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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“It’s everyone’s responsibility and the result show it” – Kaze
Cedric Kaze assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 Kaizer Chiefs Media Day at Kaizer Chiefs Village in Johannesburg on 12 August 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

“It’s everyone’s responsibility and the result show it” – Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says the results are showing that everybody is taking responsibility in the team.

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“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela
Thabiso Kutumela of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between South Africa and Guinea at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 11 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabiso Kutumela is confident his side can walk away with a positive result against Niger.

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“We change the intensity to be able to hurt them” – Kaze
Cedric Kaze , assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Polokwane City at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on the 13 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

“We change the intensity to be able to hurt them” – Kaze

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze says they had to change the intensity of the game to beat Polokwane City.

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Evidence Makgopa: Staying Put
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Evidence Makgopa: Staying Put

Evidence Makgopa dreamed of a career overseas, but a new three-year contract at Orlando Pirates suggests that may not happen, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Kaizer Chiefs: Stepping Up
Kaizer Chiefs team at penalty shootout time out during 2025 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Asante Kotoko at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on the 26 July 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs: Stepping Up

Kaizer Chiefs are back in the African Confederation Cup this season and will hope to show much-needed improvement in the 2025-26 campaign.

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