Magesi FC appoint John Maduka as new head coach
John Maduka head coach of Royal AM reacts during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between AmaZulu and Royal AM at Studio in Durban on 13 December 2024 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Magesi FC appoint John Maduka as new head coach

Magesi FC have appointed John Maduka as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season.

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Mkhize bids farewell to CT City with heartfelt message
Thamsanqa Mkhize of Cape Town City dejected during the PSL 2024/25 Playoff match between Orbit College and Cape Town City at the Olympia Park Stadium, Rustenburg on the 25 June 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mkhize bids farewell to CT City with heartfelt message

Cape Town City captain Thamsanqa Mkhize says he is "humbled and grateful" for the opportunity the club has given him over the years after announcing his departure.

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Liverpool’s Jota tragically passes away in car accident
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Liverpool’s Jota tragically passes away in car accident

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has tragically passed away following a car accident in Spain.

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Morocco Mission – Banyana Banyana
General view of the Banyana Banyana Team during Banyana Banyana Home Coming Celebrations at SASOL Place on the 25 August 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Morocco Mission – Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana return to the scene of their greatest triumph and look to retain the continental crown, writes Mark Gleeson.

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“It will be a fiercely contested match” – Goretzka
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“It will be a fiercely contested match” – Goretzka

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is expecting a "fiercely contested match" when they come up against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

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“We’re going to keep showing we can do it” – Caicedo
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“We’re going to keep showing we can do it” – Caicedo

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo says his side will continue to show they can compete with the best teams in the world for the Club World Cup trophy.

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“Favourites? I don’t know about that” – Barcola
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“Favourites? I don’t know about that” – Barcola

Paris Saint-Germain starlet Bradley Barcola has shrugged off the notion that his side are favourites to win the Club World Cup.

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Moment To Remember – 2010 FIFA World Cup
File photo dated 12-10-2010 of Spain's Andres Iniesta (second left) celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mates. Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement as a player aged 40. Issue date: Tuesday October 8, 2024.

Moment To Remember – 2010 FIFA World Cup

It was this month 15 years ago that the biggest party in African football history came to an end at Soccer City.

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Mkhabela becomes latest player released by Sekhukhune
Katlego Mkhabela of Sekhukhune United during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Sekhukhune United at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on 12 January 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Mkhabela becomes latest player released by Sekhukhune

Sekhukhune United's mass clear out continues after they confirmed the departure of right-back Katlego Mkhabela.

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