Brazil coach Tite encouraged by Neymar captaincy

Brazil coach Tite believes Neymar is thriving in his role as the national team’s captain.

Germany, Netherlands draw after late Dutch comeback

The Netherlands sealed a spot in the final four of the inaugural Uefa Nations League after they scored two late goals to draw 2-2 with Germany in Gelsenkirchen.

Mane says that Keita will do great things for Liverpool

Sadio Mane is certain Naby Keita will achieve greatness at Anfield, despite a stuttering start to his Liverpool career.

Mourinho needs time to fix Manchester United – Veron

Manchester United need to be patient with Jose Mourinho, despite their poor start to the campaign, says Juan Sebastian Veron.

Luka Modric not worried about Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric is not worried about winning the Ballon d’Or, saying he had a great year whether he would be claiming the prize or not.

Solinas hopes to have Manyama, Parker for Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas is hoping that the attacking duo of Bernard Parker and Lebogang Manyama will be fit to face Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals this weekend.

Pirates clinch MDC Soweto derby bragging rights

Wayne Sandilands picked up the man-of-the-match accolade as Orlando Pirates defeated arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in their MultiChoice Diski Challenge Soweto derby affair.

Kgatlana gives Banyana dream start at Awcon

Substitute Thembi Kgatlana netted a screamer five minutes from time to give Banyana Banyana a 1-0 victory against Nigeria in their Africa Women’s Cup of Nations opener.

Bar brawl claims one life during Bafana, Nigeria clash

One man has been confirmed dead and two others injured following a shoot-out at a bar during the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria.

Nigeria coach Rohr backs Bafana for Afcon qualification

Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr believes that Bafana Bafana will qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations if the can replicate their performance from the 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles on Saturday.