Erasmus invites 26 players to virtual Springbok alignment camps
Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie of South Africa sing the national anthem before the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus invites 26 players to virtual Springbok alignment camps

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited a group of 26 players consisting mainly of overseas-based players, as well as some talented youngsters and injured players, to the first virtual Springbok alignment camps of the year on Wednesday 27 March, following the first in-person camp in Cape Town from Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 March.

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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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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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Tributes pour in for former Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu
Siyabonga Zulu of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg South Africa on 27 January 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Tributes pour in for former Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu

Tributes have poured in for former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu, who tragically passed away aged 31.

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Mabasa edge closer to Vilakazi’s Pirates all-time scoring record
Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates celebrates his 3rd goal with teammate Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Piratesduring the 2025 Nedbank Cup match between Orlando Pirates and Baroka FC at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 15 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mabasa edge closer to Vilakazi’s Pirates all-time scoring record

Tshegofatso Mabasa moves one step closer to beating Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Vilakazi's all-time scoring record following his hat-trick against Baroka FC in the Nedbank Cup.

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Can Man Utd overcome Spurs without Amad Diallo?
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Can Man Utd overcome Spurs without Amad Diallo?

Can Manchester United overcome rivals Tottenham Hotspur without the injured Amad Diallo when they face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening?

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