International News – Issue 219

Barca Snap Up Arsenal Skipper Vermaelen Barcelona have completed the £15m signing of Arsenal's Belgium international defender Thomas Vermaelen on a five-year contract. The 28-year-old passed a medical on Saturday and was presented to fans and media at the Nou Camp on Sunday…

Arsenal v Crystal Palace Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 16 August | Emirates Stadium | 18:30Charity Shield holders Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening as the 2014/15 campaign kicks off. The Gunners have an excellent record against the Eagles having won the…

Local News – Issue 218

Lekgwathi Rewarded With Pirates Contract Orlando Pirates have confirmed veteran defender Lucky Lekgwathi has been offered a new deal. Lekgwathi, who turned 38 last week, had been training with Bucs as a free agent in pre-season. However, Pirates revealed via their official website…

Lerato Manzini – Fact File

Manzini Looking To Revive His Career At SuperSport Bloemfontein Celtic loaned striker Lerato Manzini to Supersport United after a frustrating 2013/14 season under Ernst Midderndorp at Phunya Sele-Sele. The 22-year-old had been one of the top performers at Celtic and…

South African PSL Preview

Mamelodi Sundowns 9/20 v Maritzburg United 6/1 draw 11/4 – Friday 8 August -Loftus (20:00)The league champions kick-off the new campaign on Friday night as they host Steve Komphela’s Maritzburg United. Sundowns will be looking to…