Paulus Masehe – Fact File

Free State’s Masehe Focused On Winning The Nedbank CupPaulus Masehe`s experience and leadership qualities have been evident for Free State Stars over the past few seasons. The Horse, as Masehe is known, helped the Bethlehem outfit finish in the…

Portugal vs Sweden Preview

World Cup Qualifier | Friday 15 November | Lisbon | 21:45“It takes more than one player to make a team, son.” This is a saying as old as sport itself. However, one cannot help but feel that this titanic encounter could come close to defying…

Ukraine v France Preview

World Cup Qualifier | Friday 15 November | Kyiv | 21:45France will be glad that they avoided the unenviable task of clashing with Portugal to ensure World Cup qualification.However, they have probably drawn the second shortest straw with a rigorously effective Ukraine side to…

Yakubu Mohammed – Fact File

Maritzburg’s Powerful ForwardYakubu Mohammed showed signs of being a quality striker in his first PSL game for Maritzburg United. The Ghanaian joined the KZN side in the off-season, following some speculation about his future. The bulky player had a medical…

Nani: Player Profile

Portugal’s Performer Personal informationFull name:  Luís Carlos Almeida da CunhaDate of birth: 17 November 1986Age: 26Place of birth: Praia, Cape VerdeHeight: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Playing position: WingerClub information Current club: Manchester UnitedNumber: 17Youth career 2000–2003 Real Massama2003–2005 Sporting CPSenior career2005–2007…

Nigeria v Ethiopia Preview

CAF World Cup Qualifier | Saturday 16 November | UJ Esuene Stadium | 17:00The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia go head-to-head this weekend as both teams battle in the ultimate round of qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup…

Cameroon v Tunisia Preview

CAF World Cup Qualifier  | Sunday 17 November | Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium | 16:30Cameroon and Tunisia will face each other on Sunday in one of the five CAF World Cup Qualifying play-offs.Tunisia missed a big opportunity in the first leg drawing at home…

Local News – Issue 181

Former Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu midfielder Andile ‘Sguda’ Cele believes Mbulelo ‘OJ’ Mabizela is now a mature professional who should not be judged on past mistakes. Mabizela, a one-time Bafana Bafana and Pirates star, has been dogged by off-field issues…