Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31
Manchester United's Raphael Varane applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 15, 2024.

Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the South Africa Training and Press Conference at Orlando Stadium , in Soweto on 05 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 33-man preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo.

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Makgopa nets brace as Pirates cruise past Polokwane
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Makgopa nets brace as Pirates cruise past Polokwane

Evidence Makgopa bagged a brace as Orlando Pirates cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

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Matthews shines as Sundowns defeat Gallants
Tashreeq Matthews of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 24 September 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Matthews shines as Sundowns defeat Gallants

Tashreeq Matthews played a starring role in Mamelodi Sundowns' comfortable 4-1 victory over Marumo Gallants in their Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

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Nkunku nets hat-trick as Chelsea hammer Barrow
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round, first leg match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Thursday August 22, 2024.

Nkunku nets hat-trick as Chelsea hammer Barrow

Christopher Nkunku netted a hat-trick as Chelsea cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round following their commanding 5-0 victory over League Two outfit Barrow at Stamford Bridge.

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Malinga returns for WXV opener against Japan
Ayanda Malinga of South Africa Women scores try during the 2024 International Friendly Ladies match between South Africa and the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Malinga returns for WXV opener against Japan

Ayanda Malinga will make a return to Test rugby for the first time since 2022 after being named on the left wing for the Springbok Women’s opening match of WXV 2 against Japan at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Friday.

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Etzebeth breaks Bok record; Hendrikse and Libbok paired at halfback
Eben Etzebeth 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

Etzebeth breaks Bok record; Hendrikse and Libbok paired at halfback

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting halfbacks for the first time in the title-deciding match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mbombela Stadium.

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WATCH: Andile Jali’s spectacular striker against Pirates
Andile Jali of Chippa United celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 18 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

WATCH: Andile Jali’s spectacular striker against Pirates

Chippa United midfielder Andile Jali added another exceptional goal to his collection following his thunderous strike against former club Orlando Pirates.

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Don’t Press Ronwen Williams!
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 17 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Don’t Press Ronwen Williams!

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper showcased a bit of his skills against Gape Moralo during their Betway Premiership encounter against SuperSport United.

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