Who will catch Lucas Ribeiro Costa in Golden Boot Race?
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 08 February 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Who will catch Lucas Ribeiro Costa in Golden Boot Race?

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Lucas Ribeiro Costa currently leads the Betway Premiership Golden Boot race but is there anyone that can pip him from the top spot?

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Gasperini: Lookman is “one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen”
epa11906145 Atalanta's Ademola Lookman performs a penalty kick during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 2nd leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at the Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 18 February 2025. EPA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Gasperini: Lookman is “one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen”

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has blasted striker Ademola Lookman as "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after missing a penalty in their defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League.

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Gavin Hunt celebrates 999th game in style
Gavin Hunt, head coach of SuperSport United celebrates his teams goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 18 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Gavin Hunt celebrates 999th game in style

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt was a happy camper after taking charge of his 999th game as a head coach following their victory over Kaizer Chiefs.

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Sirino red card keeps him out of Sundowns tie
Gaston Sirino of Kaizer Chiefs receives a red card during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Kaizer Chiefs and SuperSport United at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 18 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Sirino red card keeps him out of Sundowns tie

Gaston Sirino will miss Kaizer Chiefs' clash against Mamelodi Sundowns next weekend after receiving a red card in their defeat against SuperSport United.

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Star Striker: Iqraam Rayners
Iqraam Rayners of South Africa shoots at goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Star Striker: Iqraam Rayners

From humble beginnings at Santos to a leading striker for the national team, it has been quite a journey for Iqraaam Rayners, writes Mogamad Allie.

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Can Liverpool pip Villa to extend lead over Arsenal?
Liverpool's Luis Diaz (centre left) and Aston Villa's Amadou Onana (centre right) battle for a header during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday November 9, 2024.

Can Liverpool pip Villa to extend lead over Arsenal?

Can Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they face Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday evening?

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Ace Ncobo explains why TS Galaxy’s penalty was dissallowed
1st Assistant referee, Romeo Matibidi during the 2025 Nedbank Cup match between Durban City and TS Galaxy at Chatsworth Stadium, Chatsworth on the 14 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Ace Ncobo explains why TS Galaxy’s penalty was dissallowed

Former FIFA referee Ace Ncobo has explained why TS Galaxy were not awarded a penalty during their defeat to Durban City in the Nedbank Cup.

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