Asamoah Gyan of Ghana during the International Friendly Ghana Training at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban South Africa on 10 October 2016 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana / Local / News / Soccer

Gyan praises Bafana, expects tough clash

Former Premier League star and Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has hailed the skill of the Bafana Bafana players ahead of the sides’ clash on Tuesday.  (more…)

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October 11, 2016

EPL / International / News / Soccer

‘Things will go well’ for Pogba – Lloris

France captain Hugo Lloris believes Manchester United are yet to see the best of world record signing Paul Pogba’s abilities because of the star’s fatigue.  (more…)

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October 11, 2016

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 08: Tokelo Rantie during the 2015 Nelson Mandela Challenge match between South Africa and Senegal at Orlando Stadium on September 08, 2015 in Soweto, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Local / News / Soccer

Mashaba opens up on Rantie absence

Tokelo Rantie deliberately refused to turn out at a training camp yet remains part of the squad, Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has claimed.
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October 11, 2016

Sadio Mane

EPL / International / News / Soccer

Mane relishing Liverpool freedom

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says he is enjoying Jurgen Klopp’s tactical set-up that allows them the freedom to roam free on the field this season. (more…)

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October 10, 2016

EPL / International / News / Soccer

Southgate leaps to Rooney’s defence

Interim England boss Gareth Southgate has reserved praise for Wayne Rooney’s performance in the side’s 2-0 win over Malta, despite the booing of the star.
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October 10, 2016

Ndumiso Mabena of Platinum Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Platinum Stars on the 27 September 2016 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Platinum Stars plan to groom strikers

Platinum Stars chairman Cliff Ramoroa has revealed that Dikwena is set to initiate a programme to develop quality strikers within the club’s system.  (more…)

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October 10, 2016

EPL / International / News / Soccer

Rooney benched for Slovenia clash

England captain Wayne Rooney is set to be left out of the Three Lion’s starting line-up for their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday. (more…)

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October 10, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF reacts during the La Liga match between UD Las Palmas and Real Madrid CF on September 24, 2016 in Las Palmas, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

International / News / Soccer

Ronaldo was ‘butchered and battered’ – Neville

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has claimed that Real Madrid phenomenon Cristiano Ronaldo was ‘butchered and battered’ en route to superstardom.
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October 10, 2016

Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Amakhosi crowned Macufe Cup champions

Kaizer Chiefs were crowned Macufe Cup champions following their 4-1 triumph over Bloemfontein Celtic at the Free State Stadium on Sunday. (more…)

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October 10, 2016

Giovanni Solinas

Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Solinas’ claims friendly win on return

Free State Stars coach Giovanni Solinas marked his return to the club with a 2-1 victory over National First Division side Jomo Cosmos in a friendly match on Saturday.

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October 10, 2016