Riveiro bemoans Pirates’ luck in loss to Cape Town City
Jose Riveiro, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates at Cape Town Stadium on 8 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Riveiro bemoans Pirates’ luck in loss to Cape Town City

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was at a loss to explain his side’s 1-0 Betway Premiership defeat to Cape Town City on Wednesday, as they missed a penalty and a host of other chances in the Mother City.
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South African pair remain in the lead of 2025 Dakar Rally
epa11811551 Toyota Gazoo Racing driver Henk Lategan of South Africa and co-driver Brett Cummings of South Africa in action during the third stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally, from Bisha to Al Henakiyah, Saudi Arabia, 07 January 2025. EPA/Gerard Laurenssen

South African pair remain in the lead of 2025 Dakar Rally

The fourth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally caused multiple upsets among the top competitors, with punctures largely dictating the outcome of the Marathon Stage. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings set the second-fastest time on the rocky stage despite also suffering two punctures.
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Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque

Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Newcastle stun Arsenal in first leg of League Cup semifinal
epa11811846 Martin Odegaard of Arsenal (C) in action against Lewis Hall of Newcastle (L) and Dan Burn of Newcastle (R) during the EFL Cup semi-finals match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United, in London, Britain, 07 January 2025. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Newcastle stun Arsenal in first leg of League Cup semifinal

Newcastle United have taken charge of their English League Cup semifinal tie with Arsenal following a 2-0 win at The Emirates in the first leg on Tuesday.
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Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach
Eric Chelle, head coach of Mali during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Ivory Coast held at Peace Stadium in Bouake, Cote DIvoire on 03 February 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier rivals Nigeria have named former Mali coach Eric Chelle as the new boss of the Super Eagles.
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu praises Springbok set-up
Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Feinberg-Mngomezulu praises Springbok set-up

Mercurial flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has praised the Springbok set-up for helping him to develop his game and is hopeful he can kick-on in international rugby in 2025.
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AmaZulu pair go on loan to Marumo Gallants
Junior Sede Dion of AmaZulu during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between AmaZulu FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban on 24 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

AmaZulu pair go on loan to Marumo Gallants

AmaZulu are to loan striker Sede Junior Dion (31) and defender Yanga Mjoli to struggling Marumo Gallants for the rest of the season, the club have announced.
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Orlando Pirates loom next for Muhsin Ertugral
Muhsin Ertugral, Technical Director and Interim Head Coach of Cape Town City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 5 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates loom next for Muhsin Ertugral

New Cape Town City coach Muhsin Ertugral will have little time to work on fixes needed by his team ahead of Wednesday’s Betway Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates but said he was delighted with most aspects of their 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.
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Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Monday January 6, 2025.

Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not getting carried away by Nottingham Forest’s eye-catching form that has seen them enter the Premier League title race following a sixth victory in a row, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
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