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'These kinds of players you get every 10 or 15 years' - Ouaddou on Orlando Pirates star
Nick Said · one month ago
Relebohile Mofokeng took his recent goal-scoring form to five in two games as he netted a brace for Orlando Pirates in their 5-0 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows on Tuesday, earning his praise from coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Bento and Queiroz the frontrunners as Ghana close in on new head coach
Owuraku Ampofo · one month ago
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach for the Ghana national football team, with experienced Portuguese tacticians Paulo Bento and Carlos Queiroz emerging as the leading candidates.
Historic 2027 AFCON set for East Africa as dates for tournament confirmed
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted in East Africa.
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany heaps praise on legendary keeper Manuel Neuer
AFP · one month ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his team secured a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win at Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Kai Havertz labels Arsenal teammate David Raya as 'best in the world'
AFP · one month ago
David Raya was hailed as the world's best goalkeeper by Arsenal's Kai Havertz after the pair inspired Tuesday's 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Kaizer Chiefs can be title race spoilers as Sundowns, Pirates run-in revealed
Nick Said · one month ago
Kaizer Chiefs, Polokwane City, Richards Bay and Stellenbosch FC will all have a major say in the Betway Premiership title race in the coming six or so weeks, but there are several other potential spoilers too.
Havertz scores last-gasp winner in Lisbon to give Arsenal narrow advantage over Sporting
Jason Pettigrove · one month ago
Arsenal won their first European knockout game played in Portugal at the seventh attempt, after an injury-time Kai Havertz goal saw the Gunners earn a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Bayern Munich hold off Real Madrid to seal deserved win in first leg of quarter-final
Max Davis · one month ago
Bayern Munich closed out a dramatic 2-1 win at the home of 15-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners Real Madrid in the first leg of their showpiece quarter-final tie, making Die Roten the favourites to advance to the last four for the 22nd time.
Eritrea players missing after AFCON qualifier, likely to have fled to wealthier nations
Reuters · one month ago
Seven Eritrean footballers have disappeared after the national team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying win over Eswatini last week, coach Hesham Yakan and an activist for Eritreans in exile said.
Simeone hails 'friend' Griezmann ahead of Frenchman's final month at Atletico Madrid
AFP · one month ago
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed departing forward Antoine Griezmann ahead of the club's Champions League quarter-final first leg clash at Barcelona on Wednesday.
FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation for Islamophobic chants
Reuters · one month ago
FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt on March 31st, the global football body said on Tuesday.
Brondby scores first goal in 11 hours but still suffers last-gasp defeat at Farum
Svend Bertil Fra · one month ago
Brondby managed to score their first goal in nearly 11 hours but still suffered an agonizing defeat when Egyptian striker Ibrahim Adel scored two minutes from the end to give FC Nordsjaelland a hard-fought 2-1 win against Steve Cooper's outfit in the Danish Superliga playoffs.
Romanian football legend Mircea Lucescu passes away at the age of 80
Costel Demian · one month ago
Legendary former player and coach Mircea Lucescu passed away on Tuesday, April 7th, at the age of 80. Lucsescu was most recently the head coach of the Romanian national team.
Isak back in Liverpool squad after lengthy injury absence for trip to Paris
AFP · one month ago
Alexander Isak has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first-leg at Paris Saint-Germain as the Sweden striker returns from a lengthy injury absence.
Ex-Premier League star Joey Barton pleads not guilty to golf club assault charge
AFP · one month ago
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has denied assaulting a man outside a golf club in northwest England.
Celtic and Hearts to meet in potential Premiership title decider on final day
AFP · one month ago
Hearts' bid to be crowned champions of Scotland for the first time in more than 60 years could come down to a last-day decider against title-holders Celtic after the post-split fixtures in the Scottish Premiership were announced on Tuesday.
Super Lig Weekly: Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce clinch vital wins on big weekend in title race
Tolga Akdeniz · one month ago
The door creaked open once more in the Turkish Super Lig title race, as Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce edged past Besiktas on a blockbuster weekend of action.
Injury bug strikes again: Valente leaves Feyenoord training with groin injury
Flashscore · one month ago
Feyenoord midfielder Luciano Valente was forced to leave the public training session on Tuesday with an apparent groin injury.
Luis Enrique labels PSG 'very motivated' for Liverpool clash but plays down favourites talk
Reuters · one month ago
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side are favourites ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to out-of-form Liverpool.
Corinthians appoint former Brazil interim coach Diniz after sacking Dorival
Reuters · one month ago
Corinthians have appointed former Brazil interim coach Fernando Diniz after sacking Dorival Junior amid an eight-match winless run in all competitions, the Brazilian club said late on Monday.
