Local News – Issue 208

Sangweni Set To Leave Pirates For SundownsSiyabonga Sangweni's future with Orlando Pirates looks bleak after contract negotiations between both parties reached a deadlock. The 32-year-old's contract with Pirates is set to expire at the end of June and he…

International News – Issue 208

United Confirm Van Gaal DealManchester United have confirmed Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will manage the club next season. “Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of Manchester United from the 2014/15 season,” read a statement on the…

Jabulani Maluleke – Fact File

Maluleke Working Hard To Share His TalentJabulani Maluleke left SuperSport United for Polokwane city in search of a regular spot in the first team. Lack of game time at Matsatsantsa resulted in the skillful midfielder making little progress on…

Australia v South Africa Preview

International Friendly | Monday 26 May | Sydney | 11:30South Africa will play in Australia and New Zealand for their preparations for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September.Bafana will face 2014 FIFA World Cup-bound Australia on Monday in Sydney at…

Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Profile

Ronaldo Relishing Champions League GloryPersonal information Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos AveiroDate of birth: 5 February 1985Age: 29Place of birth: Funchal, Madeira, PortugalHeight: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position: ForwardClub informationCurrent club: Real MadridNumber: 7Youth career 1993–1995: Andorinha1995–1997: Nacional1997–2002: Sporting CPSenior…

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid Preview

UEFA Champions League Final | Saturday 24 May | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon | 20:45For the first time ever, two clubs from the same city will contest European football’s top prize as Real Madrid face fierce rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA…

Clayton Daniels – Fact File

Celtic’s Player Of The Season On His Way To SuperSportClayton Daniels joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Ajax Cape Town in 2011 with high hopes, but was completely out of the picture in the last six months of his career at…

Local News – Issue 207

Komphela Leaves Maritzburg For Newly Promoted ChippaSteve Komphela has ditched Maritzburg United to take over as the new head coach of Chippa United. Last week it was understood that Chilli Boys owner Chippa Mpengesi had decided against renewing the…

International News – Issue 207

Chelsea agree deal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. Chelsea have agreed a £32m deal with Atletico Madrid for striker Diego Costa, according to Sky sources. Costa, who has played a starring role in the Spanish club's run towards a…

Thibaut Courtois: Player Profile

La Liga’s Best Between The Sticks Aiming For GloryPersonal information Full name: Thibaut Nicolas Marc CourtoisDate of birth: 11 May 1992Age: 21Place of birth: Bree, BelgiumHeight: 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)Playing position: GoalkeeperClub informationCurrent club: Atletico Madrid(on loan from…

Spanish La Liga Preview

After a weekend where none of the top trio won, the La Liga title race looks set for an increasingly mouthwatering final day. Four teams are still facing the threat of relegation. Malaga, Espanyol, Elche and Getafe breathed a…

Pirates v Bidvest Wits Preview

Nedbank Cup Final | Saturday 17 May | Moses Mabhida | 15:00Orlando Pirates will play their fourth cup final this season looking to finally get their hands on silverware after stumbling at the last hurdle in all previous occasions.The Nedbank Cup Final will…