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AmaZulu owner Sandile Zungu denies link to Benni McCarthy

AmaZulu’s new owner Sandile Zungu has denied links to his club of Benni McCarthy as coach as rumours‚ but did subtly send a message to his current coaching staff that an ambitious new regime at Usuthu expect results.

Fans return to English grounds, but told not to celebrate goals too much

Fans will return to English Football League grounds on Wednesday with several clubs opening their doors to limited numbers, but the match-day experience will be far from what they are used to.

'It’s the biggest achievement in our lifetime': Bafana coach Ntseki hails Mosimane's triumph

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has paid homage to Pitso Mosimane after the revered mentor led Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly to the Caf Champions League title a few days ago.

Sirino going nowhere after Sundowns dismiss Al Ahly offer: 'They made an offer which we rejected'

Influential Mamelodi Sundowns attacking midfielder Gaston Sirino is staying put at Chloorkop‚ at least for now.

SuperSport United terminate long-serving Clayton Daniels' contract with immediate effect

SuperSport United have terminated long-serving defender Clayton Daniels' contract with immediate effect.

Players will skip Australian Open if blocked from training in quarantine: Vallverdu

Players will skip the Australian Open if they are not allowed to practise during their mandatory two-week quarantine due to the risk of injury, Daniel Vallverdu told Reuters.

Nikita Mazepin to race for Haas F1 next season

Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will race for Haas in 2021 after agreeing a multi-year deal, the US-based Formula One team announced on Tuesday

Sundowns midfielder Phakamani Mahlambi on loan to AmaZulu

Mamelodi Sundowns have shipped out attacking midfielder Phakamani Mahlambi on loan to AmaZulu.

Argentina captain, players suspended for posting racist comments on social media

Pablo Matera has been stripped of the Argentina captaincy and suspended along with teammates Guido Petti and Santiago Socino for posting racist comments on social media, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said on Tuesday.

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton to miss Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19

Lewis Hamilton will miss the Sakhir Formula One Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19, the sport’s governing body FIA said.

Premiership champions Sundowns to retire Anele Ngcongca's number 16 shirt

Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are expected to retire the number 16 shirt donned by Anele Ngcongca during his four-year stay with the Pretoria club.

F1 slammed for endless replays of Grosjean’s fiery crash

Grosjean was lucky to escape with his life after his Haas car speared through metal barriers, splitting in two and bursting into flames.

Celtic pull off key win without coach Maduka

Bloemfontein Celtic should be proud of their 2-0 win over Maniema Union in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg on Sunday.

Tough times force teams to avoid big-name signings

That several high-profile players remain clubless at this stage of the season may indicate that Covid-19 hit the clubs’ finances very hard such that the salary demands of these players are scaring them off.

Chauke pleased with Proteas' dismantling of Malawi

The Spar Proteas were not sure if they would play netball again this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But after 11 months of inactivity, the Proteas returned to court last week to dismantle continental rivals Malawi with a 3-0 whitewash.

New provincial managers go straight to work

There is no time for introducing recently appointed Boxing SA (BSA) provincial managers in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State to the boxing regulatory body’s culture and processes with the aim of bringing them up to speed as well as making them feel comfortable and aware of their professional responsibilities.

Arrows latest centurion eyes record appearances for club

In the wake of garnering his 101st cap for Golden Arrows at the weekend, talented attacking midfielder Nduduzo Sibiya has made his intention to hold the club’s all-time record for most appearances known.

Cape Town City hope to avoid more red cards against Pirates

Cape Town City will be hoping to avoid another red card when they host Orlando Pirates in their DStv Premiership in their next match.

Relieved Hunt hails 'fantastic' Chiefs for away win

A fantastic effort. These were the striking words a relieved Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt used to sum up his side’s 1-0 victory away to Cameroonian club PDW Bamenda in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary phase on Sunday.

Royal AM explain why they sacked coach after just one match

Mike Lukhubeni has been the GladAfrica Championship’s first coaching casualty after being sacked by Royal AM yesterday.

Chilli Boys feel the sting as two points slip through their hands against TTM

Chippa United coach Lehlohonolo Seema was left thinking about what could have been after his team dropped valuable points in their DStv Premiership fixture against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday.

Sundowns to dedicate 16 matches in celebration of Anele Ngcongca's life

Mamelodi Sundowns will continue to celebrate former Bafana Bafana defender Anele Ngcongca's life in their next 15 matches.

Hunt warns his Chiefs charges to guard against complacency: 'You can’t relax because it’s only halftime'

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has cautioned his charges to guard against complacency when they host Cameroon side PWD Bamenda in the return leg of their Champions League preliminary round fixture this week.

Zinnbauer refuses to point an accusing finger at Pirates goalkeeper Ofori after blunder

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has refused to point a finger at goalkeeper Richard Ofori for his error early in the second half that allowed Baroka FC to take the lead and put Bucs on the back foot in their 1-1 DStv Premiership draw on Saturday.

Neville Hotz to supervise Mthalane title defence

Veteran boxing official Neville Hotz has been officially appointed by the hierarchy of the New York-based IBF to supervise the IBF flyweight championship fight between holder Moruti “Baby Face” Mthalane and challenger Jayson “Smasher” Mama.

Jooste holds his own at Bucs despite early doubts

If there’s a player who has proven many people wrong this season, that's Orlando Pirates fullback Wayde Jooste.

Draw to Pirates hurts like a loss, says Baroka coach

Baroka mentor Matsimela Thoka has described their 1-1 draw away to Orlando Pirates at the weekend as a “loss”.

Proteas whitewash Malawi Queens in Test series

The Spar Proteas completed a 3-0 whitewash over the Malawi Queens in their three-match Test series at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West. It was a one-sided series as the Proteas won two games by record scores in outplaying, outclassing and embarrassing the Malawi Queens.

'Pitso's glory creates need for younger coaches'

Pitso Mosimane’s CAF Champions League glory with Egyptian giants Al Ahly could divest SA of great coaches.

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