Africa granted nine World Cup slots

Fifa has confirmed that nine African countries will to advance to the Fifa World Cup finals when the competition expands to 48 teams in 2026.

Safa hits back at Wits, SuperSport

Safa has slammed Bidvest Wits and SuperSport United for advising players not to honour their Amajita call-ups for the upcoming 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.

Allegri backs Juventus for UCL glory

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has set his sights on a treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League this season.

Chiefs boosted by Tshabalala’s return

Kaizer Chiefs has confirmed that midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala will return to training ahead of their Absa Premiership clash against Polokwane City on Saturday.

Klopp not ruling Henderson out for season

Jordan Henderson could yet return for Liverpool this season, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Wits out to break Bethlehem curse

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says his team will head into their Absa Premiership tie against Free State Stars full of confidence, despite their dismal away record against El La Koto.

Mosimane lambastes league schedule

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has called into question the timing of the Absa Premiership, saying that it disadvantages the teams competing in the CAF competitions.

Alves helps Juventus into UCL final

Juventus secured simple passage to their second Champions League final in three years as a 2-1 win over Monaco secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

SuperSport down CT City in six-goal thriller

SuperSport United all but ended Cape Town City’s chances of clinching the Absa Premiership trophy, after they secured a 4-2 win against the Citizens on Tuesday night at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Iranian Messi taken to police station

The Argentine’s doppelganger has been milking his newfound fame in the city of Hamedan – and the results have troubled police.