South African winger Luther Singh has been rewarded for fine performances in the colours of Cypriot club, AEL Limassol. The 28-year-old has signed a new and improved contract, and will remain at the club until 2027. The latest development in his career comes on the back of his sterling displays last term; playing 33 games, boasting 14 assists and two goals. He has been at AEL Limassol since July 2024 when he joined from Serbian club, FK Cukaricki. “The Board…

Cape Town Spurs have slammed the decision of the Premier Soccer League dispute resolution chamber (DRC) to declare young talent Asanele Velebayi a free agent. The 22-year-old winger is free to join a team of his choice after the DRC ruled in his favour that his contract with Spurs is unvalid since Spurs were relegated to the ABC Motsepe League, which is an amateur league. Spurs have released a long statement arguing the decision sets a bad precedent for South…

Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko is battling to come to terms with his lack of game time at the club. Maseko, 21, has found the going tough at Chloorkop since he arrived there in 2023. From a player who showed so much promise at SuperSport United, the Vaal-born forward now has to contend with playing second fiddle to other players at Sundowns. And he’s not taking it well. “I don’t know when it started, but lately it’s like the fire…

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a strong team for the side’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. The matchday squad features 18 Rugby World Cup winners and only one player who made his Test debut during the Castle Lager Incoming Series. The Springboks will be hunting their fifth successive victory against the Wallabies in the match after defeating them in both Castle Lager Rugby Championship games in Australia last season and once…

France international Kingsley Coman will be joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr to team up with the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. German side Bayern Munich and Al Nassr have agreed a transfer fee of €30 million (R619 million), while Coman has agreed personal terms on a contract until June 2028. Al Nassr have also recently brought in Spanish centre-back Inigo Martinez (34) and Portuguese midfielder João Félix (25). The other notable name at Al Nassr is Senegalese winger, Sadio Mane. Coman,…

Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has ensured the Harambee Stars are punching above their weight at the ongoing African Nations Championship [CHAN] in East Africa. Kenya, who are hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda, have surprised all and sundry. On Sunday, Kenya beat Morocco 1-0 at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi despite playing with ten men for the whole second half. Kenya is at the top of Group A with seven points from three matches in a group of five…

Nolusindiso Booi, the most-capped Springbok Women’s player, will lead a strong South African squad to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The team contains 19 players out of the 32 with previous Women’s Rugby World Cup experience. Bok Women head coach Swys de Bruin’s squad was named at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg over the weekend for the four-yearly tournament, where South Africa will face Brazil, Italy and France in Pool D. Booi, who captained the squad at the…

Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez has completed his move to Saudi side Al-Hilal. The 26-year-old cost Al-Hilal €53 million (R1.1 billion) plus add-ons. He has joined on a 3-year deal that runs until June 2028. “Liverpool FC can confirm Darwin Núñez has completed a permanent transfer to Al-Hilal, subject to international clearance,” announced Liverpool. “The Uruguayan’s three-year spell with the Reds concludes after he finalised a switch to the Saudi Pro League side. “Núñez departs Anfield having made 143 appearances and…

Cape Town City will have to contend with life in the second tier of South African football following their latest setback. On Friday, the Citizens’ case against Marumo Gallants was dismissed at arbitration. Cape Town City took the matter to arbitration, as they were aggrieved by the decision of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Disciplinary Committee. The PSL DC ruled recently that Marumo Gallants were guilty of fielding a defaulter, Monde Mphambaniso, during the 2024/25 season. Instead of docking points,…

Kaizer Chiefs will be without their head coach Nasreddine Nabi for the start of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Earlier this week, the Tunisian was in his element, sharing his thoughts on the new campaign and insisted Amakhosi would be “better” this season. However, Nabi has a family matter to attend to and will not be on the bench for the match against Stellenbosch at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday. “We regret to inform our supporters that Coach…