Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31
Manchester United's Raphael Varane applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 15, 2024.

Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier
Hugo Broos coach of South Africa during the South Africa Training and Press Conference at Orlando Stadium , in Soweto on 05 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifier

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 33-man preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo.

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Makgopa nets brace as Pirates cruise past Polokwane
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 24 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Makgopa nets brace as Pirates cruise past Polokwane

Evidence Makgopa bagged a brace as Orlando Pirates cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership encounter at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

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Matthews shines as Sundowns defeat Gallants
Tashreeq Matthews of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 24 September 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Matthews shines as Sundowns defeat Gallants

Tashreeq Matthews played a starring role in Mamelodi Sundowns' comfortable 4-1 victory over Marumo Gallants in their Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

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Nkunku nets hat-trick as Chelsea hammer Barrow
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round, first leg match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Thursday August 22, 2024.

Nkunku nets hat-trick as Chelsea hammer Barrow

Christopher Nkunku netted a hat-trick as Chelsea cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round following their commanding 5-0 victory over League Two outfit Barrow at Stamford Bridge.

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WATCH: Andile Jali’s spectacular striker against Pirates
Andile Jali of Chippa United celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 18 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

WATCH: Andile Jali’s spectacular striker against Pirates

Chippa United midfielder Andile Jali added another exceptional goal to his collection following his thunderous strike against former club Orlando Pirates.

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Don’t Press Ronwen Williams!
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Supersport United at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 17 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Don’t Press Ronwen Williams!

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper showcased a bit of his skills against Gape Moralo during their Betway Premiership encounter against SuperSport United.

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Kopo explains decision to sub Jali
Andile Jali of Chippa United celebrates a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 18 September 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kopo explains decision to sub Jali

Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo has explained his decision to substitute midfielder Andile Jali at half time against Orlando Pirates.

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Riveiro: We played good football
Jose Riveiro coach of Orlando Pirates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Preliminary round 2nd leg match between Orlando Pirates and Disciples FC at Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg on 23 August 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Riveiro: We played good football

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted with his side's overall performance against Chippa United and to walk away with a positive result.

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