Marumo Gallants unveil three new signings
Msindisi Kunene of AmaZulu FC is challenged by Sihle Nduli of Stellenbosch FC during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup match betweeen AmaZulu and Stellenbosch at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 18 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Marumo Gallants unveil three new signings

Marumo Gallants have bolstered their squad with the signing of three new players ahead of the re-start of the Betway Premiership having seen two exit to Orlando Pirates. (more…)

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Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to set up Senegal showdown
Morocco’s national team players celebrate after securing victory in the penalty shootout during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Morocco and Nigeria at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 14 January 2026 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to set up Senegal showdown

Yassine Bounou saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot-kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shoot-out victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a arm-wrestle of a Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday. (more…)

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Orlando Pirates sign Marumo Gallants duo ahead of season re-start
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates challenged by Daniel Msendami of Marumo Gallants during the 2025 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on the 06 December 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Orlando Pirates sign Marumo Gallants duo ahead of season re-start

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the signing for Marumo Gallants duo Daniel Msendami and Mpho Chabatsane ahead of the second half of the season. (more…)

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Experienced players who will play a part in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-finals
Sadio Mane of Senegal during 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Final match between Mali and Senegal on the 09 January 2026 at Grand Stadium Tangier in Tangier ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Experienced players who will play a part in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-finals

Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals feature familiar faces with extensive experience at the tournament that their countries hope will come to bear as they chase a place in the final. (more…)

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Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire
Puso Dithejane of TS Galaxy FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and TS Galaxy FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 05 November 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Puso Dithejane to join Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire have added a second South African to their team, signing winger Puso Dithejane from TS Galaxy on an extended contract for the next four years. (more…)

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Nigeria’s remarkable record in the AFCON semi-finals
Raphael Onyedika of Nigeria celebrates goal with teammates during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Uganda and Nigeria at Complexe Sportif de Fes in Fez, Morocco on 30 December 2025 ©Abd El Kader Cherradi/BackpagePix

Nigeria’s remarkable record in the AFCON semi-finals

Nigeria are through to the last four at an African Cup of Nations for the 17th time in their last 20 appearances at the finals. (more…)

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African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour
Eric Chelle, head coach of Nigeria reacts in disappointment after draw during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Shukri Hassan/BackpagePix

African coaches to the fore as AFCON semi-final line-up has continental flavour

The semi-final line-up is complete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and one of the notable aspects of the fixtures is that all four teams are coached by tacticians with roots on the continent. (more…)

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Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit
epa11848587 Amad Diallo of Manchester United looks on during the UEFA Europa League soccer match between Manchester United and Rangers FC, in Manchester, Britain, 23 January 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Manchester United season hits new depths after FA Cup exit

Manchester United’s 2025/26 FA Cup campaign ended in disappointment on Sunday as the 13-time winners were knocked out of the in the third round for just the second time in more than four decades. (more…)

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