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The MTN8 final has come and gone, with Orlando Pirates walking away with a second consecutive title. The Buccaneers were able to keep Mamelodi sundowns out for 120 minutes, forcing the game to go to penalties. The Buccaneers would have had a few shaking nerves, considering the last penalty shootout they took part in; they lost to Botswana side Jwaneng Galaxy. Masandawana were not clinical from the...

The 2030 FIFA World Cup marks 100 since the inaugural tournament held in Uruguay in 1930. The 24th edition of the tournament will be commemorated by having 3 matches played in South America, where it all began, before vacating the continent and moving over to Spain and Morroco. A very strange move by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Many are suggesting that this move is a sly way for FIFA to 'line...

The CAF Champions League is the most coveted football trophy on African soil, yet in the same breath, it is the most elusive to South African teams. For far too long, Southern Africa has barely had a say in this competition since Mamelodi Sundowns claimed the silverware way back in the 2015/2016 season. Only Kaizer Chiefs have come close since then when Gavin Hunt took the glamour boys to the fina...

In a public interview, 2022 FIFA World Cup Winner Lionel Messi openly admitted that his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 'failed' to congratulate him when returning from his World Cup triumph. This allegation has spread like wildfire, with the president of the Paris-based club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, squashing the truth behind Messi's statement. "French fans are extremely hostile, so if Messi w...

The MTN8 final semi-final legs have come and gone, with Kaizer Chiefs being knocked out by Mamelodi Sundowns. The second leg between these two giants, came with controversy after referee Luxolo Badi turned a blind eye and denied the Glamour Boy’s 3 clear-cut penalties. Mzansi has expressed their deepest frustrations towards not only Badi, but SAFA and the PSL as a whole. On the latest episode of t...

The second legs of the MTN8 semi-finals commence this weekend with Orlando Pirates looking like they are in the best position to make it to the final. After securing a victory against Stellenbosch FC in the first leg, the Buccaneers will be hoping to continue their fine run of form when they welcome the traveling team from Cape Town to the Orlando stadium Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are al...

The UEFA Champions League has returned in all of its glory of a long-anticipated wait. The battle of the European giants has begun, with a certain team from Manchester looking to retain their title. Match day one saw some big matches, with none more so than Manchester United who traveled to the Allianz Arena to face off against Bayern Munich. The away team showed their talents but ultimately, sill...

With Manchester United still being regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world, being under a constant microscope comes with the territory. This will always be a burden that the club will have to live with, and at times, it may be easier said than done. As it stands, the clubs’ fans are in utter disbelief at the current state of the team, with Brazilian superstar, Anthony, being investigated...

Bafana Bafana has just come off the back of an unbeaten run with a goalless draw against Namibia and a 1-0 victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The goalless draw brings a concerning thought into the minds of local supporters, which is how lackluster the team looked against a lower-ranked nation in Namibia. The performance against the DRC proved that we have the potential to...

The 30-man shortlist for the 2022/23 Ballon d’Or has been announced with some surprising features and shocking exclusions. The biggest talking point, of course, is who is going to win this esteemed accolade. It appears to be a two-horse race between World Cup winner Lionel Messi, and Treble titan, Erling Haaland. Many are suggesting that Messi should claim his 8th Golden Ball, but the argument of...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos finds himself in hot water after his somewhat unnecessary comment directed towards Kaizer Chiefs players and the club as a whole. When the media asked Broos about the lack of Chiefs players, the 71-year-old Belgian suggested that ‘no player(s) from Kaizer Chiefs deserves to be within the national setup.’ Chiefs’ head coach Molefi Ntseki announced his disappointment w...

Kaizer Chiefs are welcoming Mamelodi Sundowns to the FNB Stadium during their mouth-watering matchup. Kaizer Chiefs seem to be slowly finding their form under new head coach Molefi Ntseki, whereas Mamelodi Sundowns are looking stronger than ever, after claiming maximum points during their 5 Dstv Premiership fixtures. The last time the glamour boys managed to beat Masandawana, was back in 2021, whe...

Kaizer Chiefs have had a poor start to their 2023/24 Campaign; having only scraped past Cape Town City in the Nedbank Cup quarter Finals, the Glamour Boys are currently sitting in 13th position, after only managing to take 1 point away from a possible 9. Chiefs recently appointed former Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki to turn the ship around, however many are suggesting that having Ntseki at the...

