South Africa is the favourite to host next year’s African Cup of Nations (Afcon), which would see Bafana Bafana qualify for the tournament automatically, something that coach Stuart Baxter believes is both a ‘blessing and a curse’.
Jorginho’s arrival has pushed the all-action dynamo out of the position in which he became a global icon – but at what cost? Maurizio Sarri bends for no man, writes FourFourTwoSA. (more…)
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is considered the world’s best goalkeeper by some, writes TFGSoccerClub – but largely thanks to his club’s decline. Where else would he earn recognition like this? (more…)
Pep Guardiola stuck to his guns when his first Premier League campaign wobbled, so he knows what to expect from Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea.
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Joe Gomez is expected to be out for up to six weeks after it was confirmed he suffered a fractured leg during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Burnley on Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates will be hoping to end their four-year trophy drought when they take on ‘giant killers’ Baroka in the Telkom Knockout final on Saturday. (more…)
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane strongly believes that goalkeeper Denis Onyango will be named 2018 Caf Player of the Year. (more…)
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter admits that building a strong relationship with South African players abroad could prove ‘vital’ to the national team in the future.
Kaizer Chiefs face ASSM Elgeco Plus in the next round of their Caf Confederation Cup exploits, while Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been drawn against Al Ahly Benghazi and African Stars for their Caf Champions League fixtures. (more…)
Juventus host Inter on Friday in a match that pits two of Serie A’s biggest names against each other,as Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauro Icardi go head to head. (more…)