Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi appears to be not overly concerned about the team’s poor run this season, to a point where he’s reacted angrily to suggestions the team is struggling under his leadership. The Tunisian was speaking at the press conference after their Soweto Derby 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. Nabi has insisted that he trusts in the process and that no one should “provoke” him. “Don’t provoke me because I’m not a…

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold will part ways at the end of the season, opening the door for his move to Real Madrid. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Alexander-Arnold will pen a 5-year contract with the Spanish giants. “Documents are being prepared for Trent to join Real Madrid on a 5-year contract; verbal agreement done,” Romano added. Meanwhile, Liverpool have confirmed Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave Anfield after 20 years with the club. “Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of his…

Ex-Premier Soccer League (PSL) and FIFA referee Andile “Ace” Ncobo is not losing sleep over R15.2 million fraud charges. Ncobo and his wife, Salome Twaise Ncobo, are due in the Bellville Specialized Commercial Crimes Court on Monday morning to answer to charges of fraud and money laundering. According to TimesLive, the charges stem from an investigation by the Hawks into alleged misappropriation of funds designated for school construction projects in the Eastern Cape. Ncobo, who’s still in football circles as…

Kenyan football is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As witnessed in the East African nation on Sunday, football fans were running for cover before the big clash between Shabana FC and Gor Mahia at the Gusii Stadium. Local publications reported that tensions were high before the match as the two teams headed into the game. Kenyans.co.ke carried video footage that showed mild scuffles in the stands, presumably between rival fans, leading to injuries and, as alleged, that…

Bayern Munich are once again Bundesliga champions, and while it’s always been a walk in the park for them in Germany’s top flight, it’s the first-ever trophy for England striker Harry Kane. Kane’s 24 goals in 29 league appearances have fired Bayern to their 34th Bundesliga title, culminating in Kane being the center of attention after years of being on the receiving end of claims that he carried with him a trophy curse. Well, Kane was in a party mood…

Wydad Casablanca’s player of the month for March, Thembinkosi Lorch, was in his element as he settled a big match on Saturday. Third-placed Wydad hosted AS FAR, who are second, fully aware that failure to collect maximum points would be detrimental to their chances of finishing second and qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. With the score at 1-1, Lorch stepped up and fired home in the 67th minute to hand Wydad the win at the Stade Larbi Zaouli.…

Mamelodi Sundowns have one hand on the Betway Premiership trophy after yet another win. The Brazilians are living up to expectations, being on the verge of winning their eighth consecutive league title. The reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions beat Cape Town City 2-0 in the Western Cape on Saturday, with Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners on the scoresheet. Sundowns have garnered 61 points from 24 matches, and second-placed Orlando Pirates are on 49 points from 22 outings. The Tshwane…

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has owned up to testing positive for a recreational drug. Rabada, 29, left the Indian Premier League (IPL) last month, and his team, Gujarat Titans, confirmed at the time that it was due to a “significant personal matter.” It turns out that Rabada is suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on Saturday. The test was reportedly done in South Africa, before he…

South Africa’s Akani Simbine is proving to be the man to beat in 2025 after claiming back-to-back Diamond League wins in the men’s 100m. Simbine edged Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson from Jamaica in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, going under 10 seconds again with a time of 9.98s. Thompson was close in 9.99s, while Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo came third in 10.03s. Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala was far off the pace in 9th place in 10.25s. Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League 2025 – Men’s…

Swiss coach Marcel Koller’s tenure with Al Ahly has come to an end, but the Red Devils have shown their gratitude in more ways than one after his achievements with the club. Usually referred to as a thankless job, the day a coach leaves a certain club, it’s all quickly forgotten. Al Ahly, however, are doing things differently. In Egypt’s capital and the country’s largest city, Cairo, banners put up in honour of Koller are on display. Nile FM has…