Sundowns get precious Champions League win
Thapelo Maseko of Mamelodi Sundowns challenges Ahmed Samy of Pyramids FC during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 match between Pyramids and Mamelodi Sundowns held at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 19 December 2023 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Sundowns get precious Champions League win

Mamelodi Sundowns picked up a precious 1-0 away victory at Egyptian side Pyramids in the CAF Champions League on Tuesday, with Teboho Mokoena scoring the only goal of the game. (more…)

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Girona’s Cinderella story continues
epa11036540 Girona striker Portu (R) celebrates after scoring the 2-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga match between Girona FC and Alaves, in Girona, Spain, 18 December 2023. EPA/SIU WU

Girona’s Cinderella story continues

It is shaping up to the story of the season in Europe as plucky little Girona maintain their lead at the top of the Spanish LaLiga, leaving the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in their wake. (more…)

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Sundowns on course for record goals mark
Lesiba Nkau of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Neil Boshoff of Cape Town Spurs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town Spurs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 13 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sundowns on course for record goals mark

It may be early doors for Mamelodi Sundowns with only 11 games played, but with just over a third of the season done, they are on track to break yet a scoring record. (more…)

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Golden Arrows face unwanted club record
Themba Mantshiyane of Golden Arrows challenged by Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates at the Mpumalanga Stadium, Hammarsdale on the 17 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Golden Arrows face unwanted club record

Lamontville Golden Arrows took a step closer to an unwanted club record following Sunday’s 2-1 home DStv Premiership defeat to Orlando Pirates. (more…)

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Percy Tau’s FIFA Club World Cup dream over
RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (14263222b) Percy Tau right winger of Al Ahly and South Africa and Felipe Melo centre-back of Fluminense and Brazil compete for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 match between Fluminense v Al Ahly FC at King Abdullah Sports City on December 18, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fluminense v Al Ahly: Semi-Final - FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, Jeddah - 18 Dec 2023

Percy Tau’s FIFA Club World Cup dream over

Percy Tau’s dream of a meeting with Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup final is over after Al Ahly succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Brazilian side Fluminense on Monday night.

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The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity
South Africa Celebrates being Crowned Champions during the 2023 CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA Day 3 at Gateway High School in Harare on the 16 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The spirit of Ubuntu provides opportunity

The Ubuntu Football Academy has only been in existence since 2011, but already has a growing list of graduates who have played international football … and not just for South Africa.

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‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC celebrates with Iqraam Rayners of Stellenbosch FC during the 2023 Carling Black Label Knockout match between Stellenbosch FC and TS Galaxy at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on the 16 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

‘It’s difficult to describe the feeling’ – Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker was able to savour a first piece of silverware as a coach on Saturday when he led his side to the Carling Knockout title with a penalty shoot-out victory over TS Galaxy following a 1-1 draw in Durban.

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Percy Tau shines a light for SA at Club World Cup
RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jose Breton/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (14259388ae) Percy Tau right winger of Al Ahly and South Africa and Zakaria Hawsawi left-back of Al Ittihad and Saudi Arabia compete for the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 match between Al Ahly FC v Al Ittihad FC at King Abdullah Sports City on December 15, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al Ahly FC v Al Ittihad FC - FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, Jeddah - 15 Dec 2023

Percy Tau shines a light for SA at Club World Cup

Percy Tau could be involved in his eighth career match at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday night when Egyptian side Al Ahly take on Brazilian outfit Fluminense in this year’s semifinals.

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