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Kenya Football scores big with SportPesa

The Football Kenya Federation and SportPesa have partnered in a deal worth more than R150m.

Newcastle in talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale

Newcastle United are exploring a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton as they look to build on an underwhelming transfer window.

Footballers afraid to speak out against packed match schedules

Top footballers are afraid to speak out against playing too many matches for fear of the impact it could have on their careers, the general secretary of global players’ union FIFPro said on Friday.

Le Roux makes record transfer move to Portsmouth

South African international midfielder Luke le Roux has earned a record transfer fee for his Swedish club Värnamo, estimated in the region of R25 million, when he moved to Portsmouth in England on Saturday.

Foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club

A foreign company sealed the purchase of a Saudi football club — a first in the kingdom — the country’s sports ministry said Thursday, as it announced the privatisation of three teams in the Saudi Pro League.

Udinese’ Okoye banned for two months after match-fixing probe

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who had been accused of match-fixing, has been cleared of all charges but given a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the Serie A club said.

Stellenbosch’s Tylon Smith seals move to QPR

Stellenbosch Football Club have announced the permanent transfer of Tylon Smith to English Championship side Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone for the club’s youth development system.