paris Saint-Germain after failing to report for the beginning of pre-season amid reports he would return to Barcelona.The Brazilian caused a stir when he failed to report for the first day of pre-season…

Giroud backs Lampard appointment

Olivier Giroud says he has been impressed with Frank Lampard since he took over the reins at Chelsea and expects the club to do well under his guidance.Lampard and his players are currently in Ireland preparing for the new…

Sirino confident of successful Affonso partnership

Mamelodi Sundowns' star attacker Gaston Sirino feels he can establish a successful partnership with new Uruguayan signing Mauricio Affonso.Sirino has been one of the most successful foreign signings in recent years for Sundowns as he recorded an incredible 21…

Khuzwayo set to start CBL Cup final if fit

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo is set to start the Carling Black Label Cup final against Kaizer Chiefs though his fitness could be in question.Khuzwayo is yet to start an official match for the Sea Robbers since joining from…

Lebese wants out of Sundowns, says Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says winger George Lebese wants to leave the club and he will not stand in his way.Lebese joined Sundowns in the 2017/18 campaign from Kaizer Chiefs but made just a handful of appearances in…