South African PSL Preview

There are just seven fixtures in the Absa Premiership this weekend with the encounter between Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows postponed due to the tragic passing of Mondli Cele. Mamelodi Sundowns, who beat struggling neighbours University of Pretoria 2-1…

Spanish La Liga Preview

Gameweek 20 of the Spanish La Liga saw Atletico Madrid maintain their two-point lead at the summit of the table with a 3-0 victory at Las Palmas, while Barcelona and Real Madrid stayed hard on their heels with thumping…

German Bundesliga Preview

And the Ruckrunde begins. Germany’s clubs return to action following a month long winter break, with only a few sporadic friendlies in the interim to keep squads sharp. Bayern Munich command an eight-point lead at the top of the…

English Championship Preview

There was drama aplenty last week as news of a slew of shock results from the Football League Championship filtered through to South African punters. Middlesbrough, Reading and Derby were all on the wrong end of poor results which…

Italian Serie A Preview

The Italian Serie A heats up at the summit of the table with Napoli on 44 points and Juventus just two points adrift in second place. Juve are undoubtedly the most in-form team in Italy with the champions currently…

Local News – Issue 294

Rest In Piece Mondli Cele Maritzburg United midfielder and fan favourite Mondli Cele (27) has died after the car he was travelling in veered off into the Duzi river on Park Drive, Pietermaritzburg. The Maritzburg United midfielder was involved in…

International News – Issue 294

Simon Mignolet Will Be Staying With Liverpool Until 2021 Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has been handed a new long-term contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2021. The Belgium international has come in for criticism…

Player Profile – Mohamed Elneny

Arsenal’s Egyptian Powerhouse Personal informationFull name: Mohamed Naser Elsayed ElnenyDate of birth: 11 July 1992 Age: 23Place of birth: El-Mahalla El-Kubra, EgyptHeight: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position: Defensive midfielder Club informationCurrent team: ArsenalNumber: 35Youth career1997–2008: Al Ahly2008–2010: El Mokawloon Senior…

English Championship Preview

The race for promotion places is heating up as the Football League Championship enters its 27th week. Middlesbrough look sure to win promotion to the Premier League barring any major slip ups, their win against Brentford in midweek put…

Liverpool vs Manchester United Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 17 January | Anfield | 16:05Liverpool and Manchester United will get reacquainted on Sunday in one of the greatest rivalries known to the English Premier League. The Reds have only shown glimpses of potential under the tutelage of…

Chelsea vs Everton Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 16 January | Stamford Bridge | 17:00Premier League champions Chelsea will welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in what should be a thrilling encounter. The Toffees won the reverse fixture 3-1 at Goodison…

Spanish La Liga Preview

Barcelona and Real Madrid recorded big winning margins on Gameweek 19, while Atletico Madrid maintained their position at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo. It now looks like a three-horse race following the…