Chiefs starlet Ngcobo ruled out for 6 months

Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a massive blow as impressive youngster Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has been ruled out for six months with an Achilles tendon injury.

Real Madrid renew interest in Mané

Real Madrid are set to renew their interest in Liverpool forward Sadio Mané as Zinedine Zidane plots a squad overhaul this summer.

Hlatshwayo: Bafana will go for the win

Bafana Bafana defender Thulani Hlatshwayo has admitted that his side is targeting a victory against Libya, even though only a draw is needed to secure qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Middendorp: Manyama nearing Chiefs return

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed that Lebogang Manyama will likely return to action next month.

Ekstein set for Chiefs departure

According to reports Hendrick Ekstein and Kaizer Chiefs have failed to agree a new deal, with the midfielder’s current contract set to expire in June this year.

Baxter: Bafana will deliver against Libya

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter believes his sides will deliver when the face Libya in their do or die Afcon qualifier on Sunday.

Sarri: Chelsea must improve to finish in top 4

Maurizio Sarri was mystified by Chelsea’s sudden drop-off at Everton and admitted a Premier League top-four finish would be ‘impossible’ if they do not improve.

Saffas: Mothiba nets while Dolly, Zungu get vital minutes

Lebo Mothiba found his scoring touch as he netted in Strasbourgs draw over the weekend. The goal would have pleased Stuart Baxter with the forward linking up with the Bafana Bafana squad, as would have the runouts of Bongani Zungu and Keagan Dolly in France.

Valverde: Messi’s brilliance transcends rivalries

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted the brilliance of Lionel Messi transcends club rivalries after the Argentina superstar received a standing ovation from Real Betis fans.

Richarlison, Sigurdsson fire Everton past Chelsea

Everton eased the pressure on Marco Silva and dented Chelsea’s top-four hopes with a morale-boosting 2-0 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.