Man Utd in ‘difficult patch’ but have desire to turn it around – Rashford

Marcus Rashford has acknowledged Manchester United are in a “difficult patch” but insists everyone at the club has the desire to turn things around.

Pirates, AmaZulu held to goalless draws in continental action

Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu were both in continental action on Friday evening with the Buccaneers held to a 0-0 draw away to Diables Noirs in the second preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup, while Ushutu were played to a goalless draw by Congolese giants TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.

Bafana edge Ethiopia to remain top of World Cup qualifying group

Bafana Bafana welcomed back fans to the stadium with a tight 1-0 win over Ethiopia to stay top of group G in their Fifa 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.

No vuvuzelas or alcohol, with vaccination cards compulsory – details of fans’ return emerge

For the first time since the coronavirus outbreak, football fans in South Africa will be back in the stadium for Bafana Bafana’s clash with Ethiopia – but supporters will have to follow some ground rules.

Chiefs reportedly interested in Bafana midfielder

Kaizer Chiefs are looking at the possibility of brining in Bafana Bafana midfielder and former Orlando Pirates youth product Yusuf Maart as early as January, according to reports.

Southgate keen to avoid putting too much pressure on ‘special’ Foden

Gareth Southgate is excited to see what “special player” Phil Foden can achieve at next year’s World Cup – but the England manager is wary of piling too much pressure on the ever-improving playmaker.

Mbappe completes turnaround as France beat Spain in Nations League final

Kylian Mbappe scored the winner as France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and win the Nations League.

The Glazers put 9.5 million Manchester United shares up for sale

Manchester United’s owners have put 9.5 million shares in the club up for sale.

Fielies signs new deal with Cape Town City

Cape Town City have confirmed that defender Taariq Fielies has signed a new deal which will keep him with the Citizens until 2025.

Swallows coach Truter returns from special leave to resume control

Swallows FC have confirmed that coach Brando Truter has returned to the club following a two-week leave spell, which was mutually agreed upon after – what the club called – unsatisfactory developments in the team.