Wayne Arendse of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates a victory during the 2016 CAF Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Zesco at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on September 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Arendse: This is the highlight of my career

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse has revealed that participating in the Fifa Club World Cup is the most memorable moment in his professional career. (more…)

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December 9, 2016

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Mourinho ‘very pleased’ with Mkhitaryan display

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he was ‘very pleased’ with Henrikh Mkhitaryan performances after scoring a superb solo goal against Zorya Luhansk on Thursday. (more…)

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December 9, 2016

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Maphosa expects sparks to fly

Kaizer Chiefs spokesperson Vina Maphosa says ‘sparks are expected to fly’ when they welcome Bloemfontein Celtic to the FNB Stadium on Wednesday. (more…)

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December 9, 2016

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Southampton eliminated by Hapoel Be’er Sheva stalemate

Southampton were eliminated from the Europa League after playing out to a 1-1 draw with Hapoel Be’er Sheva at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday. (more…)

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December 9, 2016

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Mkhitaryan fires Man Utd past Zorya

A superb solo goal by Mkhitaryan helped Manchester United booked their place in the Last 32 of the Europa League following their 2-0 victory over Zorya Luhansk on Thursday. (more…)

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December 9, 2016

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Sundowns to face Kashima Antlers

Club World Cup hosts Kashima Antlers will face Mamelodi Sundowns after seeing off Auckland City 2-1 in their quarter-final playoff on Thursday. (more…)

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December 8, 2016

Lebogang Manyama of Cape Town City FC celebrates goal with teammates during the Absa Premiership 2016/17 football match between Cape Town City FC and Maritzburg United at Athlone Stadium, Cape Town on 22 November 2016 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix

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TKO 2016: What you need to know

Cape Town City and SuperSport United will battle it out for the honour of Telkom Knockout champion in what will be the first encounter between the two sides.  (more…)

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December 8, 2016

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BBC African Footballer of the Year revealed on Monday

Following over two weeks of voting by football fans across the world, the winner of the BBC African Footballer of the Year will be announced live on Focus on Africa on BBC World News, BBC World Service.

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December 8, 2016

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Chapecoense air disaster survivor takes first step

Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel has posted a video showing his first steps since surviving the air disaster that killed 19 of his teammates.
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December 8, 2016

Sibusiso Vilakazi celebrates his goal with Anthony Laffor and Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Highlands Park at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on the 27 November 2016©Samuel Shivambu/Backpagepix

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Jet lag subdues Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns called off their first scheduled training session in Osaka citing player fatigue after their marathon flight from Johannesburg to Japan.

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December 8, 2016