A game of two halves in the DStv Premiership
Fidel Brice Ambina of Cape Town City is challenged by Lebohang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between Cape Town City and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 24 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

A game of two halves in the DStv Premiership

There is a distinct pattern emerging in the DStv Premiership this season for Mamelodi Sundowns, making it a game of two halves for the table-topping Brazilians. (more…)

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Sundowns sign Chippa United defender
Zuko Mdunyelwa of Chippa United during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between Chippa United and Stellenbosch FC at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 11 November 2023 ©Mike Sheehan/BackpagePix

Sundowns sign Chippa United defender

Mamelodi Sundowns have made their first move of the January transfer window after confirming the signing of right-back Zuko Mdunyelwa from Chippa United on a long-term deal. (more…)

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Foster missing from Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON
Lyle Foster of South Africa challenged by Siyabongakonkhe Silenge of Eswatini during the 2023 International Friendly match between South Africa and Eswatini at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 13 October 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Foster missing from Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON

South Africa have left Burnley striker Lyle Foster out of their squad for next month’s African Cup of Nations after his club said mental health issues made it impossible for him to travel. (more…)

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Arteta bemoans thin Arsenal squad in title challenge
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Arteta bemoans thin Arsenal squad in title challenge

Title-chasing Arsenal are unlikely to allow players to leave in the January transfer window as coach Mikel Arteta is worried over the depth of their squad as they push for the Premier League trophy this year. (more…)

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City rejuvenated after Club World Cup win
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City rejuvenated after Club World Cup win

New Club World Cup champions Manchester City returned to domestic action with a 3-1 victory over Everton on Wednesday night and coach Pep Guardiola says that success in Saudi Arabia allowed them to refocus. (more…)

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Low number of penalties in the DStv Premiership this season
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns slots the penalty to score past the defence of Olwethu Mzimela of AmaZulu FC during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between AmaZulu and Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium on 6 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Low number of penalties in the DStv Premiership this season

Only half of the teams in the DStv Premiership have received a penalty this season as we reach the midway point, while there have been just 15 spot-kicks in all among the 16 teams. (more…)

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Swallows face severe sanction for failure to play games
Tshegofatso Mabasa of Moroka Swallows during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between Royal AM and Moroka Swallows at Harry Gwala Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Swallows face severe sanction for failure to play games

Moroka Swallows are unable to fulfil their fixture on Wednesday against champions Mamelodi Sundowns and their home game at weekend against Polokwane City, the Premier Soccer League announced on Wednesday. (more…)

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‘I don’t need new players at Kaizer Chiefs’ – Johnson
Cavin Johnson, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs reacts during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 09 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

‘I don’t need new players at Kaizer Chiefs’ – Johnson

Kaizer Chiefs won a third successive game with a 1-0 score line as they edged Richards Bay at Soccer City last weekend in what proved a rather apathetic performance in the DStv Premiership and hardly raised any enthusiasm from interim coach Cavin Johnson. (more…)

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DStv Premiership clubs’ Christmas wish-list
Gape Moral of SuperSport United celebrates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 23 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

DStv Premiership clubs’ Christmas wish-list

What was on the Christmas wish-list of each of the 16 DStv Premiership clubs? We take a guess … (more…)

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