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Italy forward Pio Esposito celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Uefa Nations League clash against Turkey at the Ataturk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium in Bursa on September 28, 2026.

Mancini satisfied as Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League

France's Michael Olise celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match against Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on October 5, 2026.

Zidane full of praise as France power to win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist, inspiring France to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Belgium in the…

Bafana Bafana's Puso Dithejane during a soccer training session at the Orlando Amstel Arena

Mosimane hails young Bafana Bafana stars after win over Egypt

Pitso Mosimane praised his young Bafana Bafana squad after an impressive 1-0 friendly victory against Egypt in Cairo, courtesy of a second-half goal…

It will be both a farewell and the start of a new era: Lionel Messi will bid farewell to the Argentina national football team in a friendly match against Benin on October 6, 2026, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where a large celebration is expected to pay tribute to the Argentine star.

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental, ending a historic…

England's Harry Kane is challenged by Croatia's Mateo Kovacic during the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match at the Stadion HNK Rijeka stadium in Rijeka, Croatia, on October 3, 2026.

Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain

Portugal's coach Jorge Jesus gestures on the touchline during their Uefa Nations League Group 4 match against Norway at Dragao Stadium in Porto, on Saturday

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national squad if he chooses, following the veteran forward's walkout after…

Relatives captain Mandilakhe Soji puts in a cross against Seven Stars in their soccer match at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Saturday.

Goal frenzy in Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League

Over 20 goals were scored in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League over the weekend, highlighted by Old Grey's thrilling 4-3 victory over GQ Cavaliers…

England midfielder Jude Bellingham, right, vies for the ball with Croatia's Luka Modric during a Uefa Nations League soccer match in Rijeka, Croatia, on Saturday  Picture: MARKO PERKOV/AFP

England healing pain of World Cup heartache, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel declared England have moved past their World Cup heartbreak following a sensational 7-0 Nations League thrashing of Croatia in Rijeka.


Ruben Scholtz and JD van Niekerk powered their way to overall victory at the International Inflatable Super Series at the Strand near Cape Town

Team SA dominate at international inflatable series

South African powerboat crews showcased remarkable speed and endurance to claim top honors across all four classes in the International Inflatable…

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between SA and Guinea at the Orlando Amstel Arena on September 26 in Johannesburg

Pitso Mosimane drives youth revolution to build future Bafana Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane is injecting youth into the national team squad while balancing experienced leadership as South Africa…

Is Erling Haaland's exit inevitable at Manchester City?

Man City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand

Manchester City face historic sanctions after being found guilty of over 100 financial breaches, casting a dark cloud over an entire era and raising…

Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match against Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on September 24, 2026.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Prides AFC and Cambedoo players challenge each other  in their ABC Motsepe League encounter at the North End Stadium in KuGompo City at the weekend

Blockbuster weekend in ABC Motsepe with Gqeberha derby

The Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League returns for week two with blockbuster fixtures, highlighted by a high-stakes Gqeberha derby between debutants GQ…

Relebohile Mofokeng scored a brace for Bafana Bafana in Cairo on Wednesday night

Bafana boss Eritrea in Cairo

South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo, maintaining a perfect start in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations…

The brain behind the King of Glory tournament, Sbusiso Nodada, and Eastern Cape  sport MEC Sibulele Ngongo, during one of the event's prize-givings.

King of Glory tournament returns, drawing PSL scouts to KuGompo City

The King of Glory provincial tournament returns to KuGompo City, drawing PSL scouts and clubs like Mamelodi Sundowns, who have previously scouted…

Manchester City chair Khaldoon Al Mubarak, left,  and chief executive Ferran Soriano attend the Uefa Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on April 6 2016. The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018

Premier League confirms Man City guilty of serious financial breaches

Manchester City face severe sanctions after being found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period.

Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates

Return of Mbatha and Makgopa boosts Pirates before final against Sundowns

Attackers Mohau Nkota and Andre de Jong are also making progress in their rehabilitation

Amajita arrive at OR Tambo International Airport from Mozambique, where they won the Cosafa Cup title

Mdaka aims to defend Afcon after Cosafa success

Amajita have already qualified for the Afcon in Ghana after reaching the final of the Cosafa and Mdaka said this is a good start in their…

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Vincent Kompany celebrates with the Premiership trophy at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on May 11, 2014.

Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?

Luzuko Domingos of Camdeboo Academy pursues Kuhle Mgxekwe of Prides AFC during the ABC Motsepe League clash at the North End Stadium on Saturday.
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Ravens start title defence strongly, newbies Prides get Motsepe League off to flier

Prides AFC marked their Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League debut with a 2-0 win over Camdeboo Football Academy, while defending champions FC Ravens…