Conte prime candidate for Italy job

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been confirmed as a prime candidate for the Italy head coach job.

Shonga dismisses Sundowns pre-contract claims

Orlando Pirates striker Justin Shonga denied reports suggesting he signed a pre-contract with Mamelodi Sundowns before joining the Soweto outfit.

Everybody on the same page at Pirates – Mokwena

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rulani Mokwena revealed that squad management has been key to the club’s turnaround in fortunes this season ahead of the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs.

Arsenal should target managers like Pochettino – Wright

Ian Wright struggled to make a case for under-fire boss Arsene Wenger to continue at Arsenal next season as the former striker said the Gunners should target a manager like Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino.

Soweto derby will define title race – Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela believes their Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates will be a defining moment in the race for the Absa Premiership title.

City shouldn’t be put on a “pedestal” – Kompany

Vincent Kompany insisted Manchester City should not be put on a “pedestal” following their EFL Cup success as he challenged the club to win more trophies.

Mobara set for Soweto Derby return

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Abbubaker Mobara has returned from his injury ahead of the Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

Ronaldo targets record sixth Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he can win a record-breaking sixth Ballon d’Or in 2018, although he insists he is happy with his career total to date.

Pirates assistant plays down PSL title talks

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rulani Mokwena has rebuffed talks of clinching the Absa Premiership title, saying that his side are a ‘work in progress.’

Neymar suffers fractured foot, PSG confirm

Neymar is a major doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s last-16 Champions League second leg against Real Madrid after the Brazilian suffered a fractured foot.