In defeat, Mamelodi Sundowns players can still hold their heads high. This is the view of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, whose side beat Sundowns 4-3 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter in Cincinnati on Saturday. While it is indeed true that praising a defeated team does not change the scoreline in their favour,… Continue reading Bellingham Full of Praise for Mamelodi Sundowns
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat
“So, yeah, it was just one of those unfortunate situations. But we learn from it, and we keep going.” With the above words, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has looked past his horrendous error against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Sundowns lost 3-4 to the Germans in a FIFA Club World Cup match played in Cincinnati,… Continue reading Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat
Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller
Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund have produced a thriller in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F match in Cincinnati. The ‘Brazilians’ met the German outfit at the TQL Stadium on Saturday evening. Sundowns scored first through Lucas Ribeiro Costa after just 11 minutes on the clock, but Dortmund hit back five minutes later through… Continue reading Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller
Premier League Champions Sign German Playmaker
Liverpool have secured the signature of German international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old playmaker has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Reds after agreeing personal terms and successfully passing a medical. Wirtz becomes the latest addition to Arne Slot’s squad so far this summer, reuniting with former Leverkusen teammate… Continue reading Premier League Champions Sign German Playmaker
Revealed: Chiefs Squad Travelling to the Netherlands
Kaizer Chiefs have listed four new signings on their squad travelling to the Netherlands next month. Amakhosi will depart on 3 July and during their two-week stay, will play friendlies against Eredivisie sides FC Utrecht and NEC Nijmegen on 11 and 12 July respectively, with more matches expected to be confirmed as the reigning Nedbank… Continue reading Revealed: Chiefs Squad Travelling to the Netherlands
Legendary Sports Presenter Phumlani Msibi Passes Away
The local football fraternity is in mourning following the death of renowned sports presenter Phumlani Msibi. Msibi’s employer, SuperSport TV, conveyed the sad news on Friday evening. “SuperSport is sadly mourning the loss of its legendary football and boxing commentator, presenter, and anchor, Phumlani Msibi, who died on Friday, after a short illness, at the… Continue reading Legendary Sports Presenter Phumlani Msibi Passes Away
Espérance Gets Win at Club World Cup
Tunisian outfit Espérance has registered its first win at the FIFA Club World Cup after seeing off Los Angeles in their Group D clash on Friday. The two sides met at the Geodis Park in Nashville, where the North Africans dictated play to become the second African team to win a match at this tournament… Continue reading Espérance Gets Win at Club World Cup
Boks Up for the Challenge Ahead of Barbarians Clash
With only 10 days to go until the Springboks kick off their 2025 season against the Barbarians in Cape Town, head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi have all expressed their eagerness for an exciting challenge. The Boks face the BaaBaas for the Qatar Airways Cup next Saturday (28 June), before lining up against… Continue reading Boks Up for the Challenge Ahead of Barbarians Clash
Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup
José Riveiro’s start with Al Ahly leaves much to be desired. The Spaniard, who joined after leaving Orlando Pirates, watched from the dugout as Al Ahly lost 2-0 to Brazilian side Palmeiras in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday. Al Ahly’s defeat at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the northeastern… Continue reading Al Ahly Faces Early Exit at Club World Cup
SA Football Association in Line for Cash Injection
The South African Football Association (SAFA) will receive R29 million from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the next four years. SAFA, along with other Member Associations across the continent, will benefit from CAF’s IMPACT programme, a strategic initiative aimed at further improving transparency and accountability in the use of funds made available to… Continue reading SA Football Association in Line for Cash Injection