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)… Continue reading Osimhen Rejects R800-Million Yearly Salary
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Smith, Amla Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
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… Continue reading Smith, Amla Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Sundowns Ready to Take on the World
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… Continue reading Sundowns Ready to Take on the World
Gerda Steyn in League of Her Own
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… Continue reading Gerda Steyn in League of Her Own
Dijana Recovers from Mental Breakdown to Win R1.6 Million
Mahikeng native Tete Morena Dijana claimed his third Comrades Marathon title over the weekend. Dijana crossed the finish line in a time of five hours, 30 minutes, and 38 seconds, from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Durban, with more than 22,000 runners lining up in what was the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon. The official… Continue reading Dijana Recovers from Mental Breakdown to Win R1.6 Million
Mike Makaab Defends Himself Over Mbule-Chiefs Revelation
Local football agent Mike Makaab is putting out the fires after a rather surprising revelation that his client Sipho Mbule has been offered to Kaizer Chiefs. Makaab, who’s the director of ProSport International and has been in the business for almost three decades, was on the receiving end of criticism late Sunday when he went… Continue reading Mike Makaab Defends Himself Over Mbule-Chiefs Revelation
‘PacMan’ Returns to the Ring at 46!
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has fought his way out of retirement. Coincidentally, the Filipino was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday. The honour, undoubtedly, cements his place among the best boxers of all time. But questions will be asked whether he’s still got it after coming out of retirement at 46… Continue reading ‘PacMan’ Returns to the Ring at 46!
Themba Kgatlana to Miss WAFCON Tournament
Banyana Banyana’s chances of retaining their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON] title may have greatly diminished after the latest squad was announced. On Sunday, Banyana Banyana coach Dr. Desiree Ellis trimmed her preliminary squad from 46 to 28 ahead of the tournament in Morocco next month. The players will go into camp in Johannesburg… Continue reading Themba Kgatlana to Miss WAFCON Tournament
Carlos Alcaraz Wins Fifth Grand Slam at 22
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down for the first time in his career to retain the French Open title by defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), and 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday. Described as “one of the greatest-ever Grand Slam finals,” the final turned out to be the… Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz Wins Fifth Grand Slam at 22
Coco Gauff: Never Give Up on Your Dreams
US tennis star Coco Gauff’s latest success hasn’t quite sunk in just yet. The 21-year-old defeated the world’s number one, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, in the French Open women’s singles final to claim the second Grand Slam title of her young career over the weekend. Gauff (2) beat Aryna Sabalenka (1) 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on… Continue reading Coco Gauff: Never Give Up on Your Dreams