Copa America: Venezuela v Peru Preview

Venezuela vs Peru is arguably one of the most interesting clash in the first round of 2019 Copa America. The two teams are joint favourites to grab the second spot in Group A which also includes a talented Brazilian…

Copa America: Uruguay vs Ecuador Preview

Group C action in the 2019 Copa America kicks off in what should be a fascinating tie between Uruguay and Ecuador. The record 15-time winners have been pitted in a tough group which also feature current tournament champions, Chile,…

Copa America: Argentina vs Colombia Preview

Argentina will face Colombia in Group B of the 2019 Copa America in what is arguably the most eye-catching matchup of the opening round.  2019 Copa America  Argentina vs Colombia   Saturday 16 June  Arena Fonte Nova   00:00 To Win  Argentina 23/20 Draw 21/10 Colombia 51/20 Argentina Argentina will be searching…

Copa America: Paraguay v Qatar Preview

Paraguay kick off their Copa America campaign on Sunday. They are to play Qatar, arguably the weakest side in the entire tournament in their opening fixture.  2019 Copa America  Paraguay v Qatar  Saturday 16 June  Estadio do Maracana  21:00 To Win  Paraguay 7/10 Draw 24/10 Qatar 9/2 Paraguay Paraguay are…

Copa America: Brazil vs Bolivia Preview

Hosts and tournament favourites Brazil are overwhelming front runners to beat Bolivia in their Group A opener.  2019 Copa America  Brazil vs Bolivia  Saturday 15 June  Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo  02:30 To Win  Brazil 1/12 Draw 7/1 Bolivia 35/1 Brazil Since exiting the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Brazil…

Former Chiefs keeper not selected for AFCON

Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Virgil Vries has suffered another blow to his career as he was dropped from Namibia's Africa Cup of Nations squad. Vries spent the majority of last season with Chiefs but was released in May after he…

Bartlett: Chiefs is a heavy, heavy badge to carry

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Shaun Bartlett believes the club needs to sign players who have the correct mentality to manage the pressure and huge expectations. Chiefs have endured a four year barren spell and their struggles were highlighted in 2018/19…

Pirates coach set to make exit from club

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper coach Andrew Sparkes is reportedly set to leave the club to return to the United Kingdom to be closer to his family. Sparkes joined the Sea Robbers at the start of the 2018/19 campaign as Bucs attempted…

Baxter names final AFCON squad

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has unveiled his 23-man Africa Cup of Nations finals squad. Baxter initially named a 28-man provisional squad for a training camp in Johannesburg. Two players were withdrawn from that squad. Montpellier midfielder Keagan Dolly suffered…

Botswana to meet Zambia in 2019 COSAFA Cup final!

Zambia will meet Botswana in Saturday’s 2019 COSAFA Cup final after the pair won through two keenly-fought semi-final matches at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Botswana edged Lesotho 2-1, while Zambia needed penalties to see off old foes Zimbabwe…

Sundowns’ 30 plus club not a problem, says Mnguni

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Themba Mnguni says it not a problem the club have 10 players 30 or older as youngsters are coming through the ranks. Hlompho Kekana (34), Kennedy Mweene (34), Wayne Arendse (34), Tebogo Langerman (33), Ricardo Nascimento…

Kambole backed to get double-figures for Kaizer Chiefs

Former Zambia and Premiership star Clifford Mulenga believes coutryman Lazarous Kambole can score 10 to 15 goals a season for Kaizer Chiefs. Kambole's move to join the Glamour Boys from Zesco United is reportedly almost concluded, with big things expected…