The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that they have received communication from FIFA that it is investigating the Teboho Mokoena saga. The Bafana Bafana midfielder was fielded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho despite having collected two yellow cards. The 28-year-old Mokoena was ineligible to play in March in a…
Zakithi Nene during a race. Team South Africa’s wait for its first medals at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo continues. Zakithi Nene finished 5th in the men’s 400 metres final, while Sinesipho Dambile qualified for his first ever major championship final, unfortunately, at the expense of compatriot Wayde Van Niekerk. Both Prudence Sekgodiso…
Napoli’s Scott McTominay celebrates scoring their first goal with Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City welcome a familiar face back to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday as they kick off their Champions League campaign against Napoli and Kevin de Bruyne. But while City boss Pep Guardiola shed tears when the Belgium midfielder…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe scores their second goal from the penalty spot. Kylian Mbappe converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille in their Champions League group stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after captain Dani Carvajal was sent off. The Santiago Bernabeu was the…
Australia’s Sam Konstas during practice for World Test Championship Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain on June 9, 2025. Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame “mental demons” in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes. The 19-year-old made 109…
SA track and field sprinter Wayde van Neikerk. South Africa’s 400 metres world record holder, Wayde van Niekerk, has advanced to the men’s 200 metres semifinals at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo. The 33-year-old, who sustained a career-threatening knee injury in 2017, finished second in his heat in a time on 20.19 seconds….
Arsenal players celebrate after the match Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday, with Gabriel Martinelli making an immediate impact from the bench to open the scoring and another substitute, Leandro Trossard, netting the second. Martinelli replaced Eberechi Eze in the 71st minute, with Arsenal struggling…
Zakithi Nene during a race South Africa’s men 400 metres sprint sensation Zakithi Nene is through to the final of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old from uMnambithi in KwaZulu-Natal crossed the finishing line in 44.20 seconds in the first of three semifinals of the event. It is the fifth fastest…
FILE | Players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup. FIFA is set to distribute a record $355 million to clubs around the world as part of an expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP) tied to the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s world governing body announced on Tuesday. The initiative marks an increase of close…
Manchester United’s Juan Mata acknowledges fans after the match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London, Britain, on May 22, 2022. Spanish midfielder Juan Mata has signed for Melbourne Victory ahead of the new campaign after spending a season at A-League rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. The 37-year-old, who has played for Valencia, Chelsea and Manchester…
