Dream chance to go professional through Al Qabila comes to Durban

The chance to win a professional contract overseas is the dream of many footballers in South Africa, and for one hopeful that will become a reality as they put pen to paper as the historic first-ever signing for the new United Arab Emirates side Al Qabila FC.

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Nigeria call up replacement for Boniface
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Nigeria call up replacement for Boniface

Terem Moffi from French club Nice will take the place of injured forward Victor Boniface in Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. (more…)

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Percy Tau confident of Bafana success
Percy Tau of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on the 18 November 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Percy Tau confident of Bafana success

Percy Tau has one goal in mind at the Africa Cup of Nations – to bring the trophy home, as he told the media this week. (more…)

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Arteta left frustrated as toothless Arsenal crash out of the cup
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Arteta left frustrated as toothless Arsenal crash out of the cup

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could not hide his frustration after his side missed a host of excellent chances and then lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday. (more…)

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Struggling Brazil name new coach
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Struggling Brazil name new coach

After missing out on first-choice Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil have appointed Dorival Junior as their next national team coach. (more…)

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Who are the DStv Premiership ever-presents?
Yusuf Maart of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Richards Bay at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 23 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Who are the DStv Premiership ever-presents?

At the halfway mark of the season, there are 15 players who have been ever present for their clubs in the DStv Premiership this season. (more…)

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Le Roux finally on comeback trail
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Le Roux finally on comeback trail

Bafana Bafana midfielder Luke le Roux continued his return to action when he captained Dutch top-tier side Volendam to a 1-1 friendly draw against Albanian side Partizani. (more…)

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The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023
Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 29 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

The best DStv Premiership teams in 2023

There will be no prizes for guessing which DStv Premiership club averaged the most points per game in the 2023 calendar year, but the rest of the table makes for some interesting reading. (more…)

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Kylian Mbappe admits uncertainty over future
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Kylian Mbappe admits uncertainty over future

France international Kylian Mbappe has created more speculation over his future after admitting he is unsure where he will be next campaign as he enters the final six months of his contract with Paris St Germain. (more…)

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Mokwena plays down Sundowns’ Champions League hopes
Rhulani Mokwena, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Polokwane City at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 30 December 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mokwena plays down Sundowns’ Champions League hopes

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is warning that players and supporters must not be lured into a false sense of security by the poor form of his club’s traditional protagonists in the African Champions League. (more…)

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