Chelsea stroll past Gent in Conference League
epa11640886 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the 4-1 goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Chelsea FC and KAA Gent, in London, Britain, 03 October 2024. EPA/ISABEL INFANTES

Chelsea stroll past Gent in Conference League

Chelsea proved their tag as favourites to win the Europa Conference League after their 4-2 victory over Gent at Stamford Bridge.

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Maguire spares Man Utd’s blushes after Porto draw
epa11640866 Manchester United's Harry Maguire (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 3-3 goal during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between FC Porto and Manchester United, in Porto, Portugal, 03 October 2024. EPA/MANUEL FERNANDO ARAUJO

Maguire spares Man Utd’s blushes after Porto draw

Harry Maguire scored a stoppage-time equaliser to help Manchester United earn a 3-3 draw against FC Porto in the Europa League.

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Home ground advantage a real boost for Bok Women
Zintle Mpupha of South Africa crosses to score a try during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Namibia Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 23 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Home ground advantage a real boost for Bok Women

She has been on the biggest stages of the rugby world, but on Saturday, Zintle Mpupha does not want to be anywhere else than at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, playing in the green and gold of South Africa with a leaping springbok on the chest, fueled on by a home crowd rooting for the Springbok Women and urging them on to be the best version of themselves against a much-vaunted opponent.

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Springbok Women ready for Wallaroos’ “total onslaught”
Lusanda Dumke of South Africa on the attack during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Zimbabwe Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 15 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Springbok Women ready for Wallaroos’ “total onslaught”

Expect the unexpected, but be sure that the Springbok Women will have their minds firmly on the job at hand and executing their opponent-specific gameplan when they take on Australia's Wallaroos in their second round WXV 2 clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Proteas Women to honour loved ones at T20 World Cup with customised shirts

As the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2024 kicks off in the United Arab Emirates, the Proteas Women are taking a heartfelt approach to stay connected with their fans with the message: “Always Rising - For Me, For Her, For Them, For All, For South Africa, For The Proteas.”

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Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Richards Bay and Orlando Pirates at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 29 September 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Hotto: We need to be on our toes against Stellies

Orlando Pirates midfielder Deon Hotto has stated that his side needs to "be on their toes" when they face Stellenbosch FC in the final of the MTN8.

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Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final
Innocent Maela and José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Maela showers Riveiro with praise ahead of MTN8 final

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela has opened up on how head coach Jose Riveiro has brought the best out of his players.

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Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection
José Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during MTN8 Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium, Johannesburg on 01 October 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We need to control, close to perfection

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his side's control has to be "close to perfection" when they come up against a tough Stellenbosch FC outfit in the MTN8 final.

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