Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale
Thato Khiba of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy and AmaZulu at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on the 7 December 2024 ©Jana Kotze/BackpagePix

Khiba signed by Stellenbosch after Adams sale

Stellenbosch have moved quickly to replace Jayden Adams in the heart of their midfield, using some of the transfer fee received from Mamelodi Sundowns to buy Thato Khiba from TS Galaxy.
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Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs
Thulani Dhladhla of Free Agents and Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Launch at Nedbank Headquaters, in Johannesburg on 09 January 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Minnows confident of upset against Kaizer Chiefs

Free Agents FC midfielder Thulani Dhladhla believes his side can stun Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 on Sunday, with the minnows confident they can match the Soweto giants.
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was a relieved figure as his side ended a five-game winless streak with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday to move into the top four in the table.
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Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table
Paarl Royals captain David Miller and Dinesh Karthik of Paarl Royals between overs

Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table

The Paarl Royals spinners continue to dominate at their Boland Park fortress to propel their team to the top of the Betway SA20 standings. 
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Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title
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Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title

Englishman Tyrrell Hatton edged New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier by a single shot to win the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour at Emirates Golf Club.
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso bemoaned his side’s late concession of a goal in their 1-1 home draw with Moroccan side FAR Rabat that denied them top spot in their CAF Champions League pool.
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Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks frustrated during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday January 19, 2025.

Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hit out at his own side as possibly the worst in the club’s history following their 3-1 Premier League home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
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SA sides focus on Challenge Cup knockouts
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SA sides focus on Challenge Cup knockouts

The dream of a European Champions Cup run may be over for South African sides, but the Bulls, Sharks and Lions will all enter the Challenge Cup Last 16 and have another shot at glory.
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape into play-off places
Marco Jansen of Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Aiden Markram of Sunrisers Eastern Cape celebrate the win

Sunrisers Eastern Cape into play-off places

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park on Sunday.
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