Hildah Magaia: Dream Move
Hildah Magaia of South Africa during the 2024 Olympics Qualifiers match between South Africa and Nigeria at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 09 April 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Hildah Magaia: Dream Move

Hildah Magaia realised her dreams of playing in the National Women's Soccer League in the United States this past season, writes Nick Said.

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Shandre Campbell: Living The Dream
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (14797344am) Club's Shandre Campbell celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between Club NXT and Lierse SK, in Roeselare, on day 8 of the 2023-2024 'Challenger Pro League' 1B second division of the Belgian championship, Saturday 19 October 2024. Soccer Cpl Day8 Club Nxt Vs Lierse, Roeselare, Belgium - 19 Oct 2024

Shandre Campbell: Living The Dream

Shandre Campbell has made a stunning start to life in Europe, writes Dylan Appolis.

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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‘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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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso bemoaned his side’s late concession of a goal in their 1-1 home draw with Moroccan side FAR Rabat that denied them top spot in their CAF Champions League pool.
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