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Chippa United owner Siviwe Mpengesi
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Chippa United mull permanent Gqeberha exit after Chiefs clash

Chippa United chair Siviwe Mpengesi says the upcoming Betway Premiership match against Kaizer Chiefs could be the club's last in Gqeberha due to stalled municipality agreements and high operating costs.

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026.

Man Utd fightback can be 'start of something good' - Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes dismissed speculation over his relationship with manager Michael Carrick after inspiring Manchester United's dramatic Champions League comeback victory against Roma.

ELCLFA Premiership champions Kilimanjaro FC celebrate retaining their title at the North End Stadium on Sunday.

Super Sunday writes another golden chapter in North End football history

The East London Central Local Football Association wrapped up an eventful season with Kilimanjaro defending their premiership title and Swaraj ending a 25-year FA Cup drought at North End Stadium.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his players during the Carling Knockout Cup, Last 16 match against Milford FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena on October 27
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Pirates take on Sekhukhune in Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Orlando Pirates take on Sekhukhune United as the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-final action heats up this weekend.

Highbury's Ngero Katua in action. The midfielder feels he has progressed well since joining the club but is still striving to improve

Highbury midfielder Katua backs club unity in push for automatic promotion

Highbury FC midfielder Ngero Katua says team unity and belief will be crucial as the club targets automatic promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

The win over  Stellenbosch has brought some relief to Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter.

Truter breathes sigh of relief as Chippa stun Stellenbosch

Chippa United secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against Stellenbosch FC, easing pressure on head coach Brandon Truter following recent cup disappointment.

Achievers FC receiving their winners' trophy from tournament sponsor Vuyo Zambodla, right, and ex-Border Football president and Buffalo City Football Region Advisory Council chair Zola Dunywa, left. SUPPLIED

Achievers crowned inaugural Nkolombe Heritage champions

Achievers FC claimed the inaugural Nkolombe Heritage Knockout Championship trophy following a 3-1 victory over Khwetyana at the Ntsonkotha Sportsgrounds.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat against Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships

Highbury FC aim to bounce back against Casric Stars

Highbury FC look to revive their Motsepe Foundation Championship promotion hopes when they face Casric Stars on Friday following a setback against Lerumo Lions.

Mamelodi Sundowns soccer coach Miguel Cardoso speaks at a media open day in Johannesburg on Wednesday

Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash against Wiliete SC as another final, with a spot in the next round at stake following a goalless first leg.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz is confident his team will qualify for the group stages of the Confederation Cup
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Chiefs coach Da Cruz confident his team will qualify

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz remains confident that Amakhosi will overturn a 1-0 deficit against Zambia's Red Arrows to secure Confederation Cup group stage qualification at FNB Stadium.

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

Chippa United players Abbubaker Mobara, Tshepang Makara and Goodman Mosele test their skills during a training session this week.
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Truter wary of Kruger threat ahead of league return

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has warned his side to stay composed against an energetic, high-pressing Kruger United as the Betway Premiership resumes at Buffalo City Stadium.

Liverpool's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring one of his three goals in the Uefa Champions League soccer clash against LASK in Linz, Austria, on Wednesday

Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool – Iraola

Andoni Iraola backed Bradley Barcola to embark on a dominant run of form after the French forward scored a sensational hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK.

Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Wednesday.

Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision

Jose Mourinho has criticized Spanish football authorities over the timing of Vinicius Junior's four-match ban, which was announced just hours before Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Roma.