By all accounts, ex-Wydad Casablanca coach Rulani Mokwena had a great relationship with the club’s president, Hicham Ait Menna, and they continue to keep in touch after Mokwena left Morocco. Behind closed doors, however, there was a war brewing with Wydad’s vice president, Kamal Daissaoui, who was a thorn in Mokwena’s side during the latter’s eight-month stint in the Red Castle. During an interview with renowned broadcaster Robert Marawa, Mokwena admitted he had to deal with sinister forces in Casablanca.…

Wydad Casablanca’s squad has been revealed ahead of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup in the United States (US). The Red Castle is in Group G alongside Manchester City (England), Juventus (Italy), and Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates). They kick off their campaign against Manchester City on 18 June. The Moroccan team features two South Africans in the form of Cassius Mailula and Thembinkosi Lorch. Wydad departed for the US on Tuesday. WYDAD CASABLANCA SQUAD… GOALKEEPERS El Mehdi Benabid, Youssef El…

PUMA and fashion designer KidSuper have launched kits for Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on 15 June. In the PUMA x KidSuper collaboration, the Mamelodi Sundowns’ Home kit blends warm, sunlit tones with cooler shades to reflect the club’s signature style. “The result captures the rhythm, energy, and joy of Sundowns’ football, known locally as “shoeshine and piano.” The Home jersey features a yellow base with mountain blue, green and white details with…

Former Orlando Pirates right-back Thabiso Monyane has penned a heartfelt message to the club and its supporters. Monyane, 25, will be out of contract on 30 June 2025. He’s expected to join bitter rivals Kaizer Chiefs, alongside Paseka Mako, who was also let go by the Buccaneers. Before crossing the floor, Monyane has a message for his former employers. “As I close this chapter of my life, I’m filled with a mix of emotions – sadness to leave behind the…

Manchester City manager Joseph “Pep” Guardiola has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Manchester in recognition of his “extraordinary contribution” to the city over nine years on and off the pitch. Guardiola was presented with an honorary doctorate by the university’s chancellor, Nazir Afzal, at the Whitworth Hall on Monday. “The award is in honour not only of his sporting success but also of his inspirational work away from football, including through his family foundation, the Guardiola…

Premier League club Manchester City has announced the signing of Algerian left back, Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 24-year-old has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium meaning he would remain at the club until the summer of 2030. “An Algeria international, Ait-Nouri has established a reputation as one of the most exciting full-backs in the Premier League over the past five years with his productivity in the final third and ability to thwart opposition attacks,” reads City’s…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has rejected a contract from Saudi side Al Hilal worth a staggering €40M a year (R808 million). Using his home country’s currency, this works out to 70 billion naira. Osimhen’s decision comes after his parent club, Italy’s Napoli, reached a club-to-club agreement with Al Hilal for a €75 million (R1.5 billion) transfer fee. He spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray and his estimated gross salary there was €10 million (R202 million). Al…

Former Proteas batsmen Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla are among the new seven inductees added to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame. The ICC announced the seven new additions on Monday, with a large group of former greats added as the latest inductees, including former India captain MS Dhoni. ICC Chair Jay Shah welcomed the new members to the Hall of Fame at a gala event at Abbey Road Studios in London. “Through the ICC Hall of Fame,…

Miguel Cardoso is not in the good books of Mamelodi Sundowns supporters at the moment, and all eyes will be on him during the FIFA Club World Cup. The Portuguese’s troubles started when he failed to guide Sundowns against Egyptian side, Pyramids, who beat them in the CAF Champions League final. Depending on how Sundowns perform in the United States (US), his future at Chloorkop may not be guaranteed. The Tshwane team will be up against Ulsan from South Korea…

South African superstar Gerda Steyn won her fourth Comrades Marathon at the weekend. Steyn added her fourth win to her already impressive record as she took another convincing win in 5 hours, 51 minutes, and 19 seconds. This makes her only the second woman (after eight-time winner Elena Nurgalieva) to win the race more than three times. The 35-year-old Steyn today stands alone as the only South African woman to win the Ultimate Human Race four times. This was the…