Ancelotti Confident Brazil Can Compete With Anyone
epa13004850 Brazilian national soccer team coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference at Granja Comary in Teresopolis, Brazil, 30 May 2026. Ancelotti guaranteed Neymar's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his calf muscle injury and emphasized that the number 10 is "in good spirits" and "working very hard" to recover as soon as possible. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

Ancelotti Confident Brazil Can Compete With Anyone

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence in his squad's ability to compete with any team in the World Cup.

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New Zealand Sinks Scotland With Late Goal In Nations Cup

New Zealand opened their 2026 FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland, securing all three points in a closely contested encounter.

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Mohau Nkota Shares Latest Recovery Progress
Mohau Nkota of South Africa celebrates during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mohau Nkota Shares Latest Recovery Progress

Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota has provided an update on his recovery from knee surgery.

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USA Thrash Paraguay To Launch World Cup Campaign In Style
epa13033849 Giovanni Reyna of USA (R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 4-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match USA against Paraguay, in Los Angeles, California, USA, 12 June 2026. EPA/SCOTT STRAZZANTE

USA Thrash Paraguay To Launch World Cup Campaign In Style

The United States made the perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, cruising to a convincing 4-1 victory over Group D rivals Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday morning.

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Erasmus pleased with foundation laid as Boks wrap up first camp week
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 29, 2025.

Erasmus pleased with foundation laid as Boks wrap up first camp week

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was content with the foundation laid in the Boks’ first week of training as his charges wrapped up their on-field preparations with their final training session in Johannesburg.

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Kadima’s unstoppable rise! McMinnie’s toughest job?
Jose Kadima, left, batters Limbani Lano on his way to another knockout win. The unbeaten Golden Gloves heavyweight will contest the WBC Africa championship at Emperors Palace on July 11.

Kadima’s unstoppable rise! McMinnie’s toughest job?

Shaun McMinnie laughs when asked about the biggest challenge in training one of Africa’s most exciting heavyweight prospects. It isn’t strategy, conditioning, or even finding the right sparring - it’s convincing Jose Kadima to stay away.

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Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa's tactical approach against Mexico was based on thorough preparation and analysis.

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South Africa Fight Hard Before Relentless French Finally Take Control
Dayaan Cassiem: : South African captain Dayaan Cassiem goes on a run against France in their 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup match at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday 11 June 2026. France won the match 4-2.

South Africa Fight Hard Before Relentless French Finally Take Control

South Africa and France produced a blockbuster finish to the opening day of the FIH Men’s Hockey Nations Cup in Cape Town, but it was the relentless European side who finally came away with a deserved 4-2 win.

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Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well
epa13029412 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side coped well with the pressure despite their defeat to Mexico.

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Pollard: Team Character The Bulls’ Biggest Weapon
Handre Pollard of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Quarter Final match between Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 30 May 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Pollard: Team Character The Bulls’ Biggest Weapon

Handré Pollard believes the pure character of a Vodacom Bulls team that has been against the ropes several times this season and fought their way back will be their greatest asset as they chase a first Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in Dublin on Friday 19 June.

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