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 that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties,” reads a press statement from Spurs. “Ange joined us from [Glasgow] Celtic in the summer of…

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 unit as well as scoring 20 goals,” wrote Arsenal. “Gabi’s consistent performances earned him a place in the 2023/24 PFA Team of the Year, a…

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 Mbokazi [19], Simphiwe Selepe [20] Mohau Nkota [20], Khulumani Ndamane [21] and Samukelo Kabini [21]. “I’m very happy with what I saw in the past…

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 after the hour mark, and France, with Kylian Mbappe in their corner, rallied back to score three, but the final whistle stopped them in their…

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 [joining Pirates]. Of course I would,” he confessed to Soccer Africa on Thursday evening. “It’s a big club, and it still has people that are…

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 relegation, to keep their top-flight status in the Qatar Stars league. He contributed four assists in nine matches for Qatar SC. He’s been spotted in…

South African wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane has reached the Roland Garros semi-finals after a straight sets victory against China’s Ziying Wang on Thursday. The 39-year-old from Seshego in Limpopo province overpowered fourth seed Wang 6-2 and 6-4, to progress to the last four. Montjane, who celebrated her birthday on 3 June, will be tested again when she meets Aniek Van Koot, who hails from the Netherlands, on Friday. Montjane has come close on the red clay on three occasions,…

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 54-man squad for the opening stages of the international season, which kicks off on 28 June against the Barbarians, followed by the Castle Lager Incoming Series. As per the press release, the same 54 players – nine of whom are uncapped – attended the second national alignment camp in Cape Town last month in a large training squad. The squad, which was confirmed on Thursday by SA Rugby, includes 31 Rugby World Cup…

Al Ahly’s new coach, José Riveiro, has shared his thoughts on the move for the first time since his appointment recently. Riveiro joined the Red Devils following a three-year stint with Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers allowed Riveiro to leave early, with just over a month remaining on his contract. He then concluded a two-year deal with Al Ahly, and the parties were clearly on the same page from the onset, with the deal going through without a hitch. “I think…

At 39, Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić is not done at the highest level of the game. Modrić parted company with Los Blancos in recent times and departed as the club’s most decorated player with 28 trophies in 13 years. Many would have expected Modrić, who turns 40 in September, to head to Asia, specifically Saudi Arabia, for his last big payday. Modrić, however, is on the verge of joining Italian Serie A side AC Milan. The Rossoneri have offered…