Chelsea have announced the signing of Brazil international Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion. The 23-year-old forward has penned a long-term deal with the Blues that runs through to 2033, and joins the squad immediately ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in the early hours of Saturday morning South African time. “Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history,” Joao Pedro said. “They had brilliant players in the past and have brilliant…

Orlando Pirates have pulled off a major coup in the transfer window. On Wednesday morning, the Buccaneers’ corner was buzzing, with news that the club has brought in Bafana Bafana winger, Oswin Appollis. The 23-year-old joins the Buccaneers from Polokwane City after months of speculation over his future. Appollis, who’s been capped 14 times by South Africa’s senior national football team, has been a subject of interest from a lot of clubs, including Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, and also from…

Eight teams remain in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup after the conclusion of the last 16 fixtures on Wednesday morning. Teams from across the world are battling it out in the United States of America (USA), for the USD40 million (R707 million) first prize money. In some way, the men have been separated from the boys. Last 16 results; Palmeiras 1-0 BotafogoBenfica 1-4 ChelseaInter Milan 0-2 FluminenseManchester City 3-4 Al HilalParis Saint Germain 4-0 Inter MiamiFlamengo 2-4 Bayern MunichReal…

French club AS Monaco have confirmed the arrival of Ansu Fati on loan from Spanish side, FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old Spanish striker is on a season deal from FC Barcelona for the 2025/26 season, with the option to make the deal permanent for €11 million (R228 million). Should Monaco keep him after the season, Barça, in turn, will be at liberty to insert a buyback clause for €28 million (R581 million). Born in Bissau (Guinea-Bissau) on 31 October 2002, Ansu…

Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon has finalized his move to German Bundesliga 2 club, Hannover 96. Okon, 21, has penned a four-year deal after passing his medical on Monday. “I’m very happy to have signed with Hannover 96. I’m excited for this challenge to play football in Germany,” says the former SuperSport United central defender. “I’m very motivated to play for this club and want to become a better player here and develop as a human being. I’m a strong…

Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs will make more signings soon after concluding three deals. Amakhosi introduced three new signings on Monday; left back Nkanyiso Shinga, midfielder Ethan Chislett and striker, Flavio Silva. Chiefs, however, are far from being done. “Kaizer Chiefs will kick off the month of July by introducing three new players, with more signatures expected during this current window to strengthen their playing squad for the upcoming season,” announced the club. “The technical team and management deemed it apt…

Betway Premiership club SuperSport United has new owners ahead of the 2025/26 season, subject to approval by the Premier Soccer League (PSL). According to information at our disposal, Matsatsantsa have been sold to a businessman from Bloemfontein, and as per other reports, he has paid R50 million. Speculation was rife recently that SuperSport United was on the verge of being sold, but this was flatly denied by insiders at the club. However, this publication is privy to information that the…

One of football’s prominent figures, Jurgen Klopp, is in the spotlight after making what has been deemed controversial comments about the FIFA Club World Cup. The expanded 32-team Club World Cup has had its fair share of critics, but none as influential as Klopp, and his interview with German newspaper Die Welt has caught fire. “It’s a pointless competition. Whoever wins it will be the worst winner of all time because they’ll have played all summer and then gone straight back…

Magesi FC has made significant changes to their technical team as well as playing personnel. On Sunday, Dikwena Tša Meetse officially announced the departure of Owen Da Gama, who reportedly could not agree on terms with the club over a new contract. “Mr. Da Gama leaves Dikwena Tša Meetse following a six-month spell in charge,” stated the club. “He joined the club on 30 December 2024 and guided the team in 19 matches in the Betway Premiership: seven (7) wins,…

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has assured the nation that all is well in Banyana Banyana’s camp ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In the past few days, reports emerged of Banyana Banyana refusing to train at their base in Morocco due to monies owed to the team. “The African champions Banyana Banyana have resumed their preparations for the defence of their continental title after the impasse over monies owed to them was resolved on Saturday,”…