Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez

Can Ashley Du Preez be the striker Kaizer Chiefs so desperately needs? By Mazola Molefe.

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Building depth and experience key for Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Springboks training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 12 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Building depth and experience key for Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus planned to continue with the team rotation policy that delivered impressive results last season with 11 victories in 13 Test matches, as he looks to build squad depth and experience with an eye on this season and further ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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“I want to show my game and win lots of trophies” – Alexander-Arnold
epa12171261 Real Madrid's new player Trent Alexander-Arnold attends a press conference held at the team's Valdebebas sports facilities in Madrid, Spain, 12 June 2025. EPA/Chema Moya

“I want to show my game and win lots of trophies” – Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold says his objective is to win "lots of trophies" and enjoy his football alongside the best players in the world.

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Bafana Bafana claim impressive win over Mozambique
Ashley Cupido of South Africa celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 10 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana claim impressive win over Mozambique

Bafana Bafana secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema
Neo Maema of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Final 1st Leg Mamelodi Sundowns Training at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 23 May 2025 ©AlcheGreeff/BackpagePix

“I always knew that I would make the squad” – Maema

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema says he was not being arrogant when he said he knew he would be in the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.

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“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo
epa12165042 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Spain's player Lamine Yamal during the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, Germany, 08 June 2025. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

“Yamal is phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone” – Ronaldo

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Spanish 'phenomenon' Lamine Yamal and urged the media to give him room to improve and not put pressure on him.

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Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win Nations League
epa12165256 Players of Portugal celebrate with the trophy after Portugal won the UEFA Nations League final match against Spain in Munich, Germany, 08 June 2025. EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Portugal edge Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shootout to lift the Nations League trophy at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

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“It’s a good opportunity for everyone to prove themselves” – Broos
Coach Hugo Broos during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Press Conference at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 2 June 2025 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

“It’s a good opportunity for everyone to prove themselves” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says their upcoming international friendlies will give his players the opportunity to show their quality and prove themselves.

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