Orlando Pirates dominate Kaizer Chiefs, reach MTN 8 final

Kaizer Chiefs have it all to do in the second leg of their MTN 8 semifinal tie against rivals Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers won the first leg 3-0, with goals from Zakhele Lepasa, Vincent Pule and Thembinkosi Lorch. Awaiting the winner in the final is Bloemfontein Celtic, who edged Supersport United in their semifinal tie […]

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Cape Town City duo withdraw from Bafana squad after positive COVID-19 tests

Bafana Bafana defenders Thamsanqa Mkhize and Abubbaker Mobara have tested positive for COVID-19, a statement from their club Cape Town City revealed on Sunday.  The two players were in a national camp ahead of the Afcon 2021 qualifiers against Sao Tome e Principe. COVID-19 cases in the Bafana camp Both players have been withdrawn from […]

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Pirates and Sundowns exempted from CAF preliminary round fixtures

Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been exempted from competing in the preliminary rounds of the upcoming 2020/2021 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup. Mamelodi Sundowns are the sixth ranked club on the continent and as a result, will be exempted from the preliminary CAF Champions League round while Orlando Pirates are ranked […]

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Man City and Liverpool share spoils at The Etihad

Man City and Liverpool played to an entertaining 1-1 draw in the last of Sunday’s English Premier League (EPL) matches, In what was the weekend’s blockbuster fixture, more chances were left on the field than were converted, with both sides squandering opportunities in the pouring rain at The Etihad. Man City held by Liverpool However, […]

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Chris Froome ends ’11-year love story’ with Team Sky/Ineos

Chris Froome brought down the curtain on his Team Sky/Ineos career on Sunday, describing it as “a love story which lasted 11 years”. The 35-year-old captured the Tour de France four times with the outfit as well as the Vuelta a Espana twice and a single Giro d’Italia. ‘VERY EMOTIONAL DAY’ Next year, he will […]

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Kaizer Chiefs academy star James McFarlane tragically passes on

Kaizer Chiefs academy star James McFarlane has tragically passed on after being involved in a devastating motor-vehicle accident on Thursday night. James McFarlane, 18-years-old, was the captain of the Kaizer Chiefs under-17 academy team before making the jump to the reserve side this year. McFarlane was also a regular for national under-17 side, the Amajimbos. […]

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All Blacks ‘up for sale’ as cash-strapped union woos private equity

The All Blacks are in talks with private equity investors as they struggle with the financial impact of Covid-19. New Zealand’s national treasure has seen its cash reserves slashed by almost half due to the pandemic lockdown. ALL BLACKS NAME COULD BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said it is now looking […]

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Sharks edge Cheetahs in controversial Super Rugby Unlocked clash in Durban

The Sharks have beaten the Cheetahs in an error-strewn and controversial Super Rugby Unlocked clash at Kings Park in Durban. The Sharks won 19-13 after leading 6-0 at half-time. The Cheetahs suffered a blow prior to kick-off when their Springbok centre Frans Steyn was ruled out with a groin injury. A late Sharks try by […]

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Bloemfontein Celtic vs Supersport United: MTN 8 semifinal preview

The MTN 8 semifinals continue on Saturday, with Bloemfontein Celtic and Supersport United kicking off their second-leg tie at Dr Molemela Stadium. It’s all level between the two sides, with Phunya Sele Sele holding a slight advantage after scoring the crucial away goal in a 1-1 draw at Lucas Moripe Stadium last Sunday. Bloemfontein Celtic […]

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