Talks of Gaston Sirino’s move to Al Ahly just won’t go away

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are reportedly still in talks with DStv Premiership club Mamelodi Sundowns over the signing of striker Gaston Sirino. SIRINO HAS BEEN LINKED WITH A MOVE SINCE LAST SEASON The 29-year-old Uruguayan has been linked with move to Pitso Mosimane’s new club since last season, but nothing has materialised to date. Gaston […]

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Currie Cup highlights | Wins for WP, Cheetahs over Christmas weekend

Currie Cup action over the Christmas long weekend proved profitable for Western Province and the Cheetahs, both of whom managed to secure bonus-point victories at home. MUST READ | RACHEL KOLISI TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, BEGS SA TO TAKE THE VIRUS SERIOUSLY Two tries by Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi paved the way for a 34-17 […]

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Kagiso Rabada cleared to join Proteas Test squad

Proteas seamer Kagiso Rabada has been medically cleared of the right adductor muscle strain injury which saw him ruled out of the One-Day International series against England last month. READ | CSA CONGRATULATES SA QUINTET ON ICC TEAM OF THE DECADE SELECTIONS As a result, he will join the Test squad, which is currently playing […]

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Imran Tahir pulls out of Big Bash League for ‘personal reasons’

Former Proteas spinner Imran Tahir has pulled out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) for personal reasons. PICTURE | PROTEAS WEAR BLACK ARMBANDS IN MEMORY OF ROBIN JACKMAN Tahir’s withdrawal was confirmed on Monday by his side, the Melbourne Renegades. The Renegades, the 2018/19 champions, have got off to a slow start in this […]

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India’s Virat Kohli voted ICC Cricketer of the Decade

India captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC’s male cricketer of the decade on Monday as Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept the top women’s awards. READ | CSA CONGRATULATES SA QUINTET ON ICC TEAM OF THE DECADE SELECTIONS Kohli and Perry were the big winners in the International Cricket Council’s Awards of the Decade, while […]

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Percy Tau helps Belgium side Anderlecht to victory

A key assist from Percy Tau helped his Anderlecht side to a 2-0 victory over Beerschot in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. TAU IS ON LOAN AT ANDERLECHT The Bafana Bafana international made his second successive start for former Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany’s side. Lukas Nmecha gave Anderlecht the lead in the 32nd […]

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Just in | Mamelodi Sundowns terminate talks with Al Ahly over Gaston Sirino

DStv Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns have provided an update on their negotiations with Egyptian club Al Ahly regarding the transfer of Gaston Sirino. SIRINO IS LOOKING TO LEAVE CHLOORKOP The Uruguayan is looking to leave Chloorkop to reunite with former coach Pitso Mosimane in Cairo. On Monday, Sundowns updated their supporters on the latest developments […]

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Faf du Plessis hits 199 as Proteas punish injury-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s injury-hit cricketers took a pounding from South Africa’s batsmen and bowlers on the third day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Monday. READ | VIRAT KOHLI VOTED BEST OF THE PAST DECADE Former captain Faf du Plessis led the batting assault, hitting 199 as South Africa took a commanding […]

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Everton – Man City clash scrapped as 5 of Guardiola’s men test positive for Covid-19

Monday evening’s much-anticipated Premier League fixture between Everton and Manchester City has become the latest sporting event to hit the coronavirus scrapheap after five of Pep Guardiola’s squad tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the game. Guardiola’s side were due to travel to Goodison Park for Monday evening’s fixture against Carlo Ancelotti’s in-form Everton but the club […]

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Morocco’s firm focus on grassroots football has lessons for SAFA

Morocco’s concerted focus on grassroots football is beginning to pay handsome dividends after the country’s Under 20 national team secured qualification for next year’s Nations Cup in Mauritania after a 15-year absence. Morocco’s Under 20 team last qualified for the tournament in 2005. The Under 20s qualification comes after the Under 17s already qualified for […]

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