Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back
Samuel Darpoh of Magesi FC challenged by Thabiso Sesane of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Magesi FC and Orlando Pirates at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa on 29 December 2024 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Thabiso Sesane: Rock At The Back

Thabiso Sesane had to bide his time at Orlando Pirates but has become a fixture in their defence, writes Mazola Molefe.

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January 22, 2025
Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory
Orlando Pirates winners of the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Betway Premiership / Feature / Local / Nedbank Cup / News / PSL / Soccer

Orlando Pirates: Hunt For Glory

The Nedbank Cup is a chance for clubs to close the season with a special piece of silverware that has been contested since 1971, writes Nick Said.

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January 22, 2025
Brits wants to make more memories in Perth
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Brits wants to make more memories in Perth

A year ago, an excited and determined David Brits arrived in Perth with the Springbok Sevens squad keen to debut for his country in the abbreviated version of the game.

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January 22, 2025
Morena: We need to level up and open the gap
Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 28 December 2024 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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Morena: We need to level up and open the gap

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Thapelo Morena wants his side to "level up" and further extend their lead over Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

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January 22, 2025
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
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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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January 21, 2025
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
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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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January 21, 2025
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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January 21, 2025
Paarl Royals leap to top of SA20 table
Paarl Royals captain David Miller and Dinesh Karthik of Paarl Royals between overs
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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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January 21, 2025
Hatton claims Dubai Desert Classic title
epa11836421 Tyrrell Hatton (Front-R) of England receives his trophy from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (Front-L) president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and chairman of the Emirates Group, chairman of Dubai World, and Noor Takaful insurance company after winning the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025 Golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 January 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER
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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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January 21, 2025
‘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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January 20, 2025