Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has found a replacement for their former coach, Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou made way recently with Spurs not convinced he deserved to stay after the team finished an uncomfortable 17th in the 2024/25 campaign. Postecoglou did bring home the Europa League, but that could not save him from the chop. Spurs have moved on and appointed Danish mentor Thomas Frank from Brentford. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head…

Ex-Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro has dismissed claims that he left the club for family reasons. Before his departure in mid-May, there were reports that he was homesick and wanted to return to his home country, Spain. Riveiro, however, has remained on the African continent with Egyptian club Al Ahly, with whom he has signed a two-year contract. Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM’s Sports Night Amplified With Andile (SNAWA) on Thursday night, Riveiro explained his decision to jump…

South African striker Fagrie Lakay has won the Egyptian League Cup. Lakay, who plays for Cleopatra Ceramica, scored the second goal in the 2-0 over National Bank late on Thursday. This triumph marks Ceramica Cleopatra’s third consecutive Egypt Capital Cup title, making them the most successful club in the competition’s short history, with three wins in four editions. Lakay and company thus qualify for next season’s Egyptian Super Cup, which will feature Premier League champions Al Ahly, Egypt Cup holders…

Former Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has found a new home in Italy. De Bruyne has joined the reigning Serie A champions, Napoli. The Belgian arrives in Naples on a contract until June 2027, plus an option to extend for a further year. De Bruyne joins Napoli just over two weeks before his 34th birthday on 28 June. He brings tons of experience. De Bruyne made over 400 appearances for Manchester City during his ten years at the Etihad.…

England international Trent Alexander-Arnold is officially a Real Madrid player. Earlier on Thursday, the former Liverpool right-back underwent a medical at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital and then signed a contract that will keep him at the club for the next six seasons. He will wear the number 12 jersey. “I’m aware that playing for Real Madrid comes with great responsibility, and I’m ready to give everything for the team and for the Madridistas,” commented Alexander-Arnold. “I can’t wait…

Free agent Percy Tau says he is open to all offers in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The 31-year-old is currently in South Africa following his exit from Qatar SC, where he played for six months after joining them from Al Ahly. Tau conceded in a wide-ranging interview with sportscaster Robert Marawa that he grew up supporting Kaizer Chiefs, and he remains on good terms with his former team, Mamelodi Sundowns. However, the door is open for every club regarding…

Al Ahly coach José Riveiro has named the squad to compete at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States (US). The Egyptian outfit will be involved in the tournament opener against the home side, Inter Miami on 15 June. Al Ahly will also play Palmeiras from Brazil [19 June] and Portuguese side, Porto [24 June], in the group stage. GOALKEEPERS Mohamed El Shenawy, Mohamed Seha, Mostafa Shoubir, Mostafa Makhlouf. DEFENDERS Khaled Abdelfattah, Omar Kamaal, Ahmed Ramadan, Yasser Ibrahim,…

Proteas bowler Kagiso Rabada’s five-wicket haul against Australia on Wednesday has seen him move past the great Allan Donald for most wickets in Test cricket for South Africa. Rabada was in fine form on day one of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England. Rabada now has 332 wickets, ahead of Donald [330] and only behind Dale Steyn [439], Shaun Pollock [421], and Makhaya Ntini [390] in the all-time list.…

Manchester City’s U16 coach, Kolo Touré, has been drafted into their first-team coaching structure for the FIFA Club World Cup. Touré, 44, is expected to jet off to the United States with Pep Guardiola’s squad on Thursday. City saw a triple exit from Pep Guardiola’s dugout with the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. Juanma Lillo, Inigo Dominguez, and Carlos Vicens all left the Etihad, and the latter has since joined Portuguese club Braga as head coach. The former Ivory Coast…

Betway Premiership side Chippa United has wasted no time replacing their former coach, Thabo September. September was let go recently after the Chilli Boys missed out on the top eight, settling for 11th spot in the 2024/25 campaign. Former Wydad Casablanca assistant coach Sinethemba Badela has taken over as of 11 June. “We are proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Sinethemba Badela as the new head coach of Chippa United Football Club, ahead of what promises to be a…