Local News – Issue 252

Swallows Appoint Rosslee Craig Rosslee has been handed the task of rescuing Moroka Swallows from the relegation quagmire as he takes over the hot-seat from Fani Madida. The Dube Birds are second from bottom with 22 points and their stay in the…

Olivier Giroud – Player Profile

Arsenal Dancing To Giroud’s TunePersonal informationFull name: Olivier GiroudDate of birth: 30 September 1986Age: 28Place of birth: Chambery, FranceHeight: 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)Playing position: StrikerClub informationCurrent team: ArsenalNumber: 12Youth career 1992–1999: Froges1999–2005: GrenobleSenior career 2005–2008: Grenoble 25 Appearances, 2…

Portugal v Serbia Preview

2016 UEFA Euro Qualifier | Sunday 29 March | Estadio da Luz, Lisbon | 20:45Portugal will host Serbia in a 2016 UEFA European Championship Qualifying match at the Estadio da Luz on Sunday. Portugal are second in Group I after three matches played,…

South Africa v Nigeria Preview

International Friendly | Sunday 29 March | Mbombela Stadium | 15:00South Africa and Nigeria will resume their football rivalry during the international break as the two nations go head-to-head on Sunday in Nelspruit in a friendly match. Bafana Bafana denied the 2013 Africa Cup…

2016 UEFA Euro Qualifiers Preview

Fierce club competition has been put on hold at the most inopportune moment for another slew of 2016 UEFA Euro Qualifiers. Nevertheless, international competition is always useful in gauging the careers of up-and-coming talent and also, making a bit…

Antoine Griezmann – Player Profile

French Star Destined To Shine For Les BleusPersonal informationFull name: Antoine GriezmannDate of birth: 21 March 1991 Age: 24Place of birth: Macon, FranceHeight: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Playing position: ForwardClub informationCurrent team: Atletico Madrid Number: 7Youth career 1997–1999: EC Macon1999–2005: UF…

Local News – Issue 251

Freese Frozen Out By Platinum Stars Coach Allan Freese looks set to know his fate with Platinum Stars before the end of this week. Freese was placed on 'special leave' last week due to Dikwena's poor performance in the league this…

International News – Issue 251

Big Quarter-Final Clashes In Champions League Holders Real Madrid meet Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals, a repeat of last year's final, while there is a rapid reunion for Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw: Paris Saint-Germain v…