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Nigeria players boycott training TWO days before crunch WC play-off

Nigeria players have boycotted training just two days before a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon. The squad have downed tools due to issues with outstanding payments and have demanded a resolution before their next game. The Super Eagles must beat Gabon in their play-off semi-final to have any chance of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup after missing out on automatic qualification in the group phase.

Argentina v Venezuela - International Friendly

No Messi, no problem! Lo Celso shines in Argentina win

Gio Lo Celso grabbed the only goal as Argentina eased to a 1-0 win over Venezuela in a rather drab international friendly held at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The World Cup holders were a little languid as the game wore on in the absence of Lionel Messi, who was rested, but did enough in the first half to secure a narrow win.

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Mascherano hints Messi could play for Miami against Atlanta

Lionel Messi was rested for Argentina’s friendly against Venezuela, a 1-0 win, at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, keeping alive the possibility he could feature for Inter Miami against Atlanta United on Saturday. Earlier in the day, head coach Javier Mascherano said Messi’s availability would depend on whether he played against Venezuela, noting that Argentina would make the final decision.

Frequently asked questions

M-Net Television purchased Pretoria City FC in July 1994.

After M-Net purchased Pretoria City FC they sought permission to change the club’s name to maximise brand awareness.

SuperSport is a collection of television channels owned by MultiChoice who are in turn, owned by parent company Naspers, a broad-based multi-national media group.

The club’s official home ground is the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club is known as Matsatsantsa (The Swanky Boys) or The Spartans by fans.

They have won 12 major domestic honours.

They have won the PSL three times (2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10).

Ronald Lawrence 224 (including Pretoria City matches).

Bradley Grobler with 58 goals.