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Plymouth target win over Pirates in preseason friendly

The gaffer (Wayne Rooney) will want to win every game, I know that - first pre-season game, last pre-season game, Carabao Cup. Hes never going to go and say this is just about minutes, Shuttleworth told Plymouth Live. Now, the reality is its a first game, there will be things we want to
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12 Jul 2024

What Sanoka brings to SuperSport United - club CEO Matthews

The 32-year old defender, who played all 30 league games for the Rockets last season, joins Matsatsantsa a Pitori on a two-year contract with an option to extend. SuperSport CEO Stan Matthews has explained why his club signed Sanoka. Pogiso brings experience and versatility to
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12 Jul 2024

Boks must brush up in these four areas in second Test against Ireland

After a nervy 27-20 win against Ireland in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld last weekend, the Springboks will look to go back-to-back in Durban on Saturday to seal a 2-0 series win. In what promises to be another closely fought game, the Boks will be out to improve in four key areas to get the
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12 Jul 2024

Ten Hag highlights McCarthys contribution at United after exit

On Thursday, Ten Hag confirmed the departures of McCarthy and assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag. Mitchell has decided that now is the right time for him to pursue his own ambitions in a number one position. I want to pay tribute to his fantastic service over the past two
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12 Jul 2024

Tributes pour in for football legend Screamer Tshabalala

The former Kaizer Chiefs technical director succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year. The news of Tshabalalas passing was confirmed by Orlando Pirates, whom he was employed by at the time of his death. The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family i
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12 Jul 2024

Mokwena promises to awaken sleeping giant after Wydad appointment

After landing one of the biggest jobs on the African continent, former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed events that led up to his appointment as the new head coach of Wydad Casablanca . Mokwena addressed a packed media room in Morocco on Thursday after the club confir
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12 Jul 2024

Football legend Stanley Screamer Tshabalala passes away aged 75

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has conveyed his condolences to the family, friends and many fans on the passing of football legend and former Bafana and Bafana coach Stanley Screamer Tshabalala. The former Bafana Bafana coach, affectionately known as Bra Stan,
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12 Jul 2024

Cheetahs and Pumas keen to keep up Currie Cup winning momentum

The Cheetahs and Pumas are looking to pick up where they left off on the second weekend of the Currie Cup , after thumping opening wins saw them take the top two spots on the log after the opening weekend. The table topping Cheetahs, after destroying the Griffons 82-20 in Bloemfontein l
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12 Jul 2024

Springboks have one or two surprises in store for Ireland, says Mostert

The Springboks are targeting a much-improved all-round set piece performance, according to lock Franco Mostert, as they look to clinch a two-nil series win against Ireland in the second Test of the Incoming Series at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday evening (kick-off 5pm). Speaking at a
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12 Jul 2024