Portugal has won their second Nations League title after beating Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo and company came out on top at the Munich Football Arena to become the first team to win the UEFA Nations League twice. Spain drew first blood with Martin Zubimendi tapping in after… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Second Nations League Title
Author: TIYANI WA KA MABASA
Senegalese Legend Picks Hakimi for African Footballer of the Year
Former African Footballer of the Year El-Hadji Diouf has made his choice for this year’s award. Diouf, who won the coveted award twice in 2001 and 2002, is in the corner of Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi. The Paris Saint-Germain star has played second fiddle to other stars for the award in the past two years.… Continue reading Senegalese Legend Picks Hakimi for African Footballer of the Year
SA Tennis Star Pockets R635,000 at Roland Garros
Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji won their second French Open Women’s Wheelchair Doubles title in Paris late Friday. South Africa’s tennis star Montjane and her Japanese partner, Kamiji, staged a fight back in the final, after losing the first set, to defeat the number two seeds, Chinese duo Xiaohui Li/Ziying Wang, 4-6, 7-5, [10-7], claiming… Continue reading SA Tennis Star Pockets R635,000 at Roland Garros
Broos Happy Despite Tanzania Draw in Polokwane
Bafana Bafana played to a disappointing goalless draw against Tanzania at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. To his defence, Bafana mentor Hugo Broos did sound a warning prior to the match that it was not a must-win clash but rather to cast his eye on the new players, and true to his word,… Continue reading Broos Happy Despite Tanzania Draw in Polokwane
Spurs Sack Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Success
Australia’s Angelos “Ange” Postecoglou has departed Tottenham Hotspur in a shocking move. The Premier League side announced the sacking of Postecoglou on Thursday, sixteen days after he guided them to a 1-0 win over Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. “Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce… Continue reading Spurs Sack Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Success
Arsenal Tie Down Brazilian Centre Back
Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The Gunners announced the new deal on Friday. The 27-year-old will be in North London until June 2029. “The 27-year-old defender arrived from Ligue 1 side Lille in September 2020 and has made 210 appearances in all competitions, becoming a key member of our defensive… Continue reading Arsenal Tie Down Brazilian Centre Back
Bafana Bafana Coach Sings Praises of Youngsters
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he’s encouraged by what he’s seen from the new faces in camp. Bafana Bafana will host Tanzania at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening, before taking on Mozambique at the same venue on Tuesday. Broos picked a few youngsters in his final squad for the friendlies; Mbekezeli… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Coach Sings Praises of Youngsters
Ronaldo versus Yamal in Nations League Final
Spain will face Portugal in the Nations League final in Munich on Sunday. Lamine Yamal of Spain scored twice in a nine-goal thriller to fire his side into the Nations League final, beating France 5-4 in Thursday’s semi-final clash. The two sides battled it out at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, with Spain leading 5-1… Continue reading Ronaldo versus Yamal in Nations League Final
Rulani Mokwena Open to Pirates Return
Coach Rulani Mokwena says he would jump at the opportunity to coach Orlando Pirates again. Mokwena, who is unattached at the moment, was previously with the Buccaneers, and with them searching for a new coach after José Riveiro’s exit, Mokwena would gladly take the job if offered to him. “Of course I would consider it… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Open to Pirates Return
Percy Tau Becomes a Free Agent
Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau is on the lookout for a new home after being let go by Qatar SC. The Asian side announced Tau’s departure on Thurday. Tau, 31, arrived at the club in January, following his move from Egyptian club, Al Ahly. Tau was on a six-month deal and helped the club avoid… Continue reading Percy Tau Becomes a Free Agent