Newly crowned European champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. In searing heat at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles, PSG proved too hot to handle for their Spanish opponents in an impressive opening Group B win. ‘Difficult conditions’ […] More
Kaizer Chiefs are looking across the African continent for new names to potentially improve their playing squad. 25-year-old Maxwell Nzengeli played six games in the Champions League without scoring last season. Meanwhile, the club has distanced itself from a move for Percy Tau. Kaizer Chiefs are looking at Congolese striker Nzengeli It’s not the first […] More
Orlando Pirates will have a new coach in charge when the 2025/26 season starts. Orlando Pirates are linked with several big-name coaches. The likes of Rulani Mokwena, Pitso Mosimane, Benni McCarthy and Rulani Mokwena have all been linked with the Bucs job. However, some of these big names are now out of contention. Let’s take […] More
This past weekend, the Proteas secured the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s, famously defeating Australia by five wickets on day four of the final. It ended a 27-year wait for ICC success, as this was the first senior Men’s trophy since the 1998 ICC Knockout victory. There were tears and cheers as South Africa […] More
Boan Venter, a former Cheetahs prop who now plays for Edinburgh, earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday as coach Rassie Erasmus named a group of 45 players following the completion of the team’s first week of training in Johannesburg for the forthcoming international season. With props Gerhard Steenekamp and Ntuthuko Mchunu amongst six players […] More
Orlando Pirates supporters have been demanding answers. Why did Jose Riveiro leave the Betway Premiership giants for Al Ahly? Days before Riveiro took Al Ahly to the FIFA Club World Cup to open the tournament against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, the Spaniard spoke to the media about his exit from the Buccaneers. According to the […] More
The Springboks head towards the start of their international season with Elrigh Louw ruled out for an extended period, and although Jasper Wiese should be ready for the first fixture of the year against the Barbarians on 28 June, he is short of game time after recovering from an injury of his own. It’s now […] More
The Proteas managed to hold their nerve to beat Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) on Saturday at Lord’s, England. The win sees South Africa win their first ICC trophy since 1998. Having gone into the final as underdogs, the Proteas bowled well to dismiss the Aussies for 212 in the […] More
Wydad Casablanca winger Thembinkosi Lorch could return to Orlando Pirates if Rulani Mokwena takes over as head coach. Mokwena is in pole position to take over from Jose Riveiro as Bucs coach after the Spaniard left for Al Ahly last month. Lorch joined Mokwena at Wydad but the 38-year-old coach’s time in Morocco was cut […] More
Cricket legends, including Matthew Hayden and Sachin Tendulkar, praised Proteas captain Temba Bavuma for leading his team to victory in the ICC World Test Championship. On Saturday, South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets, claiming their first ICC title in 27 years. Chasing a target of 282 for victory, the Proteas began their run chase […] More
It’s nearly time for the Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns to face the ultimate test at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. Sundowns, known as “The Brazilians,” jetted out of the OR Tambo International Airport last Sunday before camping in Florida. The tournament will feature the world’s biggest clubs, such as Real Madrid, […] More
Orlando Pirates made big decisions last month. The captain, Innocent Maela, and his vice skipper, Miguel Timm, left the Buccaneers after a combined 274 matches in the Betway Premiership. The club’s veteran former skipper, Lucky Lekgwathi, has shared wisdom and gratitude towards the departed left-back and midfielder. Timm is linked with a move to fellow […] More
