Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Gallery: Pirates hold Sundowns to a draw in MTN8 semis

Enjoy an image gallery as Orlando Pirates fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in the MTN8 semi-final first-leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa
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Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa

Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a two-wicket victory against South Africa to seal a 2-1 series win in the T20 International at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.

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Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns
Arthur Sale of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the 2025 MTN8 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 16 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns

A late goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele saw Orlando Pirates secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Stick and Kolisi are expecting Boks’ toughest match of the season against the Wallabies

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday would be their toughest Test so far this season, but they were confident the team were at the level they needed to be going into the encounter.

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Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (right) celebrates their side's second goal of the game, scored by team-mate Cody Gakpo (left) during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Friday August 15, 2025.

Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth

Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield.

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“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 14 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele

Bafana Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says they will not underestimate their opponents when they take on Niger in their next encounter in the African Nations Championship.

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Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan
Karim Kimvuidi of Orlando Pirates warms up during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and TS Galaxy at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on 17 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Pirates’ Kimvuidi joins Israeli outfit on loan

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of DR Congo midfielder Karim Kimvuidi to Israeli side FC Ashdod.

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Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
Aka Tabutsadze of Georgia tackled by Boan Venter of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 19 July 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw

Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

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