The 2023/24 English Premier League Season has started strong with Manchester City and Erling Haaland continuing where they left off, but with Kevin De Bruyne's injury being labeled as 'serious,' how will the current EPL champions fair? Newcastle United put on a strong performance and Manchester United scraped past Wolverhampton Wonderers, claiming all 3 points. Mason Greenwood's future will be dec...

The first round of the MTN8 has come and gone with the semi-finals now confirmed. Kaizer Chiefs scraped past Cape Town City whereas Orlando Pirates, thanks to Zakhele Lepasa, breezed past Sekhukhune United. Mamelodi Sundowns got the better of a 10-man Swallows outfit and Stellenobosch FC managed a 1-0 victory over SuperSport United. Mzansi gives their opinions on these matches, with some fans sugg...

The 2023/24 English Premiership season is set to return with a bang when the reigning champions Manchester City, take on newly promoted side Burnley FC. Burnley of course is fielding a strong side with South African striker Lyle Foster. This season is surely going to bring excitement, challenges, and perhaps a new champion; the quality of players is unmatched and clubs have 'beefed' up their squad...

The 2023/24 Dstv Premiership is back on track with Match One producing some exciting results. The reigning Champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, grabbed 3 points against Sekhukhune United which poses the question ‘Are Sundowns continuing where they left off.’ Kaizer Chiefs showed they are handling the midfield well, but still lack ‘venom’ upfront and Orlando Pirates, in a shock result, lost 1-0 to Stellen...

In recent days, breaking news hit the airwaves with Thabo Cele ‘agreeing personal terms’ with Kaizer Chiefs. The 26-year-old has spent close to a decade plying his trade in Europe where he is currently playing for Polish outfit Radomiak Radom. Chiefs are currently still in negotiations with the Bafana Bafana midfielder but there could be light at the end of the tunnel. The 2023/23 Dstv Premiership...

Kylian Mappe has been hogging the headlines in recent weeks thanks to his ongoing dispute with his current club, Paris Saint-Germain. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Winner is refusing to extend his contract with the Parisian outfit due to his high demand from Clubs, specifically Real Madrid. PSG have been known to ‘torment’ players who refuse to extend as they did with Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Adrien...

Harry Kane to Bayern Munich is a move that seems to be edging ever closer to being finalised. Bayern are prepared to break their record for transfer fees as they continue to try a full void which has been an issue ever since Robert Lewandowski left the Bavarian giants to join Barcelona in the Spanish league. Sadio Mane has had a horrid time since joining Bayern Munich, and his future has been up i...

Kaizer Chiefs have signed some young stars in recent years, however, the lack of game time for these players is quite a concern. Many players arrived at Chiefs with the idea of them being the next big stars, however, the lack of game time, nurturing and confidence has seen them sit on the bench. Players such as Sabelo Radebe, Wandile Duba, and Samkelo Zwane are not getting enough game time and the...

Sadio Mane has had a horrid time in the German since joining 32-time leave winners Bayern Munich. Mane joined the Bavarian giants in 2022 after spending 6 years with English outfit Liverpool. During his time with Bayern, the Senegalese superstar has been riddled with injuries and bad press. It would appear as though the 2021 African player of the year is getting abuse thrown at him by all ends of...

The 2023/24 Dstv Premiership Season edges ever closer, and the fans are worried about the net costs involved in watching a match live. Transport, merchandise, ad-hoc and ticket prices accumulate to figures that seem far too unreasonable. Mzansi has been pleading with the PSL and with SAFA for changes to be made. With ticket prices starting at R50 for lower division matches, and spiking to over R20...

The Saudi Pro League has been a massive talking point in recent weeks, thanks to the large sums of money being used to purchase players entering the twilight stages of their careers. It all started with Cristiano Ronaldo when he signed for Al Nassr on a mouthwatering $200 million a year. Saudi Arabia was also the home for a local talent, in the coaching department, Pitso Mosimane. Cristiano Ronald...

Bayern Munich is in the spotlight again this week after Thomas Tuchel opened up about Sadio Mane. The 49-year-old German has told Sadio Mane some heartbreaking news, which, unfortunately, was not unexpected. Sticking with Bayern, the Bavarian Giants are holding firm on signing Harry Kane, with another bid being made to Tottenham. On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports corres...