Breaking The Trophy Droughts
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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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May 26, 2025
Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 6 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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May 21, 2025
Thabo Cele: Rising Chief
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns shields ball from Thabo Cele of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Thabo Cele: Rising Chief

Thabo Cele made a big impression in his first few moments at Kaizer Chiefs after a long-awaited debut in the Premier Soccer League, writes Mazola Molefe.

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May 21, 2025
Hat-Trick Heroes
Andy Boyeli of Sekhukhune United celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 08 January 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
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Hat-Trick Heroes

Who has scored the most hat-tricks in the Premier Soccer League? By Nick Said.

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May 21, 2025
Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin
Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa bowls during the 2024 CSA Womens T20 International Series match between Protea Women and England at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 27 November 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin

Nonkululeko Mlaba has emerged from a tiny town cricket club to be one of the best spin bowlers in the world, writes Nick Said.

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April 16, 2025
Springboks: Scrumptious
epa11566976 Springbok players gather during the team's training session at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 August 2024. The Springboks host the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park on 31 August for the first of two Rugby Championship test matches on the All Blacks tour of the country. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
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Springboks: Scrumptious

One of the biggest weapons in the Springboks' arsenal is their scrum, but what makes it so powerful? Ask Jon Cardinelli.

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April 16, 2025
Makhehlene Makhaula: Unsung Hero
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Training Session Orlando Pirates at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 25 November 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix
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Makhehlene Makhaula: Unsung Hero

Orlando Pirates have added many star names to their squad, but one player has been an invisible force driving them forward this campaign, writes Mazola Molefe.

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April 15, 2025
Jayden Adams: Doubt To Dynasty
Jayden Adams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 01 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Jayden Adams: Doubt To Dynasty

From a signing met with raised eyebrows to a key player who's now indispensable - Jayden Adams' rise at Mamelodi Sundowns is nothing short of a football fairytale, writes Mazola Molefe.

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April 15, 2025
Isabella Ludwig: Dreaming Big
Isabella Ludwig of South Africa warming up before the International Womens Friendly match between South Africa and Lesotho at UJ Soweto Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Isabella Ludwig: Dreaming Big

At just 22, Isabella Ludwig is already a football force to be reckoned with, writes Nick Said.

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April 11, 2025