DStv Premiership report card
Langelihle Ndlovu of Polokwane City challenged by Ranga Chivaviro of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 09 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

DStv Premiership report card

We have now entered the long six-week DStv Premiership break for the African Cup of Nations, which presents the perfect time to assess the campaign to date for the 16 topflight clubs. (more…)

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PSL sends plenty of players to AFCON
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 10 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

PSL sends plenty of players to AFCON

South Africa have the squad with the most home-based players for the Africa Cup of Nations finals after Hugo Broos named 20 of his 23 players for the Ivory Coast from Premier Soccer League clubs. (more…)

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Embattled Moroka Swallows learn date for PSL DC
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Embattled Moroka Swallows learn date for PSL DC

Moroka Swallows will appear before the Premier Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee on January 11 to answer charges of misconduct and bringing the league into disrepute, PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed on Thursday. (more…)

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Kylian Mbappe admits uncertainty over future
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Kylian Mbappe admits uncertainty over future

France international Kylian Mbappe has created more speculation over his future after admitting he is unsure where he will be next campaign as he enters the final six months of his contract with Paris St Germain. (more…)

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Johnson calls for patience
Jasond Gonzalez of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Sekhukhune United and Kaizer Chiefs at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 30 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs coach Johnson calls for patience

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson says more patience is needed to allow foreign imports to settle at the club, particularly the giant Colombian striker Jasond Gonzalez, who has yet to score. (more…)

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Mokwena plays down Sundowns’ Champions League hopes
Rhulani Mokwena, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 30 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mokwena plays down Sundowns’ Champions League hopes

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is warning that players and supporters must not be lured into a false sense of security by the poor form of his club’s traditional protagonists in the African Champions League. (more…)

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Bafana rivals Mali name newcomers in AFCON squad
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Bafana rivals Mali name newcomers in AFCON squad

Bafana Bafana opponents Mali named uncapped Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Boubacar Traore and Lorient striker Sirine Doucoure in their squad for this month’s African Cup of Nations finals but have been hard hit by injuries. (more…)

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Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow
Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers training session for Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria on 8 September 2023 © Justina Aniefiok/BackpagePix

Nigeria get pre-AFCON injury blow

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has had to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the Nigerian Football Federation said. (more…)

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Amine Gouiri forced out of Algeria squad for AFCON
Stanley Ratifo of Mozambique is challenged by Amine Gouiri of Algeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 game between Mozambique and Algeria at Estadio do Zimpeto in Maputo, Mozambique on 19 November 2023 ©Jaime Machel Colega/BackpagePix

Amine Gouiri forced out of Algeria squad for AFCON

Algeria have confirmed the withdrawal of striker Amine Gouiri from their squad for the African Cup of Nations but have yet to make a decision on a potential replacement. (more…)

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Carlo Ancelotti delighted to extend Real Madrid stay
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Carlo Ancelotti delighted to extend Real Madrid stay

Veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has hinted he may continue at Real Madrid beyond the expiry of his contract in 2026. (more…)

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