Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match
Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Final match between Magesi and Mamelodi Sundowns at Toyota Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits they tried everything they could to win the match against Magesi FC.

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CKC: Knockout Blow
Victorious team Stelenbosch FC celebrate their win during the 2023 Carling Knockout Final between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 16 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

CKC: Knockout Blow

The Carling Knockout Cup final will be played this month on 23 November, where a new champion will be crowned. here is a look back at the tournament's history, writes Nick Said.

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Angolan Import: Inacio Miguel
Inacio Miguel of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Kaizer Chief at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 26 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Angolan Import: Inacio Miguel

Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel admits he might not be the most talented player but is ready to put in the work at Naturena, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Look To The Stars
Emile Witbooi of Cape Town City during the DStv Diski Challenge 2024/25 game between Cape Town City and Polokwane City at Malta Park in Cape Town on 13 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Look To The Stars

South Africa continues to produce some of the finest talents on the continent, but who are the most exciting for fans? Ask Dylan Appolis.

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Pirates’ Attack
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy FC and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on the 29 October 2024 © Zamani Makautsi /BackpagePix

Pirates’ Attack

As Orlando Pirates try to extend their gap over Mamelodi Sundowns, a key area will be how their attack functions, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Perfect Percy
Percy Tau during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers press conference for South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 6 June 2024 ©Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix

Perfect Percy

Is Percy Tau still Bafana Bafana's main man? The experienced forward has had a tough time but could rise again, writes Nick Said.

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Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man
epa11350688 Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate as head coach Xabi Alonso (C) lifts the Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy after the German Bundesliga soccer match of Bayer 04 Leverkusen against FC Augsburg, in Leverkusen, Germany, 18 May 2024. EPA/FILIP SINGER CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

Xabi Alonso: Miracle Man

Quiet and unassuming, Xabi Alonso has emerged as one of the top coaches in the world, writes Nick Said.

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Rodri: World Beater
Manchester City's Rodri celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday May 19, 2024.

Rodri: World Beater

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has been collecting trophies in huge numbers in recent seasons and is key man for club and country, writes Mark Gleeson.

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Haashim Domingo: Back To The Start
Haashim Domingo of Cape Town City takes on the Stellenbosch defence during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town 25 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Haashim Domingo: Back To The Start

Haashim Domingo has a fresh start at Cape Town City, where he could take the league by storm, according to his new boss, writes Dylan Appolis.

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Selaelo Rasebotja: Ready To Plunder
Selaelo Rasebotja of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Selaelo Rasebotja: Ready To Plunder

Selaelo Rasebotja has arrived at Orlando Pirates with big expectations for the future, writes Mazola Molefe.

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