We are all done and dusted as far as FIFA breaks are concerned for the rest of the year, with the toughest league, the English Premiership, returning to action this weekend. Manchester City lead the way and are already…
Real Madrid have handed the reins to Santiago Solari on a permanent basis. The 42-year-old took over as interim when Julen Lopetegui was sacked after the embarrassing 5-1 defeat at the Camp Nou, winning all four of his games…
It’s back to business for club football following the last international break of the year. Just a quick recap. Juventus lead the rest of the top flight – no surprise there – with Napoli their closest rival, six points…
With the international breaks done and dusted for the year, we can now focus all our attention on club football. The German Bundesliga returns on Friday with Borussia Dortmund at the summit following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Bayern…
French football is back on the menu following the international break with all 20 teams in action between Friday and Sunday.There’s a real lack of standout fixtures with the exception of Friday’s tie between Lyon and St. Etienne. It’ll…
This weekend’s NFD action will see Ajax Cape Town and TS Sporting having new coaches after parting ways with Muhsin Ertugral and Benson Mhlongo respectively. That is not the best way to head back into competitive football after a…
The Premier League returns after the international break with a cracking London derby on Saturday as unbeaten Chelsea face in-form Tottenham at Wembley Stadium. This is an important match for both sides as a win for Spurs would see them…
Asavela Mbekile is eagerly awaiting his first Soweto derby experience as Orlando Pirates prepare to take on Kaizer Chiefs in their Telkom Knockout semi-final on Saturday.The 32-year-old former Moroka Swallows and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder made his Bucs debut in…
We take a look at the Team of the Season without naming any players from the Premier League's "big six". Let's be honest, "Team of the Season" articles almost always look exclusively at teams from the biggest clubs in the…
Bafana Bafana turn their attentions to Tuesday's Nelson Mandela Challenge with Paraguay after being held to a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in AFCON qualifying at the weekend.The stalemate at the FNB Stadium left South Africa needing to avoid defeat…
Helman Mkhalele says fans shouldn't worry too much about Thulani Serero's performance against Nigeria as the Vitesse midfielder was not fully fit.The midfielder was back in the Bafana frame for the first time in a year but made way…
Pitso Mosimane is confident that Hlompho Kekana and Tiyani Mabunda will slot seamlessly into the Bafana midfield in the absence of Dean Furman and Kamohelo Mokotjo.The Mamelodi Sundowns duo could start for South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations…