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Kaizer Chiefs recently provided an update surrounding the news which suggests Khama Billat is unreachable. The glamours are hoping to make contact with the Zimbabwean to table a new deal. As it stands, Vina Maphosa, the communications manager of Kaizer Chiefs, provided some much needed clarity on Billiat’s situation and expressed his and the clubs’ concern over the player’s safety. Billet first jo...

Kylian Mbappe's future is continuously being thrown around in conversation; with the latest reports suggesting the 24-year-old is being held 'hostage' by Paris Saint-Germain(PSG). Mbappe is entering the last 12 months of his contract - but could the Parisian outfit lose the 2018 World Cup winner on a free transfer? Harry Kane has been weighing up his option, with the choice between staying with a...

Royal AM owner Shauwn Mkhize has escaped off to a fancy ski resort despite her club facing a potential transfer ban. What's the story? Shauwn Mkhize is currently enjoying an idyllic winter's getaway, escaping the drama and stress behind her at Royal AM regarding their dispute with Samir Nurkovic. MaMkhize has given her followers a glimpse into her "wonderland" family holiday, including a professio...

Tottenham Hotspur superstar Harry Kane is reportedly set on joining only one club in this transfer window as he seeks to return to playing UEFA Champions League football. The 29-year-old’s future in London appears more and more uncertain by the day amid his apparent unwillingness to sign a new contract at the Lilywhites. Kane, England’s all-time record goalscorer with 58 international strikes, wil...

Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur’s are battling it out for the signing of English striker Harry Kane. The 30-year is eager to win silverware and his luck with the London-based club has been far from perfect. Although he is a world-class striker, scoring 30 goals this past season, the chances of the 30-year-old winning a trophy with Spurs is slim. Bayern are not showing all their cards being the...

Moroka Swallows have recently appointed Steve Komphela as head coach, after a lengthy spell with Mamelodi Sundowns. Steve explained that he felt somewhat ‘forced to the sidelines’ after Rhulani Mokwena announced that he was wanting to work with new a technical team. Komphela spent 3 years with the reigning Dstv Premiership champions, first as a co-coach, and then as a senior coach. Swallows FC Cha...

Bayern Munich has had a void to fill ever since the departure of Polis striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bundesliga Champions have struggled to get goals from forwards, but they may have a solution. Harry Kane is said to be the number one priority for Bayern, with Kres Harrington saying “He will fill Lewandowski’s shoes.”Sadio Mane has had offers from around the globe, but the 2021 African Player of...

The transfer window is well and truly open with Orlando Pirates making the most headway thus far. The Buccaneers have acquired the signature of Sephelo Baloni from Cape Town All Stars, Katlego Otladisa from Marumo Gallants, Melusi Buthelezi from TS Galaxy, and Patrick Maswanganyi from SuperSport United. The Sea Robbers have also parted ways with 5 stars. Kaizer Chiefs are searching the market to b...

Manchester United have had a poor transfer window thus far, with the only action coming from Zidane Iqbal who leaves the Red Devils for a fee close to £1 million. Eric ten Hag has his sights set on a few big-name players, including Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Tottenham’s Harry Kane; but both transfers seem unlikely due to the prolonged sale of the club. Both Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have...

Bayern Munich has once again poached a player from arch-rivals, Borussia Dortmund. Raphael Guerreiro becomes the sixth player in recent years to make the switch between these two clubs, with Bayern still being accused of poaching players. Perhaps the old saying ‘’if you can’t beat them, join them’ rings louder than expected. The 29-year-old joins Bayern after seven seasons at Dortmund, signing a t...

Germany, who are hosting the 2024 European Championships have gone winless in 3 games, in what can only be described as a dismal run of form. The 2014 FIFA World Cup Winners are hosting the competition, which may well have been the only way they qualified. Two African superstars are praised for their recent performances; Sadio Mane of Senegal and Victor Oshimhen of Nigerian. Both players managed t...

Siyabonga Ngezana has joined an elite set of players who have made the move out of the PSL, and into Europe. The Former Kaizer Chiefs defender has put pen to paper and signed for Romanian Ligue 1 club, Fotbol Club FCSB. The versatile defender spent seven seasons with the Glamour Boys, where he grew into a formidable defender. Many Chiefs fans have even praised the 25-year-old, claiming he was one...

If history is anything to go by, Bayern Munich is without a doubt, the biggest club in Germany. Perhaps this is why they have so much pull when it comes to signing players. We all know that Bayern has the funds, and the demand to essentially, bring on anyone who they please, but many clubs are now getting frustrated with the Bavarian giants, as they have now been accused of ‘poaching’ the hottest...

In what has already been a transfer window of historic proportions, Lionel Messi has booked his flight and signed for Inter Miami. The little Argentine will most likely be doing a team, at the bottom of their respective table, and will be a part of a club run by former Manchester United and Real Madrid icon, David Beckham. ‘Leo’ has opened up about this transfer, amidst rumours of his emphatic ret...

In July 2022, the PSL announced that the Carling Cup, historically played between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, will be scrapped as a whole, with the Carling Knockout Cup taking its place. This tournament will see all 16 PSL teams taking part, with the fans of Mzansi having the final say, by voting for their 4 favourite teams, to partake in the matches. These changes has been heavily welcomed...

RB Leipzig were crowned Champions of the German Cup for the second year consecutive year, thanks to an inspiring performance by Christopher Nkunku. ‘Die Roten Bullen’ overcame Frankfurt by 2 unanswered goals, in yet another dominant performance. Leipzig has shown their talent throughout this season, finishing 3rd in the Bundesliga standings, and questions are being asked if they can challenge Baye...

The 2022/23 English Premier League has come to a close and the Champions, Manchester City, do not look done just yet. The Citizens have 2 games remaining, both finals, and both are of vital importance to claim their first-ever treble! Manchester City will face off against noisy Neighbours Manchester United in the FA Cup Final on Saturday 3 June. The Red Devils will have it all to play for as they...

Orlando Pirates assigned Jose Riveiro as head coach just under a year ago and many Buccaneer fans were skeptical of this appointment. Some even went as far as calling the Spaniard a 'plumber.' Riveiro can rest easy knowing that he proved Mzansi wrong this season. He helped Pirates to 2 trophies in the 2022/23 season, which include the MTN8 and the Nedbank Cup. Riviero also helped Pirates to claim...

The English Premier League is all but completed with the Champions, Manchester City, being crowned league winners once again. This comes after Michael Arteta’s Arsenal ‘bottled’ a substantial lead, after spending 91% of the 2022/23 campaign at the top of the table. Arsenal had a healthy 10-point lead, but a few draws and some embarrassing losses allowed Pep Guardiola’s men to march forward and ove...

Mamelodi Sundowns have born knocked out of the CAF Champions League, losing by goal difference to Moroccan giants Wydad AC. Masandawana failed to score away from home and then let 2 goals slip on home soil. One of the goals which Ronwen Williams conceded came from one of his teammates, Mothobi Mvala, thus being declared an own goal. Downs head coach, Rhulani Mokwena, insists that he is not upset w...

Bayern Munich are currently finding themselves in an unwavering position which sees them on the brink of losing out to their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title, this time to their fierce rivals, Borrusia Dortmund. Bayern were recently given a hard time by RB Leipzig which resulted in a 3-1 loss. It is no secret that Bayern Munich is struggling, and reports coming out of the capital city suggest tha...

The International News Desk is a SL Podcast exclusive which sees former Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town goalie Sean Roberts pick the brain fo Soccer Laduma International news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield. The guys talk all things International football from league to country! www.soccerladuma.co.za

Kaizer Chiefs have lost yet another game, making them winless in 4 matches. Their most recent loss, came at the hands of former Kaizer Chiefs Coach Gavin Hunt; as he and his SuperSport United downed Chiefs 1-0 when they met on Saturday 13 May at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace. Khosi Nation is seemingly losing patience with the former Chiefs player-turned coach and the actions shown by a handful...

The Bundesliga is officially heading into the business end of the season, with more at stake now, than ever before. Borussia Dortmund trail first placed Bayern by a mere point, which seems like it came from the recent stalemate with 'Der Klassiker.' Union Berlin is in cruise control occupying the third spot, with RB Leipzig and Freiburg making up the fourth, and fifth spots respectively. As it sta...

Lionel Messi's future has been up in the air in recent weeks with the latest reports suggesting that the 2022 Qatar World Cup winner could be heading to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Hilal. The reports claim Messi would earn around €400 million per season during his time. However, similar to the recent 'fake' Ronaldo news, this headline follows suit. Jorge Messi, father to Lionel, has publically sai...