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Ex-Pirates winger Pule joins SuperSport

SuperSport United have confirmed the signing of former Orlando Pirates star Vincent Pule on a one-year contract with an option to renew. The 32 year-old joins as a free agent after being released by the Buccaneers at the end of last season. Pule spent six seasons at Pirates and
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20 Jul 2024

Al-Sadd end Orlando Pirates unbeaten record in Spain

Having won one and drawn two of their previous preseason matches, the Buccaneers were looking to maintain their unbeaten record, but the Qatari champions had other ideas. Al-Sadd had the perfect start to the game when Hashim put them in the lead in the third minute of the match followin
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20 Jul 2024

Springboks v Portugal: Five players with a point to prove

The Springboks take on Portugal in a one-off Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening (kick-off 5pm), to close out their three match Incoming Series, which also featured two games against Ireland. A team made up of largely fringe players and newcomers was picked for the game against Por
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19 Jul 2024

Sundowns confirm signing of Brazilian striker

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the signing of little-known Arthur de Oliveira Sales. The Brazilian-born striker arrives from Belgian outfit Lommel SK and joins Sundowns on a long-term deal. Sales arrival was announced on Friday ahead of the 2024/25 DStv Premiership season. </p
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19 Jul 2024

Sekhukhune United announce two signings

Boyeli, who was linked with Kaizer Chiefs, joins Babina Noko from Zambian giants Power Dynamos. Langa joins Sekhukhune after an impressive season in the Motsepe Foundation Championship for University Of Pretoria. The duo become the latest additions in the Babina Noko squad foll
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19 Jul 2024

Experimental Boks look to the future as Portugal wait in historic Test

The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago. They returned to the central city this week to prepare for a historic first, one-off Test against second-tier Portugal on Saturday, and on
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19 Jul 2024

Motsepe appeals for support as Sundowns suffer defeats in Austria

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopie Motsepe is not reading too much into the clubs poor performance in pre-season matches so far. The Brazilians have recorded back-to-back defeats in Austria against German lower division side SV Sandhausen and Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kyiv. The DS
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19 Jul 2024

Mosimane accused of using Al-Ahly as stepping stone

This is despite the fact that Mosimane won two Caf Champions League titles, two Caf Super Cups, the Egypt Cup and a bronze medal at the FIFA Club World Cup with the Red Devils. Im talking about facts and incidents that happened here, said Gomaa during an interview with MBC Masr. <p
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19 Jul 2024

Man City sign Savinho from feeder club Troyes

Savinho shone last season on loan at Girona, another club owned by the City Football Group (CFG). City will reportedly pay a fee of 40 million euros (31m, $44 million) for the 20-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract. Despite being registered to the Ligue 2 club, Savinh
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19 Jul 2024