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…

Andros Townsend: Player Profile

From Tottenham’s Reserves To National HeroPersonal informationFull name: Andros Darryl TownsendDate of birth: 16 July 1991 (age 22)Place of birth: Leytonstone, London, England[1]Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)Playing position: WingerClub informationCurrent club: Tottenham HotspurNumber: 17Youth career2000–2009 Tottenham…

Aston Villa v Cardiff Preview

English Premier League | 9 November 2013 | Villa Park | 17:00To Win (90mins)Aston Villa 19/20 Draw 24/10 Cardiff 29/10The weekend kicks-off in the second city, with Villa hosting Cardiff as they battle for mid-table supremacy.Following their goalless draw with West Ham,…