Arteta left frustrated as toothless Arsenal crash out of the cup
epa11062961 Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior (R) score an own goal during the FA Cup Third Round soccer match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC in London, Britain, 07 January 2024. EPA/NEIL HALL

Arteta left frustrated as toothless Arsenal crash out of the cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his frustration after his side missed a host of excellent chances and then lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday. (more…)

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Struggling Brazil name new coach
epa10881753 Dorival Junior head coach of Sao Paulo reacts during the Copa do Brasil cup final, 2nd leg soccer match between Sao Paulo FC and Flamengo, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 24 September 2023. EPA/Isaac Fontana

Struggling Brazil name new coach

After missing out on first-choice Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil have appointed Dorival Junior as their next national team coach. (more…)

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Who are the DStv Premiership ever-presents?
Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 23 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Who are the DStv Premiership ever-presents?

At the halfway mark of the season, there are 15 players who have been ever present for their clubs in the DStv Premiership this season. (more…)

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Le Roux finally on comeback trail
Mohammed Kamara of Liberia challenged by Luke Le Roux of South Africa during the 2023 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Liberia at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 March 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Le Roux finally on comeback trail

Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke le Roux continued his return to action when he captained Dutch top-tier side Volendam to a 1-1 friendly draw against Albanian side Partizani. (more…)

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The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 29 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023

There will be no prizes for guessing which DStv Premiership club averaged the most points per game in the 2023 calendar year, but the rest of the table makes for some interesting reading. (more…)

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Barca leave it late for win over Las Palmas
epa11057664 FC Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan (3-R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between UD Las Palmas and FC Barcelona at Gran Canaria stadium in Canary Islands, Spain, 04 January 2024. EPA/Angel Medina G. EPA-EFE/ANGEL MEDINA G.

Barca leave it late for win over Las Palmas

Barcelona have moved up to third in LaLiga following a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Las Palmas in a feisty clash played on Thursday. (more…)

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Teams forced into AFCON squad changes
Moumi Ngamaleu of Cameroon challenged by Riaan Hanamub of Namibia during the 2023 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between Namibia and Cameroon at the Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto on the 28 March 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Teams forced into AFCON squad changes

Winger Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu will make his return to the Cameroon selection after being named on Thursday as a late replacement in their Africa Cup of Nations squad headed to the Ivory Coast later this month. (more…)

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DStv Premiership report card
Langelihle Ndlovu of Polokwane City challenged by Ranga Chivaviro of Kaizer Chiefs 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

DStv Premiership report card

We have now entered the long six-week DStv Premiership break for the African Cup of Nations, which presents the perfect time to assess the campaign to date for the 16 topflight clubs. (more…)

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PSL sends plenty of players to AFCON
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 10 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

PSL sends plenty of players to AFCON

South Africa have the squad with the most home-based players for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after Hugo Broos named 20 of his 23 players for the Ivory Coast from Premier Soccer League clubs. (more…)

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Embattled Moroka Swallows learn date for PSL DC
Daniel Akpeyi(GK) 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

Embattled Moroka Swallows learn date for PSL DC

Moroka Swallows will appear before the Premier Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee on January 11 to answer charges of misconduct and bringing the league into disrepute, PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed on Thursday. (more…)

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